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Julie & Isaac

19 December 2026

Ceremony

Trabuco Canyon Community Church

3:00 PM • Trabuco Canyon, CA

Reception

Sheraton Garden Grove

5:00 PM • Garden Grove, CA

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An Interactive Timeline • 2024–2026

Our Story

Isaac and Julie meet in the Adult I Sunday School class of First Baptist Church of Waco in September 2024.

Isaac met Julie in the Adult I Sunday School class of First Baptist Waco. He didn't think she would stay. She confused him with another Asian guy.

When Isaac noticed Julie attended Sunday School regularly and always came early, Isaac resolved to get to know Julie more. She thought he was a menace because of how he rode his bicycle.

In December, Isaac finally learns Julie's last name and ethnicity. Her Instagram profile was private, but her LinkedIn really caught his eye.

In the new year, Isaac resolves to get to know Julie better. He draws up a game plan to cross paths...

Julie thinks Isaac is cute in his pink shirt. Isaac has no idea; worries that he actually has to ask Julie on a date to get to know her.

Isaac gives up and asks her out after church. Julie says yes.

One date leads to another, and Julie and Isaac settle into a joyful routine:

Working side by side in the lab and around campus — capturing their first photo together.

Walking together through a quiet January snowstorm in Waco — one chapter of over 175 miles walked together since they began dating.

Sharing laughter, adventures, and life together with beloved friends.

And as they got to know each other, they loved each other more and more. So when Isaac proposed to Julie in July 2026, she said yes.

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To Be Continued...

We cannot wait to celebrate the beginning of our next chapter with you on December 19, 2026!

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September 2024 Day 0/685
First Encounters

September 2024 • First Baptist Church of Waco

“She thought he was a menace because of how he rode his bicycle.”

Fall 2024 • Sunday mornings across Baylor campus

December 2024 • Private on Instagram, but LinkedIn revealed everything.

TACTICAL LOG • SPRING 2025

Isaac's Game Plan

5 Tactical Maneuvers
Tactic 01 • Sunday School ❌ Conflict

Show up to Sunday School early

Isaac resolved to arrive early to the Adult I Sunday School class each week to cross paths and chat with Julie.

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Outcome: Julie joined the church orchestra and stopped attending Sunday School regularly.
Tactic 02 • Coding Assistance ❌ Obsolete

Offer Python programming help

Isaac volunteered his coding expertise to help Julie with her programming coursework.

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Outcome: Julie had ChatGPT. Isaac's technical support was completely unneeded.
Tactic 03 • Social Outings 💬 3 Invitations

Schedule casual group activities

Isaac organized casual group outings to create low-pressure opportunities to connect. Select an activity below to view the outcome and message:

March 12, 2025 • Meridian State Park Hike Julie Backs Out #1

Isaac plans a group hike to Meridian State Park. Julie backs out at the eleventh hour.

📱 iMessage Excerpt • Eleventh Hour Backout
Julie backs out of Meridian hike text message
April 28, 2025 • PyPhD Campus Tabling Julie Backs Out #2

Isaac invites Julie to table with PyPhD on campus. Julie backs out again.

📱 iMessage Excerpt • Campus Tabling Backout
Julie backs out of PyPhD tabling text message
May 13, 2025 • Baylor Baseball Game Julie Backs Out #3

Isaac tries once more with tickets to a Baylor baseball game. Julie is swamped studying.

📱 iMessage Excerpt • Swamped Studying Backout
Julie backs out of baseball game text message

Spring 2025 • Tap tactics to inspect the strategy & rejection messages

The Pink Shirt

May 2025

June 15, 2025

After Church at First Baptist Waco

“Isaac gives up and asks her out after church.
Julie says yes.

Day 287 • The breakthrough that started it all

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A Beautiful Routine

Coffee & Conversations
💻 Working Side by Side
🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Campus Evening Walks
👫 Laughing with Friends

Summer 2025 • One date naturally became a lifetime

Working Together

July 17, 2025

WALKING TOGETHER • 2024–2026 ✦ Tap or hover data to explore • ❄️ Jan-26 reveals winter photo
Pre-Dating: 4.6 mi/mo Dating Julie: 12.5 mi/mo 175+ Miles
30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Miles Walked ✦ JUNE 15: FIRST DATE ✦ 4 Aug-24 4 Sep-24 8 Oct-24 5 Nov-24 1 Dec-24 2 Jan-25 6 Feb-25 9 Mar-25 5 Apr-25 2 May-25 7 Jun-25 27 Jul-25 6 Aug-25 16 Sep-25 7 Oct-25 10 Nov-25 6 Dec-25 9 Jan-26 12 Feb-26 11 Mar-26 19 Apr-26 24 May-26 10 Jun-26 11 Jul-26
❄️ Tap any month bar to inspect • Tap Jan-26 for winter photo
❄️ Winter Snowstorm Revealed January 2026 Walk
Julie and Isaac in Waco snowstorm

January 26, 2026: Walking together through a quiet January snowstorm in Waco — 9 miles logged together.

Data from walking_data.csv • 175 miles walked together across Waco, rain or snow.

With Friends

July 18, 2026

The Proposal

July 18, 2026 • “...she said yes.”

September 2024 Day 0/685
First Encounters

September 2024 • First Baptist Church of Waco

Isaac met Julie in the Adult I Sunday School class of First Baptist Waco. He didn't think she would stay. She confused him with another Asian guy.

“She thought he was a menace because of how he rode his bicycle.”

Fall 2024 • Sunday mornings across Baylor campus

When Isaac noticed Julie attended Sunday School regularly and always came early, Isaac resolved to get to know Julie more. She thought he was a menace because of how he rode his bicycle.

December 2024 • Private on Instagram, but LinkedIn revealed everything.

In December, Isaac finally learns Julie's last name and ethnicity. Her Instagram profile was private, but her LinkedIn really caught his eye.

TACTICAL LOG • SPRING 2025

Isaac's Game Plan

5 Tactical Maneuvers
Tactic 01 • Sunday School ❌ Conflict

Show up to Sunday School early

Isaac resolved to arrive early to the Adult I Sunday School class each week to cross paths and chat with Julie.

🎻
Outcome: Julie joined the church orchestra and stopped attending Sunday School regularly.
Tactic 02 • Coding Assistance ❌ Obsolete

Offer Python programming help

Isaac volunteered his coding expertise to help Julie with her programming coursework.

🤖
Outcome: Julie had ChatGPT. Isaac's technical support was completely unneeded.
Tactic 03 • Social Outings 💬 3 Invitations

Schedule casual group activities

Isaac organized casual group outings to create low-pressure opportunities to connect. Select an activity below to view the outcome and message:

March 12, 2025 • Meridian State Park Hike Julie Backs Out #1

Isaac plans a group hike to Meridian State Park. Julie backs out at the eleventh hour.

📱 iMessage Excerpt • Eleventh Hour Backout
Julie backs out of Meridian hike text message
April 28, 2025 • PyPhD Campus Tabling Julie Backs Out #2

Isaac invites Julie to table with PyPhD on campus. Julie backs out again.

📱 iMessage Excerpt • Campus Tabling Backout
Julie backs out of PyPhD tabling text message
May 13, 2025 • Baylor Baseball Game Julie Backs Out #3

Isaac tries once more with tickets to a Baylor baseball game. Julie is swamped studying.

📱 iMessage Excerpt • Swamped Studying Backout
Julie backs out of baseball game text message

Spring 2025 • Tap tactics to inspect the strategy & rejection messages

In the new year, Isaac resolves to get to know Julie better. He draws up a game plan to cross paths...

The Pink Shirt

May 2025

Julie thinks Isaac is cute in his pink shirt. Isaac has no idea; worries that he actually has to ask Julie on a date to get to know her.

June 15, 2025

After Church at First Baptist Waco

“Isaac gives up and asks her out after church.
Julie says yes.

Day 287 • The breakthrough that started it all

Isaac gives up and asks her out after church. Julie says yes.

✦ ✦ ✦

A Beautiful Routine

Coffee & Conversations
💻 Working Side by Side
🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Campus Evening Walks
👫 Laughing with Friends

Summer 2025 • One date naturally became a lifetime

One date leads to another, and Julie and Isaac settle into a joyful routine:

Working Together

July 17, 2025

Working side by side in the lab and around campus — capturing their first photo together.

WALKING TOGETHER • 2024–2026 ✦ Tap or hover data to explore • ❄️ Jan-26 reveals winter photo
Pre-Dating: 4.6 mi/mo Dating Julie: 12.5 mi/mo 175+ Miles
30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Miles Walked ✦ JUNE 15: FIRST DATE ✦ 4 Aug-24 4 Sep-24 8 Oct-24 5 Nov-24 1 Dec-24 2 Jan-25 6 Feb-25 9 Mar-25 5 Apr-25 2 May-25 7 Jun-25 27 Jul-25 6 Aug-25 16 Sep-25 7 Oct-25 10 Nov-25 6 Dec-25 9 Jan-26 12 Feb-26 11 Mar-26 19 Apr-26 24 May-26 10 Jun-26 11 Jul-26
❄️ Tap any month bar to inspect • Tap Jan-26 for winter photo
❄️ Winter Snowstorm Revealed January 2026 Walk
Julie and Isaac in Waco snowstorm

January 26, 2026: Walking together through a quiet January snowstorm in Waco — 9 miles logged together.

Data from walking_data.csv • 175 miles walked together across Waco, rain or snow.

Walking together through a quiet January snowstorm in Waco — one chapter of over 175 miles walked together since they began dating.

With Friends

July 18, 2026

Sharing laughter, adventures, and life together with beloved friends.

The Proposal

July 18, 2026 • “...she said yes.”

And as they got to know each other, they loved each other more and more. So when Isaac proposed to Julie in July 2026, she said yes.

💍

To Be Continued...

We cannot wait to celebrate the beginning of our next chapter with you on December 19, 2026!

View Order of Service ↓

The Wedding Day

Order of Service

Ceremony: Trabuco Canyon Community Church • Reception: Sheraton Garden Grove

Order of Service

Saturday, December 19, 2026

Processional & Ceremony Trabuco Canyon Community Church
4:00 PM
Cocktails & Refreshments Sheraton Garden Grove
6:00 PM
Entry of the Bride and Groom Sheraton Garden Grove
6:45 PM
Dinner Sheraton Garden Grove
7:00 PM
Speeches & Toasts Sheraton Garden Grove
8:00 PM
Couple Exit & Send-off Sheraton Garden Grove
10:00 PM

Explore Southern California

In the Area

Our favorite spots for food, fun, and comfortable lodging nearby.

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Food & Dining

Sam Woo

Chinese

19008 Pioneer Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703

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Southern Spice

Indian

3850 Barranca Pkwy Ste O, Irvine, CA 92606

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Porto’s Bakery and Cafe

Cuban Bakery & Cafe

7640 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

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In-N-Out Burger

Classic California Burgers

Several locations throughout Orange County

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For Fun & Sightseeing

Irvine Spectrum Center

Outdoor shopping, dining, entertainment, and giant Ferris wheel.

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Whiting Ranch Regional Park

Scenic hiking and mountain biking trails right in Trabuco Canyon.

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Little India

Vibrant shopping and dining district along Pioneer Blvd in Artesia/Cerritos.

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Knott’s Berry Farm

World-renowned theme park and coaster destination in Buena Park.

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South Coast Plaza

Premier luxury shopping and dining destination (looks beautiful for Christmas!).

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Accommodations

Sheraton Garden Grove - Anaheim South (Reception Venue)

12221 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Lake Forest - Irvine East

20768 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630

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Ayres Suites Mission Viejo - Lake Forest

28941 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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Courtyard by Marriott Foothill Ranch Irvine East/Lake Forest

27492 Portola Pkwy, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

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With Gratitude

Wedding Registry

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Honeymoon Fund

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Home Essentials

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