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Stephanie Alva

&

Carlos Anthony España

August 7, 2026

San Ramon, CA
71 days71 d22 hours22 h52 minutes52 min57 seconds57 s

How We Met

If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering how everything started. The truth is, it began long before either of them noticed. They had each other on social media for months without saying a single word. Then, three months later, one message turned into a conversation. Neither of them thought it would become anything serious. But everything shifted the day they finally met in person on December 3rd, 2021. When he stepped out of the car, the first thing she noticed were the curls, and they definitely made an impression. But it wasn’t just that. There was something about the way he carried himself, this easy confidence paired with a calm energy that drew her in right away. His eyes had a spark to them, a mix of humor and depth, like he saw more than he said, and it made her instantly curious. And she was right. From the start, something in her gut told her he was going to matter. It was a quiet feeling, the kind that sticks with you even when you don’t fully understand it yet. Looking at where they are now, that instinct makes perfect sense. She’s loud, unpredictable, full of energy, and somehow he handled all of it with a steady, patient warmth that made everything feel easy. He didn’t get overwhelmed. He didn’t pull away. He understood her, the fun and the chaos and the softness underneath, and he matched it in his own way. Not long after that first date, she moved to Arizona. Most people would’ve let the distance fade things out, but he didn’t even hesitate. He got on a plane. That trip ended up shaping their story more than either of them expected. They hiked, tried new foods, explored everywhere they could, and even went ATV riding, which ended with him flipping his ATV and having it land on him. He walked away scratched up, but that wasn’t what stayed with him. What he remembered was the way she cared for him afterward, without thinking twice. Sitting there with her tending to him, something shifted. He felt this warmth, this peace, this sense of calm. Happiness settled in, and for the first time, he realized he was falling for her. It was one of those moments that sticks with you, the kind that makes you feel like you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. And from there, the rest is history. A history that is leading to the marriage of Stephanie and Carlos, a story where two people didn’t just choose each other, but brought their families together and became one. On June 1st, 2022, they made it Official! On August 9th, 2025, they got Engaged! And on August 7th, 2026, they’ll become Husband and Wife!