Update From Christian's Friend

My name is Tony Cianciolo. I am 18 and currently enrolled at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, California. Christian and I have been friends since our sophomore year in high school, where we played golf for three years. I can honestly say he is one of my best friends.

I actually met Angel through Chad (who was Christian's best man at the wedding) and the two of us dated for about a month when we were in high school. Needless to say, the relationship didn't work out between the two of us and soon Christian took over her life in full force. I remember that by our senior year the two of them were inseparable.

When I first heard that Angel was pregnant, I was hesitant about whether she and Christian were ready for such a major commitment. But I made it apparent to Christian that Chad and I would be there through the struggle. Then, with the birth of Christian and Angel's son, Tanner Mason Bartonico, came the idea of marriage, which, in all honesty, I was completely against.

I felt that by getting married at a young age Christian was sacrificing his future and putting everything -- including school, friends and family -- on hold. I remember sitting on the couch the night before the wedding thinking that it would be the last time Christian would be able to let loose and just be himself. Seeing him constantly struggle to pay rent scared me so much that I vowed not to get married before I owned my own place.

The wedding itself was one of the most stressful days of my life. I think we took 10,000 pictures, and the bride's mother kept yelling at the kids for not smiling. Seeing Christian shaking up until the minute they said "I do" just made me hope that my girlfriend didn't get any ideas. In the end, I think it worked out for the best. Although Angel and Rose (Christian's mom) still don't see eye to eye, I think that eventually time will heal all of the broken bonds.

Angel and Christian's Love Story

Hey you guys!

For those who want to know how Christian and I fell madly in love with each other -- LOL -- here's our story.

I am super close to my grandparents, so during the summer I used to hang out at their house everyday with my brother Jeremy and cousin Ashleigh -- it was a blast! Well, one day a cute guy moved in across the street and I was so excited because there weren't any kids that hung out in the neighborhood.

The cute kid that moved in wasn't Christian, it was Chad -- lol! But we ended up hanging out a lot. I was starting to like Chad until one day he brought over someone who had just moved in down the street. That someone was Christian, and we fell in love instantly! We dated a few times in junior high school but it wasn't until my junior year in high school that we started getting serious. We were so funny -- we would date other people but never hang out with our boyfriend/girlfriend because we were always with each other!

I remember he used to always give me little kisses on my forehead when he hugged me. He was so good to me! The day he asked me out he brought huge balloons to school that said "I Love You" on them, a dozen roses and my favorite candy. The card said, "12 roses: 11 real, one fake," and then inside it said, "I'll love you till the last one dies"! I looked at my bouquet and in the middle of the red roses there was one white rose that was fake! It was the cutest thing ever! Of course, I said, YES! I asked him why he would always kiss me on the forehead and he said, "It's the closet I ever got to actually kissing you!"
Well, that's our love story!
Angel

Angel's Advice for the Big Day

Hey you guys!
I love, love, love being married! I am so happy with the way the wedding turned out! Everything was perfect! And even more importantly ... I didn't fall down the stairs! It's really funny to think back on all the months of planning and how it all went by in a day. It was totally worth it, though! My advice to anyone planning a wedding: Don't stress it. Enjoy how much fun it is! Let everyone else worry about the small details. During the actual day you won't notice a thing that goes wrong because everyone else will be helping out and making sure your day is perfect! So smile and enjoy the whole experience!
Angel

Christian: Being a Dad Is the Best
Hi.
Everything's been awesome since the wedding! Angel and I have been stress-free now that the wedding is over. But being a young dad is a lot of work and responsibility! I'm only 18 and all the attention shifts to the baby; it's never about you anymore. It's tough to not be able to do whatever I want to do anymore, but being a dad is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I wouldn't change it for the world. Some advice for other young dads or soon-to-be dads: Listen to the mother of your child -- lol!
Later,Christian

A Few Words From Christian

Hi.
For me, being married is the same as when we were boyfriend/girlfriend since we already lived together and had a kid. The only thing that's different is it's legal now. I love it!
Christian