Our Story

“When I am looking out for the path ahead, she reminds me to look up at the beautiful night sky.”

— Justin

“Knowing there are trails ahead and mountains to climb, I choose him to always be by my side.”

— Jenn

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Justin and Jennifer first met in an online video game in 2012 where they went on many fun adventures together. After they started dating, they went on many more fun adventures in the real world. Over ten years later, we're best friends, true loves, and partners in life.

We're finally ready to make it official (again)! 

And the Rest is History

Justin and Jenn first met each other on Guild Wars 2, an online multiplayer game, through their mutual friend Alex Lien. They slew monsters and went on quests together in the game, including the Super Adventure Box event.

Justin and Jenn first met each other on Guild Wars 2, an online multiplayer game, through their mutual friend Alex Lien. They slew monsters and went on quests together in the game, including the Super Adventure Box event.

Jenn came to UCLA to meet Justin for the first time! They had dinner plans together with their other friends, but Jenn came early to see just Justin. Unfortunately, Justin denied her and decided to play Fire Emblem until dinner instead.

Jenn came to UCLA to meet Justin for the first time! They had dinner plans together with their other friends, but Jenn came early to see just Justin. Unfortunately, Justin denied her and decided to play Fire Emblem until dinner instead.

Justin visited Jenn in her hometown of Hacienda Heights for their first date. Even though they only planned to get lunch, they ended up spending the entire day together. Justin has a moderate panic attack as Jenn asks him to meet her parents before t

Justin visited Jenn in her hometown of Hacienda Heights for their first date. Even though they only planned to get lunch, they ended up spending the entire day together. Justin has a moderate panic attack as Jenn asks him to meet her parents before their first date.

Jenn attends Justin's UCLA graduation, making Justin a Hershey's Kiss lei that he wore the entire ceremony! Afterwards, Jenn takes Justin to the "Top of the World" in Hacienda Heights.

Jenn attends Justin's UCLA graduation, making Justin a Hershey's Kiss lei that he wore the entire ceremony! Afterwards, Jenn takes Justin to the "Top of the World" in Hacienda Heights.

Throughout this time, Jenn and Justin shared many memories together in more events than they can count. They would cosplay together at anime conventions every summer and made many great friends through these events.

Throughout this time, Jenn and Justin shared many memories together in more events than they can count. They would cosplay together at anime conventions every summer and made many great friends through these events.

Justin moves to San Diego to attend graduate school for the first phase of their long distance relationship. Jenn helped Justin find an apartment in San Diego, and on the way home they told each other "I love you" for the first time.

Justin moves to San Diego to attend graduate school for the first phase of their long distance relationship. Jenn helped Justin find an apartment in San Diego, and on the way home they told each other "I love you" for the first time.

Justin moved to Stanford to complete his PhD. Jenn and Justin did everything they could to make the distance feel smaller. Often chatting late into the night, they never felt the other was out of reach despite the physical distance. They always looke

Justin moved to Stanford to complete his PhD. Jenn and Justin did everything they could to make the distance feel smaller. Often chatting late into the night, they never felt the other was out of reach despite the physical distance. They always looked forward to the next chance to reunite.

Justin (finally) defends his dissertation! It was a long journey and a lot of hard work, and he could not have done it without Jenn's love and support.

Justin (finally) defends his dissertation! It was a long journey and a lot of hard work, and he could not have done it without Jenn's love and support.

Jenn and Justin move in together with Jenn's cat Angel! After spending over five years long distance, they were thrilled to finally be able to see each other every day. One piece of furniture and kitchen appliance at a time, they would start to build

Jenn and Justin move in together with Jenn's cat Angel! After spending over five years long distance, they were thrilled to finally be able to see each other every day. One piece of furniture and kitchen appliance at a time, they would start to build their home together.

Jenn and Justin take their first big trip together! The first stop on their trip was Bali, where they attended the wedding of Jenn's good friend, Ivan Rusli. They had many fun adventures in Bali like hiking to see beautiful waterfalls, enjoying grill

Jenn and Justin take their first big trip together! The first stop on their trip was Bali, where they attended the wedding of Jenn's good friend, Ivan Rusli. They had many fun adventures in Bali like hiking to see beautiful waterfalls, enjoying grilled seafood on the beach at Jimbaran, and eating delicious Nasi Goreng and pork satay every day. It was Justin's first time visiting Indonesia and they would love to go back!

Justin proposed to Jenn at Schabarum Park, the site of their first date. Justin did not have the foresight to arrange a photographer for the event, but a kind old lady was happy to help us capture the moment.

Justin proposed to Jenn at Schabarum Park, the site of their first date. Justin did not have the foresight to arrange a photographer for the event, but a kind old lady was happy to help us capture the moment.

On February 2, 2022, Jenn and Justin go to Santa Ana courthouse to get married! Their first meal together as a married couple was a cronut and coffee at Artisan - 7 Leaves and Crema Bakery. Since their wedding day was a Wednesday, they both unfortuna

On February 2, 2022, Jenn and Justin go to Santa Ana courthouse to get married! Their first meal together as a married couple was a cronut and coffee at Artisan - 7 Leaves and Crema Bakery. Since their wedding day was a Wednesday, they both unfortunately had to return to work later. But they will always remember this day fondly.

A couple months after getting married, Jenn and Justin bought a house together! Just like when they first moved in together, they have been adding pieces of themselves to the house and making fun memories with friends and family to make it feel like

A couple months after getting married, Jenn and Justin bought a house together! Just like when they first moved in together, they have been adding pieces of themselves to the house and making fun memories with friends and family to make it feel like a home.

Our newest additions to our home have been two young cats that we recently adopted. We first adopted Sophie in August from a local shelter, then took in Potato after he was found wandering around Jenn's workplace for a week. They are both silly and f

Our newest additions to our home have been two young cats that we recently adopted. We first adopted Sophie in August from a local shelter, then took in Potato after he was found wandering around Jenn's workplace for a week. They are both silly and fun in their own ways and bring so much warmth and joy into our home.

Almost 2 years after our courthouse marriage, we're so excited to have the wedding of our dreams! We look forward to celebrating with you on this special day!

Almost 2 years after our courthouse marriage, we're so excited to have the wedding of our dreams! We look forward to celebrating with you on this special day!