Join us on our special day! We are thrilled to celebrate our love with cherished family and friends.

In the digital realm of dating apps, our love story began on Baklava, a dating app for Middle Eastern singles. An unexpected spark igniting across the miles separating Peoria, IL, and Livonia, MI. Amidst the endless sea of profiles, fate intervened, weaving our paths together. Our connection transcended pixels and screens, as if destiny had orchestrated our meeting. What ensued was nothing short of magical. Our conversations flowed effortlessly, discovering a tapestry of shared roots: both hailing from vibrant Brazilian-Lebanese families, both bound by a profound faith in God. Night after night, we lost ourselves in marathon phone calls, each moment deepening our bond. Yet, our journey wasn't without challenges. Joseph embarked on countless road trips, braving treacherous weather and daunting distances, just to be by my side. His unwavering commitment spoke volumes, a testament to the depths of his love. As our love story unfolded, he harbored dreams of surprising me with a grand proposal on a mountain top at The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in the land of our ancestors. However, fate veered from the script and Joseph had to improvise. Under the twinkling lights at the The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon behind St. Charbel church in Peoria, IL, he orchestrated a moment of pure enchantment. As my family and I were in Peoria for a Christmas party, Joseph told me we were going to see the "Christmas lights", but the truth was that he had spent days preparing for the perfect proposal. Just as he originally planned, beneath the gaze of Our Lady of Lebanon he knelt before me, a ring in hand and love in his eyes. In that surreal moment, time stood still as he uttered those four life-altering words: "Will you marry me?" And with tears of joy, I said yes, knowing that our love story was just beginning."