Alice & Brendan
Wedding Party
Stephanie Bartels
Matron of Honor
Stephanie and Alice met in 2004 when Alice just moved to San Diego. They met at the pool when Stephanie walked in with a shamu whale lunch pail filled with goldfish. They kept running into each other at mutual friend's parties and then they decided they should hang out as well. Many music festivals and parties later, with Stephanie's husband Joe, they are the "three best friends that anyone could have". Alice is very excited for her to be by her side on her special day.
Guillermo Ochoa
Best Man
Brendan and Guillermo ((Memo)Bill) have been best friends for several years. They met through work and quickly bonded over several nights out in San Diego as well as playing on softball and kickball teams among friends. In addition, their many weekend trips to Las Vegas brought them even closer as well as Memo hosting Brendan for dinner several times after mastering his family's pozole recipe. Brendan can't wait to have Memo by his side for his wedding!
Mary Jewell
Bridesmaid
Mary and Alice have known each other since 2nd grade while growing up in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Even though they went to different colleges, they still kept in touch regularly and when Mary moved to California, Alice was so excited and got to see a lot more of her. Alice is very excited to have Mary be by her side.
Peter Betti
Groomsman
Brendan and Peter met in San Diego through mutual friends while living in Pacific Beach. Brendan and Peter lived a few blocks away from each other and bonded over their love of sports and playing golf. They played in a recreational softball league together and continued their friendship even after Peter moved to the suburbs of San Diego. One of Brendan's favorite days was Peter and Liz's wedding in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Brendan couldn't be happier to have Peter by his side on his wedding day!
Marcie Hortz
Bridesmaid
Marcie and Alice met in 5th grade in Mechanicsville, and have been friends ever since. They love giving each other crap about their rival colleges (Marcie still can't get over that her school has never won a national championship), but still find time to get together when Alice goes home to Virginia. She's very happy that she'll be making the trip over for her wedding!
Joe Bartels
Groomsman
Joe is Stephanie, Alice's Maid of Honor's, husband, as well as part of the three best friends group. Originally from Chicago, Joe is part of the stagecoach, music festival, golf trips group and we are excited that he will be in our wedding.
Crystal Zalupski
Bridesmaid
Crystal and Alice have known each other since 3rd grade from Mechanicsville and have been friends ever since. Crystal also can't get over that her school has never won a national championship, but likes to give Alice crap about football. She has definitely visited Alice the most out of all of her friends back east while Alice has lived in SD and Alice is excited to have Crystal be a part of her big day!
Matt Brunelle
Groomsman
Matt has been one of Alice's friends in San Diego for a long time and Brendan and Matt bonded over both being from Vermont, playing golf, and skiing/snowboarding. We are excited to have Matt in our wedding.
Kelly Granfield
Bridesmaid
Kelly is one of Alice's first San Diego friends and is part of Alice's San Diego Family. They bonded over many nights out in San Diego, and both being from Virginia. They have spent many birthdays together since they are two days apart. Even though Kelly now lives in Denver, they make multiple trips to see each other every year. Alice is very excited for Kelly to be a part of our big day!
Austin Hughes
Groomsman
Brendan and Austin met at Stagecoach after mutual friends organized a house together. They bonded over their love of sports and country music. Brendan and Austin both lived in Pacific Beach and they spent many nights out together, furthering their friendship over their love of the Red Sox, a good game of RageCage and golf among many other things. Brendan could not be more excited to have Austin by his side on his wedding day.
Diana Brunelle
Bridesmaid
Diana and Alice met in 2009 and quickly bonded over their Asian background as well as Alice has leaned on Diana many times for her support. Alice loves when Diana runs half marathons with her. In addition, Alice has become Diana and her husband Matt's social coordinator. Alice is very excited for Diana to be a part of her wedding like Alice was part of hers.
Kwad Mensah
Bridesman
Kwad is one of Alice's best guy friends. They met many times out in PB but exchanged digits at Boss Bar in Chicago. Ever since they have been the best of friends, going out in PB together, and multiple March Madness and Las Vegas trips. She's ecstatic that he'll be there for her big day.
Malia Hoang
Flower Girl
Malia is Alice's cousin. She is a sassy kid that is a mini version of Alice.
Jaidin Hoang
Ring Bearer
Jaidin is Alice's cousin and godson. He cracks her up with his silly jokes and loves his nerf guns.