Wedding Party
Madi
Bride
""In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant." Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me." - Harvey, 1950 Favorite Book/Genre: The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas / Gothic Romance Favorite Hobby: Soccer and Reading! Madi's favorite thing about Geoff: "His smile when he's looking at something silly like a stupid text from his soccer group chat." :) <3
Geoff
Groom
"Believe in yourself. Never pass." - Geoffrey Garcia Favorite Movie/Book: The Mustache, 2005 Favorite Hobby: Soccer! Geoff's favorite thing about Madi: "My favorite thing about Madison is her enthusiasm."
Gillian Mooney
Maid of Honor
"You're never alone when you have yourself." Favorite Book/Genre: The Percy Jackson Series Favorite Hobby: Soccer and Makeup How does she know Madi: She is Madi's baby sister. <3 Madi's favorite thing about her: "If we take out the eternal bond of her being my little sister and having this instinctual protectiveness over her, my favorite thing about Gill is how different she is from me. She truly beats to her own drum and it's always fun to see what things she likes!" :)
Rick Martin
Best Man
"There are only two things I can't stand in this world: People who are intolerant of other people's cultures, and the Dutch." Favorite Movie/Book: Who Framed Roger Rabbit Favorite Hobby: Soccer / Skiing How does he know Geoff: Goaldiggers Team at Watertower Geoff's favorite thing about him: "I like to to argue with Rick."
Anna Nonaka
Bridesmaid
"People may not remember what you said, but they will remember how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou Favorite Book/Genre: Historical Fiction Favorite Hobby: Anything crafty and going to Disneyland! How does she know Madi: Anna & Madi met the first day of college at UCLA in Japanese Language class. They started out as Anna-san and Moonae-san and have been smitten with each other since! :) Madi's favorite thing about her: "My favorite quality of Anna's is her compassion. I went on a trip to Chicago once with her and I was blown away with how sweet she was with everyone - even strangers! She always made everyone in her vicinity feel warm and welcome." <3
Kendra Davis
Bridesmaid
"Only the deepest love will persuade me into matrimony." - Pride and Prejudice, 2005 Favorite Book/Genre: The Fall That Saved Us by Tamara Jerée Favorite Hobby: Arts & Crafts How does she know Madi: Madi & Kendra met in a high school friend group at SCPA in 10th grade - now they have weekly dinners with boba! Madi's favorite thing about her: "My favorite thing about Kendra is that we can talk endlessly about everything - there is no one else I feel so at home with to be myself." <3
Sean Hedgecock
Groomsman
"All We Have to Decide is What To Do With the Time That is Given Us." - Gandalf, Lord of the Rings Favorite Movie/Book: Lord of the Rings Favorite Hobby: Surfing and playing OSRS How does he know Geoff: Met at Mesa College #larrysquirt Geoff's favorite thing about him: "My favorite thing about Sean is his focus - no, his pain tolerance."
Chelsea French
Bridesmaid
"There is no discovery without risk and what you risk reveals what you value." - Written on the Body, by Jeanette Winterson Favorite Book/Genre: The Goldfinch by Donna Tart Favorite Hobby: Soccer How does she know Madi: We were on rival soccer teams, and we became friends shortly after. :) Madi's favorite thing about her: "My favorite thing about Chelsea is her opinions about everything. I love just listening and learning from her, she is truly a one of a kind individual and I am so lucky I get to call her my friend!" <3
Chris Garcia
Groomsman
"I think, I think I am, therefore I am, I think" - The Moody Blues Favorite Movie/Book: Moon Favorite Hobby: Hiking / Gardening How does he know Geoff: Brothers! Geoff's favorite thing about him: "My favorite thing is that he's really passionate about the things that he likes."
Jodi Sanders
Bridesmaid
"I am Beyoncé always" - Michael Scott, The Office Favorite Book/Genre: Romantasy Favorite Hobby: Soccer / Reading How does she know Madi: Geoff & Jodi's fiancé, Jason, both play in the same pickup soccer group. They both brought their then-girlfriends, Madi & Jodi, who became fast friends. Sometimes at soccer they end up talking more than playing! <3 Madi's favorite thing about her: "I love Jodi's confidence! She is awesome and she knows it." :)
Kathlene Nguyen
Bridesmaid
"Let it be" Favorite Book/Genre: Historical Fiction Favorite Hobby: Sleeping, because what a dream it is. How does she know Madi: We met as 5th grade classmates through 12 years at the same schools and until today! Madi's favorite thing about her: "Kathlene is my role model - being inspired by her is what keeps me making good choices because I want her to be proud of me. She sets a pretty high standard!" <3
Jack Newman
Groomsman
"What about their legs? They don't need those. Ooh they look tasty!" - Orc, Lord of the Rings Favorite Movie/Book: The Two Towers, Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkein Favorite Hobby: Studying markets & Money makin'! How does he know Geoff: Jack knows Geoff from playing soccer with him. :) Geoff's favorite thing about him: "The thing I love about Jack is his love for açaí and megalodons."
Christina Murata
Bridesmaid
"Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." - Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter Favorite Book/Genre: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Favorite Hobby: Reading How does she know Madi: When Madison studied abroad in Kyoto, Japan in college, she met Christina's boyfriend (now husband!) Soma. Soma told Madison "You'd be great friends with my girlfriend!" and when Madison returned back to the US, Soma introduced the two and they have been friends ever since! Madi's favorite thing about her: "I love how Christina accepts people for who they are, where they are at, and when they can. She is such a warm and welcoming safe space. Very hufflepuff of her!" <3
Cailée Duenas
Bridesmaid
"Yes you can start, start over, start again. Because you're always good enough to get better. Find those starting lines in your life and cross them." - Coach Bennett, Nike Running Global Head Coach Favorite Book/Genre: The Woman In Me by Britney Spears Favorite Hobby: Running How does she know Madi: She is Madi's cousin. <3 Madi's favorite thing about her: "My favorite thing about Cailée is her passion for her passions - whether it be dancing, running, beauty, fashion, or her puppies - Cailée always gives 110% and it inspires me to try to do the same!" :)
Julio Ramos
Groomsman
"Don't tempt me Frodo" - Gandalf, Lord of the Rings Favorite Movie/Book: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse Favorite Hobby: Top-Heavy Body Whomping How does he know Geoff: Julio knows Geoffrey from Dropping Dimes, Scoring Golazos, and Twinkle Toeing on Turf! :) Geoff's favorite thing about him: "My favorite thing about Julio is his ability to take orders."
Wayne Wong
Officiant & Matchmaker
Who asked Geoff to sub on the heartwork team and then dragged Madi to all the soccer pickup games? Why, it was Wayne! Who better to officiate our wedding than the man who matched us together.