Gina Marie Valdez

Bride

Gabriella Nicole Beck

Matron of Honor

Gabriella graduated from Tampa Catholic High School and The University of Tampa with Gina. They were in the same religion class all four years, and on the crew team together at TC. Gabriella and Gina lived together as roommates their freshman and senior years at The University of Tampa. Gina served as Maid of Honor in Gabriella’s wedding to Michael Karl Beck in 2018. Gina is also “Zia” to their gorgeous golden retriever, Cooper. Gabriella, Michael, and Gina are all only children which has bonded them together as lifetime family. Gabriella has been present for all of the sad and all of the happy moments. From calling each other every morning crying about how hard teaching was their first year to sharing engagement stories, Gabriella and Gina have supported each other through it all.

Jorden Arielle Neilson

Bridesmaid

Jorden and Gina met in 2013 when Jorden moved in as a Suitemate to their dorm room in Brevard Hall at The University of Tampa. Although Jorden moved back to New Jersey upon her graduation in Fall of 2013, the two only grew closer after multiple visits. Gina has built a second home in New Jersey, and Eddie has made connections there too. Eddie proposed on 12.31.2023 in Jorden and Michael’s basement seconds before the ball dropped. Gina and Eddie are called Tía and Tío respectively by Jorden and Micheal’s beautiful baby, Jubilee, their sweet labradoodle, Millie, and spunky kitty, Mowgli. They soon will welcome a new bundle of joy to their South Bound Brook home in August. Gina also served as a bridesmaid to Jorden in her wedding to Michael in July of 2021. When Jorden was pregnant with Jubilee, she felt her first big kicks the night of Gina’s 30th birthday while they were having a sleepover in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Holly Ann Ewing

Bridesmaid

Holly and Gina met at Leto High School in 2016. Holly matched Gina’s love for Harry Potter, and their friendship grew exponentially. Holly is the Leadership teacher at Leto and began teaming up with Gina for dress up days during Homecoming week. Eventually becoming inseparable, Holly also took Gina in as a member of her family. From being a dog mom to becoming a human mom, Holly has supported Gina in so much of her adult life. Gina threw Holly her baby shower in June of 2022 before Holly gave birth to her and Keith’s son, KJ in September of 2022. KJ loves his Tía, and is so excited to be a part of all the festivities. When he saw Tía’s ring, he audibly “WOW’d” and wouldn’t let go of her hand. Holly is an amazing mother as well as Gina’s chosen family.

Raven Duggan

Bridesmaid

Raven and Gina met as flatmates in their Southlands dormitory at Roehampton University during the Fall semester of 2010. Beginning university can be hard for anyone, but especially when you’re in a new country for the first time as an 18 year old fresh out of Catholic school. Raven and Gina became fast friends, and never gave up making an effort to visit one another. Gina was an honorary bridesmaid in Raven and Antony’s wedding in July of 2021. An ocean cannot keep these two from their weekly WhatsApp voice notes updating each other on life. Raven has been so invested in the turn of events from the boy from Hinge, to Gina’s boyfriend, to fiancé that she’ll get to witness Eddie become Gina’s husband in person at the beach in sunny Florida.

Katherine Rancourt

Bridesmaid

Katie and Gina met after Gina’s teammate at Leto, Justin Rancourt, said “You have to meet my girlfriend. You guys would get along so well.” He was right! The universe brought Gina Justin so she could meet Katie. Katie and Gina were bound to cross paths both growing up in Tampa just down the street from one another. Gina was lucky enough to be in the Rancourt’s quarantine bubble as Katie’s maternity leave turned into Covid lockdown. Since then, a tiny Penny has turned into one of Gina’s best friends and dance partners. Years of playing mermaids at the Owens’ pool, visiting beaches, and drinking beers on their Seminole Heights residence porch has solidified Katie and her family as part of Gina’s.

Samantha Hemblade

Bridesmaid

Sammy and Gina met each other in a guitar shaped pool in Memphis, Tennessee on a trip to Graceland in 2002. Sammy is the only child from her parents Anita and Dean, and the three connected instantly with the Valdez’s. With their love of music and Disney, Sammy and Gina became lifelong pen pals teaching one another about the foreign customs of each other’s home country. Since that first trip, multiple visits to the UK and to Florida have been made by the two families. When together, it’s like no time has passed. Sammy has grown into an amazing mum to her son Jax and little chihuahua (Loki’s UK brother), Rico.

Lauren Nolan

Bridesmaid

Lauren is the little sister that Gina inherited by joining Jorden’s family. She may be younger, but she is wise. She gives advice that makes sense and treats Gina like her 4th sibling. In the past 10 years, Gina has watched Lauren grow from that cute little sister of her best friend to part of her New Jersey family. Lauren is the best TiTi to Gina’s niece, Jubilee, and Gina can’t wait for Lauren to spoil her future children too!

Edward Joseph Isin Jr.

Groom

Jordan Arbelo

Best Man

Jordan and Eddie attended King High School together where they both played trumpet in the marching band. Shortly after high school they were roommates. Their love for football and other sports kept them close. When Jordan married his wife, Taylor, in 2021, Eddie was Jordan’s best man. In true best friend manor, Jordan will serve as Eddie’s Best Man in 2025.

Alexander Isin

Groomsman

Alex is Eddie’s little brother. As kids, the boys loved to play video games together. Super Smash Bros has been a hit with the brothers recently. Eddie says Alex is definitely better these days, but it’s always good to have some sibling rivalries when they play against each other. Alex lives in New York at the moment as a programmer and enjoys cooking and CrossFit in his free time.

Cory Larkin

Groomsman

Cory and Eddie grew up together on Oakdale Drive. They moved to the street the summer going into 3rd grade, and have been connected ever since then. Cory’s father, Chuck, is a musician and always had a practice space and instruments at home which influenced Cory to play the drums and Eddie to pick up the bass guitar. Cory and Eddie work in the maintenance department together at the Tampa Bay Surface Water Treatment Plant for Veolia North America. Cory is happily married to his wife Cyntia, and they have two beautiful daughters.

Matt Schwarzmann

Groomsman

Matt and Eddie met at King High School as well. Matt was a roommate with Eddie and Jordan at Avalon after they graduated. Eddie would credit Matt for showing him the world of soccer when they were younger, and they have watched the past 3 World Cup tournaments together. Matt is a Cowboys fan but Eddie still loves him. Matt also most recently beat Eddie in their Fantasy Football Final for his first Championship.

Taylor Holm

Groomsman

Taylor is the ringleader of the Ginnie Crew where Eddie and a lot of friends spend a yearly vacation together camping. It all started when Taylor was a baby with his dad, Todd, who also still camps with the friend group at Ginnie Springs. Taylor and Eddie initially bonded through basketball where the two spent plenty of weekends at the courts. Taylor is another Fantasy Footballer, and over the past decade, he has been a two time champion in the boys’ league. Taylor and his fiancé, Kerstyn moved to Colorado last year.

Ben Doyen

Groomsman

Ben and Eddie met in their adult years. The two played flag football together and formed a bond. Later in their lives Ben got Eddie on the landscaping crew for Peterson Lawn Care where he was the manager. They were able to work well together for a couple of years. Ben also plays in the boys’ Fantasy Football League, and has appeared in two Finals, both vs Eddie, winning one and losing the other. Ben recently moved to Hawaii from Colorado.

Corbin Felsheim

Groomsman

Corbin and Eddie met online playing Madden over a decade ago. They’ve kept in touch ever since- playing online, fantasy football and visiting each other. In 2022, Eddie traveled to California to watch Corbin marry the love of his life, Diana. Most recently they hit Vegas for Eddie’s bachelor party with the rest of the groomsmen!