“We met in 2018 and months later made things official. Despite living in separate cities in Colombia, we not only made the relationship thrive, we started a business together. Eventually, we both moved to Bogotá and, like many who started a relationship in 2019, we soon found ourselves living together 24/7. Love, life and work were all one for us.” Though Julian S wasn’t interested in marriage, the two came to realize that a marriage deepens a relationship, and one between men in Colombia, sets an example. While the two set out to surprise the other with a proposal, it was Julian C who popped the question in Las Vegas. Over dinner looking out across the Bellagio fountains, Julian C shared a video in which their friends and families professed their love for Juan S and support for their engagement. Julian S later proposed to Julian C in a helicopter over Bogotá. “Planning a wedding is a whole new level of getting to know your partner: understanding what the other likes and doesn’t, reaching consensus, and keeping present that our goal was to feel happy and surrounded by the love of God. We turned to our priest for guidance on how to always follow God’s example when it comes to love and respect.” 60 guests gathered on the island of San Andres. Countless flowers, unique wedding outfits, a dramatic entrance planned for the day. But moments before the ceremony, the skies opened. “We arrived on jet skis to see our guests cheering in the rain. Rain soaked, the women looked like mermaids and the men like Caribbean gods. There was nothing like the energy, enthusiasm and love they channeled for us from the rain and how that made the rain disappear. We knew the rain was there to teach us the lesson was to always be united as a couple and with our community to make our love, home, and life thrive. Though we were disappointed that a lot of what we planned had to change, the rain was a blessing that taught us to always make beauty from adversity.” Pro-tips: - Have friends and family share their hopes for you to be engaged - Seek spiritual support during planning - Always dance in the rain 📷 @julianperez928 #gaylovestory #husbands #gaycolombia