Benjamin & Sandra
Wedding Party
Anthony Garcia
Best Man
Anthony Garcia is Ben's older brother. Anthony is two years older than Ben. Growing up, Anthony and Ben had epic basketball games in the backyard, Anthony never let Ben win easily and Ben always had to earn the win. Even though Ben only beat him once. Anthony taught Chris and Ben a lot of things whether it was teaching us how to snow board to planning trips to Europe. Anthony has always been there for Ben whether it was for school, career choices and for advice.
Chris Garcia
Best Man
Chris Garcia is Ben's little brother. Chris is 3 years younger than Ben. If it wasn't for Chris going to the University of Paris, Ben would probably have never gone to Europe. Just like Anthony, Chris has always been there for Ben. Chris and Ben have had crazy adventures when they've been on trips together. Ben's brothers are the ones who taught Ben to dress better. Even though Ben would rather be in shorts. Ben could always rely on his brothers to be there for him no matter what.
Cynthia Arrizon
Maid of Honor
Cynthia is married to Sandra’s first cousin Joseph. Ever since Joseph and Cynthia were dating Sandra has always looked up to Cynthia. What Sandra admires from Cynthia is her family values, how career driven she is, being a good wife, and a mother of two beautiful daughters. Sandra can recall Cynthia and Joseph’s house a place where the cousins could hang out and play games. Sandra and Cynthia have shared memorable family vacations but going to see Sandra's favorite band Ozomatli for the very first time was all thanks to Cynthia and Joseph. Cynthia has been by Sandra's side through out numerous milestone and she is excited to have her by her side the day she becomes a wife.
Donald Starr 3rd
Man of Honor
Sandra met Donald the first day of high school. They have been best friends for 21 years now. Donald and Sandra took classes together in College and their friendship grew stronger. Through out the years Donald has helped Sandra with studying, shopping partner, clothing approval for dates and special occasions, dating advice, eating out, Christmas gift wrapping party, and is by her side in any occasion. When Ben finally proposed to Sandra, Donald was the first person Sandra called to notify him with the news. Donald and Sandra have been waiting for this day since Ben and Sandra have been dating after 2 years. Donald is a very special person in Sandra’s life and would not allow this special day go by without having her best friend by her side as she marries the man of her dreams.
Daniel Alvarez
Groomsman
Ben met Daniel freshman year in high school. They became friends when they both played soccer in high school. Daniel is Ben's best friend. So Daniel has been a good friend to Ben for 26 years now. Ben is actually Daniels Best Man when he got married two years ago. They have always been there for each other. Ben and Daniel have had crazy adventures when they traveled together on many trips. Daniel has gone on many trips with Ben's family. Daniel is the type of friend you can call at any time and he will be there for a friend.
Carolina Betancourt
Bridesmaid
Sandra met Carolina in LBSA a club at Cal Poly Pomona. Their friendship grew while they both served on the LBSA E-board. Carolina was the Student Affairs Director and Sandra was the Co-Director for Fundraising. Sandra liked Carolina’s free spirited and carefree attitude. Carolina made Sandra’s years at Cal Poly Pomona very memorable by having numerous sleepovers, attending concerts, exploring new places, and did a lot of dancing to every type of music but especially to 80’s music. Carolina was the second person Sandra called to tell her that Ben proposed. Even though they do not live close by true friends are never apart maybe in distance but never in heart
Frank Schiro
Groomsman
Ben knows frank since the fourth grade. So Frank has been a good friend to Ben for 30 years now. Frank and Ben growing up played soccer, football and rode ATVs together. Frank and Ben went to the same high school and also played soccer in high school. Frank has gone on many trips with Ben's family. Frank just like Daniel have had crazy times on the many trips Ben and Frank went on together. Frank is a friend that Ben can rely on.
Madison Loui
Bridesmaid
Madison is Sandra’s little sister that she always wanted. Luckily she lived across the street from Sandra. Sandra would watch Madison as a baby right after high school to play, feed her, and watch over her. Sandra has observed every milestone of Madison since her first step all the way going to College. Madison can always rely on Sandra for anything and now Sandra needs her sister on her wedding day.
Marcelo Alvarez
Groomsman
Ben and Marcelo have been friends for at least 10 years now. Marcelo is Daniel's older brother. Marcelo and his family have gone on several vacations with Ben. Marcelo is the friend that is always willing to go on the next vacation. Ben considers Marcelo a good friend and someone Ben can talk to for advice. Marcelo is another friend that is always willing to help a friend in need.
Elizabeth Alvarez
Bridesmaid
Sandra met Elizabeth when Sandra got introduced to Ben’s group of friends in November of 2014. Elizabeth is married to Marcelo a really good friend of Ben. Sandra and Elizabeth got along from day one and Elizabeth made Sandra feel part of the group. Sandra considers Elizabeth a good friend and someone she can confine with for advice. Elizabeth and Sandra have shared some adventures together with attending concerts, festivals, family gatherings, camping, and brewery crawls. Sandra cannot wait to share more adventures together and making more memories.
Graciela Ortiz
Bridesmaid
Graciela is Ben’s cousin. Ben and Sandra wanted their wedding party to include people who are special to them. Ben and Sandra are family oriented and wanted their wedding party to reflect that. Graciela has always given good recommendations to Ben where he could take Sandra on dates or restaurants they should check out. Not only is Graciela smart, out going, fun to be around, but also shares the love for Disneyland like Sandra.