Our story began more than 20 years ago. We were classmates throughout elementary, middle, and high school, where we shared childhood experiences and had mutual friendships as we grew older. Though our interactions while young were limited, we both have fond memories of each other. Bianca remembers Louie as being friendly and shy, often wearing a big backpack and pacing quickly to class. Louie remembers Bianca as a social butterfly who was always smiling and cracking jokes, finding endless ways to make people laugh.

During early adulthood, Bianca worked as a flight attendant, traveling the country, and later graduated from school to become a medical assistant. At the same time, Louie completed college and started working as a youth therapist in a foster care group home. We attempted to reconnect a few times, but our differing life paths were never in sync. Fast forward to March 2020, we finally went on our first date together and had a great time reconnecting, this time with a spark! We agreed to have a second date, however soon realized it would be delayed as the world went into shutdown due to the global pandemic.

As the world grew more distant, we found ways to grow closer - dating through phone calls, texts, games like 21 questions, and watching movies over Facetime. When pandemic restrictions eased, we were able to date in person and get to know each other more deeply. We discovered how well we balance each other and that we have similar family values - and sense of humor! Our love flourished as we traveled on adventures, joined family gatherings, and mingled with friends. Ultimately, we decided to move in together in 2023 and got engaged in 2024.

We feel blessed to be in love and are excited to begin this new chapter of life. We look forward to celebrating our marriage with you all!