THE JOURNAL

Their Meet-Cute: Jiaqi and Eric’s love story began during their college years. Jiaqi was at Yale, where she was studying alongside Eric’s sister, Jen, while he was two hours away at West Point. Their paths first crossed when Eric was visiting, and those initial meetings quickly blossomed into something much more than casual encounters. It […]

Their Meet-Cute: Walking down our high school halls, the sounds of locker doors clasping, class bells ringing, and buzzing conversation filling our ears, most of us hope our teenage crushes will be our forever partner, but few have the privilege of finding their lifelong love so young. But if you’re lucky, you get to grow […]

As you plan your wedding, it’s easy to get lost in all the things you need to do: Contact vendors, make payments, send invitations, figure out decor, etc. The list is endless. So when it comes your bridal party, preparing them well can be the difference between a smooth wedding day with extra hands to […]

It’s finally time! You’re ready to ask your girlfriend to be your wife, but there’s one question you still have to answer: Where are you going to propose? San Diego has so many amazing options, but choosing one that’s less crowded and uniquely special to you is half the battle. We know how much pressure […]

Seven years ago on the University of San Diego’s campus, Bailey was sitting in a dorm lobby when she spotted Aaron. Immediately thinking he was cute and hoping to catch his eye, she quickly ran back to her room to change out of the cozy Christmas onesie she’d been wearing. When she returned, she did […]

Their Relationship Story While living in Orange County, Tess decided to get on a dating app and quickly found herself with a match: Mike. They decided to meet at a taco shop in Huntington Beach, and it went so well that they decided to continue the night and grab drink at the bar next door. […]

As the elevator doors opened, light quickly poured in to reveal a Gatsby-esque venue. Decked out in rich blacks and golden accents, we caught a glimpse of the large windows and headed straight over to take in the view of downtown San Diego. The skyscrapers stood tall, the sky blue as can be, and boats […]

Some of the most epic love stories start out as great friendships, and Kiyen & Gary are the perfect example! These two had known each other for a while through their kids, but reconnected as friends at a softball game for their daughters. Grabbing two cups of coffee together at a local Starbucks, Gary slowly […]

Most people at some time in their lives have heard the phrase, “You’ll find your person when you least expect it!” It’s something a lot of singles find to be true, and for Sam & Trevor, it was the date that they both weren’t planning on showing up to that changed it all! How They […]