THE BRIDE: Bride-to-be Vanessa was raised in the beach cities of LA, but her sense of adventure quickly led her to travel and experience the world! Diving out of planes, fighting for justice in Washington D.C., helping Habitat for Humanity in Thailand, visiting her roots in Japan & Mexico, diving the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, and riding bikes around Europe - all while pursuing her career in law. Graduating from Loyola Law School and making it look like a breeze, Vanessa somehow balanced it all - her fierce commitment to family and friends, passing the Bar, and on top of that, falling in love! Whether you find yourself gaining a new family member or friend, you’re in luck - Vanessa is one of the most thoughtful, adventurous, and witty humans you’ll ever meet. Buy her a drink, exchange travel stories, debate about which Hogwarts house is best - but whatever you do, don’t challenge her to a drinking contest: spoiler alert, you’ll lose! (Just ask Alex!) -Lesley Becerra (Maid of Honor) THE GROOM: It is my pleasure to introduce you all to the man of the hour: Alejandro Barajas. The proud son of Maria and Salvador Barajas, and loving brother to Salvador, Elizabeth, and Eduardo. Hard work through his life led him to a successful career and the woman of his dreams. Vanessa is truly his equal, and together they are the epitome of love, success, and happiness. I have had the fortune of knowing Alex since our early years at Pacoima Middle School, and he has proven there are no obstacles too large or challenges too difficult to overcome if you are as hardworking and as passionate as he is. Now, with Vanessa by his side, the sky is the limit, and we wish them both a future full of happiness together. -Danny Calvo (Best Man)