Our Story

It all started on May 5th, 2022 — Cinco de Mayo — when fate (and maybe a little tequila) brought us together. We met at a lively bar in La Jolla called Jose’s Courtroom, where Avalon was dancing to the live band and Alex happened to spot her from across the room. He made his way over, and the rest is history.

Funny enough, Jose’s has been a longtime local favorite — Alex’s dad, Mark, went there as a young adult, and so did Avalon’s parents, Anseth and Keith. We still laugh at how our lives were already overlapping before we ever even met.

Even more serendipitous? We both grew up in San Diego — Avalon from La Jolla, Alex from Scripps Ranch — and for years we lived just four blocks apart, completely unaware of each other’s existence. That is, until that unforgettable Cinco de Mayo.

From the very beginning, we found ourselves sharing more than just mutual hometowns. We both love lazy beach days, trying strange foods (Alex ordered baby eels on our first real date at Costa Brava), and spending time with our families. We later found out that Alex’s mom and Avalon share the same birthday, and that Alex’s dad went to the same high school as Avalon and her parents too — more proof that the universe really does have a plan.

We’re still in awe of all the connections, coincidences, and shared moments that led us to each other. We’re so incredibly thankful to have found this love — even if it took a few tequila shots to get there 😉

Thank you to everyone who’s played a role in our lives. We can’t wait to celebrate what’s ahead with all of you.

With love,

Avalon & Alex

A&A

Wedding Day

Reception