Alyssa & Joshua
Wedding Party
Laura Alpaugh
Maid of Honor
Laura and I met in Kindergarten and we've been together ever since. From St. Mary's School to Morris Catholic High School to the University of Scranton, we have been inseparable. It's rare to have lifelong friendships like these and I truly value ours!
Benjamin Jethro Cruz
Best Man
The best man I know for virtually everything. He has saved me countless times in my life and has gotten me out of plenty of bad situations. I can talk to him about anything and he is always a dependable voice of reason. He is highly experienced with essential skill-sets but most of all he has the biggest and kindest heart. He is very caring for his own and knows how to take care of business in the moment. He rises to any occasion and I am proud that he's my one blood brother!
Christy O'Connor
Bridesmaid
Freshman year at the University of Scranton, Christy and I became very close as being away from home for the first time was difficult. She's a very loving and caring person and I'm thankful that she is one of my best friends.
Vincent Roxas
Groomsman
The second son of my Tito Joe & Lisa Roxas. I grew up with my cousin Vincent and I always looked up to him. He is someone dependable and takes the initiative to really put others before himself. He introduced me to what life is like in the Bay Area, California and opened my eyes to different cultures there are out there. I learned what great friendships are really like from my experiences hanging out with him. I appreciate all of his guidance and wisdom throughout the years.
Michelle Crowe
Bridesmaid
Michelle and I met in ballet class while in the first grade. We became friends and so did our moms. The next year we enrolled in different dance classes and didn't see each other anymore. It wasn't until high school when Michelle approached me the second day of school asking if i did ballet in first grade. We rekindled our friendship and have been close ever since.
Bryan Atienza
Groomsman
Bryan, or B.A. is a friend from childhood. In fact, his father Tito Ray Atienza was there at the hospital when I was born. Our families lived in the same apartment building in Brooklyn, NY and actually moved into the same neighborhood when we relocated to Union, NJ. He is always up to something interesting and he's who I learned how to be cool from. A highly skilled dancer and entrepreneur, the guy that all the girls liked and all the guys wanted to be like.
Jennifer Ompod
Bridesmaid
My bestie! Our families both attended BLD's Family Encounter #15 one summer, but it wasn't until we cleaned the bathrooms in preparation for the Singles Interdistrict Conference that we became close! Since then we've had many exciting adventures and travels, beach days, and lots and lots of laughter.
Travis Tanseco
Groomsman
Travis, better known to my circle of friends as Bitz. He is the most loyal and level headed friend anyone could ask for. Through his friendship I was included in so many life experiences that I will cherish for a lifetime. I accredit a lot of my confidence and pride in my hometown of Union, NJ to The Zebra Mob, a collection of highly creative artists that are dance-floor killers that at the core are responsible for a wave of true friendships and a community foundation for a lot of people I care about.
Myka Cruz
Bridesmaid
Although we've only hung out a few times due to distance, I'm happy to be gaining a sister in Myka. She's a very kind-hearted and generous person, not to mention smart, creative, and so cool!
Nico Sta. Ana
Groomsman
I met Nico earlier in life before I actually met Alyssa. I was assigned to be his co-shepherd for the Life in the Spirit Seminar, a BLD retreat we were involved in when we were much younger back in 2004. Since then, we reconnected when Alyssa and I began courtship and I was surprised to see how much he grew from the young teen to the man he is today. He is a great person to have intelligent conversation with, a missionary in various organizations and has the natural ability to lead and teach others. I am excited to see what God has in store for his future and I am for certain very proud to have him as a future brother-in-law.
Margaret Aliparo
Bridesmaid
Margaret is another person I met in BLD. She has been so instrumental in my relationship with God, a very honest, trustworthy, and loyal friend I can always turn to for advice. We've had a lot of great memories through the years and I'm happy to call her my sister in Christ.
Irvin Aglibut
Groomsman
Irvin is my best friend because we have been through so much together that there isn't much if anything about me that he doesn't know. He's been there throughout some of the most memorable events in my life and he'll be there for the rest. We used to do most of everything together because we have very similar interests, hobbies and we were 2 out of the few that graduated together from Teterboro School of Aeronautics. We have a friendship that will last a lifetime and we have plenty of adventures ahead.
Melissa Martinez Cruz
Bridesmaid
About 13 years ago, Melissa and I attended BLD's Singles Encounter #16 where we met. Little did we know it would change our lives forever. Melissa is another sister in Christ whose faith shines through in all she does and how she carries herself.
Rashed Espejon
Groomsman
Rashed to me is a life-saver. His late father Tito Keem Espejon was a realtor that led us to our current home in Union, NJ and is the responsible for introducing our family to the BLD community. Rashed is always an honest friend with a heart of truth from the start. He was instrumental in a chapter of my life where it took a turn for the best that pulled me up from the earth. Through his loving friendship I was privileged to work among the brilliant people of Priests for Life where I gained wise mentors and lifetime brothers and sisters in Christ. He's a solid and driven man, a wise and cheerful friend, not to mention we always have an awesome time just hanging out and partying because he can hang with the best of us.
Ryzelle Hao
Flower Girl
daughter of Josh's cousin
Cecilia Clancy
Flower Girl
daughter of Alyssa's family friend
Avila Clancy
Flower Girl
daughter of Alyssa's family friend
Jace Hao
Ring Bearer
son of Josh's cousin
Benjamin Lake
Ring Bearer
son of Josh's family friend
Father Paul Lehman
Officiant
long-time Spiritual Director of BLD and very holy man =D
Deacon David Marcelo
Officiant
Spiritual Advisor and friend to Alyssa and Josh