Father of the Bride
Sam is Candra's father, he has always been the comic relief for the family and always made sure Candra made the best decisions for her future. He has always been a smart business owner and instilled those values into Candra.
Mother of the Bride
Dale is Candra's mother. Dale is the perfect example of how to be in a successful marriage and how to be a wonderful mother. She worked they're entire childhood while never missing a game or birthday. She always made sure to bake an extraordinary cake for their shared birthday parties, which she taught Candra how to do, and now they love baking together for holiday parties.
Maid of Honor
Natalie is Candra's older sister and best friend. She was Candra's guiding light while growing up as she is much wiser. Natalie and Candra grew up playing water polo together; traveling through Europe while playing. They spent summers traveling together and at the lake wake boarding. Also, Alex is the first boyfriend Natalie approved.
Bridesmaid
Taylor and Candra have been friends since they were kids in Jr Lifeguards and have been through it all together. Taylor tried to get Candra into yoga, Candra tried to get Taylor into lifting, and decided to stick to their own workouts and stick together for more decades to come.
Bridesmaid
Courtney and Candra have been friends forever! They would leave school for the day and head straight to the mountains for a snowboarding trip, where Court helped Candra become half as good a snowboarder as Courtney. Through them going their separate ways in college, Courtney moving across the country, and now that they’re both in Long Beach, friendships never change.
Bridesmaid
Candra and Carley met during their academy for LAFD and quickly figured out they would be friends for life. Carley is Candra's go to girl for girls wine nights in, dog dates to the beach, and brunching!
Bridesmaid
Lindsey and Candra met through their days competing in body building. They became workout partners meeting everyday for cardio and weight lifting where it was always a friendly competition to see who could lift more or do 1 more rep.
Father of the Groom
Redentor is the reason why each of his kids know how to maintain a good work ethic. He taught them how to be successful in life through time management and discipline. He has started a business from the time his kids were born working countless nights to make his business successful and provide for his family.
Mother of the Groom
Momma Bear Rodriguez was the strong foundation for the Rodriguez family. She took care of the family's food, school, sports all while making sure she ran her own business. She always put family over everything. She taught the boys to be men, and the girl to be a woman.
Best Man
Alex's right hand man. One of the best guy friends in his life just happens to be his brother. Albert was the gerber baby of the family. He also likes long walks on the beach…. and a good michelada.
Groomsman
Alex and Pedro met while they worked as EMT's for Glendale Fire Department. Throughout the years they have become inseparable friends and are proud to say they have made it to their dream jobs as firefighters.
Groomsman
Grant and Alex met in college in their EMT class. Grant and Alex grew close and have been best friends. ever since.
Groomsman
Rustin and Alex have been friends since middle school. Best friends then, best friends now.. nothing has changed.
Groomsman
Zachariah Jones and Alex have been best friends since grade school.
Ring Bearer
Candra's nephews bring so much joy and laughter to Alex and Candra's life. We are so excited to see them bring their dance moves to the wedding!
Flower Girl
Alex’s cousin, Jessica has 2 beautiful twin girls who will be walking just in time to help walk us down the aisle in style!