Joiye & Gino in Capitola, CA

Joiye Rayandayan and Gino Castro were first introduced at a party, and for a year afterward they remained just pals. That is, till one day when they both began to look at each other differently and their friendship turned to romance. After Gino proposed to Joiye on Moss Beach in Montara, the two began planning a beautiful garden wedding. THE BRIDE Joiye Rayandayan, junior escrow officer THE GROOM Gino Castro, senior e-commerce manager THE DATE August 26 Joiye and Gino took about a year to plan their wedding. They started with dreams of a small affair, including about 40 guests. Naturally, that guest list doubled, but they managed to create a feeling of intimacy at their wedding by choosing a magical setting.

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