Wedding Party
René Nevárez
Maid of Honor
René is Alariza's younger sister and mother of the ring bearers! They share a birthday together, August 25th, though they're two years apart. Alariza was Rene's Maid of Honor at her own wedding in 2018, so naturally Rene knew she would be Alariza's MoH as well!
Charlie Fauroat
Best Man
Charlie and Clay’s friendship goes all the way back to their Little League Baseball days at age 10. When Charlie moved to the Bay Area in 2007, Clay was one of the first people he reached out to, and their friendship only grew from there. Over the years, they’ve shared countless adventures, fueled by their mutual love of baseball, great food, and a good laugh.
Alyssa Nevárez
Bridesmaid
Alyssa is the baby of the family, and loved so deeply by her big sisters! Alariza and Alyssa used to play "Phantom of the Opera" all the time growing up, as in, yes, they would sing and act out the entirety of POTO in Alariza's bedroom while blasting the original cast album.
Joel Newman
Groomsman
This is Joel, Clay’s cousin! Clay was born three days after Joel, and he doesn’t remember much from those three days, so Joel feels they’ve always been a part of each other’s lives. It was great having a friend the same age at family gatherings - from going on “adventures” wandering their grandparents’ retirement village, to other activities that didn’t involve terrorizing the elderly. Joel is so glad they’re still pals in adulthood and honored to be a part of Clay’s wedding!
Angie O’Dell
Bridesmaid
Angie is one of Alariza's older sisters and flew out from Arkansas to be here for the big day! Alariza always used to think Angie was one of the coolest people she knew growing up…. I’m sorry, did I say used to?! Scratch that to “still does!”
Tyler Shilstone
Groomsman
Since his days as an SF State Golden Gator with Clay and Alariza, to their recent times together in LA, Tyler has always known that Clay is his coolest and funniest friend. Among Tyler’s proudest contributions to humanity is telling Clay what a beast he would be at standup early on and encouraging him to go to his first open mic. Called it!
Rachel Valdez
Bridesmaid
Rachel is Alariza's oldest sister, who Alariza is willing to bet has an even bigger and more contageous laugh than she does! Rachel also got married this year, Feb 21st 🩷, to Alariza’s new big brother Charly! Be sure to congratulate her too when you see her!
Daniel Korth
Groomsman
Daniel met Clay in college, although the exact circumstances are a bit...hazy. Before they met, however, they shared several mutual friends—including Alariza—who all assumed Clay and Dan had already met and hit it off. Their premonitions were correct and they’ve been friends ever since.
Hadiyyah Smith
Officiant
Hadiyyah isn't only one of Alariza's business partners (shoutout to Run Amuck Entertainment and Run Amuck Studios!), but her bestie here in Los Angeles. Clay and Alariza asked Hadiyyah at their engagement party to be their officiant and she readily and happily said yes!
Owen and Levi Fleischman
Ring Bearers
Sons of the Maid of Honor and nephews to the bride and groom, Owen and Levi will make a cameo appearance for the ceremony as the Ring Bearers (and we can't wait to see them in their little suits)! Then, of course, after the ceremony and a few pictures, they will be whisked away so the grown up festivities can begin!
Lore Randolph
Wedding Planner
Lore is one of Alariza’s dearest friends and has been a rock during the wedding planning. Lore and Alariza have been performing together on stages across LA county since she moved here, they enjoy having dinner dates, and they are joyful playmates until the end of time!