Wedding Party
Brandon Perry
Best Man
Brandon has been Aaron's best friend since birth. They played nearly every sport under the sun growing up. Aaron can't imagine how he would have turned out if he didn't have Brandon there to compete with and lean on for support over the years. Brandon loves to travel the national parks, lift weights, and get the occasional run in. He loves dogs, the Lakers, and all things gaming. He's currently an active duty US Airman.
Dani Simmons
Maid of Honor
Dani and Ceci met in middle school and have been best friends since. Ceci actually owes a lot to Dani. In high school, Dani encouraged Ceci to join the track team with her. While Dani chose to stick to tennis, Ceci continued her running career that eventually led her to Aaron. Dani is the best friend Ceci could ever ask for. Fun Fact: Dani and Ceci share a love for Taylor Swift that's so strong, it led them to a NY adventure where they saw her in concert. Dani still enjoys playing tennis today, celebrates donut Fridays and is down for any adventure.
Bernadette Mejia
Matron of Honor
Bernadette, also known as Ceci's Nina, is one of Ceci's biggest supporters. From childhood to adult life, Bernadette has been by her side, celebrating every milestone. She is a dedicated elementary school teacher, who has a creative mind and a loving spirit. Bernadette and her and husband, Armando, have 3 beautiful daughters who love to camp and spend quality family time together. Catch them almost any weekend in their trailer.
Michael Formica
Groomsman
Michael and Aaron have been friends since kindergarten. Michael has had countless sun burns throughout their friendship as Aaron was never able to spend enough time at the beach over the summers. No matter the distance between or the time that has passed Aaron and Michael have remained close. Michael is a golfer and hurdled throughout high school. Michael graduated from USC's School of Pharmacy. He's now our family Pharmacist and takes all of our pharmaceutical inquiries with kindness and grace.
Jordan Ortlund
Bridesmaid
Jordan and Ceci are long time college friends. They met at Westmont College where they both competed in Cross Country and Track & Field. Over the years, Jordan and Ceci have bonded over long runs, coffee dates and shopping sprees. Jordan is now an Elementary school teacher and she just welcomed her first baby girl into this world with her husband.
Jake Embrey
Groomsman
Jake and Aaron have been friends since 6th grade. They bonded over basketball and frequented amusement parks all throughout high school. Jake has been by Aaron's side through thick and thin. He has always embraced Aaron's unique personality and even his terrible fashion phases over the years. (Aaron went through a big white jeans and vests phase in high school). He is a walking sports almanac and can recite episodes of The Office from heart. He, Brandon, and Aaron will also reenact skits of terrible sketch comedy shows for anyone willing to listen.
Matthew Adams
Groomsman
Matthew has been Ceci's great comedic relief all throughout her life and the best loving younger brother one could ever hope for. Even though there’s an 8 year age gap, Matthew and Ceci have always managed to stay close and he’s the best uncle to Ollie Bear. Aaron and Matthew have become good friends and play basketball whenever Matthew is back in town. Matthew’s a two-time intramural football champion and an engineering genius at the University of Maine.
Whitney Parkin
Bridesmaid
Whitney and Aaron became friends shortly after college upon Whitney relocating from Oregon to Orange County. Aaron, Brandon, and Jake have all been huge fans of Whitney's for her positive energy and love for socializing (it's no wonder she was a cheerleader at the University of Oregon-sco Ducks). Whitney loves all things Disney and has been a passholder ever since she moved to SoCal. Her and her husband love adventuring with their new puppy Autzen and traveling the world on their free time.
James Escoto
Groomsman
James, also known as Ceci's Nino, has been a part of Ceci's life since day one. During Ceci's childhood, James would often take Ceci on adventures to places such as Scandia. Over the years, James has been a part of Ceci's life, cheering for her and celebrating with her. Ceci can always count on her Nino, especially to get her practical household gifts for Christmas. James is a Deputy Sheriff of LA, the best husband & father and loves adventuring with his family in their new trailer.
Regina Regan
Bridesmaid
Regina and Ceci met during their first big girl job after graduating college. As scary as the marketing world seemed to be, Regina and Ceci always tried to make the best of it. They bonded over coffee, chocolate muffins and work drama. Over the years, Ceci has been able to watch Regina go through a few different stages of life where Ceci always felt inspired. Regina has a beautiful family of 4 with a 5th on the way, a DIY queen, and an overall animal lover.