Olivia & Emiliano
Wedding Party
Kevin Alvarez
Best Man
Kevin and I met when we were in the third grade. I was a new kid in a new school with nobody to talk to. I met Kevin the first day and just clicked. Since then we have been through thick and thin. He has been my best friend for the better part of two decades, so many adventures and stories shared over a lifetime that I will always cherish. We graduated middle school together and had to part ways for some time. I was away at boarding school and Kevin stayed in our home town. We never stopped staying in communication, no matter how far or what country we would be in. He is and will always be my brother.
Miranda Borland
Maid of Honor
Miranda and I go back to our high school years at Thunderbird Adventist Academy in Scottsdale, AZ. Miranda became a genuine and faithful friend to me and has been a constant source of companionship and support ever since. I've shared so many fond memories with Miranda, and I am deeply honored to have my best friend by my side to create new memories during this exciting time in my life!
Christopher Monteagudo
Groomsman
Christopher and I met when I was six years old ( or younger ) at church. We would always play together and cause trouble, countless sleepovers and shared toys. Our families were really close. We've seen each other through graduations, events, reunions, relocations, and now weddings. I have no doubt that we will continue to be there for each other through so much of the future. He is and always will be my brother
Charity Duerksen
Bridesmaid & Coordinator
Charity and I formed a close friendship while studying at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN. We devoted Thursdays to procrastinating on homework, coffee runs, and window shopping at random stores. Regardless of what we did to pass the time, we always enjoyed each other's company. I'm so thankful that I get to drag her along for this new adventure!
Angel Barreto
Groomsman
Angel and I met when we were 10 years old and visiting a church in the neighborhood. He and his twin brother both were very kind and welcoming. We would remain close through the years. We played on the same soccer team, joined the same pathfinders group for years, attended the same church and high school where we were roommates for our junior year. He has been a constant and reliable friend for the last 15 years. He is and always will be my brother
Anjali Filinovich
Bridesmaid
Anjali and I met while at SAU, and we soon became friends for life. There is no shortage of hugs when Anjali is around! She has an uplifting nature that draws so many people to her, and she is loved everywhere she goes. We've shared so many heartwarming moments from Saturday night SA events to random cooking sessions in the kitchen. Emiliano and I are so thrilled to have her by our side for our big day!
Francisco Campos
Groomsman
Francisco is my older brother and we have grown up close. Some of my favorite memories with Francisco include playing old video games on our PlayStation, laughing at inside jokes until our stomachs hurt, and eagerly waiting for every new episode of Clone Wars to come out so my brothers and I could watch them together. We did everything together as kids and we would go on to support each other in everything as young men. What more can I say about the man I shared my entire life with. He is and always will be my brother.
Sarah Sturgill
Bridesmaid
I met Sarah while we were working at Camp Yavapines in Prescott, AZ in the summer of 2019. Sarah quickly became one of my favorite people to hang out with due to her friendly and easy-going personality. We've kept in contact since camp and love to catch up and share details about the exciting milestones in our lives. I'm so happy that she's agreed to be part of this exciting milestone in August of 2024!
Kenny Leiva
Groomsman
Kenny and I met in high school, it was my freshman year at Wisconsin Academy. I was having serious problems with my at the time roommate and we had to be separated. There was no empty room and nobody but Kenny wanted to take me in. Since then I knew could rely on Kenny when my back was against a wall. What was supposed to be temporary turned out to last the rest of the time I would be attending WA my freshman year. We shared what was my first home away from home for half a year. Since then we've stayed in contact through the years. No matter what happened I knew Kenny would always be just a phone call away. He is and always will be my brother
Andrea Fernandez
Bridesmaid
Andrea, my soon to be sister-in-law, is a dedicated nurse with a compassionate heart. She has a fun and welcoming spirit and loves to travel. I had the honor of meeting Andrea for the first time in Milwaukee, WI in 2019 and have looked forward to every interaction with her since. I'm incredibly excited to have her as a bridesmaid and as a sister!