Wedding Party
Sara Mae Stamos
Maid of Honor
Zoe's little sister! Sara lives in Long Beach as a recent CSULB Marine Biology graduate, and works at the Shark Lab as their Education Coordinator. She loves science, nature, and Jesus, and she’s a total coffee snob! Her steadfast faith is an inspiration to Zoe, she’s got the biggest heart in the world, and being her big sister is the gift of a lifetime.
Dennis Powers
Best Man
Colin’s youngest brother! A sophomore Mechanical Engineer at Ole Miss, he loves Jesus and hitting the gym. Dennis is the funniest guy around - always able to balance intellect and humor in every conversation. In many ways, he is a younger version of Colin. Adventurous, daring, a whole lotta fun, and someone everyone is lucky to know. The perfect best man!
Simone Ochoa Bates
Bridesmaid
Since the 4th grade, Simone and Zoe have been inseparable. They went to college together, were roommates, and have been there for each other through all of life's highs and lows. She is someone Zoe can always count on to make her laugh so hard she cries, and make her feel seen and loved. Simone loves to read, teaches 7th grade English in San Jose, and is happily married to her wonderful husband, Diego.
Daniel Powers
Groomsman
Colin’s younger brother! Daniel is a Mathematics major that followed in Colin’s footsteps as a Power Plant Technician, except in Virginia. He also loves Jesus and hitting the gym, and he is constantly seeking ways to deepen his spiritual life. Daniel is the man that would happily fight anyone for you, win outright, and then chalk it up to any conspiracy you have in mind - guaranteed good conversation!
Sarah Powers
Bridesmaid
Colin’s little sister! Sarah is a senior in high school and loves going to concerts, planning trips with friends, and spending time at the beach. She is spontaneous and so fun to be around. Zoe is so honored to have her as one of her bridesmaids, and even more excited to have her as a sister!
Festus Ndumanya
Groomsman
Colin’s big little brother! Festus is a recent college graduate and Former D1 athlete from Nigeria, having played basketball in Utah, Louisiana, and California. He is currently living back in SoCal. He may be 50 shades darker than Colin, but he is the best brother (brotha) a man could ask for. With an unmatched work ethic, Festus is someone you can always count on - a big man with a big heart.
Sydney Voss
Bridesmaid
Sydney and Zoe grew up together and have been friends (practically sisters) their whole, entire lives - literally since infancy! Their relationship is so special in the way it has truly stood the test of both time and distance. Sydney is an avid mountain climber, a gifted painter, and a silly goose :) She is currently in PA school in Portland.
DQ
Groomsman
Colin’s older brother! Goes by DQ, because one brother named Daniel is enough! Grand Cayman born, DQ currently plays basketball professionally in the UK and just finished his Masters in Finance and Investments. Wise beyond his years, and motivated to his core, he is an educated man and y'all should put some respect on his name!
Katie Lindsley
Bridesmaid
Katie, Julia, and Zoe met in high school musical theatre, and have been friends ever since! Katie is a dedicated Special Education teacher, a lover of show-tunes and crafting, a frequent traveller, and Zoe’s roommate! What Katie has overcome as a cancer survivor is truly an inspiration, and she is the most brave and resilient person Zoe knows.
Kenny Shin
Groomsman
Kenny and Colin went to Cal Maritime together as Mechanical Engineers, spending countless hours on schoolwork and on the soccer field. Kenny is climbing the ranks in the HVAC industry, lives in SF, and is a loyal and great friend. Very few people could handle some of the situations they have been in together, and no man is a greater friend because of it. He’s the co-best man and someone that will always encourage you… even if it’s a bad idea :)
Julia Cima
Bridesmaid
Julia, Katie, and Zoe met in high school musical theatre, and have been friends ever since! Jules lives and works in San Jose, is a fabulous hostess, always the life of the party, and she *will* make you laugh out loud! Jules is such a generous friend, and she consistently goes above and beyond for the people she loves.
Jeremi (Frenchy) Rousson
Groomsman
Jeremi, the Frenchman, went to Cal Maritime for Business and was a soccer star. Since then, he’s rapidly grown his career in the elevator industry - he just keeps on going up ;) Frenchy is an amazing, supportive, hilarious man, and along with Kenny, one of the only good things about SF! He is one of those people that will always be there for you and continues to prove it time and time again.
Jorge Castillo
Groomsman
Straight outta Mexico! Jorge became friends with Colin near the end of their tenure at Cal Maritime and have since traveled the world together. From Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand, there is truly no one like Koke - and I’m not sure if that’s a compliment ;) Jorge is an outstanding friend with a big heart! No man has made Colin laugh harder and no man has made Colin more mad. He is one of a kind!
Jacob Piña
Groomsman
Jacob Piña is the adult of the Cal Maritime group. He is a fellow Mechanical Engineer, and the most reliable and consistently great friend there is - and not just because he has the cool Spanish accent in his name :) Piña has saved Colin more times than he can count! Based out of Long Beach, Piña oversees cranes on the pacific coast ports from Long Beach to Seattle while earning his Masters in Engineering Management!