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Lois and Gerardo (Lalo) first met in Boise, Idaho, in July 2017 when Lalo was in town for work. After matching on Tinder, they met up for drinks downtown and spent the evening walking and talking — the start of something special. When Lalo returned home to Los Angeles, they stayed friends. A year later, Lalo helped Lois update her resume and apply for accounting jobs in LA, and by June 2018, she made the move south. From there, their lives began to intertwine — cheering each other on through career changes, adventures, and new milestones. Together, they love being active and outdoors — running, hiking, and cycling whenever they can. During the pandemic, they ran from the Staples Center to the Santa Monica Pier (15 miles!), and in 2022 they conquered all the highest peaks in Southern California, finishing with Mount Whitney. They also share a love of travel, exploring places like Mexico and the Mediterranean, and have tackled two home remodels together — their current Santa Monica house is their favorite project yet. In 2025, they took on the adventure of parenthood and they welcomed baby Bruno, the sweetest baby boy. Now, they can’t wait to celebrate their marriage surrounded by family and friends on July 18, 2026.

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<a href="https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1772493921931&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book your group rate for Symms and Martinez Wedding</a> Event Summary: Symms and Martinez WeddingStart Date: Friday, July 17, 2026End Date:&nbsp; Sunday, July 19, 2026Hotel: Marina del Rey MarriottGroup Rate: 319.00&nbsp;USD&nbsp;per nightLast Day to Book :&nbsp;Saturday, June 27, 2026

Travel

Have a few extra days to spend in the area? Grab a few friends and family and book a paddle pub trip around the marina!

Lalo & Lois

Lalo & Lois

Things to Do

Karaoke Paddle Pub Marina Del Rey

Venice Canal Historic District

Abbot Kinney Marketplace

Kayaking and Paddleboarding

Santa Monica Pier