Rachel + Alyssa
Wedding Party
Marissa Lara
Alyssa's Maid of Honor & Officiant
I met Marissa in 2014 at my new job. During my first week, Marissa asked if I wanted to eat KBBQ with my new coworkers after work. Although I'm typically very shy, I accepted, which ended up being one of the best decisions I've ever made and the start of a really beautiful friendship. Marissa is always up for some pretty sweet adventures like, 4 wheeling around in her topless Jeep (Roger) until Rachel’s stomach hurts, day trips to the mountains, and countless birthday commands. She is my spontaneous soulmate. Marissa has such a selfless kind soul and Rachel and I love her so darn much! Can’t wait till she marries Rachel & me. 😏❤️🤜🏾🤛🏾 Fun fact: People always mistake us as twins, sisters, or eachother.
Janet Khuu
Rachel's Maid of Honor
Janet and Rachel met at work 8 years ago and became instant friends. She always has her camera ready to capture all the memories. One of Janet's greatest qualities is her sense of adventure and always being down to do whatever and whenever, whether it be a midnight boba hang, trying out a new Korean spa, or going zip-lining in Hawaii. She is an amazing and loyal friend and has added so much love and happiness to Rachel & Alyssa's life.
Corina Mae Valbuena
Alyssa's Maid of Honor
I met Corina in kindergarten and the rest is history! Every core memory I have as a child/tween/teen/adult, 95% of the time Corina was there. I look forward to all the future memories we will make, I promise it doesn't involve walking 10 miles to the animal shelter. Corina and I can have a blast just laying in bed watching TLC shows, being in complete silence, or playing Sims. Although she doesn’t like pizza as much as me, she loves me enough to have had countless pizza dates over the past 23 years. She is such a natural comedian and never fails to make me laugh. So happy she will be up there next to me while I say “I Do.” I love you ❤️ Fun Fact: Corina hates snails, but loves snail mucin masks.
Ashlee Espinoza
Rachel's Maid of Honor
Ashlee and Rachel met in high school. It was a best friendship at first sight and they've been inseparable ever since. They spent everyday hanging out after school, listening to the Beatles and playing Guitar Hero. They went to college together and even shared a bed for a semester (head to foot, ofc). Although Ashlee lives in Scotland now, they remain inseparable and one day Rachel will convince Ashlee to move back and share her and Alyssa's bed.
Brenda Lizette Olvera
Alyssa's Bridesmaid
Brenda and I met while we were awaiting roll call in 7th grade PE. Since our last names are close alphabetically, we had to sit next to each other & I'm so glad we did. The following years, we were PE partners all the way through our senior year in high school. We were so athletic then, that we even made it to the first court in tennis (still proud). It’s ironic we met in PE, because now we only make annual visits to the gym! After high school, we lost touch and reunited at a random house party where I convinced her to come work with me, which she did! Brenda has such a kind soul and has been such an amazing friend throughout the years. We are always laughing until our stomachs hurt and have dreams of starting a Youtube channel one day so we can quit our jobs (but we are too shy). Fun Fact: People have also thought we are twins, sisters, or each other. She is also a professional at dancing to Payaso De Rodeo. (Catch her on the dance floor leading the dance.)
Brittany Woodburn
Rachel's Bridesmaid
Rachel met Brittany in Nashville on her first day at Belmont University. They bonded over their love for Little Women, Something Corporate, and puzzles and became each other's family over the next two years. Brittany is a sweet, patient, kind, and gentle soul, and has always been there for Rachel, even all the way from upstate New York.
Kayla Rose Maciel
Alyssa's Bridesmaid
Kayla is the prima that knows all of my deep dark secrets and will let me text her until the wee hours of the night if I have something on my mind. She is such a funny human and I love being in her presence. Even though she used to bully me when we were children, I’ll always cherish our bond. Love you cuz! 💕 Fun Fact: She is an Animal Crossing queen. With over 500 hrs of gameplay. Please visit her insane island by entering this code: SW-3080-4136-9440
Megan Elizabeth Thai
Rachel’s Bridesmaid
Megan met Rachel and Alyssa at work and a beautiful friendship blossomed. Megan is a creative and thoughtful person, and is most known for her deep love for and knowledge of boba, tofu soup, K-Pop, and corgis. She has the most perfect penmanship and has an impeccable memory and remembers every detail of everything you've ever shared with her. Which means she will never forget all of the embarrassing things Rachel and Alyssa have done.
Zayra Abigail Cumplido
Alyssa's Bridesmaid
We met while working at the Irvine Spectrum and had the privilege of being her roommate twice. During that time I learned she is obsessed with watching La Reina del Sur, she uses up all of the hot water, and she snores. Most importantly I found that Zayra and I are pizza soulmates. We went on so many late night pizza runs while Rachel was in class and we had the best time. Zayra is such a funny human and can't imagine my life without such a sassy lady. PS. I forgive her for not liking ramen, spicy food, or any of my cooking. Fun Fact: She has a bad bunny.
Connor Haskins
Rachel's Bridesman
Rachel & Connor met at Saturday School in high school, where they were mistaken as being brother & sister. A beautiful friendship was born that day. They even attended prom together. To this day, people still believe Rachel went to prom with her brother. They have attended countless concerts and festivals over the years, and refuse to die before they see Daft Punk in concert.
Alejandra Lumbreras Martinez
Alyssa's Bridesmaid
I noticed Alex's dance routine at a club and instantly knew I wanted to be her friend. Throughout the years, Alex has always fostered a safe space for me to be myself and has also been a someone I can ask advice from. No topic is off limits with her and of course always without judgement. Alex has an intense love for Cher and everything 80s. Find her on the dance floor when Believe comes on! Fun Fact: I dropped a hot coal onto her kitchen floor when I was 19. The burn mark is still there. Sorry!
Jenny Beutz-White
Rachel's Bridesmaid
Rachel met Jenny when she was about 1 day old, and they've been sisters ever since.
Elias Lopez
Alyssa's Bridesman
Elias is the brother I never had. Growing up, Elias and I always stayed connected even though we lived in different countries. Most summers as teens, Elias would stay with us and would usually make me attend many emo concerts, which were very out of my comfort zone, but so glad I went! He helped the shy, scared Alyssa become more confident and independent. Elias is an amazing human, I have never heard him say a negative thing and is always the most positive person to be around. He’s definitely a glass half full kind of guy and I couldn’t be more happy that he will be beside me on the day I marry the love of my life. Fun Fact: Elias makes a mean cheeseburger. I still dream about it.