Erika & Brendan
Wedding Party
Erika Ruiz
Bride
Erika is the most kind, caring, thoughtful, and loving person I know. She is always there for me no matter what. She does so much for me, even without me asking. I appreciate every moment I spend with her, big or small. She is my best friend and I’m so lucky to be able to spend the rest of my life with her.
Brendan Doolittle
Groom
Brendan is such a kind and caring individual. He is so encouraging and compassionate. He is the kind of funny where your tummy hurts from laughing so hard. He’s also one of the most stubborn people I’ve ever met, and I’m pretty stubborn myself. However, his stubbornness makes him work harder and push himself even harder. But he also won’t ever ask for directions. He is my bestest friend, and I could not be happier that I get to marry him.
Yaneth Martinez
Mother of the Bride
My mom and dad have been my #1 supporters through all my life. They have always encouraged me to do what is best for me. My mom loved Brendan when she met him, she even threw him a little dinosaur (I had told her dinosaurs were his favorite) themed birthday party for his birthday. She has only gotten to like Brendan more and more as him and I have continued to grow in our relationship.
Christie Doolittle
Mother of the Groom
My mom has been my biggest supporter when I was growing up, and still to this day. She has always been someone I can ask questions. To this day she still takes care of me as much as she can. Both her and my dad liked Erika from the beginning, and got her addicted to Disneyland by taking her multiple times now. Her and Erika have become closer and closer as our relationship goes on.
Gildardo Ruiz
Father of the Bride
My mom and dad have been my #1 supporters through all my life. They have always encouraged me to do what is best for me. My dad is very quiet and isn't much of a people person. The first time my dad met Brendan, he was having dinner he looked up from his plate to say hello and shake his hand but they didn't have a conversation. Anytime I would bring Brendan home my dad would say hi and then disappear. However, last christmas my dad surprised me by trying to hug Brendan. We were all incredibly confused when he went to go hug him. I don't think anyone was more surprised than Brendan though, considering the fact that he didn't know what was going on.
James Doolittle
Father of the Groom
My dad has always been there for me, whether for advice or just someone to talk to. Whether it’s him trying to teach me about cars, working on projects together, or even just hanging out, the time we spend together is always great. Just like my mom, he liked Erika from the beginning, and more and more as time goes on.
Leticia Ruiz
Maid of Honor
My sister has always taken care of me for as long as I can remember. It was only natural to ask her to do one last thing for me before I became a married woman and no longer need her to look after me.
Trevor Doolittle
Best Man
Trevor is Brendan's only brother. They encourage one another to grow and are truly best friends. Brendan couldn’t think of anyone else but him to be his best man.
Fatima Beltran
Bridesmaid
Fatima has been Erika's best friend since elementary school. They went through, not only elementary school, but middle school and high school together. Their friendship has spanned a long 17 years (almost all their lives).
Dillon James
Groomsman
Dillon and Brendan have been best friends since high school. Dillon lived together with Brendan and Griffin before he moved to California.
Maria Berber
Bridesmaid
Maria and Erika met at Erika's first job. They very quickly became great friends. Maria was one of Erika's closest friends during high school. They have both supported one another during the many different stages of their lives thus far.
Griffin Torrence
Groomsman
Griffin and Brendan met in middle school and have been best friends ever since. He lived together with Brendan and Dillon, and now lives with Brendan and Erika.
Karla Rivas
Bridesmaid
Karla and Erika also went to elementary school together. They have been friends just as long as Fatima and Erika have been.
Mason Pang
Groomsman
Mason and Brendan have been friends since kindergarten. They became best friends on their first day of school. The Doolittle's and the Pang's have been close family friends since.