Bridesmaid
- Mother of dragons - Creator of sweets on a mission to make us all F̶a̶t̶ happy This wedding wouldn't be possible without this ultra-special person because it was at her house where Chris and Cindy met. She is Chris co-worker and Cindy's long time friend from the modeling days. Cindy knew there was something special about this person from the moment they met at a modeling cruise. That is why she decided to take a chance and share the only butter roll with this stranger. Little did they know that they had so much in common and this business trip was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. She is also a magnificent pastry chef and owner of LittleSpoonCreations.
Bridesmaid
- House of Slytherin - Mother of Cosplay and all things Harry Potter Anylza has a special place in Cindy’s heart as they’ve been friends for many years. Their birthdays are only a week apart and they even use to live in the same city in the Dominican Republic, unknown to them at the time. Together they have collaborated in many photoshoots with a variety of spectacular themes. They have also cosplayed on numerous occasions, shared their first NYCC together, and spent unforgettable nights in Philadelphia (and Boson, and Salem, and Bermuda, New York...You get the idea). She is the source of inspiration for most of Cindy’s cosplays as well as the main motivator of rocking a pixie cut back in 2014. Cindy admires her vivid imagination, sense of humor, and brutal honesty. She truly is a gem!
Bridesmaid
- Sister in law - Rockin' Volleyball star Julie is the sister in law and wife to Alex. She is also the mother of the adorable ring bearers Nate and Link. Julie has shared a few incredible vacations with Chris and Cindy including Bermuda. Currently living in Italy, Chris and Cindy are happy to have her be a part of their special day. Cindy and Julie met at a Rios Household holiday event, back in the days when she had short hair. " It was easy to see how much Cindy cared for Chris right from the beginning and as Chris's sister in law, this made me very happy. Over the years we spent holidays and vacations together and I always admired Cindy's unique and resoundingly positive outlook on the world. Our family is honored to be part of this big, happy, sunflower day!"
Bridesmaid
- Creative Genius - Mother of snakes - House of Slytherin Chrystalin has to be one of the sweetest humans Cindy has ever met. She is the fiancée of Groomsmen Joe (a long time friend of Chris). Cindy met her when visiting Joe for the first time and from that day, their friendship began. Together they have shared many double dates enjoying delicious food, wine, and an epic Lindsay Stirling/Evanescence concert. They look forward to many more incredible adventures in the future.
Groomsman
- Most likely a Gryffindor - Sailor of the 7 seas - Not so secretly a hero Alex is the older brother that would constantly have a shadow tagging along in his backyard adventures. From exploring the pits of the backyard stream to ball wars in the basement, Chris and Alex would get under each other's skins but when it really mattered most they had each other's backs. Since distance makes the heart grow fonder, over the years these brothers have grown to love and appreciate one another. Now more than ever with 2 energetic boys of his own, they get to relive their boyhood adventures.
Groomsman
- Charming Devil - House of Slytherin - Would rule the world if given the chance Rocco and Rios first began their misadventures on the fair lawns of Fairleigh Dickinson University. It was like the start of any shonen meeting on that gorgeous springtime of their lives. The cherry blossoms were just fading and the misadventures that would unfold they could never predict. From epic hallway duels to in-depth talks into the twilight about everything and nonsense, little did they know that would mold and reinvent the very fabric of their characters, influencing each other for the better.
Groomsman
- Ethereal based concept - House of Slytherin - Definitely a Wizard Joseph was introduced to Rios by Rocco and in turn, the adventures evolved into fantasy. Many relaxing days at Lake Rogerene were both full of tranquility and bonding labor to his mother's famous eyes for landscaping. Many intimate conversations on the mirror of the lake to drunken pirate shenanigans, there will always be a story to remember. The range from Julliard to Jester knows no bounds for Broseph; Broadening the horizons beyond our understanding and forging the life-long brotherhood of the group.
Groomsman
- House of Gryffindor - Secretly Spiderman (Shhh) - Budding Thespian Richie is the younger brother Chris never had. It is eerie how similar they are yet so vastly different. They share in the latest trends and memes as Chris draws from his limited wisdom. Richie, in turn, surprises him with all these wonderful things that would have been overlooked otherwise. When given the chance to bond, they push each other to try new things (sometimes new things are "too weird"). They teach each other a lot but Chris feels Richie has a lot more to offer the world than he realizes.