Wedding Party

Greg Varley

Officiant

Greg first met Ellie when a strangely large gust of wind blew Greg’s hot air balloon off course and landed him in a strange but beautiful land. After a bit of time passed, Greg saw a house flying through the sky off into the distant horizon. The next day Ellie appeared walking down a winding road made of yellow brick with her dog Flint. After many fun adventures and a few close calls with some flying monkeys, Greg and Ellie realized that there truly is no place like home and returned to Southern California. Wait...that’s The Wizard of Oz. I don’t have time to type all of this over, so if you want to find out more you can find Greg on the dance floor after the ceremony dancing and most likely singing too loudly to Whitney Houston. Oh and if I was a tree I would be a Fern.

Niki Misuraca

Maid of Honor

I met Ellie and Brandon about 4 years ago through work and instantly fell in love with their way of life and love for each other. I knew Ellie was someone special and wanted her in my life more. Through the years weve went through a lot together and learned so much. She taught me what true love is, and what it looks like. Brandon and her are a beautiful pair and im beyond blessed to be apart of their lives and apart of their big day. I’m so proud of who they are, the love they have, and where their adventurous spirits will take them. When Ellie called me telling me Brandon proposed, I cried like a baby, that should tell you how much I love her. If I could be any tree it would be a kapok tree because have you seen a kapok tree, look it up please and remember how beautiful life is.

Jess Oliver

Bridesmaid

Jess and Ellie met over half a decade ago while playing a Sassy Duck and an Elvis loving Alien at PCH Grill. After discovering their mutual love of books, 80s music, and cheesy romcoms it was as if there was an instant connection. Their lives were forever changed when Jess brought a batch of chocolate chip banana bread to work one day. As sparks began to fly while Ellie engulfed every morsel of the loaf of sustenance, Jess knew she had hooked Ellie and they’d be bonded for life! ...and if she were a tree, she’d be a Truffula Tree. Jess is thrilled to be able to share such a momentous occasion with such an amazing couple. Congrats Ellie and Brandon!

Julia Martin

Bridesmaid

I met Ellie at work and we quickly bonded over the outdoors and pups. Before we knew it we were taking a couples' camping trip to Big Sur. That's when we became the close friends that we are today, but also where I saw that Ellie and Brandon were truly soul mates. They have a beautiful connection and I'm honored to be able to celebrate their love with them on their special day. If I were a tree I would be a Japanese Maple.

Ashley Hernandez

Bridesmaid

Ashley met Ellie through work, and bonded over laughs and jokes about everything and nothing in particular. Soon after they learned they both shared a love for country line dancing and took to the dance floor to show off their moves. When Ashley later met Brandon, she instantly admired the love they shared and the way they understood the others needs as if they were their own. Ashley is extremely grateful to be apart of their special day and can not wait to see what the future holds for this beautiful couple. If Ashley were a tree she would be an Aspen tree, because they symbolize overcoming and determination.

Sofia Jimenez

Bridesmaid

Sofia and Ellie grew up together. Even though they were sister they never truly got into very many arguments. Ellie took care of her little sister and never let her feel alone or scared. Sofia then idolized her and through her teenage years wanted to become close to her again like they were as children. She got this chance when Ellie moved back to Brandon's house. Sofia and Ellie started hanging out again and slowly went back into each other's lives. Now sofia can't imagine what life would be like without her sister and is forever grateful for her... and if she were a tree she'd be a weeping willow. Sofia is exhilarated to be there as Brandon and Ellie finalize their love for each other.

Noah Fletcher

Ring Bearer

Noah is a superhero but also Ellie’s partner in crime! You usually find them on wild adventures every Wednesday. He’s the best little buddy a babysitter could ask for and Ellie considers the Fletchers as members of her family. You can find Noah web slinging down the aisle unless he decides to play hide and seek, then you’re out of luck. If Noah was a tree he said he’d be “a black tree”.

Dorian Golestan

Best Man

Josip Marovic

Groomsman

Josip knows Brandon from way back in junior high and high school. They both skateboarded, surfed and played Freshmen football together, both growing up on the same culture, they know each pretty well. Since knowing Brandon all of these years, I have to say Brandon has a one of a kind character and am proud that he has meet his soulmate. If I were a tree I would be a Hyperion redwood.

Nick Jimenez

Groomsman

I’ve known Brandon for six years now and when I first met him I knew he’d be the perfect fit for my sister. By the way he carried himself, I knew he’d be the up side to a dull room. The man for the job and hard worker that never refused giving a helping hand. Someone to look up to and great friend Brandon thank you for being you. Also, if I were a tree I would be a oak tree because I like what they do to whiskey..

Ryan Risinger

Groomsman

I am a brother of the groom and a friend of the bride. I have seen them both over the years make each-other very happy and I am excited to see them start the next step in their lives as a married couple. If I was a tree, I would be an Evergreen Tree.

Lance Risinger

Groomsman