We're getting married!

Get ready for a love story that started with a side of salsa and a dash of sass! Jonathan waltzed into El Coqui in Santa Rosa, the town's only Puerto Rican restaurant, where Hira was holding down the fort as his waitress. Picture this: Jonathan, the early bird with a joke up his sleeve, showed up before the restaurant even opened. Well, Hira wasn't having any of that! She sent him packing, but that didn't deter our determined groom. Fast forward an hour, and Jonathan returns with a bright smile and contagious energy that's hard to resist. Cue the occasional eye contact and passing smiles – Jonathan finishes his meal and leaves. Little did they know, a year of adventures awaited Hira in Peru, while Jonathan made a cross-country move from New Jersey to California. As fate would have it, the following year brings them back together at El Coqui. Hira, now a year wiser from solo travels, hears a familiar voice – it's Jonathan, the regular with the bright smile and contagious energy who left an imprint on her heart. This time, Jonathan was on a mission! He wouldn't take no for an answer until he got Hira out dancing. Spoiler alert: Hira was still not having it. After some dessert negotiations, snarky remarks, and the promise of homemade flan, Hira finally caved and gave her number to the boy who had stolen her heart. Fast forward 8 years, and here we are – ready to say 'I do'! We're beyond excited to have you join us on our special day and share in the love and laughter that has defined our journey. Can't wait to celebrate with you all! Love, Hira & Jonathan #salsameetssamosa #mendYES2024