Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine

TPC Sawgrass

Cocktail Hour

Live Streaming

For those who can't attend in person, our ceremony will be broadcast live on the <a href="https://thefirstparish.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cathedral's website</a>.

Our Wedding

Christina's versionOur journey began on Catholic Match, where a few weeks of meaningful conversation led us to our first date at the Cathedral Basilica. We followed Mass with lunch at the Columbia Cafe a simple afternoon that set the stage for a true spiritual adventure. Now, over a year later, we see how perfectly God wove our lives together. Rafael is truly the yin to my yang, bringing a lighthearted energy and sweetness that fills my life with joy. We are so grateful for every step of this journey and can’t wait to walk toward Heaven together! Rafael's versionOur journey has been a true spiritual adventure. What started as a simple online connection led to a spontaneous first date at Mass—unplanned, but perfectly placed. I stepped things up for our second date with an exciting escape room and a single rose, not knowing that flower would change everything. For her, that rose was a direct answer to a prayer; she had asked Saint Thérèse of Lisieux for a sign that the man she would marry would bring her a flower. While she received that beautiful clarity, I was navigating my own "dark night," facing confusing spiritual trials that only made sense in hindsight. Those challenges gave me a fierce conviction: she was the one. I knew then that I’d go to the ends of the earth and back for her, certain that our paths were woven together by God’s hand.

Our Story

Photos

Autumn Prieto

Jenny Christian

 Sarah Raynor

Allyson Wall

Daniela Vintimilla

 Vanessa Carrillo

AnnaMarie Whitaker

Maria Estefania Urdaneta

Nicole Schmitt

Courtney Wildes

Enrique Suarez

 Luis Gomez

Matthew Schmitt

Simon Ablan

Ruben Zubillaga

 Jhonatan Paulino

Luis Briceno

Gustavo Oropeza

Jhonathan Figallo

Edner Torres

Wedding Party

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We invite guests to dress in elegant garden party attire for our celebration. Women are encouraged to wear florals, soft pastels, or summer tones. Men are encouraged to wear suits or sports coats with dress pants.

Dress Code

Please book your room by May 13th to reserve in the special rate.

Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Ponte Vedra Sawgrass

Please book your room by May 15th to reserve in the special rate.

Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

What is the Dress Code?

Will the wedding ceremony be livestreamed?

Yes! For those who can't attend in person, our ceremony will be broadcast live on the <a href="https://thefirstparish.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cathedral's website</a>.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Registry