Fernanda and Jessica did not meet how most millennials do in this modern age of online dating. Rather, they met at work, which happened to be a nursing home. However, that is not how their love story began.

In the Spring of 2020, their connection deepened during the early stages of the pandemic, accompanied by nights in with sushi, Dominoes, and at-home-workouts. By the end of that Summer, they were officially a couple.

Their love blossomed with river days with their dog, trips up to Tahoe, and more countless nights of Dominoes and wine. It took two-and-a-half amazing, life-altering years together to make the ultimate commitment to each other. On February 11th, 2023, on a trip to the Saguaro National Forest in Tucson, Jessica asked Fernanda to be her wife. Little did she know, Fernanda had also bought a ring and proposed to her!

Their wedding was held in a small city in Northern California. The moment they saw the beautiful greenery and the Victorian home at Park Winters, they knew it was the place. Unfortunately their plans for a Spring wedding were shifted to October, so Fernanda worked with their florist to bring in beautiful Spring blooms.

"After going to multiple locations to try on wedding dresses, I finally stopped by Lovely Bride in hopes of finding the perfect dress. After a few, I tried the Forsythia Gown and was instantly in love with the silky fabric and the way the gown hugged my body. I knew it was the one because it was the only dress I didn't want to take off!" – Fernanda

Photographer: Nelli Noel Nguyen | Videographer: Everlasting Motion Pictures

Retailer: Lovely Bride Phoenix | Coordinator: AB Event Company

Venue: Park Winters | Florist: Roxies Floral Co | DJ: DJ Nick Sinclair

Duo String: Bella Rosa String Quartet | Photobooth: All Seasons Photobooth

Rentals: Blossom Farm Vintage + Boujee Glam | Makeup: Susie + Jenny Lucia

Hair: Anastasiia + Whitney | Dessert: Taylor Made Desserts

Content Creator: With Love Content | Bride: Fernanda