Antoinette & Ethan
Wedding Party
Adriane Machado
Maid of Honor
Sister of the Bride. Adriane have known me since day one. We have been through so much together and I am lucky we remain by each others side. Adriane continues to show me the importance of being authentically yourself and she remains true to that.
Ryan Middaugh
Best Man
Ryan and I have been friends since I can remember. We grew up racing go-karts and cars together. Over the years we have gone on a bunch of trips to watch races and we never have a dull moment. He's a stand up person and has always had my back. I'm glad he is apart of our big day.
Lizete Soares
Matron of Honor
Cousin, Godmother, best friend and soul sister. We were born just a few months apart and grew up together. I feel like we were inseparable during summer and winter breaks. I have probably cried with Lizete more than anybody (good and bad cries), but who's counting.
William Byrant
Groomsman
I've known Will for a long time. We went to school together at South Callaway. Our paths had crossed again and we became buddies. We lived together for a couple years going around Columbia MO doing hood rat stuff. Every time we hang out crazy events just seem to find us. Will is a great person and I'm sure we'll see some nifty dance moves out of him on the dance floor. Glad to have him apart of our big day.
Andrew Machado
Bridesman
Brother of the Bride. I feel so lucky to have Andrew as a friend and brother. He is somebody I can talk with about anything at anytime. He show me the importance of vulnerability and we share a love of dancing in public and crying at anything slightly emotional!
Cole Finely
Groomsman
CFIN! Cole and I met back in 2012 while we both lived in Columbia MO. We have been friends ever since. We've had a lot of fun over a couple bottles of Sailor Jerrys and trips to "The River House." Cole and his family have had a big impact in my life as they were the ones that introduced me to the idea of joining the military. He is a stand up individual and great friend. Honored to have him part of our wedding day.
Sara Rodriges
Bridesmaid
Best Friend. We met in 2008 through LUSO and share a love for our Portuguese communities. Sara and I are forever making ugly faces at each other and she always says yes to my random day trip adventures. You say it like it is and I love that about you. You are my coffee and boba soul mate!
Justin Cota
Groomsman
Cota and I met while we both were deployed. He took me under his wing and showed me the ropes in the Air Force and I'd show him the ropes in 2k haha. I became really good friends with him and his now wife. We always have a good time and laugh too much. Glad to have Justin apart of our big day.
Sarah Costa
Bridesmaid
Best Friend. This lovely women always laughs at my jokes and makes me feel special. We met in 2009 at LUSO-American Education Summer Camp in Santa Barbra. She is so motivated and inspires me to keep dreaming. Sarah is so thoughtful and caring and we both share a love of sweets.
Devin Sheerer
Groomsman
BugaBoo! I met Devin in the Air Force while we were in training. We've done a lot together from playing in a small band, to holding down a pool table the entire night at G Street Bar (12-0). Devin was with me the night that I meet Antoinette so I figured I'd let him be apart of the wedding. In all seriousness Devin is a close friend of mine and glad he is in my wedding party.
Kristan Jorde
Bridesmaid
Best Friend. Kristan was my randomly assigned freshman, suit-mate at UC Davis. We learned a lot about ourselves during our Davis years and have continued to share life together even miles apart. She is my own personal Chrissy Teegan- loves synchronized lady dancing, wine and chocolate, and all things sparkly. Kristan also took me on my first hike!
Jordan Swartz
Groomsman
Swartz and I met while in training in the Air Force. One of my first memories I have of Swartz was taking a test on some air plane parts at 3am. I looked over at his test to cheat a little and he doing the same, looking at mine. Since then we became close friends over 4 years. We fight like cats and dogs sometimes but we have always looked out for each other. Proud to have Jordan in my wedding party.