Wedding Party

Natalie Malcolm

Matron of Honor

Since Ale was my manager at the UCF gym, we didn't hang out. That all changed when we found ourselves in the same Finance class in grad school. Ale asked me to study with her after she bombed our first exam but little did she know, I failed too.😂 It was the literal definition of the blind leading the blind. But, during our crazy long study sessions, we talked about all the things, & the girl that was once my manager quickly became one of my best friends. One of the memories I hold closest to my heart is when Ale gave me a makeover after a really bad breakup. I was really struggling & wanted to start fresh but since I wasn't really a girly girl, I had no clue how to do my makeup or hair. She not only taught me how to do my makeup but also helped me gain the confidence to start over again.

Christina Morisi

Maid of Honor

Ale and I were roommates, best friends, and sisters. We spent almost all of our time together. We got through college together, made memories, went through the best and worst of times, and overall had a blast! We were notoriously late to everything, mainly because we would be fools together while we were getting ready. Our pregame ritual of getting ready in my room in front of my mirrored closet doors was my favorite. We would blast 2000s hip hop, and shoot the shit until we realized we were late.😅 Most of the time, Ale would sit criss-cross, applesauce in her big Victoria's Secret PJ dress, and as she'd put her makeup on she'd slowly make her way into a horizontal position on the floor to take a pre-pregame nap. She always perked up after that little snooze and we'd take on the town!

Veronica Cartagena

Bridesmaid

Our friendship began when I joined the education team and she made me feel like I had a new friend. Ale shared her love for cats & how she'd one day foster kittens. But most of all, she loved telling me about her love for Bryan & how she couldn’t wait to marry him. Ale has a way of making you look up to her. Even though I'm older, I admire her motivation & her “No-facks-given” personality. She became my fitness & "love" coach & has motivated me to put myself first & she's a big reason why I pursued my relationship with my now, husband! One of my fav memories was when we'd laugh after criticizing people we worked with (just kidding👀). We've laughed & cried but I'll always remember when Ale used to talk to my pregnant belly & when she nick-named my baby, Gabby, “Baggy” before she was born.

Bobby Hermes

Best Man

We met playing soccer & working together at UCF IM Sports quickly spilling into other aspects of life. Over the years, we've grown closer as our lives have changed & gone through ups & downs. We're always there for one another. Bryan is the fastest & best friend I have ever made. Friendship, to be honest, does not describe our relationship. I am privileged to call him my brother. A friend of mine once said “Bryan isn’t a person. Bryan is an experience.” I’ve never laughed so hard at such a true statement. Bryan is intensely passionate about life & his compassion is only outmatched by his sense of humor. The most notable of which is that we are both loyal to a fault. Bryan is nice to everyone he meets, but he keeps a tight circle. Once he lets you in, you are bonded for life.

Brandon Malcolm

Groomsman

Bryan and I met when Natalie introduced us at a breakfast get together at Keke’s. Even though the girls had been friends for some time, Bryan and I’s relationship really developed when we started going to the same crossfit gym. Bryan was such a great motivator and helped me really get through the workouts and learn how to lift properly. We also started going on double dates more which gave us the chance to get to know each other on a more personal level. Some of my favorite memories with Bryan have always been when we had the chance to just hangout, smoke a cigar and talk about life together. It is always super relaxing just having a friend to talk to about anything and one of the things that I enjoy doing the most together in our friendship.

Neil Payne

Officiant/Groomsman

Bryan & I met through volleyball and although our love for the game brought us into each other's lives, our relationship developed through deep conversation & similar outlooks on life. We've spent many nights grilling & talking about life. Those moments are very special to me, however, our most recent trip to NY for his bachelor party may very well top the list. Not only did we get to celebrate one hell of a guy, I finally got to spend time with Bobby… who I had heard so much about. We barely left the house we rented sharing stories, hanging & laughing. Bryans an all around amazing guy. He truly cares about the world & people. I’m not surprised at all he chose a career helping people. It's who he is at his core. I love that about him. Couldn’t be more proud to call him my brother.

Reese Hammond

Groomsman

We're cousins so the story of how we met is pretty short, I've known him as long as I can remember. We were forced to hang out early on because our moms are twins and they've always spent a lot of time together. We became closer when I moved to Orlando and began frequenting hookah lounges together as I wasn't quite old enough to drink yet. Over the years we've become closer and closer as friends more-so than just cousins. One of my favorite qualities of Bryan's is loyalty, I can always count on him if I need his help.

Melissa Gonzalez

Bridesmaid

Ricky Figueroa

Beer & Wine Guy