Originally published at Orange County Catholic
LOVE IS ALL AROUND the Catholic Church — especially on a couple’s wedding day.
While church campuses across Orange County can serve as a meeting place for ministry events, a sanctuary for life’s storms or simply Mass on Sunday, it can be even more for some couples starting a brand-new chapter of their relationship.
Orange County Catholic chatted with five couples who chose to get married in an Orange County Catholic church.
Their wedding memories and faith journeys as couples are something to fall in love with all year long.
JESSICA AND MATTHEW VASQUEZ
Married by Fr. Joe Justice at St. Martin de Porres in June 2022.
Jessica and Matthew remember feeling an “indescribable comfort” with one another as they exchanged vows at their church’s altar. More than two years after their ceremony, the couple continues to bring Christ along for their love story.
“Our Catholic faith is the center priority that helps us better each other, sacrifice for one another and promotes respect and communication,” the couple said. “We met through the Catholic community in college, which set us up for a mutual understanding of our goals and values. The combination of tough conversations and life’s greatest joys together make
