{"id":1642,"date":"2023-06-22T16:34:03","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T16:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grownbrilliance.com\/blog\/?p=1642"},"modified":"2026-04-24T15:17:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T15:17:37","slug":"brilliantpride-karla-jacki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grownbrilliance.com\/blog\/brilliantpride-karla-jacki\/","title":{"rendered":"#BrilliantPride:  Karla &#038; Jacki"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1642\" class=\"elementor elementor-1642\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-12fc32c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"12fc32c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-43c20ab\" data-id=\"43c20ab\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24687fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24687fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 09-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Karla_Jacki\"><\/span>Karla & Jacki<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2575c6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2575c6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 09-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karla and Jacki\u2019s extraordinary love emerged in a universe where love knows no boundaries. From their first meeting, these two remarkable individuals have created a bond that radiates joy and acceptance.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>What was your first impression of each other?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Jacki:<\/strong> My first impression of Karla was how stunning she was. I knew from her photos she was beautiful, but when I met her in person, she was 10 times more beautiful. Her energy and presence when she walked in was so captivating. She was easy to talk to, there was no awkward moments, she was the package!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Karla:<\/strong> My first impression of Jacki was \u201cI\u2019m in trouble.\u201d She was so tall, had amazing legs, and these bright blue eyes. I had hearts in my eyes the moment I saw her.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>How do you celebrate pride and what is a message you would like to share?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Jacki:<\/strong> I like to celebrate Pride with all my friends and a big Pride Parade. Where everyone is enjoying their company and proud to be a part of the community without having to worry about any judgement around us. It\u2019s a time for people to truly express themselves and connect with other people who are like them. A message I would like to share is to try and celebrate every month like we do in June because we are beautiful and deserve to know what it\u2019s like to feel equal to everyone in the world!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Karla:<\/strong> With friends of course. Lots of love, laughs, good conversations, dancing. Every year I attend San Francisco Pride with all of my best friends and it\u2019s the best time. The message I would like to share is be proud of who you are. Don\u2019t be afraid to express yourself, because there are so many beautiful things that await you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What is your date night go-to?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Jacki:<\/strong> My date night go to is a simple movie night with tons of junk food. Particularly, slurpees, hot dog, and sour candy!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Karla:<\/strong> My date night go-to is a nice dinner, get all dressed up, with good wine and food, and good conversation with my partner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Who buys better gifts and what is it?<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Jacki:<\/strong> It\u2019s pretty equal to be honest. We are both givers and love to buy each other gifts. We\u2019ve talked about this before and both think we are better than the other of course. But I always end the debate with, I got you an engagement ring. Check mate. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f60a.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude0a\" \/><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Karla:<\/strong> Until she got me the engagement ring, me! Though we are both great gift givers, I still think I got her better gifts. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f60a.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude0a\" \/><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a5cc4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6a5cc4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 09-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grownbrilliance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pride-Month-Jacki-_-Karla_01.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1647\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grownbrilliance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pride-Month-Jacki-_-Karla_01.png 600w, https:\/\/www.grownbrilliance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pride-Month-Jacki-_-Karla_01-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.grownbrilliance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pride-Month-Jacki-_-Karla_01-370x216.png 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c0acaf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c0acaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karla, a vision of beauty, left Jacki in awe the moment they met. Jacki couldn\u2019t help but admire Karla\u2019s beautiful presence, \u201cI knew from her photos she was beautiful, but when I met her in person, she was 10 times more beautiful. Her energy and presence when she walked in was so captivating\u201d.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jacki and Karla\u2019s love story serves as an example of the beautiful connections that can be forged when two soulmates find each other and to accept who we truly are and to value our uniqueness. For Jacki and Karla, pride is more than just a month- long celebration, it\u2019s a reminder that everyone deserves equality, empowerment, and the freedom to express themselves.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Karla &amp; Jacki Karla and Jacki\u2019s extraordinary love emerged in a universe where love knows no boundaries. 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