The Santana's: A Love Story Spotlight

Welcome to this episode of Preserving History and Democracy! Today, we're joined by Amanda and Louis Santana, a couple whose love story took a meaningful step forward at the Doña Ana County Clerk's Office, where they received their marriage license. In this heartfelt episode, Amanda and Louis share how they met, the surprising story of how the engagement ring was bought before they even started dating, and the moment each of them knew they had found "the one." Louis recounts the thoughtful planning behind his proposal, and Amanda reflects on the unexpected joy of that moment. They also walk us through the process of obtaining a marriage license—what it was like for them and what other couples can expect. From there, they open up about their intimate wedding day, the experience of returning the license, and navigating the name-change process after marriage. To wrap up, Amanda and Louis offer heartfelt encouragement to couples preparing for their own journey into marriage and reflect on what this experience has meant to them. Whether you're planning a wedding or just love a good love story, this episode is filled with insight, inspiration, and plenty of heart. Hosted by: Bernardine Caporale, Cynthia Mendoza  Special Guests: Amanda Santana, Louis Santana Produced by: Bernardine Caporale, Cynthia Mendoza, Jacob Slaughter  Edited by: Jacob Salughter