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Wreath
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Desiree MoranDesiree Moran

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Ruben JimenezRuben Jimenez

Desiree MoranDesiree Moran

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Ruben JimenezRuben Jimenez

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Bakersfield, CA
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ScheduleSchedule

Our wedding ceremony will take place at Saint Francis Church, followed by a reception at Nirvana Estate. Please wear formal attire. We love your children, however, we want to keep guests ages 12 and up! Thanks for understanding.

Friday, October 24, 2025Friday, October 24, 2025

Wedding CeremonyWedding Ceremony

2:00 pm

Saint Francis Roman Catholic Church
900 H St, Bakersfield, CA 93304

Formal Attire

Church Service starts promptly. Arrive 30 minutes early, doors close at 2:00!

Dinner and ReceptionDinner and Reception

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Formal Attire

Dinner and open bar included.

Engagement PhotosEngagement Photos

RegistryRegistry

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for! If you were thinking of blessing us with a gift, we would be grateful for a contribution towards our dream honeymoon. We will have a card box at the wedding.

Wedding PartyWedding Party

With love and gratitude, we present our wedding party.

Valerie GonzalezValerie Gonzalez

Mother of the Bride

Maid of Honor

Lorenzo MoranLorenzo Moran

Father of the Bride

Maylean AlvarezMaylean Alvarez

Mother of the Groom

Eddie AlvarezEddie Alvarez

Father of the Groom

William EmbreyWilliam Embrey

Best Man

Marissa MoranMarissa Moran

Bridesmaid

Vanessa BarronVanessa Barron

Bridesmaid

Aritnay AranzubiaAritnay Aranzubia

Bridesmaid

Serena RodriguezSerena Rodriguez

Bridesmaid

Alida CarranzaAlida Carranza

Bridesmaid

Margaret MoranMargaret Moran

Flower Girl

Esteban MorenoEsteban Moreno

Groomsman

Angel PosadasAngel Posadas

Groomsman

Antonio QuintanaAntonio Quintana

Groomsman

Oscar MartinezOscar Martinez

Groomsman

Jay AispuroJay Aispuro

Groomsman

FAQsFAQs

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RSVPRSVP

Answer

Text Desiree or Ruben to confirm you are attending by October 1st with first and last names, that way each person is being accounted for.

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Can I bring a plus one?Can I bring a plus one?

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Please note that our wedding is by invitation only, due to a guest limit.

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Are kids invited?Are kids invited?

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Due to limited seating and to allow for a more relaxed celebration, we kindly ask that only children 12 and older attend our wedding. Thank you for understanding!

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Will the wedding take place indoors or outdoors?Will the wedding take place indoors or outdoors?

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The ceremony will be inside the church. The reception is outdoors but will be covered.

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Activities during the receptionActivities during the reception

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We will have typical wedding speeches and dances, including the money dance. There will also be a photo booth and a 360 photo booth for our guests to take photos and videos.

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Bridesmaids ColorsBridesmaids Colors

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The bridesmaids will be wearing burgundy.

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What do I wear?What do I wear?

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Dress to impress! Formal attire is encouraged. There will be a professional photographer taking pictures and videos throughout the full day. Suggested colors (fall tones): - Pinks: Dusty rose, mauve, blush -Greens: Sage green, olive, eucalyptus -Reds: wine, rust, and cranberry -Browns: caramel, taupe - Champagne, taupe, beige, soft gold -Terracotta, soft rust, dusty coral -Slate blue, navy, steel gray -Muted floral prints with with pinks, greens, or burgundy accents Please avoid (do not wear): White or ivory dresses (reserved for the bride) or Neon or overly bright colors

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Do I bring a gift?Do I bring a gift?

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Donations towards honeymoon fund will be greatly appreciated. There will be a money dance during the reception. There will also be a box for cards.

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What if I can't make it?What if I can't make it?

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Please let us know if you cannot attend our wedding day for any reason at all contact us personally.