Best Man
Long time friend, Victor and David met in HighSchool freshman year and did multiple sports together throughout their four years in Escalon. They’ve been friends since then, playing long hours of magic the gathering and even worked together for a little mowing lawns and building furniture. Victor and his partner Kirsten are the bride and grooms most double dated couple!
Maid of Honor
The Brides little sister and favorite person. Oceana and Catarina shared a room their whole lives, with twin castle beds. Oceana is the kindest and most patient person, which is why the universe made her Catarina’s little sister. Oceana was also the first to welcome in David from Catarina’s family!
Groomsman
Noah and David met while working for Calfire. They were both put on crew 4 at Baseline and quickly became good friends, hanging out at and outside of work. They became bunk mates in their barracks and became gym partners. They’ve been good friends ever since. He was the first person in David’s life Catarina met.
Bridesmaid
Desiree is the oldest sister to the groom, David. She was one of the first to welcome in Catarina. She’s incredibly important to both the Groom and Bride. She’s an incredible mother, daughter, wife, sister, and friend.
Groomsman
Ariel and David also met at Escalon HighSchool during his freshman year. They had the same English class and hung around the same group of friends early on. They would joke around in gym class and David would punch Ariel’s arm from time to time to the point Ariel thought David was bullying him. They grew close and have been great friends ever since, going to parties and playing golf together.
Bridesmaid
Christina is also the older sister to the groom David. Christina and David grew up together when he was little. Living in Modesto, David was going to kindergarten when Christina was going to HighSchool. She helped raise him and would even change his diapers, and one day let him take her pet bird to kindergarten for show and tell.
Bridesmaid
Michelle is the bride’s sister-in-law and has known her for over 20 years. She is an incredible mother, wife, and sister, and her relationship with the bride’s brother, Jason, is a true inspiration to both the bride and groom. She’s also the life of the party so keep an eye out!
Ring Bearer
Brett is the Groom’s nephew and Christina’s youngest. He just recently learned to ride a bike with no training wheels and swim- make sure to tell him congrats. He’s tough, sweet, and spunky. We hope he brings his wild personality to his role as ring bearer! The Bride and Groom love him!
Ring Bearer
One of Catarina’s favorite little people. Mason is the son of Rachel Hilla, Catarina’s first cousin. He is hilarious and kind. A family first kind of little man. Mason beat both the bride and maid of honor at laser tag. When he first met the groom he sprayed him with a water gun and joked he “wet himself”, the start to an amazing relationship.
Flower Girl
One of Catarina’s favorite little people. Zoey is the daughter of Rachel Hilla, Catarina’s first cousin. She’s helpful and smart. She’s so much fun! & She kicks butt at mini golf!
Flower Girl
The first born of Catarina’s favorite little people. Maddy is the granddaughter of Laurie Melo, Catarina’s aunt. She’s the first little baby the bride met, and loved. She’s hilarious and smarter than all of us. David caught Maddy a fouled baseball at her first baseball game.
Flower Girl
Peyton is bridesmaid Christina’s first born child, niece to the Groom. She’s fabulous, sporty, and a chatterbox. Peyton is the only supporter of the Brides lame Christmas games. The Bride and Groom both love her!
Dog of Honor
The only girl David loves more than Catarina is Princess. She’s a senior dog the bride and groom rescued in 2025.
Dog of honor
Simon is the newest addition to our family. While our dogs won’t be with us in person on our wedding day, they’ll be there in spirit. They are our truest companions, our closest family, and we couldn’t imagine celebrating without honoring them.