Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Nuptial Mass

Friday January 1, 2021

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM











Immaculate Conception Catholic Church











420 S.&nbsp;Shamrock Ave,&nbsp; Monrovia, CA 91016









Dear Family and Friends,



Many of you are aware of the latest COVID-19 restrictions and orders affecting Southern California. Gratefully, these do not affect our ceremony and we will move forward as planned on Friday, January 1, 2021 at 3pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;



You are welcome to attend the ceremony in person at Immaculate Conception. The ceremony will be held outdoors with guests required to social distance and wear masks at all times. In accordance with Immaculate Conception’s COVID-19 protocols, each guest will be required to RSVP for the ceremony. So, if you plan to attend in person, RSVP by December 26.



If you cannot attend in person, we invite you to join us virtually, as we will be live streaming the ceremony via Facebook. Please find the link under the "Live Ceremony" page along with some FAQs.&nbsp;

On the day of the wedding, please consider signing our Guest Book, the Guest Book tab&nbsp;can be found at the top of this page. Even better, send us an email with a picture of you celebrating at home (<a href="mailto:vnjnrodriguez@gmail.com">vnjnrodriguez@gmail.com</a>) or tagging us in your photos on Facebook and Instagram (@jnrdrgz @nathaengutierrez).











Thank you for your love, patience, and prayers.









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Valery &&nbsp;Jesus

Our Story

Our Story 1

Our Wedding

Photos

Registry

She is my sister; therefore, she is half of me. My sister has the aesthetic eye, I have always admired that and to this day I turn to her to help me look good&nbsp;from dates to work events. She has always been the stronger one of us two, both physically (I cannot keep up with her workouts)&nbsp;and emotionally (apparently I am the only one who cried when we watched Frozen). Jamie&nbsp;has always been the&nbsp;“honorary&nbsp;big sister” and I don't think I'd be the person I am today without her.

Jamie Gutierrez 

Anthony and I&nbsp;met when I&nbsp;was a freshman at Marymount College. Though I&nbsp;didn't stay there long we became fast friends and&nbsp;bonded over our love of basketball and video games.&nbsp; I'll never forget the day I told him I&nbsp;would be leaving to pursue priesthood. His response was, "That makes so much sense!" While I can't be his ticket into&nbsp;heaven anymore I'm forever grateful to have his friendship and to have him stand by my side&nbsp;on the day of my wedding.&nbsp;

Anthony Carrillo

"Ok, it's your turn now," is what Edward said to me right after he signed his paperwork to withdraw from seminary.&nbsp;&nbsp;That&nbsp;line made me laugh and is ingrained in my memory as the moment our friendship truly began.&nbsp;Over the years he and I have had almost mirrored lives as we each transitioned from parish to parish and navigated life post seminary. As someone who didn't have the "normal" college experience it's sometimes hard to find people to relate to. Thankfully, Edward has always been there &nbsp;to listen, crack jokes,&nbsp;keep me humble, and to remind me to enjoy life. I'm glad he'll be there with me as&nbsp;I take the next step to enjoying life with my bride.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Edward Resendiz

My best friend of many years, through our awkward high school days and college adventures. We held each other up and pushed each other into becoming the “responsible adults” we are today.&nbsp;Though she abandoned me to follow her career and the love of her life up north,&nbsp;our bond is as close as ever. I have&nbsp;a dedicated&nbsp;room in her house for when I go visit, because we know she probably&nbsp;couldn’t get rid of me&nbsp;even&nbsp;if she tried.

Angela Cooksey 

I am&nbsp;blessed to have my cousin here. We do not have a lot of family who lives near and I feel so lucky to have had my partner-in-crime so close to us growing up. Our life experiences and challenges have been similar and I am so proud of the person she has become. I have always looked up to her. She&nbsp;is tough,&nbsp;brave,&nbsp;and has nerves of steel. She is the fighter I need in my corner when life knocks me down.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mayra Gutierrez 

Jaime wins the award for best secret keeper in the world. In the months&nbsp;before we got together Jaime would have to hear Valery and I talk about the other to him. Not once did he let on or let either of us know that the other was interested. Instead he was a friend who listened and walked beside us until the relationship naturally blossomed.&nbsp; So while&nbsp;he most certainly&nbsp;gets credit for helping to make this wedding possible I am even more joyful knowing we will both continue to have his friendship as we transition into married life.&nbsp;

Jaime Muñoz

Gabriel helped me to find myself when I was lost and didn't even know it. A year after leaving seminary I was suffering from an&nbsp;identity crisis as I searched for a new path in life. He invited me to give&nbsp; a talk on a retreat and for whatever reason preparing for that talk helped me to process all that I had been through and helped me to find myself. As life moved on Gabriel continued to be there for me as we shared our hopes and&nbsp;dreams and navigated all the transitions that come with being in your 20's. Through it all his positive attitude and willingness to dream big have always inspired me and&nbsp;&nbsp;I couldn't imagine not having him there with me on my special day.&nbsp;

Gabriel Choi

My dearest and most trusted friend. We have survived toxic relationships, poisonous offices, terrible bosses, and the curve balls that life has thrown at us. Many times, Leti has been my therapist, voice of reason, and anchor to sanity. Through work shenanigans, costumes, and happy hours, she reminds me to have some fun in life and that sometimes you just need to “Treat&nbsp;yo&nbsp;self!”

Leticia Smith

Wedding Party

Q + A

Facebook

Visit us at our Facebook page by clicking the button below! The live streamed video will be available there 15 minutes before the wedding begins.

<a href="http://www.facebook.com/valeryandjesus">https://www.facebook.com/valeryandjesus</a>

Do I need a Facebook account to watch the wedding?

No, you do not need a Facebook account to watch the wedding, but you do need one if you'd like to leave comments and&nbsp;greet other guests who are watching.

Do I need to download the Facebook app?

No, you do not need to download the Facebook app. However, the app is optimized for viewing content and leaving comments on Facebook

Where is the live stream link?

Click on the&nbsp;Facebook link found above. The live stream will show up on our Facebook page&nbsp;at about 2:45 PM PST.

How long is this virtual wedding?

The live stream will start about 15 minutes before the event to allow for guests to arrive. The ceremony itself is a Catholic Mass and will last about an hour.&nbsp;In total, the event will be about 1&nbsp;hour and 30 Minutes.

What should I wear?

We won't be able to see you, but you are more than welcome to dress up and even send us a greeting with a picture of you celebrating virtually with us!&nbsp;&nbsp;Send pictures to our email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:vnjnrodriguez@gmail.com">vnjnrodriguez@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or tag&nbsp;us in your photos on Facebook and Instagram @jnrdrgz @nathaengutierrez. Don't forget to sign our Guest Book!

Valery & Jesus

Valery & Jesus

V&J

Wedding Day

3:00 PM–4:00 PM

Wedding