Wedding Party
Lauryn Bausley
Maid of Honor
Lauryn and Aliya have been friends since 2018 when they both began their studies at the University of Miami! If you know Aliya, you know Lauryn. They had the same major and minor in college, both are resident physicians, and are virtually the same person.
Ali Smith
Bridesmaid
Ali and Aliya have been friends since their days at the University of Miami. They met on the incoming class facebook (throwback), lived on the same floor freshman year and have been best friends ever since! Fun fact: they are both named Aliya but pronounce them differently!
Jordan Farrell
Bridesmaid
Jordan and Aliya's friendship started in 2018 on the UMiami facebook! Aliya had a huge friend crush on Jordan and when they found out they lived on the same floor, they knew they had to become besties! If Jordan and Aliya are together, you can hear them laughing from a mile away.
Kamila Redd
Bridesmaid
Kamila is Aliya's not-so-little sister and her OG best friend! Kamila is the person Aliya will call when she needs advice (however, she might not take it), needs a good laugh, or just someone who rant to! They average 5 phone calls a week, where they talk about nothing and everything at the same time!
Zahra Radjai
Bridesmaid
Zahra and Aliya became friends in 8th grade (also had a rocky start, but we don't talk about that) after Zahra so courageously stood up for Aliya in a time of need. Zahra and Aliya's friendship survived through middle school and even a 10-day European trip!! Zahra might be small but her personality is big.
Kendyl Webb
Bridesmaid
Though they initially had a rocky start (we don't talk about 6th and 7th grade), Kendyl and Aliya have been friends since 8th grade!! Kendyl is the chill to Aliya's crazy, and they balance each other well. Whenever Aliya needs a friend to go to a Beyoncé concert, Kendyl is the go-to girl.
Diego Maldonado- Puebla
Best Man
I have known Diego since 2003 and he has been such an amazing brother to have. It has been so awesome to have him in my life
Martin Maldonado-Puebla
Groomsman
I have known Martin since 1999 and it has been a pleasure to have him as my older brother. He is so wise and so smart and such a great role model to have been able to learn from.
Kevin Menkhaus
Groomsman
Kevin is my brother in law and it has been so great to welcome him into our family. Glad to have him as part of the family!
Matthew Olivera-Guzman
Groomsman
Matthew and I have been friends since middle school at Most Holy Redeemer. We have been on many soccer teams together and we have been childhood friends for quite some time. It has been such a pleasure having Matthew as such a kind, considerate, and reliable friend.
Hector Rizo
Groomsman
Hector and I met at Jesuit High School and have been friends ever since. He is always such a blast to hang out with and his jokes are timeless. It has been so great seeing him grow as a friend and as a father.
Nikhil Rajulapati
Groomsman
Nikhil and I met at the University of Miami and have been friends ever since. We both went into medicine and we both went into Psychiatry as a specialty. Nikhil is one of the best people I know when it comes to music and movie recs.
Jakob Nordenstam
Groomsman
I met Jakob in college my freshman year and we immediately bonded over reggaeton. We have been best buds ever since and am excited to have him stand by my side at the altar.