Ayanna & Alexander
Wedding Party
Karissa Mertens
Maid of Honor
Ayanna and Karissa started their friendship when they met as roommates at FIU fall 2018. Sealed their bond over a champagne toast and just like their mothers said the friends you meet in college become your best friends for life! Make a song request to Yiken and she will start dancing!
Giancarlos Cedeno
Best Man
Alex and Giancarlos met in pre-k and were inseparable ever since! Always there for each other through trials and triumphs. You will find him at the wedding talking about anime with a cold Corona.
Cassandra Naya
Bridesmaid
Cassandra is Alex's beautiful sister, always thoughtful and the most creative in the room. You will find her at the wedding drinking Cuban coffee and dancing with her gorgeous daughter to Titi Me Pregunto by Bad Bunny.
Chris Naya
Groomsman
Chris is Alex's brother in law, he has brought positivity and joy to Alex's life over the years. You will find him at the wedding talking about his beautiful family and having fun with them on the dance floor.
Jessica Medina
Bridesmaid
Ayanna and Jessica met first year of college their friendship has transformed into life long family bond. Even with coastal distances post college, they still manage to share an unbreakable bond. You will find Jessica dancing with her handsome son on the dance floor.
Pedro Madan
Groomsman
Alex and Pedro have know each other since 6th grade filled with memories of spontaneity, humor, and a dash of recklessness, all in the pursuit of fun and shared memories. You will find Pedro at the wedding talking, drinking to anything and .... maybe dancing to some slow jams.
Kelsey Grimes
Bridesmaid
Kelsey and Ayanna met at FIU and became closer once they moved to Hollywood, FL. They bonded over laughing together at anything, completing each others sentences and singing horribly to karaoke. You will find Kelsey at the wedding drinking an espresso martini and dancing to believe by Cher.
Abbey Gonzalez
Bridesmaid
Ayanna & Abbey met in high school. After graduation their friendship continued to blossom and they have cheered each others milestones along the way. From celebrating holidays with each others families to traveling together. You will find her on the dance floor dancing Essence by Wizkid with her husband.
Mark Betancourt
Groomsman
Mark and Alex became friends working at The Confidante together and bonded over studying hospitality management. They transformed from coworkers to friendship with get togethers, parties and work events. You will find Mark at wedding dancing with a cold Modelo in his hand.
Wesley Davis
Groomsman
Alex and Wesley have recently met bonding over their culture, fresh perspectives, coffee interests and more. You will find Wesley on the dance floor with Tito’s lemonade in hand dancing to Staying Alive by The Bee Gees
Megan Morris
Bridesmaid
Ayanna and Megan met working for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Instantly bonding with laughs, drinks and carefree fun. Their work friendship turned into a best friendship. You will find her at the wedding dancing to early 2000s pop with a Martini in hand.
Maya Brant
Flower Girl
Maya is Ayanna's beautiful cousin, she loves unicorns and you will find her dancing to Let It go by Elsa and/or Special by Lizzo
Gabby Foley
Flower Girl
Gabby’s parents are neighbors with Ayanna and now have become family. She is a gorgeous princess and loves dressing up. She loves unicorns, paw patrol and you will find her at the wedding dancing to I am a Gummy Bear.
Jayce
Ring Bearer
Jayce is a super cool handsome little man. He loves marvel superheroes and you will find him dancing to anything by Bruno Mars with his mommy Jessica.