Hope and Arsene embracing, smiling at one another

With God at the center,

UMUHOZA K. Gisele (Hope) and HIRWA S. Arsene (Mutsinzi)

are getting married

Saturday · October 3, 2026

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Our story
Hope and Arsene, a tender black-and-white portrait framed by blossoms
Our Story

Every love story has a beginning. Some begin with a glance. Others with a conversation. Ours began with a quiet whisper from God... bringing two hearts together long before we ever understood His plan.

We didn't know where the journey would lead us. We only knew that, with every conversation, every prayer, and every moment we shared, strangers slowly became soulmates, and two lives became one story.

It wasn't always easy. There were seasons of waiting, moments of uncertainty, and dreams that seemed far away. But through every challenge, love never asked us to give up, it taught us to hold on tighter. We discovered that the strongest love isn't the one that never faces storms, but the one that keeps choosing each other through them all.

Together, we dreamed of a future bigger than ourselves, a home filled with laughter, a family rooted in faith, a life built not on perfection, but on grace, forgiveness, and unconditional love.

Our story is still being written. It is a story of hope over fear, faith over doubt, and love that continues to grow stronger each day. No matter where life leads us, we know that hand in hand, with God at the center, the best chapters are still ahead.

The Journey

Two lives became one story.

  1. I told her I love her

  2. She said yes

  3. The proposal

  4. Introduction & dowry giving

  5. Our civil wedding

  6. We say "I do"

The Wedding Day

Saturday · October 3, 2026

With God at the center

Ceremony

2:00 PM

Evangelical Restoration Church (Ottawa-Gatineau parish)

40 Rue Bégin, Gatineau, QC J9A 1C4

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Celebration

5:00 PM

Mosaic Convention Centre

Ottawa–Gatineau

Dinner, dancing & joy to follow.

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Dress Code

Joyful Colours

Come dressed in bright, cheerful colours as we celebrate this special occasion together!

Adults-Only Celebration

An evening for grown-ups

While we absolutely love children, we have chosen to make our wedding an adults-only celebration. We hope this allows everyone to relax and fully enjoy the evening. Thank you for your understanding and support — we can't wait to celebrate with you!

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We would be honoured to share this day with you.

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Will you attend?

the best chapters are still ahead

« Our love is pure, sincere »

With love and gratitude,

Gisele & Arsene