Marlene and Gio’s love story is a true testament of destiny and divine timing. After having crossed paths through mutual friends and family, Gio knew Marlene was the one. One day while having pizza with his best friend and Marlene’s cousin, Gio shared with them his intentions and assured them he’d marry Marlene one day, before they even started dating! Marlene’s cousin laughed and thought Gio was crazy for sounding so confident! But little did she know, Gio was determined. Very soon after, he asked Marlene on a date; a date that lasted close to 5 hours – full of laughs and good conversations. The rest is history! Marlene and Gio often reminisce about the beginning of their relationship, as things weren't exactly easy for Gio. To win Marlene's heart, he also had to win over her sister, Leslie and her mom, the one and only, Marlene SENIOR! Although the task wasn't easy to do, as they are super protective of Marlene, Gio was up for the challenge. Very quickly, it was very obvious to Marlene's family how much he loved Marlene. Through their love and union, their familes have come together and built a special bond like no other, which is something Marlene and Gio cherish dearly. As fate would have it, their love story has unfolded effortlessly in God’s perfect timing. Almost 6 years later, they have built a relationship based on trust, patience, love, faith and sacrifice. Along with all the beautiful moments they have shared, have also come challenging times. But through every obstacle and hurdle, they have come out even stronger and better maintaining their faith in God always and in the love they have for each other. On their wedding day, Marlene and Gio will begin a new chapter to their love story. They will profess their love and life commitment to each other before all their friends and family and most importantly, before God.