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Kendra Tinkham

Maid of Honor

We met in High School and spent every moment with one another. My favorite thing about her is the unconditional love she gives me, of course her loud laugh (sometimes with a little bit of a snort), and the happiness she brings to everyone in her life. No matter what, even living in Texas she checks up on me and consitantly remains interested in my life. The best High School memories were because of her. All the sleepovers, the late nights, ending up in the emergency room from "trying" to wake board on her dads boat, and every memory that we experienced are special in my heart. I am happy to call you my Maid of Honor.

Ashley Yazzie Ward

Matron of Honor

This lady is whom I call my big sister. She has been one of my favorite people on this earth since birth. Ashley is nine years older than I, which was hard growing up. I always wanted to do what Ashley was doing. I often made her make me little forts and allow me to sleep in her room. Fast-forwarding to college my sister and I started to flourish an amazing sisterhood. She's my right hand. We laugh with one another (she is like the only one that thinks I'm funny), we help one another, and most importantly we would do anything for one another. I look up to this lady. She is creative, strong, beautiful, a great mom, wife, and currently in school to achieve her passion in the Arts of Cosmetics. She is awesome and I am so happy to call her my Matron of Honor.

Ally Barranco

Bridesmaid

I met this girl at college in Los Angeles, CA. She was that little blonde girl that was always wearing pink (my favorite color) and had amazing shoes everyday. I found out that she was from Scottsdale and went to EVIT with me but in different classes. Talk about small world right? It got more serendipitious. Her father ended up being one of the many neurological surgeons at the hospital assisting me in my care. At this point, I knew I had to be friends with her. It has been over a decade of friendship. We never thought in a million years that we would be in the car, with our babies listening to mom tunes. She has been filling in as Maid of Honor while Kendra is helping remotely in Houston. She's been amazing and I couldn't thank her enough. I am lucky to have this lady by my side.

Karen Silva

Bridesmaid

Karen & I met on the school bus one morning. I started to say hi. We became school bus buddies and we were basically best friends from that moment. It was 6th Grade, maybe 7th? She lived one street over and the rest of our friendship contained of sleepovers & frolicking around. I would like to take the credit of teaching her English but I guess I won't take that on. She admits to it though! As I surrounded myself with her family, I started bonding with them and looked at them as such. Karen has such a kind spirit to her that feeds off to so many around her. Karen is strong, kind, & resilient. I am so thankful to have you by my side as I marry the man you watched me grow with from the very beginning.

Jacky Ruiz

Bridesmaid

Jacky is beautiful inside and out. Jacky and I met through a mutual friend and we have flourished ever since. We have that type of friendship that no matter how long ago we have talked, we pick it right up where we left off. I am so proud of Jacky and all of her accomplishments. Jacky is a hardworking woman that has that drive to suceed. I have seen her grow into a wonderful mother and a beautiful bride. Anyone that knows Jacky sees her as a beautiful person. She radiates happiness every single day. I am thankful to have Jacky in my life & stand near me while I exchange vows with the love of my life.

Amber Vanden

Bridesmaid

This lady is one of a kind! We started working together at Bank of America. We didn’t talk much for the first year but once we actually talked, I'll never allow her to leave my side. Amber is a mother of two boys, works two jobs, and goes to school to be a teacher. She is Superwoman. I have surrounded myself with hardworking ladies but I still try to figure out how Amber does it. She has been there for me and I couldn't ever be so grateful. I am so thankful for her friendship, the love that she shares for my small family, her generosity and for being a listening ear that I trust. I could never have this wedding without your support, love, and of course standing next to me as I embark on this exciting new chapter.

Ambra Mae Yazzie

Flower Girl

My favorite. Ambra. She is 7 years old now. I cannot believe it! I fell in love with her instantly after my sister gave birth to her. We were buddies. Ambra is sassy, the most gorgeous little girl I have ever seen, loves to be a leader, and the best part is that she loves to be a girly girl. I have always known that she would be my little flower girl someday. I connect with Ambra so well and was the one who made me want to be a mother. She will always hold a special place in my heart. We have a special bond & I can see myself being the "cool" aunt that she will be able to go to always in the near future. I will always be present for her to share everything with me. Can't wait for her to be my Flower Girl to guide me down the aisle.