Our Story
Our story begins in the small but growing town of Reno…
Two Hearts, One Beat
We found the perfect partner to rhythmically resonate with and we’re ready to keep the groove going for good!
Join Alex & Stephanie as they step on the dancefloor for the duet of a lifetime… hand in hand, step by step, side by side.
The Bride & Groom
Get to know Alex & Stephanie
Alex Chambers
Being born in San Diego, I’ve always had a soft spot for the beach and a love for the ocean… so much so, in fact, that I’d dreamed of getting married underwater ever since i could remember! Doesnt that sound cool?? Who knew it required stupid scuba equipment and that breathing AIR was an important part of living… boring!
Anyhow. I moved to Reno with my mother Claudia and sister Anastasia at the age of 8 and have lived in Northern Nevada ever since.
I have a deep attachment to my family and a love for people in general. Even more so, I love connecting them and connecting with them.
I’m so fortunate to have Stephanie in my life. She’s such a sweet girl and a genuinely good person. A rare find. A gem. A diamond in the rough.
She’s helped me grow and change and become a better version of myself. Her unending encouragement, support, and understanding mean the world to me. It’s truly an honor having her stand by my side. I have no doubt she’ll continue to be an incredible partner through thick & thin, now and forever.
Stephanie Braña
Born and raised in Reno, I’m a proud Nevadan native with a rich cultural background. Raised half Basque from my dad’s side and half Mexican from my mom’s.
I have a deep love for good food, family, and adventure. When I’m not planning this wedding with Alex, you can probably find me hiking in the Sierras and the surrounding areas with our dogs, exploring new restaurants, gardening, or supporting all kinds of art.
Alex and I first interacted on dating apps, which turned into an exciting and fun experience. Together, we probably have watched too many bad movies, an endless supply of hot and spicy food, and, of course, espressos.
One of my favorite things about our relationship is how we always find ways to turn our inside jokes into actual physical things—whether it’s a custom shirt or even an official “Office Love Meeting” gavel.
I can’t wait to celebrate with all of you! I’m most excited to see all our loved ones in one place, dancing the night away with everyone, and, of course, eating cake! Let’s make some unforgettable memories together!
Tale as Old as Time…
Just like our parents and our parents’ parents, we met on Tinder. Go figure..
Hey, it is what it is. We joke about it to this day and wouldn’t have it any other way!
Anyhow, after chatting it up, we decided to meet for a spot of tea at Too Soul in Reno because Alex was going through a “sophisticated yet sensitive” phase and figured it was a good spot to meet a lady. He was right! We had a great conversation and hit it off right away. In fact, we talked until the shop closed up… so now what?
Stephanie had discussed her love of Scotch with Alex who had never had any before and they decided that since they were getting the boot from Too Soul, they might as well go across the street to The Loving Cup for a drink… or two!
After enjoying some fine scotch over fine conversation, Alex realized it was about time to get over to his next appointment… an evening at Ecstatic Dance. He didn’t want to leave but didn’t want to cancel his plans. Things were going so well, and they’d had so much fun… but was Steph into that? He asked if she’d join him for a quick wiggle, and she said she’d love to!
WOW!
It’s not every day you have a date that keeps on going and going and going… seriously, when I got home, I was like… DAMN that was a hell of a date! And apparently, Stephanie enjoyed herself as well because neither one of us felt like ghosting the other – a rare find these days.
We kept talking and hung out every time we could over the next few weeks. We were both busy, but we really enjoyed each other and kept having more fun with one another each time we were close. Then, after a month, I asked her if she would be my girlfriend.
It’s Official
Sunday, March 8, 2020
The Proposal
Talk about a weird day. I’m assuming it’s never easy but I had it all planned out in my head and it seemed like everything was going to work out and then the weather made it difficult… Things didn’t look like they had in pictures… or in my head. Suddenly, I felt like maybe I had chosen the wrong location and the wrong time and didn’t know how or what or why I had gotten myself into this mess.
I almost covered her ring (which I had been poorly hiding all day long) in curry because I had been nervously swinging our bag of food around in the air like a moron. She told me not to but I didn’t listen and said it was fine. The food spilled and luckily missed the ring and its box. But ya the weather was making it really hard to find the right spot and the right vibe and the right opportunity to drop down and do my thing.
Luckily for me, I’m a quick thinker! As the sky turned dark and the tide began to rise, we hopped off the rocks, and I asked to take a picture together before we had to leave… kneeling down together… in the sand… I didn’t stand up when she did. And she was so confused.
It’s the ultimate joke on me to see the person I’m proposing to look at me like I’m just playing my 100th practical joke of the day on them. She was shocked and confused. She didn’t say anything for what seemed like forever… Time slowed… I saw the little brain goblins running around in her head trying to plug in the proper synapses to allow her to process what was happening… the ones that allowed her to understand that FOR ONCE I WASN’T FUCKING WITH HER! My knees were starting to get wet. If only we could see our own faces.
She Said Yes
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Baker Beach – San Francisco, CA
The Rest Is History…
As I write this, we’ve been dating just short of 5 years, and I can’t believe it’s been that long already. I feel like it’s been forever, and yet, such a short time since it all happened.
I’m excited to bookend this part of our lives and start the next chapter of our journey together as husband and wife. I think it’s one of those things that will and won’t change anything. I think it will simply serve as a marker – as the day we made a choice we’ve already made before. A choice we make over and over, again and again… to be there for one another, to be our best friends, and to be each other’s greatest cheerleaders until the day I die because let’s be honest, I’m going first. But hopefully not for a long time.
We’ve got a lot of life to live and a lot of love left to give. And I’m so happy you’ll be here to celebrate with us as we step onto the dancefloor of life together as husband & wife.
