Michelle and Johnny’s love story started in the most unlikely of places—high school chemistry class. At first, Michelle never imagined she’d be drawn to Johnny, the guy who was always cracking jokes in the back of the room. But Johnny’s humor had a magnetic quality. His witty one-liners and playful antics lightened up the usually dull hours of learning about compounds and reactions. Johnny noticed Michelle sitting quietly in the front, diligently taking notes, and found himself fascinated by her calm, thoughtful nature. He started making her laugh more, pulling her into his jokes, and soon enough, they became inseparable—bonding not just over chemistry equations, but over their shared love of laughter and adventure. As high school ended, their friendship blossomed into something deeper, and the connection they built in that classroom lasted well beyond graduation. They stayed by each other’s side, supporting one another through life's ups and downs. Over time, Johnny’s humor became something Michelle couldn’t live without, and Johnny found in Michelle a steady, loving partner to balance out his antics.

Michelle and Johnny’s proposal story is one that perfectly captures their fun-loving and creative personalities. On March 13th, 2021, Johnny decided to surprise Michelle with an unforgettable proposal in his backyard, one that involved LEGOs, a ring pop-up box, and, of course, their closest friends.

On January 28th, 2022, the couple made the beautiful decision to elope, choosing to skip the traditional big wedding and instead exchange vows in an intimate courthouse ceremony in Santa Ana, surrounded by only their closest family and friends. For Michelle and Johnny, the idea of a grand wedding had never felt necessary. They had always been more about their connection than the celebration itself. They had spent years growing their relationship, supporting each other through life’s highs and lows, and they knew that all they needed to make their commitment official was each other. For Michelle and Johnny, their courthouse wedding was perfect. It was a true reflection of their relationship—authentic, unpretentious, and full of love. They didn’t need a big wedding to celebrate their commitment; all they needed was each other and the people who loved them.

After a quiet and intimate courthouse wedding in 2022, Michelle and Johnny knew they wanted to celebrate their love with their friends and family in a more traditional way, creating a lasting memory for everyone. So, they decided to host their long-awaited reception on May 17th, 2025—three years after their courthouse wedding—to truly celebrate their journey together and the next chapter in their lives.