The day they met, their path began with a pendulum, neither knowing where it would move. So began the story of Adriana and the Viking: two different voices learning, in their own rhythm, when to improvise, listen, and stay silent.

The pendulum could never have imagined the story of movement, growth, independence, harmony, and union that would follow. Like jazz, not everything is written. May they keep moving, loving, and enjoying every stage, knowing there is always a point that holds them steady.

There is a teaching: if you love a flower, you should not pick it, for in doing so, it ceases to be what you loved. To love is to let it be. Perhaps love is discovering someone beyond what they show the world, learning their thoughts and dreams, not to change them, but to understand them.

Heber and Adriana have found something in this way of loving. May they never lose that curiosity, keep discovering each other with the freedom that brought them together, allowing one another to be fully and freely who they truly are.

What a joy it is to see my friend, someone who moves through the world with such sensitivity, elegance, and an adventurous spirit, find a partner who is thoughtful, intelligent, and able to walk beside and protect such a generous soul. I am sure that together they will create a third force filled with love, art, adventure, growth, and meaning.

And I hope those of us lucky enough to call them friends will always be there to share in their journey. Love you with my heart.

When friends think of Heber, they think of his intelligence. I think of his smile. I remember his smile when we slept on his trampoline, staring into the vastness of space over Chihuahua; when we skied across Laguna Fierro; when we played on the Lobo football team; when we rappelled down the building at Academia Juárez; and when we camped near Pacheco and Tres Ríos.

And now, I see his biggest smile whenever Adriana is around. I’m grateful for our lifelong friendship and honored to stand beside him as he begins this next adventure, one I know will bring more smiles than ever.

Some people amaze you with what they can do. Others change what you believe you can do. Heber did both. At Interacciones, I met someone who could recite Poe’s “The Raven” while solving a Rubik’s Cube behind his back. That extraordinary mind became an extraordinary friend, encouraging me to pursue the CFA and see new possibilities in myself.

As he and Adriana write their story together, may they find poetry in ordinary days, laughter in unexpected turns, and the quiet strength of believing in each other. Some people inspire us to reach further; how beautiful to build a life beside one.

You have taken a beautiful step in choosing to celebrate marriage. Let the world know of your love, loyalty, mutual respect, and desire to live side by side, supporting one another as individuals and as a couple, so that you may enjoy life to the fullest.

May you continue discovering each other through laughter, shared thoughts, and passionate conversations that lead to growth. Adriana, I love you deeply, and I’m so happy to see the love you have built together. I’m grateful to witness it.

Heber, some people are handed a life that would break anyone: hard roads, difficult seasons, and grief deep enough to silence the heart. You have walked through all of it, and what I admire most is that you never stopped choosing happiness. You didn't find it by forgetting; you built it, patiently and bravely. That is why I see you as an example. Today you have chosen the best person I could ever imagine by your side: Adriana.

Heber and Adriana, may the joy that begins today surpass, by orders of magnitude, every sorrow that came before. Thank you both for letting us be part of the first page of your story together. Here's to a long and happy life, side by side.

Mazel tov! This is used to say congratulations in Hebrew, although the literal translation is good luck. I’m sure you don’t need luck, because you already have love, companionship, and mutual respect. We wish you a lifetime filled with unforgettable moments, shared laughter, and a home where joy is always present.

May you enjoy this new journey together to the fullest!