Once upon a swipe on Bumble, two souls matched online. Even though Vino failed Lisa's screening process, Lisa still gave Vino a chance and met up with him for boba. Amidst sips and shared stories of video game love for Overwatch, we found ourselves in the glowing aisles of an arcade. The buzz of machines and the thrill of play set the stage for Vino's playful wager: a basket for a kiss. But fate had a different plan, and the shot missed—yet, the miss became our hit.
That evening, Vino stepped into Lisa and Thor's world, and as conversations wove through the night, dawn found us closer than ever—it's like he was always meant to be there. One week, one key, and countless shared dreams later, we were inseparable.
Five and half years have flown by, filled with laughter, love, and two-player games. Our journey began with a quirky first date and has since unfolded into an adventure of a lifetime.
This is the very first video Lisa made for Vino for their first month together. This was part of her gift to Vino in celebrating their first month-iversary. She posted it on November 5th, 2018.
During the pandemic, like many others, people had to get creative on how to celebrate birthdays. To Lisa's complete surprise, Vino reached out to their friends and family to compile a birthday video for Lisa on November 11, 2020.
Lisa and Vino went up to San Jose to visit Vino's little brother, Vira and his girlfriend Kara, back in March 2022. We start the video off goofily at a gas station when we rented a Tesla to go up there. We're just being silly. :) Video is from March 9, 2022.
Lisa and Vino don't take for granted of every moment spend together, so in true Lisa fashion, she created a video to celebrate 3.5 years together with Vino and posted this on April 5, 2022.
This is a video that Lisa holds very dear to her heart. This is the video compilation that Vino created for Lisa that played on the first night that he proposed to her, in the private of their own home on a special day,
January 23, 2024 (1.23.24).
A huge milestone for Vino. It's special to note: Vino's Godfather is married to Lisa's Godmother. Therefore, their kids will have an extra set of grand parents, god-grandparents. Vino was baptized on Easter Vigil of this year, March 30, 2024.
Vino’s first proposal to Lisa was a beautifully orchestrated surprise filled with heartfelt details. Upon entering her dimly lit home after a hair appointment, Lisa noticed a GoPro and a note on the kitchen counter. As she walked in further, her attention was drawn to a video playing on the TV—a compilation of moments from their entire relationship.
Following a trail of flowers and candles leading upstairs, she found Vino waiting in the guest bedroom, surrounded by a heart-shaped arrangement of flower petals and candles. The ceiling was adorned with balloons, each tethered to photos capturing cherished memories. Behind Vino, a white table elegantly displayed the words "Marry me" and held a ring box nestled among white flowers. In this enchanting setup, Vino poured out his heart and proposed, leading to Lisa's joyful acceptance.
For Vino's second proposal to Lisa, he enlisted the help of her best friends, Mai An and Nikki, orchestrating a grand setup at Red Rock to coincide with sunset.
Despite the meticulous planning that took a year, keeping the proposal a surprise from Lisa proved incredibly challenging for Vino. On the day, timing issues meant they missed the sunset, and Lisa arrived to find Vino and her friends waiting in the dark, under a beautifully arranged balloon arch with candles illuminating the chilly night.
Vino chose this grand gesture because he understood the significant role her friends played in Lisa's life. However, acknowledging he couldn't fully express his emotions in a group setting, he had already conducted a more intimate, private proposal days earlier. Following this second, more public proposal, they celebrated at Lotus of Siam.
In a heartwarming culmination to his series of proposals, Vino chose a deeply meaningful moment for his third and final gesture: he proposed to Lisa in the intimate presence of her parents, siblings and their families.
Understanding the profound significance of family in Lisa's life—especially as the beloved only and youngest daughter—it was a beautifully timed event, aligning with her father's retirement party. The setting was a private room in an elegant Italian restaurant, where Vino gave a heartfelt speech. He expressed his admiration and gratitude to her parents and each of her brothers, sharing how honored and excited he felt to join such a remarkable family.
Moved by the sincerity and the familial warmth enveloping her, Lisa was brought to tears—marking this proposal as the one that touched her the most deeply.
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Last Updated April 26, 2024