Maid of Honor
Courtney and I have known each other since our freshman year of high school - 15 years now! We have gone through so many phases together and have watched each other grow and navigate through life’s ups and downs. She has been my rock and someone I can always turn to because I know she’ll never greet me with judgment. We live busy adult lives but I know when we get together, it’s always going to be filled with moments of laughter, confiding in each other, and lifting each other up.
Bridesmaid
My future sister-in-law! I’ve had the pleasure of watching Ashley grow into an independent, strong young woman and am so excited to see what else the future has in store for her. She inspires me to challenge myself and love fiercely. The love and passion she has toward her family and myself are a treasure in itself, and to have someone like her as a younger sister is a blessing.
Bridesmaid
She’s standing next to me at the altar but I really wish she was standing across from me. Kailee is my partner-in-crime and another amazing friend that has been a staple in my life for the past 15 years. If you know us together; you know we’re always up to no good and are likely the loudest or most disruptive in the room and I love that about us. 15 years later and we’re still up to the same silliness and I couldn’t picture today without her with me!
Bridesmaid
Kaziah has one of the most genuine hearts of any person that I’ve crossed paths with, and to have her as part of my circle is a privilege. She selflessly helped Louie orchestrate our proposal, made a surprise road trip to gilroy to celebrate our engagement, and has shown her love toward us in countless other ways. I cherish her friendship and am grateful that life and the universe brought us together in college, and that we’ve stayed present in each other’s lives despite our hectic schedules.
Bridesman
Who knew that this beautiful friendship would be created at that physiology lab table almost 10 years ago? What started as two classmates had turned into one of my most treasured friendships. From movie sleepovers in my apartment to crazy nights at sorority formals, I never fail to have an amazing time with Mario. Mario is another light in my life who I know will support me during my lows and always celebrate me at my highs.
Best Man
If you know my brother then you know how lucky you are to have him in your life. To be honest I was very jealous of him growing up. His personality is beyond charismatic, hilarious and he unapologetically himself, his ability to make himself laugh always killed me too. Add all that on top of his ability to mold into any group, I could see why he had so many friends growing up. That charisma is something I try to take with myself to this day, to not be so self serious and more free, more present and to enjoy moments rather than let them pass me by. Cameron has taught me more than he may know.
Groomsman
Eddie and I have known each other since the 1st grade and were in and out of each other’s lives for many parts. When life gets busy and time passes you forget to reach out to people. We’ve both been guilty of that, no doubt, but what highlights the essence of our friendship is a phone call we had years ago while I was sitting in a Ralph’s parking lot and he happened to call me on a whim. It was a deep conversation speaking plainly without judgement with mutual respect and care for one another recapping our lives to that point. That moment truly showed me how no matter how much time passes or lack of words shared for some time, I always know that if I reach out to him it will be as if we just spoke the day before. I know he always has my back, as I have his. He’s the definition of a lifelong friend.
Groomsman
I’m so thankful for my parents forcing me to stop coming home each weekend in my first year of college. Had they not I never would’ve met Eddy. From going to a halloween party he hosted to driving to Santa Cruz in the middle of the night, to only be there for like 4 hours and come right back to Long Beach. He is one of the goofiest dudes I’ve ever met and so damn smart even if he will humbly lessen himself. The friendship we had in college felt akin to a childhood friend, every time we are together it’s always absent of pressure and pure fun and truly makes me feel like a kid with no worries.
Groomsman
Another man I’m very thankful to have in my life. I met Riley in college and clicked with him extremely fast. We had a lot of deep conversations, almost every time we hung out, being able to speak very honest and plainly. Always feeling comfortable to speak passionately of whatever we were nerding out about at the time, I always came away from conversations with him having learned so much. He was someone that I could count on when I needed input and always meeting me with empathy, an ear, and understanding.
Groomsman
I don’t know if you guys will meet someone as attentive as Gabe. He is a great listener and ask insightful questions that after answering you feel like you’ve learned new parts of yourself you weren’t aware of. Over the past year we have been able to talk on a weekly basis through online games and the time we share, along with Mario and Anna, has produced so much fun and inside jokes. We’ve been able to visit each other’s place so frequently, it’s led me to remember the times of hanging out with friends in middle school where there weren’t any plans or activities but just kicking it for the sake of kicking it.