Our story began in 2012...

Two Tumblr-obsessed kids who connected over their love of music, science (geology – wink, wink), and beer. Yes, we met through Tumblr and became instant friends. Carlos lived in Río Piedras, and Carolina in Mayagüez, so our (mostly virtual) interactions kept us texting nonstop, WhatsApping, sharing Vines, movie recs, and playlists. Whenever we did meet in person, we enjoyed beers and good food, duh. Most importantly, we talked. We talked so much that everyone in our families knew about each other without ever having met. Carolina's brother called him "El fantasma", ever present but not visible. Carlos' family called Carolina: Carolina. Clearly, Lionel was more creative. Fast forward five years, and our undeniable chemistry led us to actually, and perhaps finally, start dating. Our amazing foundation, based on friendship, has been one of our strongest and bestest blessings.

We started dating in 2017 – lowkey. In that year, Carlos confessed his feelings for Carolina; she thought he was crazy, reconsidered, had a big fight about it, and agreed to a date. OBVIOUSLY, she liked him from the moment she met him; this is not a secret. 2017 was also the year María hit Puerto Rico. As devastation swept through the island, we kinda-sort-of solidified our dedication to each other. When the decision was made to move to the mainland U.S., without a doubt, we were doing it together.

We could go into detail about all since then, but the gist of it all is that SINCE we moved, we haven't been apart. Heck, we haven't been apart since we met, technically...

Carlos proposed in 2023, in Stanardsville, VA.

Carolina said yes.

After a couple of years of preparation, savings, unexpected family losses, and other considerations, we are finally having our wedding. And you get to be a part of it.

Thank you for contributing to our story. Thank you for being in our lives. Thank you for witnessing our love and commemorating it with us.

With love, Carolina and Carlos.

PS. If you have any questions...buy us a beer, and we'll answer them. :p