Ileana + Paco: Engaged

Ileana and Paco’s love is like a mist that settles on you, its like a well-worn shoe that fits just right, their love is like a warm blanket on a cold dreary night. Their love is true. inspiring. forever.

Her Story: Paco and I met at work, we actually were candidates for the same position, he was overqualified, and I got it, but he was able to get another position at the company…and on the first day he walked by my office and did a double take. We had an interesting first conversation, slowly became friends, and began dating later that summer. I love him because he completely balances me out- I’m a stressed out type of person, and he is so relaxed and always sees the good in all situations- and he’s a great guy. In many ways, he’s shown me to concentrate on myself and just have fun. We continued dating, and grew even closer, and even switched to our next company together. About two and a half years later, he proposed, on Valentine’s Day over dinner. I ordered the most expensive Caesar Salad of my life, because it came with a ring box, and he got down on one knee and there we had it! My wishes had come true! We’re getting married next July 3, in Arlington, Virginia.

His Story: Ileana and I met at work in May of 2006. When I first met Ileana I had a special feeling about her right away. After a few months of a friendship we both noticed our feelings start to escalate for one another and began dating. Our first week of dating started with a business trip to Puerto Rico. We had to hide the fact that we were dating to our colleagues. The funny thing is that we did so well hiding it that some of our colleagues thought we didn’t even like each other. Ileana is a very structured and disciplined individual which balances me out as a laid back person. I also admire her for always striving to be the best at all that she encounters in life. She is one of the most well rounded and sincere girls I have ever met in my life. I have the utmost respect for her as a person and I know that our children one day will be proud to have her as their mother. This is just one of the many reasons I decided to propose to her two and a half years after we met.

Ileana and Paco, thanks so much for blessing me with your presence and for trusting me to capture the essence and magic of your love. Aba and I wish you the best in your future together.

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