Charlie & Amparo
Wedding Party
Bob McCormick
Father of the Groom
Bob is Charlie's father. He is contractor in Macon, Georgia. Bob used to take Charlie with him to work on occasion when Charlie begged to go. Charlie quickly realized while somewhat entertaining, and definitely rewarding, the construction business was not for him.
Avan Moore
Mother of the Groom
Avan is Charlie's mother. She has always looked after Charlie, even when he didn't want her to. Avan is a retired school teacher that specialized in hearing impaired learning. She is married to Jimmy Moore, and they currently reside in Roswell, Georgia
Ian Polhamus
Best Man
Ian lives in Pupukea, Hawaii. He and Charlie have been friends since they began diving with one another, almost as soon as Charlie arrived on the island. He is an avid diver and surfer, and a former United States Marine.
Robert McCormick
Groomsman
Robert is the older brother of Charlie. He is an organist and concert pianist. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his husband Kyle.
Thomas McCormick
Groomsman
Thomas is Charlie's younger brother. He is a financial fund manager for a large bank in Charlotte, North Carolina. Thomas is married to Lauren McCormick and they have two twin boys, Walker and Mac.
Jimmy Moore
Groomsman
Jimmy is the step-father of Charlie. Although Jimmy is not the blood father of Charlie, he definitely treats Charlie as though he were. Jimmy is happily married to Charlie's mother Avan. They both live in Roswell, Georgia.
Amparo Alcocer
Bridesmaid
Amparo “2” is from Spain. She has been living in Westport (Ireland) for the last 7 years with her partner, Nicola, and their doggie Ivy. She came to Hawaii to visit the Bride in 2016 and cannot wait to be back in paradise. The 2 Amparos have been good friends since 2003.
Laura Garcia
Bridesmaid
Laura lives in Barcelona (Spain) with her husband, Jordi. Laura and Amparo met in Law School in Spain in 2007 and have been good friends for the last 14 years. For their 30’s birthdays, Laura & Amparo (along with others) explored the West Coast, including San Francisco, Yosemite, Sequoia, Las Vegas & LA.
Flor Casavilla
Bridesmaid
Flor was born in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) and raised in Argentina. She currently lives in Kaneohe (Hawaii) with her husband, Ryan, and their two daughters, Sierra and Catalina (born in November 2021). Flor and Amparo met in Hawaii Law School in 2013 and have been good friends for the last 8 years.
Julie Suen
Bridesmaid
Julie was born in Hong Kong and raised in Canada. She currently lives in Kapolei (Hawaii) with her husband, Derek. Julie and Amparo met in Hawaii Law School in 2013 and have been good friends for the last 8 years. Julie and Amparo have run multiple races together.
Amparo Sanchis
Cousin of the Bride
Amparo “3” is the Bride’s cousin, role model and BEST friend. She has looked after the Bride at all times, no exception. She is happily married to Carlos Pallás and they live in Valencia (Spain).
Carlos Pallás
Cousin of the Bride
Carlos is the Bride’s cousin. Although not blood related, Carlos treats the Bride as his own daughter. Carlos will be walking the Bride down the aisle. Carlos is happily married to Amparo Sanchis and they live in Valencia (Spain).