Mother of the Groom
She is a Frenchie through and through. After a brief time in the states she moved back to France to raise Dylan and Beau in Cléré les Pins. She recently retired from head of HR for Pfizer and pursued her dream of chef training!! Anyone who tastes her food would already know she passed with flying colors. She enjoys being with friends and family and spoiling the two cute kitties and FaceTiming with her kids and granddaughter whenever she can.
Father of the Groom
Former Imperial Valley California kid, he even attended the same high school as the officiant JD Pate and bride Alex! Met the love of his life and moved to France in 1993 and has enjoyed every bit of it! He's a recent retiree from teaching English to French students. He love disc golf and spending time with friends and family and the Beljean kitties.
Mother of the Bride
Former Minnesota native, she's a recently retired X-Ray technologist living in the dreamy setting of Palm Desert (near Palm Springs) spending time with her grandkids and soaking up the sun. France is her favorite country so having another excuse to go back for the wedding is super exciting!
Father of the Bride
Grew up in South Dakota, but has been working as an X-Ray technologist in Brawley, CA since 1986. He's an expert at anything car related and/or handyman. He loves boating and spending time with his wife Geri and their dogs and grandkids.
Best Man
Older brother and only sibling of the groom, they grew up in France tougher and now are taking the Southwest by storm. Beau works in energy and was instrumental in getting Dylan into the same field. He enjoys being a husband and father and playing rugby. He lives in Laveen, AZ (right by Phoenix) with his wife Elsa and daughter Elise.
Matron of Honor
Older sister of the bride, and although they are separated by 13 years, they've been close their whole life and even lived together after Alex graduated high school. She loves being with her kids and being at the river or near a pool. She currently lives in Indio, CA (near Palm Springs) with her husband Bryan and her two daughters Mya and Avery.