Alyssa & Alvaro
Wedding Party
Laurie and Christian Andrea
Mother and Father of the Bride
Laurie and Christian are loving parents to both, Alyssa and Nathan. They have modeled a successful marriage filled with love, Jesus, and commitment to each other and their family. Alyssa hopes to instill the family traditions and values into her marriage with Alvaro. Christian and Laurie have welcomed Alvaro into their family years ago, even though they will officially welcome him on 11.23.2019.
Tatiana and Alvaro Yusty
Mother and father of the groom
Tatiana and Alvaro welcomed Alyssa into their family as the their daughter a long time ago, but will officially on 11.23.2019. They have shown Alvaro and Isaac a marriage filled with love, happiness, and commitment to family and faith. Alvaro looks up to both of his parents for the values they have raised him with and plans to raise his own family in a similar way.
Nathan Andrea
Usher
Nathan is the brother of the bride and will be doing readings during the ceremony. Alyssa and Nathan are very close in age and have experienced their entire lives together. At one point, people confused them with twins. They were even roommates in college! They both enjoy family traditions and are excited for the days when they have their own families to share these traditions with. Nathan is a loving brother and a genuine friend and Alyssa and Alvaro are excited for their future with together with him.
Isaac Yusty
Best Man
When Alyssa and Alvaro started dating, Isaac was seven years old. He has taken Alyssa in as the sister he never had since day one. Alvaro and Isaac have a special relationship. They have been best friends since Isaac was born. Isaac plays a big role in their relationship. He is a great uncle to their dog, a great brother to both Alyssa and Alvaro, and a great friend to all.
Nicole Wardeberg
Maid of Honor
Since 9th grade band camp, Nicole and Alyssa have planned for this day. Not having sisters of their own, Nicole and Alyssa have a best friendship that is more like a sisterhood. From sleepovers, family vacations, and being together 24/7, they have become a part of each other's family. Now, they even enjoy ski trips with Alvaro and Connor. Alvaro is fully committed to a marriage that also includes Nicole through Facetimes during dinner, conversations in the car, and vacations with her. Nicole knows the wedding plans as thorough as Alyssa, so please reach out to her if you have any questions.
Nicole Pfaff
Bridesmaid
Nicole (Pfaffer) and Alyssa have been best friends for over a decade. Their friendship really grew through PE class freshmen year of high school. From Pine Ridge Middle School, Barron Collier High, and the University of Florida, Nicole has become a family member to both Alyssa and Alvaro. Nicole is one of the key reasons Alyssa and Alvaro are together. Since Barron Collier AP Environmental Science Class through the University of Florida, Pfaffer has been in Alyssa and Alvaro's relationship before there even was one. She is another key person of contact for any day of questions.
Nico Tezna
Groomsman
Nico and Alvaro have been close friends since they were two boys playing soccer in the streets of Cali, Colombia. Their friendship runs three generations deep from grandfathers, to fathers, and now each other. Nico and Alvaro have enjoyed countless memories of trips, soccer games, and sleep overs. Nico and Alvaro have a friendship that mirrors a brotherly relationship. Nico has been by Alvaro's side throughout all of life thus far and Alyssa and Alvaro are so excited to have him stand with them on their special day. If you have any questions on the day of, please contact Nico and not the groom.
Juan Botero
Groomsman
Juan and Alvaro have been friends for decades. They have enjoyed soccer games, ski trips, Disney World, and more. Juan played a key role in the start of Alyssa and Alvaro's relationship. He sat by Alyssa in history class, which led to Alvaro and Alyssa getting to know one another. If Juan did not copy Alyssa's homework, who know's if Alyssa and Alvaro would have gotten together. Alyssa and Alvaro are so excited for Juan, and his charismatic personality, to be a part of their special day.
Brittan Ackerman
Bridesmaid
Brittan and Alyssa have been close friends since Mrs. Waimon's sixth grade class. Their parents are great friends as well and their families often enjoy trips to the Lake House together. Brit and Alyssa have so many memories together from sleepovers, lacrosse games, Younglife Camps, Lake House weekends and more. Brittan is the kind of friend who is there in good times and bad and Alyssa and Alvaro are so excited to have her be a part of their special day for the greatest time of them all.
Gillian Witczak
Bridesmaid
Gillian has been the host of more sleepovers than one can count. Alyssa and Alvaro have enjoyed prom, dinners, parties, Gator Games, and more with Gilly. Gillian and Alyssa have been friends since Miss Moak's fourth grade class. Gillian is one of Alyssa's closest friends, and gave Alyssa the advice that started Alyssa and Alvaro's relationship. She told Alyssa, it just takes 20 seconds of courage (aka sending a text message) and something great will happen. Welcome to our something great!
Skyler Sadez
Groomsman
Alvaro and Skyler have been friends since Pine Ridge Middle School. They have shared many memories and drinks together. Their history ranges from homework and video games to college roommates. As roommates, Skyler did not realize he was going to have a third roommate every other weekend, but he took Alyssa in and made her feel welcome in their home regularly. Alvaro and Alyssa are excited for Skyler to be a part of their special day.