Wedding Party
Deanna Gayles
Bride
HBIC
Andrew Gadson
Groom
HIM
Jordan Phillips
Matron of Honor
Hi, I’m Jordan! I met Deanna at around 11:30am on March 16th, 1998 when I was born. About two weeks later, when she had had enough of my screaming, she asked when I was going home. Little did she know we would grow up to be best friends! Although we went through the trials and tribulations of female sibling hood until Deanna moved away for college, we are now closer than ever. We bond over our love for Avril Lavigne, sushi, and validating each other when a parent is acting up (love you Mom & Dad)! I currently live in Winnemucca, NV with my husband, Scott, and our best boy Wego. At the wedding, you can catch me resting my feet with a glass of Chardonnay in hand!
Sean Gadustoe
Best Man
Hey everyone, I’m Sean Gadustoe, I’m 33, and I’m the groom’s older brother and best man. I grew up with Drew in multiple places all around the bay area of California, and I’m incredibly proud and supportive of him and Deanna. To me, our relationship is a strong example of what a healthy brotherhood looks like when it is built on a foundation of perseverance and a deep level of mutual respect. Personally, I’m a practicing emergency veterinarian who enjoys gaming, training for my pilot’s license, and going to the gym. My wife Mollie and I are currently living in Colorado while she is completing a residency in surgery. If you’re looking for me at the wedding, look out for a bald man on the dance floor with a Jack and Coke in his hand, cracking jokes, and raving about his brother to anyone who will listen.
Kelley Goodrich
Maid of Honor
Hello! My name is Kelley. I currently reside is Washington State where I work as a Wildlife Care Assistant rehabilitating sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. In my free time I enjoy exploring the great outdoors with my pup, Douglas Fur, selling homemade dog treats at the local farmers market, and daydreaming of owning a farm. I have known Deanna since the first day of kindergarten when she asked me to play tag and I said “yup.” Now I’m her maid of honor. It sounds like the beginning to a cheesy early 2000s movie (which is totally on brand for us). We have laughed, cried, laughed even more, and have been cheering each other on through every season of life. I couldn’t be happier to be a supporting role on Deanna’s big day! If you're looking for me at the wedding, you can find me summoning the cows from across the street!
Diego Osorio
Groomsman
Hey everybody. My name is Diego Osorio, I’m 28, and I’ve known Andrew since high school. He originally started hanging out with my cousin Viviana, but we quickly became friends when he started coming by our house for parties/events. Andrew and I bonded most over gaming (mainly league of legends and old school runescape), music/dancing, and being ridiculous as a pastime. Now we’ve been friends for more than a decade with no signs of things slowing down. If you’re looking for me at the wedding, catch me eating, dancing, laughing my ass off, or doing all 3 at once.
Beverly Ayers
Bridesmaid
Hi everyone! I’m Bev — Bay Area local, business development pro in construction management by day, and girls water polo coach by heart! When I’m not working or cheering on my team poolside, you’ll find me running, lifting, or living my best life as “Auntie Beebo” to my two incredible nieces! I met Deanna back in high school in a cringey but unforgettable way (she’s a saint for looking past my first impression!), and our friendship has only flourished since! From high school hangouts to long-distance college catch-ups, she’s been my constant, my confidante, and truly my best friend. Watching her be so deeply loved by Andrew has been the sweetest joy, and I couldn’t be more honored to stand beside her on this beautiful day. At the wedding, you will find me peer pressuring you to dance so let’s celebrate this love in a big way!
Ellis Cook
Groomsman
Yooo what’s up people? My name is Ellis Cook, I’m 27, and I met Andrew through Bubby, but our friendship grew from our mutual love of gaming and doing dumb stuff for the sake of comedy. I’ve traveled a lot in the past few years, but I currently stay in Croatia and flew into town for my boy’s big day. If you’re looking for me at the wedding, I must be asleep or in the bathroom because otherwise you would hear me yelling/laughing as loud as I can with some drinks and all my boys.
Janessa Britto
Bridesmaid
Hey! My name is Janessa. I grew up in the Bay Area like Deanna and am now living in west LA with my cat Pita and partner Griffin! I enjoy reading, going to the beach, eating good food, playing video games, and binging love island with Griffin. I have been an elementary school teacher for six years and am currently looking to enhance my career in education . Deanna and I have been in each others lives since elementary school. Whether on the same softball team, having the same classes in middle school and being teammates in our high school powderpuff team; I’m blessed to say that I’m so happy for it all. Not until becoming college roommates at CSUMB did I really get to know Deanna and the love she has for everyone in her life, including Andrew! I’m am honored and thrilled to apart of their special day! At the wedding, you can find me working on my second plate of food after dancing!
Curtis Cook
Groomsman
Hey everyone. I’m Curtis Cook, I’m 29, and I met Andrew through our mutual friend Bubby and my brother Ellis. He started coming around the house to hang out, and at one point I found out he liked gaming and anime and the rest was easy from there. He even wanted to remain friends after I smoked him repeatedly in super smash brothers on the GameCube so I knew he was a real one 😂. If you are looking for me at the wedding, you just gotta find the rest of the grooms party because I have the best time when I’m around my boyz.
Siobhan Williamson
Bridesmaid
Hi everyone ! My name is Siobhan! I am a cat mom to my boy Sprite. I currently live in the East Bay where I was raised but by the time you read this I’ll be living with my wonderful boyfriend, Jonny, in a new city. Working for the DMV keeps me on my toes on a daily basis so I love to relax with my loved ones at the end of the day. My loved ones luckily include the bride & groom! Andrew is actually my cousin so we go way back. But I’ve known these beautiful people both as a couple & individuals a long time & am so thankful I was able to introduce them so many years ago. I can’t wait to see your love flourish even more. Congrats to you both & I love y’all so much! If you're looking for me at the wedding, you can find me with my feet in the pool, food in hand!
Richard Richardson
Groomsman
Hi I'm Richard (27); although you may hear people refer to me as "Bubby" throughout the night as that's a nickname given and used by close friends and family, which is exactly what Andrew is. Being friends for more than 10+ years there's been many nights of laughs while gaming at 2am, as well as deep philosophical debates discussing anything and everything that sparks our interest. This, as well as our mutual love for sports has been what makes me proud to call him a great friend of mine. (l'd destroy him in FIFA by the way) I love to have a good time and enjoy the company of great people; so if you want to come say hi, I'll be the guy on the dance floor with two tequila shots in my hands getting sturdy.
Clarissa Moran Herrera
Bridesmaid
Hii! My name is Clarissa, I’m from Los Angeles, California and I met the bride, Deanna at work when starting my career in the bay area. When I’m not busy, I’m usually rotating through a list of hobbies like playing Animal Crossing, finishing a house project, or binge watching historical documentaries. For work, I’m a Behavior Analyst and I absolutely love my career and what I do…and yes, I analyze behavior for a living and will be collecting data on your dance moves all night! I’m honored to be part of Deanna’s and Andrew’s big day!
Shane Richardson
Groomsman
Yooo, what’s up everyone? I’m Shane Richardson, I’m 24, and I’ve known Andrew for well over a decade now ever since he started coming to my house to hang with my older brother and sister when I was like 10. Over time I matured and we found out we had a number of similar interests. We started chopping it up and gaming together and haven’t stopped since. If you’re looking for me at the wedding, I’ll be somewhere near the bar and doing my best southern accent that our friend group finds way funnier than most other people I show it to.
Dennise Landeros
Bridesmaid
Hi everyone! I'm Dennise, a proud native of South Gate, California. By day, I draw my passions into a vibrant canvas: I'm a freelance artist, bringing visions to life with every brushstroke, and I share the transformative power of art as a volunteer teacher at a DTLA shelter. You might also spot me cruising the streets as your friendly neighborhood Lyft driver (just give a little "beep beep" if you see me!). When I'm not creating or driving, you can find me immersing myself in the sensory delights of food, art, and music festivals, or triumphantly crossing off another thrilling adventure from my bucket list. My camera is often in hand, capturing the intricate beauty of the natural world through micro-photography of delicate flowers, and I have a soft spot for framing the unique personalities of our beloved furry friends in pet portraits. My journey with Deanna began seven years ago on a double date, and our connection was instant, blossoming into a beautiful friendship. To stand by her side as a bridesmaid is an incredible joy, and I simply cannot wait to witness all the happiness that awaits her and Andrew as they embark on this wonderful new chapter! You can catch me at the wedding dancing with a drink in one hand and a taco in the other!
Roberto Gutierrez
Groomsman
Hey everyone. My name is Robby Gutierrez, I’m 30 years old, and I’m from SF but grew up in Antioch. I met Andrew at Mission Elementary in the 5th grade and I’ve been friends with him ever since. For hobbies, I used to do alot of airsofting, dipped into fishing for a bit, but mostly I just play MTG and other card games with friends. Expect to see me trying all the drinks during the wedding and making sure everyone has one while I’m chatting around with everyone!
Thomas Hartrick
Groomsman
Hi! I'm Tommy and I met Andrew all the way back in middle school PE class, where I tried (but horrificly failed) to impress him with my athleticism in basketball. I think he took pity on me being the smallest white kid in the entire grade, but a friendship blossomed that has lasted to this very day. These days, I'm always playing online video games with Andrew and many of the groomsmen where we laugh, joke, and put up with Andrew yapping about how exciting it is for Deanna to go from his girlfriend, to his fiancé, and very soon, to being his loving wife. You will find me consuming twice my body weight in food followed by a high calorie burning exercise you could interpret as "dancing".