Michele & Jose
Wedding Party
Sophia Gutto Rovai
Maid of Honor
This is my our beautiful and amazing daughter. Sophia is one of my 2 greatest accomplishments. As a single mom you worry about giving your kids everything that a kid from a 2 parent household has. Many times Pia has shown me that I succeeded. She also loves her Nanie very much and is always happy to help her out and hang out with her. Pia is an amazing adult.
Rosie Ramoz
Matron of Honor
Rosie and Michele have been best friends since 1987 when they worked at Mother's together. Michele was the Maid of honor in Rosie's wedding so it is only fair to return the favor! Rosie is known as our Dancing Diva if you can't find her she will be on the dance floor.
Stacy Souza
Bridesmaid
Stacy and Michele have been friends since 1985 when they were put in the same class at Judy McJunkin Dance Studio. They felt an instant connection and became fast friends. Stacy lives in Santa Cruz and is a lot more hippy dippy than Michele now but that only enhances her charm. Stacy refers to Michele as Grandma because when they would go out Michele was always trying to keep Stacy safe and beat off the creepers. Lots of love between these two.
Vicki Greiner Leon
Bridesmaid
Vicki and Michele met as victims of the .com bubble burst. We were laid off from large corporations and found ourselves at a injection molding company. Vicki taught me how to do vlookups - what was sad was that our boss did not know how to do them. When Vicki said she had a son that was Sophia's age I said "oh you should sign him up for football" We have been friends ever since. When Vicki decided to get married, I was the officient so when Jose and I decided to run off to Santa Cruz and get married - she was the obvious choice. So Vicki officiated and her husband Anthony did the video of the wedding.
Lisa Vaccaro Perez
Bridesmaid
Lisa and Michele to school together from 1st through 10th grades. Lisa is amazing. Her mom never liked me because she said I was boy crazy but in reality we all know - I am just crazy.
Lisa Lopez
Bridesmaid
Lisa is one of the kindest people. Her and I found eachother on our quest for body acceptance. We've modeled together, shot a tv pilot together and done numerous videos encouraging body acceptance. Lisa has a big heart and she is just awesome.
Kari Ferguson
Bridesmaid
Crazy Kari! Kari and I actually were in the same kindergarten class! I met her again when I went to Willow Glen. We didn't really become close until our late 20's. After many Napa trips and a couple of Vegas trips the bond is strong. Kari lives in Incline Village and Michele misses having her as a chauffeur.
Ben Gutto
Best Man
Our crazy and amazing son. Ben played the role of best man at the original wedding. Ben will also be walking Michele down the aisle.
Juan Diaz
Best Man
Jose's older brother. Being only a year apart, Juan and Jose were each others first best friends. They were always side by side be it exploring their grandparents rancho in Mexico to joining a Mexican group in high school. Yes, Juan does resemble a character from Tombstone.
Junior Diaz
Groomsman
Jose's younger brother. Jose and Junior are 16 years apart. Jose used to coach Junior's soccer teams when he was growing up and it gave them a chance to bond despite the age difference.
Victor Morales
Groomsman
Jose's brother-in-law. Although much younger than Jose, he's someone Jose looks to as a role model of a good husband. Victor is a really good person with a great heart. He always has a smile on his face that makes everyone around him smile. Also a great host, he knows how to have fun.
Martin Leon
Groomsman
Martin is married to Jose's niece Eli. Martin is a kind, respectful, hard working guy. He's a great dad that's always very involved with his kids. You should hear him on the sidelines during his daughter's soccer games. Michele still teases him about the way he said his name when he was introduced to her..... don't over exaggerate the "tin" in his name.
Antonio Senteio
Groomsman
Michele's nephew. Tone and Michele are only 10 years apart. Tone was one of Michele's first children and is even Ben's Godfather. Jose and Tone hit it off right away and he was a natural choice for the wedding party.
Tim Gutto
Groomsman
Michele's nephew and Jose's buddy. Tim has probably spent the most time with Michele and Jose. Tim and Michele even let Jose hang out with them on their weekends of fun.
Laura Gutto Zepeda
Flower Girl Wrangler
Laura is Michele's niece and God daughter. When she was little Michele promised Laura she could be the flower girl when she got married. Don't say Michele doesn't keep her promises.
Alondra Morales
Flower Girl
Jose's God daughter. She's also known as chonga.
Venus Leon
Flower Girl
Jose's niece, Michele's buddy.
Ava Senteio
Flower Girl
Ava is a strong independent young woman.
Maia Senteio
Flower Girl
Maia is a precocious little girl that loves dogs.
Zenon "Z" Senteio
Ring Bearer
Z is a great escape artist.
Santiago "Santi" Morales
Ring Bearer
Santi is Jose's nephew. He has a lot of strong conviction for such a young man.
Chula
Dog of Honor
Of course Chula will be part of the wedding!