Cierra & Eric
Wedding Party
Erin Sugimoto
Maid of Honor
We meet in the 1st grade and played soccer together for many years. We have been classmates, team mates, and roommates. We have always been there for each other through the bad, through the good, through the great, and the weird. When my dad bought a huge TV, me and Erin would make a fort out of the box that the TV came in...we were 19 years old then. Erin knows me better then I know myself. I can say with out a doubt, that Erin has helped guide me to be the person I am today. A true friend is able to accept you for your authentic self. There are times I was scared to be that authentic self; but Erin has shown me with her friendship, that it's ok to be myself. Which is the greatest gift I could ever ask for. She is one of the best people I know. I am proud to call her my friend.
Andrew Banakus
Groomsman / Lord of the Rings
One of my oldest and dearest friends. We met in high school as Andy would roam the courtyard for food, picking up nuts and seeds, only to fly up to a tree branch and drop them so they would crack open and he would enjoy the scrumptious morsel that was found inside. Oh wait...I'm thinking of the birds at the high school. Andy has been a loyal friend for a long time. Even when we lose track of each other through time, distance and our busy lives, we always seem to pick up right in the same spot that we left off. Could not ask for a better person by my side.
Maria Pinkhasov
Bridesmaid
Pinky!!!! Me and Maria meet in a very interesting way. I saw a picture that a dispatcher we worked with posted on the Facebook, with a nice photo of our supervisor, a co-worker, and Maria. I was jealous that I wasn't in the photo...so I drew myself in it...as a poorly drawn stick figure. Ever since then, we've gone to Giants & A's games, nights out on the town, concerts, and trips to San Diego. Maria has been there for me more then I can count. Through Maria's journey of strength and determination has inspired me to look at my inner strength. She is a woman with a heart of gold and someone I look up to and admire. She is one of the best Paramedic's I know, who countlessly makes differences in peoples lives. She has made a difference in mine. I'm so glad I drew myself in that photo.
Ross McCormack
Groomsman
Ross has been a solid friend since my time at Santa Rosa Junior College. By way of a mutual friend, we enjoyed multiple parties and hangouts, including midnight Taco Bell runs, all night HALO matches, and even a short time as roommates. You will struggle to not laugh and smile when around him.
Jessica Swarner
Bridesmaid
Jessica and I also meet in the 1st grade. In 4th grade is when our friendship took off. We would play at each other's houses, do sleep overs, and even joined a bowling team together. Jessica is one of the most nurturing and caring people I've ever meet. She is someone without a doubt will help a person out when they are in need. I'm happy to be sharing this special day with her.
Jeffrey Harmon
Groomsman
Jeff Harmon is a man I look up to. His natural work ethic, high moral compass, and all around humble attitude made him a natural friend and someone everyone should model themselves after. He works hard and plays even harder. I am very grateful to know him and honored to have him beside me on this day.
Paula Affatato
Bridesmaid
Frankie!!!!! Me and Paula meet in High School. We noticed we both were strange and awesome individuals with the same sense of humor. I'm almost positive me and Paula have the same brain. Paula has always had this gift of seeing the funnier and brighter side of life. With nights of endless laughter with her, quoting "South Park" and "Dude Where's My Car?", she is someone who has always been able to brighten my day just for her being exactly who she is.
Nathan Morse
Groomsman
A loyal friend, Nate has always been there for me on an emotional level. Through the ups and downs of life, it was always nice to be able to confide in him and take his wisdom and thoughts as a way of celebrating the highs and getting through the lows. His cocktail, named the Nixle, will be one of the signature drinks at the wedding that day. Thank you for being a friend Nate!
Megan Peterson
Bridesmaid
My soon to be Sister-In-Law. I'm pretty convinced that Megan is SuperWoman in disguise. She is able to do so much and still reach out to the people she cares about. When my family lost their homes from the Tubbs fire in 2017, without meeting my family yet, Megan still offered them a place to stay. Which is one of the kindness gestures and something I will never forget. It is people like her that sets an example of true kindness in this world. I am so proud to be calling her my Sister-In-Law.
Greg Peterson
Groomsman
My brother-in-law is a man of high values and good character. I could think of no man who could better take care of my sister and no better person to call a friend and family member. He has shared countless experiences with the wedding plans along side my sister, and helped orchestrate the Disneyland proposal that lead to this day.
Faye Moriarty
Flower Girl
My Faye Monster! First time I became an auntie was to this beautiful young lady. One of the proudest moments of my life was becoming an aunt to her. And what a wonderful smart young lady she has become. She puts a smile on my face with her bright and fun personality. I couldn't ask for a better niece and flower girl.