Wedding Party
Gabriel & Samantha
Groom & Bride
Gabriel & Samantha met in 2019 through mutual friends and started dating in January of 2022. Gabriel proposed in December of 2025 in Monterey, CA at Lover's Point.
Jeremy Byers
Officiant
We met Jeremy through Gabriel's Tia Angelica and has been an amazing addition to the family. Jeremy is a Pastor in Bakersfield, CA and has brought so much light and laughter into our lives.
Geena Vizcarra
Wedding Planner
Samantha has known Geena for 17 years. Geena is Samantha's best friend Alexandria's mother and is like another mother to Samantha.
Angelica Arteaga
Wedding Planner
Angelica is Gabriel's aunt and has been a huge help during the wedding planning process. She has two children, Gaby & Bryan. Angelica grew up in Fillmore, California and has many friends who have helped make our wedding day special.
Richard & Stacey
Parents of the Groom
Richard & Stacey are Gabriel's parents. They married in April 1994 before bringing Gabriel into the world in March 1996. They are the proud parents of Gabriel and their youngest son Zachary as well as 3 Boxer's named Mia, Jack, and Maverick.
Gerald & Shondra de Claro
Father & Bonus Mother
Gerald and Shondra are Samantha's Father and Bonus Mother. Gerald and Shondra married in November 2010 and have six children together: Samantha, Christian, Megan, Isabella, Jakob, and Andrew.
Sonya Clark
Mother of the Bride
Sonya is Samantha's mother and passed away in 2021. Even though she won't be at the wedding in person, we know she will be present with us in spirit as we celebrate our special day.
Stephanie Smith
Bonus Mother
Stephanie is Samantha's Bonus Mother. Stephanie and Sonya married in 2007 before divorcing in 2016. Samantha and Stephanie have stayed close and in contact throughout the years. Stephanie lived in Bakersfield, CA before moving out of state and currently lives in Odessa, TX.
Zachary Arteaga
Best Man
Zachary is Gabriel's brother. They grew up together in Bakersfield, CA with a love for sports. Zachary and his fiancé Brynley often travel out of town and like to go golfing.
Alexandria Cebell
Maid of Honor
Alexandria & Samantha met in 2010 when Samantha moved from Minnesota to California. They have been best friends since high school and currently reside together. Alexandria & Samantha love to go to festivals together, watch movies, and make fun of Christian. Alexandria is a proud mother of three fur babies: Baca, Halo, and Alley.
Todd Franssen
Groomsman & Bonus Father
Kelsey Davis
Bridesmaid
Kelsey & Samantha have been friends since 2018. Kelsey & Samantha both worked at KCSOS in their transportation department as a school bus driver and bus aide. They were both put on the same bus for a route and were instantly close.
Christian de Claro
Groomsman
Christian is Samantha's brother. He currently lives in Bakersfield, CA after living in New Iberia, LA. He currently works as a DJ and Behavioral Tech for our family company. You can find him behind the DJ Booth at the wedding playing all of your favorite catchy songs.
Megan Guerrero
Bridesmaid
Megan is Samantha's sister. Megan currently lives in Soap Lake, WA with her boyfriend Taegan, and her three children.
Jay Foss
Groomsman
Jay, Gabriel, and Samantha have been close friends since 2024. They frequently have movie nights, game nights, and like to attend festivals. Jay is the life of the party, and you can typically find him in the DJ booth or on the dance floor.
Isabella Salazar
Bridesmaid
Isabella is Samantha's sister. Isabella currently resides in Bakersfield, CA. She is a recent graduate from Cal State University Fullerton and is their brother Christian's unpaid therapist.
Bryan Vega
Groomsman
Bryan is Gabriel's cousin and Angelica's son. Bryan was born and raised in Hawaii and now resides in California. Bryan enjoys photography, fishing, watching movies, and cars.
Morgan Franssen
Bridesmaid
Morgan is Samantha's sister. She currently lives in Long Beach, CA. Morgan moved away for a semester to go to college for culinary arts in New York.
Nicolas Lizarraga
Groomsman
Nicolas is Gabriel's cousin. Nicolas is a California Icon who can often be found the best dressed in the room. If you see someone tall, dark, and handsome with a stylish outfit on, you've probably found Nicolas.
Brynley Arteaga
Bridesmaid
Brynley is Gabriel & Samantha's Sister-in-law. She is Gabriel's brother, Zachary's fiancé. Brynley and Zach share a fur baby named Stella and often travel out of town together.
Benjamin Lewis
Groomsman
Benjamin & Gabriel met through their teaching credential classes in college. Benjamin has taught abroad in China. Benjamin, his wife, and their three children reside in Bakersfield, CA.
Melanie Garcia
Bridesmaid
Melanie & Samantha met through their current job. Upon meeting, Melanie & Samantha were instantly close. Throughout their time at work, they became great friends. Melanie currently lives in Irvine, CA with her fiancé and four beautiful children.
Austin Trimble
Groomsman
Austin & Gabriel met in high school and have been best friends since. Austin currently lives in Clarksville, TN. Austin and Gabriel can usually be found being a menace to society, taking long walks on the beach, and sipping pina coladas.
Lily McDonnell
Bridesmaid
Lily & Samantha became friends in 2025. Lily often comes over for movie nights, game nights, and they attend hockey games in Bakersfield together.
Michael Sullivan
Ring Bearer
Michael is Samantha's five-year-old son. Michael is a huge fan of Spiderman, Fortnite and Snacks. He is excited to be a part of the wedding and states he would like to eat cake and dance for a long time.
Dominic Haro
Ring Bearer
Dominic is Samantha's 12-year-old son. He likes to play sports, play video games, and says "bruh" more times a day than the average person. Although Dominic says he is excited for the wedding, he says he is not excited to wear a suit.
Saige Oriol
Flower Girl
Saige is Samantha's six-year-old niece. Saige lives with her mother, Paige, in Ephrata, WA. Saige likes to play T-Ball, swim, and loves science.
Kinslee Guerrero
Flower Girl
Kinslee is Samantha's niece. She splits time in between San Bernardino, CA and Soap Lake, WA. Kinslee loves beauty & skincare, Squishmallows, and shopping.