Chastine & Irvin’s Wedding
The Wedding Party
Brian Ruiz
Best Man
How we met: Irvin and I are close cousins since childhood! Fun facts: I like Hunting, grilling and chilling with our 4 kids. Taking the Jeep out with my lady for the day and drinking a few beers on the weekends when we have the time. Core memories: Irvin was my closest cousin throughout our entire childhood, so many great memories. Irvin and his family used to come over after not seeing each other for a while. We would sit there for hours telling yo mama jokes cracking up.
Adriana Ruiz
Co-Maid of Honor
How we met: Chastine and I are cousins! 🩷 Fun facts: I like to go on nature walks, concerts, be around my family. I like to paint, discover new music, and love animals! Core memories: Chastine and I growing up had totally opposite personalities. However, we were like two peas in a pod somehow always getting in trouble when we were together. Unfortunately Chastine usually took the heat for the both of us since she was super outgoing and more outspoken than my shy self. So when our grandparents used to babysit us they always got mad at her and assumed she started our obnoxious outbursts. In all reality I just loved her sense of humor! The more she made me laugh the sillier she was and I loved her more for being her unapologetic self. We still giggle to this day for driving out grandparents crazy as she would lip sync to Spanish mariachi songs so realistically we both could not stop laughing and our grandpa would just be so annoyed not knowing why we were laughing all the time uncontrollably. I always looked up to Chastine’s bravery and for being so sure of her self and mindset. We both went through some tough trials in life but I know I can always talk to her about anything as she understands me fully the best because of how loving and caring she is for me as her cousin.
Ciara Hernandez
Co-Maid of Honor
How we met: Chastine is my cousin Fun facts: Spending time and doing things with my family, drawing/coloring. Core memories: that’s kinda hard cause we’ve known each other our whole life’s. But anytime we hung out it was always a blast. Especially when the three of us used to go out to mill or anywhere just singing and dancing in the car.
Dionysus Saldana
Groomsman
How we met: I’m Chastine’s little brother Fun facts: I like to Photoshop and alter clothes Core memories: I miss the late night trips to diamond dot or circle k runs with Chastine and we would get snacks and come back to playing video games back when i was in middle school.
Sashia Gloria
Bridesmaid
How we met: I love my cousin Chastine, we’ve been besties since we were born in 1992. Fun facts: I like crafting, hiking, and graphic design. I love exploring and taking my family to experience new things, events, and places all around the state. Core memories: My favorite memories with Chastine are growing up and having sleep overs. I also loved when we went to QCMS and we would ride the bus together, it was fun being able to hang out at her house before and after school. My favorite memories with her and Irvin are coming home during college breaks and going out to eat together, or just hanging out in the backyard, drinking, and sitting around the fire talking with friends.
Daniel Villar
Groomsman
How we met: I met Chastine through Irvin during high school, but i have know Irvin since middle school. Fun fact: I like to spend quality time with family and friends, occasionally going hiking and I like to let loose on the weekends Core memories: One of my fondest memories of Irvin and Chastine is when we would hang out at Brian's mom's house, enjoying bonfires, drinks, and good times. We'd also spend time at Chastine's parent’s house, making those moments even more special!
Ashley Bernatz
Bridesmaid
How we met: I met Chastine and Irvin through a mutual friend many years ago, and I’m so very lucky I did! Fun facts: I’m a mother to a beautiful 3 year old and I love to play soccer and video games! Core memories: Some of my favorite memories ever are of me and Chastine, and Irvin, cruising and parachuting while playing warzone for HOURS! My daughter loves Chastine and Irvin so much and I absolutely love seeing her face light up and ask for hugs and kisses from them both. When we are at home, she is always asking about them and my heart loves knowing how much trust and love she has for them.
Lyndon Petersen
Groomsman
How we met: I met Irvin and Chas through Andrew about 10years ago. Ever since then it’s been a wrap. Fun facts: I love to spend time with my family, hang out with my loved ones. I love to shoot, train, and strive to be a better person everyday. Core memories: Some of the fondest memories I have with Irvin and Chas are when we would make carne asda and have a a few beers mixed with good music. But even better memory was when I saw Irvin proposing to Chas when we went camping. One would say I was very Nigel Thornberry-esk and they were very picture-esk. “Side note: I never sent them the photos 👀”
Amber Mark
Bridesmaid
How we met:I met Chastine in Middle School! Thru our girl JUANA V! 🤣 Been girlfriends ever since. ♥️ Fun facts: I am a book girlie and a Mama of 4! Interest consist of a new book on my kindle and a cold beverage once the kids are asleep! On the weekend catch me at the swap meet or a concert with my man when we have the time. 🕺🏽🎶📚 Core memories: I can’t count how many classes Chastine and I have had together throughout school but we were always getting into trouble when we sat together that’s FOR SURE. Hanging out at Chastine’s house was the greatest chill spot of all time! Chill bonfire nights were always her vibe and she always made me feel included, and her music taste has ALWAYS been grade A. 🎶💯
Andrew Bailey
Groomsman
How we met: I met Chastine through her little cousin Ricardo, couple years later I met irvin and he became a bestfriend right away. We’ve all been family ever since. Fun facts: Im a proud girl dad by day, and a tattoo artist by night. Lover of music and firm believer that laughter is the best medicine. Core memories: The memories I have with Chas and Irvin are all so fun and full of love, it’d be impossible for me to pick just one time, however, I will say some of my favorite memories were when we were still super young, making food while super hungover and hanging out with Chastine’s baby chihuahua Pablo after a night of campfires and Dos Equis in the backyard. Chastine and Irvin both have been there for me in the toughest times of my life and the happiest! Couldn’t be more excited to return the favor for their special day!