Wedding Party

Alexis Nunez

Bride

Mario Alvarez

Groom

Adrianna Merrick

Matron of Honor

As Mario's older sister, I found her really intimidating. Making it hard for me to open up and befriend her. But as Mario and I got more serious, so did the relationship between me and Adrianna. I am so lucky to be gaining a sister like her. She is a smart and strong woman, who I know I can lean on when I'm too scared to stand up for myself. Making my decision so easy knowing that I would be in the best of hands with her as my Matron of Honor.

Dustin Armijo

Best Man

Dustin is my cousin, but I would consider him my brother. The older we got, the closer we got. I knew that if I ever needed anything he would be there to lend a hand with no questions asked.

Vero Alvarez

Bridesmaid

Being Mario's younger sister, it was a little bit easier for us to get along because we're closer in age. That's not to dismiss the protectiveness that she has of him. She is one of the sweetest, most outgoing and caring people that I know. I am so lucky to be gaining a sister like her, so it was a no brainer that she was going to be a bridesmaid.

Steven Merrick

Groomsman

He is my brother in law as well a hero to me and our family not only for serving our country but for also being an amazing husband to my older sister Adrianna and father to their daughter Ariyah. I am happy to see the joy he brings to my family's life and am honored to have him be a groomsman.

Kenia Cortez

Bridesmaid

We met a little over 2 years ago, and I am so thankful to have met her. Though we have only known each other for a short amount of time, I know that this is a friendship that is going to be long lasting. She is a sincere and warm hearted woman who knows what she wants and doesn't take no for an answer. I look up to her in many ways, so I knew that I had to ask her to be a bridesmaid.

Joseph Deantona

Groomsman

He is one my oldest friends from high school. We played football together and developed a brotherhood from there on. He is a reliable friend a loving father and I am grateful to have him in our wedding and to share this experience with him.

Gabriela Enriquez

Bridesmaid

My older step sister, but more like my twin. We are as close as we can be with the miles that are put between us. I look to her with so much admiration. She played collegiate volleyball and is working in the medical field. She is strong willed and one of the smartest people that I know. I may not tell her all the time but she is the most compassionate, courageous, ever vigilant great older sister that I could have ever asked for. Of course I was going to ask her to be a bridesmaid.

Emilio Nunez

Groomsman

Emilio is my soon to be brother in law but I already consider him a brother. He loves his family and would be there for them at the drop of a hat. He is witty, hardworking, and loyal to those who he cares about which makes him a great addition to our family and to the wedding party.

Christina Enriquez

Bridesmaid

My younger step sister. She is a free spirit who isn't afraid to speak her mind and make sure that the world doesn't get in the way of her plans. She recently graduated and has plans of going back for her masters, which is so amazing to me. She has shown me how to not care of what the world thinks of me and live my life according to me. I think the world of her and am so proud to call her my sister, that it was no question she should be a bridesmaid.

Javier Nunez

Groomsman

Javier is also my soon to be brother in law and I already consider my brother . I love his curiosity for knowledge and that nothing stands in his way when he sets his mind to it. He is also a proud member of the UTEP Band so he is pretty talented if you ask me. It's an honor to have him join as a groomsman.

Ashley Flores

Bridesmaid

One of my oldest friends, since we go all the way back to middle school. Ashley's and mine relationship started off real rocky because she used to bully me back then. We met up again when she started working at the movies with me back in 2011. We made amends and have been tied at the hip ever since. I have seen her grow into a truly remarkable woman. She is the kindest, most generous and easy going person I know. I have loved being able to see her become the woman she is today. As she's my bestfriend of course I had to have her as a bridesmaid.

Kiel Jones

Groomsman

I would consider Kiel to be one of my best friends. We met in college and have created some fun and crazy memories that I wouldn't trade for anything. We have seen each other go from fumbling barely making it college students to driven successful men and I'm so very proud to call him a friend. He was and has always been there for me so it was a no brainer to have him as a groomsman.