Sometimes love comes when we least expect it, and sometimes it comes at a moment we think we’re not ready for it. For Vincent and Christen, their story unfolded with the gentle nudge of fate—and perhaps a little push from Vincent’s mom.
It all began at MSU, where Vincent’s mother, a professor, learned about a newly hired faculty member: a young, career-driven doctor destined to become the Dean of the College of Fisheries. For weeks, she encouraged her son to meet her. But Vincent, still healing from a past relationship, was hesitant. He didn’t think his heart was ready. Yet through prayer, reflection, and even a small sign—a reel reminding him that sometimes the right person helps us heal—he decided to take a chance. And as Vincent would later describe, it felt like “the last train home.”
For Christen, their story began with a simple reto, a challenge from Vincent's mom that led to online conversations filled with warmth and connection. When they finally met for their first date at Sarangani Highlands, it wasn’t just a meeting—it was a beginning. The view was breathtaking, but what truly made that moment unforgettable was how everything seemed to fall into place, as though their hearts had known each other far longer than their eyes had.
As their relationship blossomed, what stood out most wasn’t just the romance, but the depth of their acceptance and support for one another. Vincent admired Christen’s determination and ambition—how she had her life planned out with clarity and purpose. He found himself woven into that plan, unexpectedly but beautifully. What moved him even more was her acceptance. When he shared that he was already a father, Christen didn’t flinch. She already knew, and instead of turning away, she embraced him and his truth wholeheartedly.
Christen, on the other hand, found strength and comfort in Vincent’s unwavering support. He reminded her of her strengths on days she forgot, pushed her to grow when doubts crept in, and became the safe place where she could simply be herself. With him, she found not just love, but inspiration.
Their prenup shoot became a celebration of these truths. Vincent, shy by nature, stepped out of his comfort zone, discovering joy in moments he once thought would feel awkward. Christen cherished the simple beauty of just being together, seeing their journey captured frame by frame. Each photograph wasn’t just an image, but a testament to how far they had come—to a love that continues to deepen and grow.
When asked what love means to them, their answers weave seamlessly into the kind of story they are writing together. For Vincent, love is reciprocation—an effortless flow of care and understanding that creates a foundation of trust. For Christen, love is a daily choice—to stand by each other through joys and trials alike.
And perhaps that is what makes their love so remarkable: it is both a choice and a gift, both steady and ever-growing.
As they step into marriage, their love story becomes a living testament to their own words: that love is about choosing each other every single day, and about giving and receiving with a heart that never keeps score but always gives freely.
