Marissa & Rafael met in Portugal — a world away from home — despite having grown up just a few miles apart. That sense of quiet serendipity runs through their story and their wedding day. Inspired by the colors of sunset, their celebration unfolded in soft, warm tones that moved gently through the florals and details, echoing the way their love feels: calm, intimate, and quietly radiant, like the most beautiful evening light.
It was deeply important to them to be married in a church, honoring their shared Catholic faith, and the ceremony carried a sense of reverence and stillness that grounded the day. From there, the celebration flowed with ease — full of intention, tenderness, and meaningful moments shared with the people closest to them. Their wedding felt less like a spectacle and more like a pause in time, a reflection of a love that doesn’t ask for attention, but gently holds it.
Rooted in their heritage, Marissa and Rafael honored their backgrounds from the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico in a moment of joyful communion. After dinner, Marissa surprised everyone by handing out flags to each guest — a simple, heartfelt gesture that invited everyone to celebrate where they come from and the cultures that shaped their love, bringing the evening to a close with pride, warmth, and shared joy.
