October 5, 2019

Las Cruces, NM

#BecomingTheBentings

Cindy & Tyler

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Valeria Sosa

Maid of Honor

There's no bond like sisterhood! I have stood next to this beautiful girl since she was itty bitty. Now she gets to stand next to me as I say my "I do's." I'm so lucky to have my amazing sister as my maid of honor. I love you, Val! "You're more beautiful than Cinderella, you smell like pine needles, and you have a face like sunshine!"

Steven Baker

Best Man

Cindy said to make this touching and/or to have an inside joke, sooo...I really enjoyed that time I got a "stick hole" when we went to the lake and I chased the ball you threw for the dogs. You've always been there to laugh with me, and this is just one of the many reasons I chose you to be my best dude.

Luisa Townes

Matron of Honor

It's crazy what a forced lunch date can do to someone, am I right? Luisa will tell you that I forced her to be my friend, but the truth is ... she was looking forward to that second lunch date as much as I was! Hahaha, we have been inseparable since! Luisa..you are the most responsible, punctual, detail-oriented, go-getter most honest friend I know! Thank you for being a wonderful mentor and amazing friend!

Brandon Swartz

Groomsman

Shanaynay, you've always been a kind hearted person, there to help and support all of us. You're a great and caring "mom" and I look forward to making you let lose for the wedding!

Diane Ohashi

Bridesmaid

My beautiful Diane and I go way back; 2010 to be exact! She is the most thoughtful and kind hearted person I know! We have had some wonderful memories together, from going to Oktoberfest together to having a girls' night with mani and pedis. I can't wait to have you stand by me and help me with my dress when I have to pee!

Joel Pfeiffer

Groomsman

I look forward to the day when we can "suit up!" with J and Noah as we once did, when we had fewer old-man wrinkles and less in the way of jobs. P.S. Outlook is crashing on one of my office PCs, so I'd appreciate a wedding service call from Bill.

Miriam Segovia

Bridesmaid

Miriam, my lamb chop, my fruit queen, the peanut to my butter, the ray to my sunshine! I couldn't have picked a better bridesmaid to stand with me on my special day. Miriam and I stood together through our tough college years and here we are again! I can't wait to see where our friendship carries on. Thank you for always being there for me!

Eric Swartz

Groomsman

To the best sister I never had! I mean, I have a sister, but not one quite like you, my unofficial sister from another mister.

Iliane Armendariz-Vest

Bridesmaid

This gorgeous girl is my voice of reason, my go-to for advice. She is brains and beauty! I Iliane and I have shared some amazing times together and now I can't wait for her to be part of my special day!! Thank you for all your guidance and support! You and I had already picked my wedding venue and we didn’t even know it ! Hahahah

Vanessa Pappalardo

Bridesmaid

My beautiful tortellini: We have become so close over the past several years and I am so excited that you are flying all the way from Germany to stand with me on my special day. I look forward to seeing you and I miss our crazy nights in Nuremberg, eating Doners and, well, other things hahahahaha. Pooopurrri paperrriiii !

Efrain Hudnell

Officiant/Groomsmen

My chocolate bear! This vanilla bear is excited to have you preside over our nuptials and bestow upon us your eloquent, kinds words.

Chelsea Benting

Bridesmaid

Chels! You're not only my future sister-in-law, but also one of my dearest friends. From the moment we met, you welcomed me into the family with open arms and made me feel right at home! ... Lets not forget your serious talent with power tools ! hahahah

Jorge Sosa

Groomsman

You...! What can I say? You drive a "wonderful Prius," but you're still cool to hang out with and you wanna know what makes you extra special ? It's your ability to quote Back to the Future movie from start to finish. I'm looking forward to calling you brother-in-law.