Erica & Julissa
Wedding Party
Daniel Milian
Man of Honor
Daniel and I met in my Junior year of high school and ever since then he's been like family to me. I could not imagine this day without him being part of it especially because I use to tell him everything I wanted in my future wedding all the time. He has been one of my biggest cheerleaders for the past 7 years and has supported me through it all. Again I could not imagine this whole process without him being by my side.
Sierra Miller
Bridesmaid
Sierra and I met working in entertainment at SeaWorld Orlando. I am so thankful that we were brought together through performing and loving buffalo chicken dip along with loving all things sweets. As time passed Sierra and I became the best of friends through work and continued our friendship outside of work.
Valentina Resnick
Bridesmaid
Valentina is my sister and as we both got older we have become each other's best friends. I am so proud to call them my sister and I'm happy to have them as part of my bridal party. I couldn't picture this bridal party without her.
Lexi Wilhite
Bridesmaid
I met Lexi back in our high school theatre days. We would go to each other's performances, support each other at competitions, and outside of the theatre, we were always there for each other. During those high school theatre days Lexi, Daniel, and I always had each other's backs, and as time has passed that hasn't changed. I am extremely blessed to have Lexi in my life even if we may not talk every day or hang out every day my love for her has never diminished.
Dulce Suarez-Resnick
Mother of the Bride
I met my mother on December 1st 1996 at 2:33pm ever since then she's been in my life. I know she has been dreaming about this day my whole life just like I have been mentally planning it for my whole life. I am so happy she will be able to experience this special day, I wouldn't have made it here if not for her. I want my mom to know that I will always be her baby girl. Thank you for always supporting me in all of my endeavors from dance, choir, my love for Disney and to me moving to Orlando to follow my dreams.
Danny Resnick
Father of the Bride
I also met my father on December 1st 1996 at 2:33pm. My dad and I use to dream about what our father daughter dance be like at my wedding one day and how it would be a beauty and the beast themed wedding and here we are having a Beauty and the Beauty wedding. I can't wait to have that moment walking down the aisle with my dad but I want my dad to know I'll always be his pocket princess. Daddy thank you for always reminding me that you are proud of what I have accomplished and for supporting me along the way.
Kelsey Calamaro
Maid of Honor
Our friendship started on a soccer field in Weston, Florida at the age of 16. We were simply working hard on and off the field to see where soccer could take us in life. Although we went to different colleges for soccer we knew we would always still be in each others' lives. Kelsey and I have always had a teammate dynamic of pushing each other to be better in every single aspect of our lives. Keep an eye out for us because we have big plans of coaching a soccer team together one day.
Ashley Bustillo
Bridesmaid
I met Ashley in 1st grade and somehow never got rid of her! Through the years we have shared laughs about absolutely everything. Ashley tends to be the one who always reminds me of what really matters and how everything else is minimal. Growing up, Ashley told me her mom said "if you're friends with someone for longer than 10 years it's predicted you'll be friends with them your whole life". I couldn't see my bridal party or my life without Ashley making me laugh through it all.
Emily Baginski
Bridesmaid
I met Emily in my Strategic Management Course my last semester at UCF. We were put in a group together and would have to meet weekly via zoom to figure out our group assignments. Suddenly through bonding over how we could not wait till graduation, we started talking more about other things outside of academics. Emily has shown me that sometimes bonds aren’t defined by how long you’ve known a person but how well they fit into your life.
Caridad Benitez
Mother of the Bride
I thank my mother for giving life to me so I can encounter beautiful moments like this. My mother is quite the character with her easy-going personality and her laughter that I never get tired of hearing. I am grateful for all the adventures we have been on- from laughing in drive-thrus, to picking up school project supplies when I would ask her for them last minute on the way to school, to reminding me that she is proud of me, to being there for me when I cry, to simply just being my mother. Anyone who knows her knows that her free-spirit lights up every room she walks into. "No matter how far, my love is where you are. You won't be lost if you believe, you can't lose me."-Faith Hill
Aldo Benitez
Father of the Bride
I cherish every single moment I have had with my father and now I get to have him walk me down the aisle. I have gotten the opportunity to create a special bond with my father through growing up with soccer but I also have countless other memories like our penguin hugs, us bonding over television shows, our passion for education, us singing our hearts out in the car to our favorite songs while mother tells us to calm down, and him introducing me to rollercoasters and still trying to ride them with me till this day even if they hurt as one ages. Everyone who knows my father knows he is a young soul that has always made so many sacrifices to make sure I have a smile on my face. "Don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy"- The Eagles
Uncle Edgar
Officiant
My Uncle has been one of my favorite family members for a every long time. He has always been someone I looked up to and we share a lot in common whether that be our love for theme parks or the community we belong to. Coming out to him was definitely the easiest part of the process. I knew introducing him to Julissa would be easy. I knew he would accept her, I knew he would validate our love and I knew he'd make her laugh. We are so happy to have him be a part of this special moment.
Tata
Flower Girl
Tata is Julissa's grandmother and has agreed to take on this precious role. We both truly love her and value the love she has given us in return. We couldn't imagine this wedding without her having a special part in it. We love the way she loves our cats and has accepted them as her great-grandchildren. We can't wait to see the best flower girl in the history of flower girls.
Matthew
Ring Bearer
Our pride and joy. Before he was even born we told his mother (Alex) that we wanted him to be our ring bearer and that her only job was to make sure that he could walk in a straight line by November of 2021 for the big day. As we are writing this in January of 2021 he has started to teach himself how to stand up so soon he will be ready to practice his walk down the aisle.