Wedding Party
Larissa Gabrielson
Matron of Honor
Larissa is Analisse’s aunt and a lifelong role model for Analisse. She is a successful business owner and has been married to her husband Jon for 26 years. Together, they share a son, Jonathan, and two dogs, Jack and Nevaeh. Fun fact: Analisse was a flower girl in Larissa and Jon’s wedding in 2000.
LauraAnne & Christian Baker
Bridesmaid & Groomsman
LauraAnne and Christian started as Frank’s friends and quickly became Analisse and Frank’s go-to couple for double dates. Christian and Frank met in elementary school and have remained lifelong friends. Frank went to high school with LauraAnne and was reconnected with her when she and Christian began dating over 8 years ago. When Frank and Analisse started dating, he knew that the two women would be fast friends and he was right! Analisse and LauraAnne quickly bonded and have remained very close. We are so excited to include this lovely couple in our celebration!
Paige Timmons
Maid of Honor
Paige is Analisse’s youngest sister on her mom’s side, and one of Analisse’s best friends. Paige loves baking (ask her about her sourdough starter), her boyfriend Alex, and her dog Zuri. Fun fact: Analisse cut Paige’s umbilical cord when she was born.
Madison Timmons
Bridesmaid
Analisse’s younger sister and lover of cats. Madi has 3 cats at home, a loving boyfriend Chris, and a super sciencey job working in a biotech lab. Fun fact: Madi followed in Analisse’s footsteps by moving to the twin cities shortly after Analisse did - but don’t call her a follower! Madi has and always will march to her own drumbeat (and we love her for that).
Valeria Banda
Bridesmaid
Val is one of my closest friends. Although we grew up in the same neighborhood of Chula Vista and went to rival high schools, we didn’t meet until they were 26! As soon as I met her, I knew we were going to be friends. Despite multiple moves out of state and in Val’s case, abroad, we have still maintained our friendship. Fun fact: Val is a drummer and music junkie
Eva Concepcion
Junior Bridesmaid
Eva is Analisse’s youngest sister on her dad’s side. She is a girls girl who loves cheer and animals including her dogs Billy & Lola, and her hamster Mr. Pickle. She is in 3rd grade and lives in Connecticut with her mom, dad and brother Noah. Fun fact: Eva is an expert on capybaras and even got to feed them at the zoo once
Noah Concepcion
Junior Groomsman
Noah is Analisse’s dearest (and only) brother. He is a talented athlete, dominating in football, track and basketball. He also earns top grades in school where he is a 7th grader. Noah gave Frank his endorsement early on in Frank & Analisse’s relationship, which is a hard thing to do considering how protective Noah is with his big sister.
Jenny Timmons
Mother of the Bride
Jenny is Analisse’s mom (although we’ve always been mistaken for sisters). She is the oldest of 4 daughters and a mom to 3 girls of her own. Jenny is very creative and has been in the interior design industry for over 20 years. My mom has truly overcome many hardships in life, including becoming a teen mom to me, and still went on to finish her education at San Diego State University. It hasn’t always been easy but I am very proud of her and the relationship we have built together. Love you mom!
Hector Concepcion
Father of the Bride
Hector AKA Jay-R is Analisse’s dad. He is a loving father, super athletic (almost went pro in baseball back in the day!) and very successful in his career in the corrections industry where he plans to retire soon after over 20 years of service. Hector is a dedicated youth football coach in his spare time and lives in Connecticut with his wife, Lorena, and his younger children Noah and Eva. My dad moved to Connecticut when I was very little and it was hard to have him so far away, but he has always shown up for me throughout my life and I am so proud of the relationship we have built over my 32 years of being his daughter. In my celebrations and heartbreaks, he has always been there for me. I can’t wait to have him walk me down the aisle into my new chapter as Frank’s wife.
Lucy & Hector Concepcion
Grandparents of the Bride
Lucy & Hector (AKA Nana & Papa) Concepcion are Analisse’s grandparents on my dad’s side. Hector retired as a Navy Corpsman after 23 years of service and continues to work in the medical field. Lucy worked as a church secretary and remains very devoted to her catholic faith into her retirement. My grandparents have raised me since I was a baby and have been like my second parents. They split their time between their homes in San Diego and Connecticut, but are true New Yoricans at heart and have instilled in me pride in my Boricua heritage.
Jonathan Gabrielson
Ring Bearer
Jonathan is Analisse’s younger cousin. He is currently attending college and working a valet in downtown San Diego. In his free time, he loves working out, working on cars with his friends, and is a music head. We are so happy to include him in our wedding party!
Shelby & Axton Slaggie
Flower Kids
Shelby & Axton are Analisse & Frank’s niece/nephew. They live with their parents, Katie and Nick Slaggie just over the river in Wisconsin. We have loved watching these two grow up, through birthdays, baptisms, summer trips to the river and babysitting during mom & dad’s date night.
Junior & Julian Ramirez
Ushers
Junior & Julian are Analisse’s little cousins. Junior is a chess master and the founder/president of the chess club at his high school. Julian is a big sports fan, especially the Chicago Cubs and Manchester United. We are so excited to include them on our special day!