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Tying the Knot #22
It Always Felt Like We’d Met in Another Life
Genesis + Giuliano

“We're each other’s best friend — always have been, always will be.”

Q. How did you guys first meet and fall in love?
Genesis: Giuliano and I actually met on Tinder back in 2016 (lol). I had finally decided to give into the dating apps but wasn't having much luck. Then one day, Giuliano sent me a witty joke about movies. We're both into videography and all things film. He was the first guy to actually start a conversation on my interests and hobbies. We quickly began texting, and by the end of the week we had made a plan to have our first date. We met up at a coffee shop and instantly connected. We talked all night about who we were, our hobbies, our passions and our dreams. We talked all night until the coffee shop closed. As cheesy as it sounds, It felt like I was reconnecting with someone I knew in another life. The rest is history, and we made it official that summer. I had never experienced a love so tender and so deeply until I met Giuliano. We're truly each other's best friend.
“We bring out each other’s inner child — especially when we nerd out or have laughing fits.”


Q. How did you know you wanted to marry each other and who wanted to tie the knot first?
Genesis: I think both of us knew from the very beginning but we waited because we met when we were so young. Even when I ask Giuliano, he says he always knew. I realized this was the love of my life when I noticed we brought out each other's inner child whenever we have laughing fits or nerd out over the same hobbies. We had talked about marriage for a long time to make sure we were on the same page, and we definitely were.
“I wanted something that felt like a fairytale… and that’s exactly what he gave me.”

Q. Why did you choose HIDDENSPACE, how did you hear about us, and what made you decide on this specific ring?
Genesis: I was never a huge fan of classic looking engagement rings. I always wanted something unique, a ring that looked like it came straight out of a fairytale. So I started doing research and found HIDDENSPACE online. I instantly fell in love with all of your designs! I did want to be surprised to an extent so I actually did not specifically pick my ring, I gave Giuliano a few websites, including yours, and let him pick. I wanted him to pick a ring that also resonated with how he felt about me. Here's his answer: "I didn't want to get anything conventional because you're not conventional. And when I saw this ring, I thought it looked like you."
"I was so stunned my feet couldn’t move and I couldn't let go of the railing
for fear that my legs would give out."


Q. Tell us about the details of the proposal & the wedding. How did you feel? How did it go?
Genesis: We take an international trip with our group of friends at least once a year! Last year, 2024, we decided to go to Europe for the first time. We visiting Paris, Belgium, Amsterdam and Berlin. Little did I know, Giuliano had decided he wanted to propose to me on this trip haha. He proposed to me in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was on the day we rented a canal cruise with all our friends. He was extremely nervous the day before because 1. I had caught the flu a few days prior and was worried I wouldn't feel well on the special day and 2. It was pouring rain LOL. But everything turned out just as it was meant to. On October 1st, I woke up feeling better and although it was still raining, it was a beautiful day. We started the canal cruise. I turned for a few moments to take a video of the houses around us and when I turned back around, there he was standing with the box in his hand. He gave me a long, sappy speech and I cried A LOT LOL. All our friends were there and we got a nice dinner afterwards. It was such a perfect day. Amsterdam also ended up being our favorite city to visit.
“The flu, the rain, the nerves… none of it mattered once he asked.”

Q. Tell us about your favorite memory together.
Genesis: There's so many. We've been together for 9 years so it's hard to pinpoint one. We talked about this one and we both agree it had to be the days after our engagement. Nothing else seemed to matter besides each other, the way we both felt after our engagement and the rest of trip was basically on cloud 9!
“Let yourself be known. That’s how love finds you.”

Q. Any advice to couples or newlyweds? Anything else you’d like to share with the world?
Genesis: Hmmm, I think my only advice would be to never be afraid to be vulnerable. Vulnerability is what led to Giuliano and I falling in love. Vulnerability can be scary but can lead to some of thee most special moments in your life :)
Arranged by

Pauline Yang