9/20/25

The journey of love between us began with a blind date at Popstroke in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 1, 2024. Cristina’s close friend Emily met Paul at their mutual friend Fiona’s birthday in December 2023 and knew this would be a perfect connection when she got to know Paul and saw how amazing he was. She told Paul she had a beautiful friend inside and out who she wanted to set him up with. Both Cristina and Paul agreed to go on a blind date after the holidays, which ended up being an evening full of laughter, and very bad mini golf by Paul. It was an instant connection that brought tremendous joy to their hearts and a permanent smile on their faces. They both knew they had found something special.  Since then, life together has been nonstop adventures. But most importantly, it’s been a year of love, a year of deep conversations about their shared faith and values, and a year where they have learned from each other and continue to learn from each other.  Paul and Cristina’s love story is proof that God is always working for the good of everyone, even when you might not realize or understand it. From the first date to this special occasion, every moment has been a treasure. They could not be more thrilled for the next chapter of their forever to begin, and are so excited to celebrate their unconditional love with their favorite people on September 20th.