Katherine & Derek

Sunday, November 9, 2025 • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
170 Days To Go!

Katherine & Derek

Sunday, November 9, 2025 • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
170 Days To Go!
The first picture Kathy saw of Derek on Hinge. She thought he was the most attractive gringo, so she decided to say hi!

December 16, 2023

The first picture Kathy saw of Derek on Hinge. She thought he was the most attractive gringo, so she decided to say hi!
Derek received this message, and immediately responded in anticipation, thinking this Latina could be the one.

December 16, 2023

Derek received this message, and immediately responded in anticipation, thinking this Latina could be the one.
21 days (Kathy in Spain for 9 of them) and 6 dates later, Derek decided to introduce Kathy to his parents at his favorite steakhouse, Northwoods Inn.

January 06, 2024

21 days (Kathy in Spain for 9 of them) and 6 dates later, Derek decided to introduce Kathy to his parents at his favorite steakhouse, Northwoods Inn.
Kathy then convinced Derek to get a Disneyland season pass for $85 a month. This was their first time together, and *SPOLIER ALERT* would be the same exact spot where he would propose.

January 10, 2024

Kathy then convinced Derek to get a Disneyland season pass for $85 a month. This was their first time together, and *SPOLIER ALERT* would be the same exact spot where he would propose.
First trip to Joshua Tree to test their travel compatibility. It ended up being a success, and the start to many adventures.

January 15, 2024

First trip to Joshua Tree to test their travel compatibility. It ended up being a success, and the start to many adventures.
The couple's first Valentines Day at Kathy's happy place (Disneyland).

February 14, 2024

The couple's first Valentines Day at Kathy's happy place (Disneyland).
Kathy & Derek's favorite picture posing with an Ostrich in Solvang, CA.

February 18, 2024

Kathy & Derek's favorite picture posing with an Ostrich in Solvang, CA.
Derek decided to buy a car in Paso Robles, CA. They named her Raya the RAV and take her camping on any given holiday weekend.

March 10, 2024

Derek decided to buy a car in Paso Robles, CA. They named her Raya the RAV and take her camping on any given holiday weekend.
Kathy decided to support Derek on his 3rd and final LA Marathon on St. Patricks Day. He loves her so much he ran back several blocks just to give her a kiss, adding 15 minutes to his final time.

March 17, 2024

Kathy decided to support Derek on his 3rd and final LA Marathon on St. Patricks Day. He loves her so much he ran back several blocks just to give her a kiss, adding 15 minutes to his final time.
With Kathy being a kitchen goddess, she taught Derek how to make quesillo, a popular Venezuelan dessert (this whole time he thought it was flan). He proudly served this to his family on Easter.

March 30, 2024

With Kathy being a kitchen goddess, she taught Derek how to make quesillo, a popular Venezuelan dessert (this whole time he thought it was flan). He proudly served this to his family on Easter.
Kathy was excited to see her boyfriend fit in so well with her amigas.

April 20, 2024

Kathy was excited to see her boyfriend fit in so well with her amigas.
Derek and Kathy both share a fond liking for hiking and exploration. Here, they went to a waterfall in Mt. Baldy with his family.

April 21, 2024

Derek and Kathy both share a fond liking for hiking and exploration. Here, they went to a waterfall in Mt. Baldy with his family.
Kathy was a trooper and went with Derek to see Zach Bryan at the Crypto Arena in Los Angeles. She was the only latina in attendance that evening, and to her surprise, she loves his music.

June 03, 2024

Kathy was a trooper and went with Derek to see Zach Bryan at the Crypto Arena in Los Angeles. She was the only latina in attendance that evening, and to her surprise, she loves his music.
This was their first trip to Disneyland with Derek's family. Here they were enjoying drinks at Oga's Cantina (yes, Derek's was non-alcoholic).

June 06, 2024

This was their first trip to Disneyland with Derek's family. Here they were enjoying drinks at Oga's Cantina (yes, Derek's was non-alcoholic).
Celebrating Derek's 4th sobriety birthday at Killer Shrimp in Marina Del Rey, CA. He is quite the inspiration.

June 09, 2024

Celebrating Derek's 4th sobriety birthday at Killer Shrimp in Marina Del Rey, CA. He is quite the inspiration.
One of their most memorable adventures was camping in Zion National Park. Here, they were hiking "The Narrows" and enjoying the other-worldly landscape.

June 29, 2024

One of their most memorable adventures was camping in Zion National Park. Here, they were hiking "The Narrows" and enjoying the other-worldly landscape.
The couple enjoying Derek's annual family vacation in Carlsbad, CA.  They decided to spend the day at Petco Park to watch the San Diego Padres.

July 07, 2024

The couple enjoying Derek's annual family vacation in Carlsbad, CA. They decided to spend the day at Petco Park to watch the San Diego Padres.
Kathy's creativity enabled the Wolski's to win "best photo" on their annual family vacation. She's quite the catch!

July 11, 2024

Kathy's creativity enabled the Wolski's to win "best photo" on their annual family vacation. She's quite the catch!
Derek & Kathy decided to take his mom (Gretchen) and dog (Numa) camping (not glamping) for her birthday in Malibu, CA. We found out Numa is scared of heights.

August 10, 2024

Derek & Kathy decided to take his mom (Gretchen) and dog (Numa) camping (not glamping) for her birthday in Malibu, CA. We found out Numa is scared of heights.
The parents meet for the first time. The meshing of two cultures and two amazing families!

September 10, 2024

The parents meet for the first time. The meshing of two cultures and two amazing families!
Derek officially becomes a Venezolano and they celebrate Kathy's moms birthday at Disneyland! La VinoTinto!!!

September 11, 2024

Derek officially becomes a Venezolano and they celebrate Kathy's moms birthday at Disneyland! La VinoTinto!!!
Our mothers' do not need to speak the same language to have a great time and enjoy each others company.

September 14, 2024

Our mothers' do not need to speak the same language to have a great time and enjoy each others company.
Derek experiencing Venezuelan music live for the first time. To his surprise, he found out he likes Danny Ocean.

September 21, 2024

Derek experiencing Venezuelan music live for the first time. To his surprise, he found out he likes Danny Ocean.
"You got married?!?!"

No, she was just a bridesmaid....

September 28, 2024

"You got married?!?!" No, she was just a bridesmaid....
Rooting for Venezuela's national team in the World Cup qualifiers! La VinoTinto!!!

October 12, 2024

Rooting for Venezuela's national team in the World Cup qualifiers! La VinoTinto!!!
Kathy used her creative touch again to create this viral Pumpkinhead trend. It turned out to be a success, and Derek found out his Best Man, Joey, was quite the photographer.

October 13, 2024

Kathy used her creative touch again to create this viral Pumpkinhead trend. It turned out to be a success, and Derek found out his Best Man, Joey, was quite the photographer.
Kathy, who hates anything scary, joined Derek on a night of frights & screams at Queen Mary's Dark Harbor!

October 13, 2024

Kathy, who hates anything scary, joined Derek on a night of frights & screams at Queen Mary's Dark Harbor!
The trip where Kathy thought Derek was going to propose... It ended up being just hiking in Big Bear! He did get her diamond earrings so she didn't go home empty handed.

November 23, 2024

The trip where Kathy thought Derek was going to propose... It ended up being just hiking in Big Bear! He did get her diamond earrings so she didn't go home empty handed.
Thanksgiving in Santa Cruz, CA.

November 28, 2024

Thanksgiving in Santa Cruz, CA.
Derek had to deal with Kathy wanting to change plans, a marching band, and getting the ring past security... But everything worked out, and *SPOILER ALERT* she said yes!

December 12, 2024

Derek had to deal with Kathy wanting to change plans, a marching band, and getting the ring past security... But everything worked out, and *SPOILER ALERT* she said yes!