“Merissa and Emilio’s love story started about nine years ago in the most unexpected and fitting place: the gym. What began as a simple meeting between workouts quickly grew into something so much stronger. Their first date at Bubba’s Restaurant set the tone for the easy, natural connection they share. Before COVID, they had planned a trip to Seattle and Canada, but like so many plans, it had to be postponed. In March of 2022, they finally made that trip, and it turned into something even more meaningful than they imagined. At Rattlesnake Lake, with the mountains reflecting on the water, Emilio suggested they take some photos together. What she didn’t know was that he was about to ask her the most important question of their lives. In front of the lake, surrounded by the quiet beauty of the Pacific Northwest, he got down on one knee and asked her to marr him, turning a long-awaited trip into the beginning of their forever.”
– New Mexico Wedding Photographer, Samantha Cherie Photography














































































