Wedding Party
Tara Grude
Matron of Honor
Tara is sister of the bride! When they were little, Alexa was her worst nightmare - a typical little sister stealing and wearing her clothes and jewelry. Now they are each other's # 1 fan, motivator, best friend, therapist, business partner, babysitter, and drinking buddy on a random weekday. They always have each other's back and will defend their horrible choices (not that they're made very often)! Tara is the one who Alexa was first comfortable with being totally weird around. She always helps in everyday decision making. We're so thankful she has been a huge help in this wedding planning.
Yunuen Lugo
Maid of Honor
As childhood neighbors, Alexa and Yuni became best friends in first grade having carpooled to and from school everyday. Alexa soon became the Lugo's adopted child (as if 4 children wasn't enough). A true partner in crime, Alexa would stay at the Lugo's house until picked up so naturally they did EVERYTHING together -- from making forts in the living room, burying a friendship box in the backyard to doing cheer in high school and going to events together dancing the night away. Alexa and Yuni are each other’s soulmate and believe they were sisters or maybe even married in previous lives.
Marisa Navarro
Maid of Honor
Marisa and Alexa met at Alemany High School where Marissa had transferred over in their junior year. They had one class together and clicked so immediately that everyone in their class thought they were secretly dating. Alexa and Marisa both share the love for outdoors and exploring new places which led to Marisa being invited to all their camping trips and even family vacations to Maui. She and Bryce have also clicked. Her personality really blends in with the couple and they consider her family.
Candice McCoy
Bridesmaid
Candice is the real MVP! She gave Alexa the pep talk to reach back out to Bryce. They met in elementary school and both transferred to the same middle school together. Candice is the most down to earth person Alexa's ever met. They became super close and talked on the phone for hours about their crushes and whatever else teenyboppers laughed uncontrollably about until their moms had to kick them off the phone. Although she and Alexa live miles away from each other, she is considered Alexa's best friend and sister. They always knew they'd be great mommies and look at them now!
Makeila Reyes
Bridesmaid
Makeila is the cousin of the bride, who grew up on the other side of the country but were always close and cherished the moments they had together. Out of the eight Reyes cousins, Makeila is the one who is most connected to each individual cousin which Alexa admires so much. As they are both planning weddings, they've recently come to the conclusion that they have similar (great) taste in style and fashion. Makeila now lives in Australia, but luckily for FaceTime, Alexa and her talk like their neighbors (maybe one day!). Bryce secretly misses Makeila the most (he said Makeila is his favorite cousin), maybe because they are both Aries and need to stick together but they agree mostly because she is the most real.
Raisa Resuma
Bridesmaid
Alexa and Raisa are related somewhere down the line but our parents went to the same school in the Philippines then migrated here to California. Growing up together in the Friday Club, Alexa gained another big sister in Raisa. Raisa is a labor and delivery nurse and when Alexa was pregnant with Willow and during her early years, she would call or text Raisa with questions/concerns. Alexa knew in her heart that Raisa was fated to be Willow’s Godmother because she is so caring, loving and knows what’s best.
Felisha Tolentino
Bridesmaid
Felisha is also part of the Friday Club! Both Alexa and Felisha's moms were pregnant at the same time. Felisha is only three months younger than Alexa and were inseparable like twins! People would get them confused up until in middle school. Together they would make up dance routines to Avril Lavigne, Spice Girls, *NSYNC but most of all, Britney Spears. They would then perform these dances for the Friday Club. They still tell each other their deepest darkest secrets because we will always be Another Fart 4 Life.
Jasmine Jeter
Bridesmaid
Alexa and Jasmine cheered together since freshman year in high school. They know they'll always have a good time together because they bring out the fun and best in each other especially when it comes to dancing. Jasmine always has the right thing to say, the truth, whether you want to hear it or not. They have grown closer over the past couple of years, knowing that they have each other to vent to with no judgements.
Patty Reyes
Bridesmaid
Since Makeila won’t be able to attend, Alexa has picked her closest cousin to stand in. Patty and Alexa have gotten very close over the years, going on camping trips, beach days and being a great auntie to Willow.
Radu Comen
Best Man
Radu had only been living in the states for about a year before meeting through Ruben, a mutual friend/fellow groomsman, just before Willow was born. Little did they know that he and Bryce would become best friends through the love of the outdoors, camping, drinking and just being boys.
Zack Ranck
Groomsman
Zack is Bryce's brother who's three years younger than him. Growing up, they went to the skate park, shot BB guns in the backyard, went to ska shows, went to the beach and surf together, and can’t forget, gave their mom a heart attack here and there. Not much has changed since then. They have been working together on solar installation since the beginning. Brothers make the best coworkers.
Noah Ranck
Groomsman
Noah is the youngest brother, three years younger than Zack / six years younger than Bryce. When they were kids, they rode motorcycles and skated out in the front yard. Bryce taught him tricks on the skateboard. Noah is the newest part of our Solar team, he has grown a lot and is willing to learn. Bryce is super proud of the person he has become.
Jeff Garcia
Groomsman
Bryce and Jeff met through mutual friend/fellow groomsman Ruben (thank God for Ruben or else Bryce wouldn’t have any friends) in middle school. He is Bryce's skating, ska shows, and take the bus everywhere together buddy. Alexa and Bryce chose Jeff to be Willow’s Godfather because we knew how much family means to him, he would protect her with all his heart.
Ruben Ramos
Groomsman
Bryce and Ruben first met when they were about ten years old when Ruben lived down the block from Bryce. Ruben was biking down the street one day (he didn’t really know how all too well) and crashed into Ama’s (Bryce's grandma) tree. They've been friends ever since. They went to ska shows (can you tell Bryce loves ska?) and played video games at his house. It’s always a surprise when they see him next but it’s always a good time especially when he plays his guitar for Willow.
Greg De Gough
Groomsman
Bryce and Greg went to the same high school, Chatsworth, and met playing football. They hung out after football season to skate, go to the beach, and met up at parties. Now whenever they get a chance, they go out on hikes or camping.
Andy Rodriguez
Groomsman
Bryce and Andy played football in high school. They hung out at his house all the time playing video games, before football practice, and to go swimming. When they see each other it’s like they're still in high school.
Martin Korotzer
Groomsman
Bryce and Martin have known each other their whole lives. Martin is like another brother to Bryce. He was their next door neighbor for about 25 years, their moms were friends! Bryce would go to his house and play video games, ride bikes, play outside, and have nerf gun wars. They work together from time to time and hang out fixing each other’s cars.