Andrea & Manuel

June 14, 2025 • Panama City, Panama
93 Days To Go!

Andrea & Manuel

June 14, 2025 • Panama City, Panama
93 Days To Go!

Our Story

Our Story

Some love stories start with grand romantic gestures. Ours started with marketing reports and bad office coffee.


It was January 2018 in Panama City when Andrea and Manuel first met while working at the same company. Andrea will tell you that she fell in love the second she saw Manuel (and Manuel will never argue with that because, honestly, why would he?). By March, they had made it official, and from that moment on, their love story has been filled with laughter, adventure, and a fair share of Andrea’s very passionate opinions about literally everything.


From the beginning, life threw them some curveballs, including a long hospital stay that Manuel—who had absolutely no obligation at that point—took on like a seasoned pro. He was there through it all, proving that he was either wildly in love or just very bad at setting personal boundaries (spoiler: it was love).


They balance each other out in ways that just make sense. Andrea brings the fire, the creativity, the endless ideas (some brilliant, some questionable). Manuel brings the calm, the logic, and the ability to find his way back when Andrea inevitably leads them in the wrong direction—literally and figuratively.


And then, in November 2023, under the twinkling lights of New York City (which, by the way, is now officially our city), Manuel popped the question. This man, who once asked, “Why are they always singing?” during musicals, turned around and took Andrea to two Broadway shows in one week. If that’s not love, we don’t know what is.


Now, after seven years of love, laughter, and Manuel’s ongoing efforts to understand why Andrea cries during Pixar movies, Andrea and Manuel are getting married! They are beyond excited to celebrate this next chapter with the people who have been part of this journey. Whether you’ve been there from the start or joined along the way, we can’t wait to dance, toast, and make more incredible memories together.


See you at the wedding—bring your best moves and maybe some tissues (for Andrea, obviously).


With love,

Andrea & Manuel

We were just co-workers sharing coffee breaks… except Andrea didn’t drink coffee. She just sat there pretending to enjoy it. A strong start.

January 20, 2018

We were just co-workers sharing coffee breaks… except Andrea didn’t drink coffee. She just sat there pretending to enjoy it. A strong start.
One of our first dates… expertly crashed by a friend. We recovered. The relationship survived. Barely.

March 06, 2018

One of our first dates… expertly crashed by a friend. We recovered. The relationship survived. Barely.
Our first beach trip! Andrea almost drowned (predictable). Manu saved her (also predictable). Love is about knowing your roles.

July 28, 2018

Our first beach trip! Andrea almost drowned (predictable). Manu saved her (also predictable). Love is about knowing your roles.
Andrea’s college graduation! Manu took all the photos, carried all the flowers, and made sure she didn’t trip on stage. A true MVP.

November 17, 2021

Andrea’s college graduation! Manu took all the photos, carried all the flowers, and made sure she didn’t trip on stage. A true MVP.
Manu completed the Panama Ironman!! Andrea cheered, hydrated him, and reminded him that she prefers activities that don’t involve ‘Iron’ or ‘Man.

February 06, 2022

Manu completed the Panama Ironman!! Andrea cheered, hydrated him, and reminded him that she prefers activities that don’t involve ‘Iron’ or ‘Man.
Our first international trip together! Andrea was convinced Manu was proposing. He wasn’t. She’s still bringing it up.

May 13, 2022

Our first international trip together! Andrea was convinced Manu was proposing. He wasn’t. She’s still bringing it up.
After successfully snatching Manu, Andrea decided it was time to be true to herself, gave up the corporate life, and became the best teacher in the world (Manu’s words, not Andrea’s).

August 07, 2022

After successfully snatching Manu, Andrea decided it was time to be true to herself, gave up the corporate life, and became the best teacher in the world (Manu’s words, not Andrea’s).
A visit to Manu’s family in the Netherlands! Andrea had her suspicions… no proposal. Manu still maintains this was just a vacation—Andrea remains skeptical.

January 11, 2023

A visit to Manu’s family in the Netherlands! Andrea had her suspicions… no proposal. Manu still maintains this was just a vacation—Andrea remains skeptical.
Manu’s big promotion! Andrea celebrated like she got the raise, too. Technically, she kind of did.

June 28, 2023

Manu’s big promotion! Andrea celebrated like she got the raise, too. Technically, she kind of did.
We went to NYC and got ENGAGED! The city that never sleeps now has a permanent place in our hearts (and Andrea’s ring finger).

November 08, 2023

We went to NYC and got ENGAGED! The city that never sleeps now has a permanent place in our hearts (and Andrea’s ring finger).
We officially moved in together—because Manu dropped Andrea, leading to a sprained ankle. A questionable start, but here we are!

May 25, 2024

We officially moved in together—because Manu dropped Andrea, leading to a sprained ankle. A questionable start, but here we are!