Wedding Party
Jason Pagnotta
Best Man
Jason is Emilio's cousin by marriage, but best friend, mentor and brother by choice. Jason is someone Emilio has always confided in. They enjoy spending time together by having cookouts, drinking beer, and hangin' in Jason's pool during the summer months.
Xavier Segura
Groomsman
Partner in crime with the groom since high school. These two spent many nights together driving around town in a topless jeep going to parties, hitting the gym and eating unhealthy amounts of Wingstop. These two share a brotherly bond.
John Cota
Groomsman
Friend of the groom for over 7 years, Emilio and John hunt together and have spent some of the hardest times together. Emilio and John initially met many moons ago, but didn't become good friends until 2017. In their spare time, they enjoy texting each other and making fun of one another for any possible reason. John knows he cannot beat Emilio in a game of pool.
Rene Luna
Groomsman
Originally friends with Alexis for over 12+ years, Rene and Emilio began their friendship as they became coworkers. When Emilio was a new Deputy, Rene mentored him and always looked out for him. Rene and Emilio have had many conversations venting to one another about work shenanigans. In their spare time, they enjoy sharing memes with each other on every single social media platform, and sending far too many TikToks to one another. Rene can be counted on when you're needing 10 TikToks to be sent to you within 5 minutes.
Mason Padilla
Junior Groomsman
Mason is the groom's Godson & hunting partner. They enjoy sitting on a hillside in the early morning hours looking for a nice deer with a huge rack to come across their binoculars. That is, of course, when Mason is looking through his binoculars and not his phone. These two continue to make awesome memories together as the years go by.
Maximilliano Garcia
Ring Bearer
Our son, momma's precious boy and daddy's whole world or as dad would say "My Little Cinnamon Roll". This little guy loves to copy his dad in everything he does and never forgets to remind everyone "We're Boys! Right Dad?". When he isn't glued to his mom, he is busy annoying his pre-teen sister, or raiding the kitchen pantry.
KaSandra Blanco
Matron of Honor
Older sister of the bride, Godmother to both our babies Aubri and Max. KaSandra is like a second mom to the bride and has always guided her through so much in life while helping raise Aubri. Thankfully we've moved on and she's forgiven Alexis for always wearing her clothes and designer sunglasses without permission back in high school. LOL Sisters so opposite in nearly every way, but yet the best of friends!
Luisana Zacarias
Maid of Honor
Best friend to the bride and like another sister. A bond from literally day one at work since 2016! These two can just look at each other from across the room and already be on the same brain wave without saying a word. Alexis continuously depends on Luisana for being her personal stylist and telling her when things just aren't looking good! They usually go through separation anxiety after not seeing each other all week and are now raising their babies to be besties too.
Vanessa Gonzales
Bridesmaid
The bride & Vanessa met way back in middle school, but their friendship solidified over the long hours at night waiting tables at Texas Roadhouse in 2011. The bride and Vanessa struggled through line dancing and Zumba classes together, then enjoyed rewarding themselves with drinks and eating afterwards. Vanessa lives in San Diego and never misses a beat with checking in and being involved; all while being a great wife, obtaining her Master's and raising her two boys with a princess on the way! No wonder she's an iced coffee addict!
Monica Pagnotta
Bridesmaid
Cousin to the groom, but more like a sister to us both! Over the years she's become a mentor in so many ways to the bride and groom, especially a role model to Alexis in the nursing world. They love to hang pool side with a drink in their hands with "Kika". She is the wife to the Best Man and mother to nieces Lily and Sofia (Jr Bridesmaid).
Aubrianne Ortega
Junior Maid of Honor
Mommy's main girl through thick and thin. The reason both the bride and groom have grey hairs! She looks forward to no bedtime, weekend movies and ice cream dates with Emilio while mom works! She lives to please people and always down to sing & dance!
Vittoria Blanco
Junior Bridesmaid
The bride's Goddaughter and the definition of a heart of gold. She is one of Max's favorite people in the world and the love they share is beautiful. Vittoria enjoys frequent sleepovers at Nina's house with Aubs; Emilio loves to make ribs and steak to take over to this soccer star, since unfortunately her parents are vegetarians and she's a true carnivore!
Sofia Pagnotta
Junior Bridesmaid
The groom's Goddaughter or as he would say "My Monkey". Sofia was baptized by Emilio when she was just a baby, and holds a very special place in his heart. No matter how "grown up" she likes to act, this Swifty will always be “Monkey” to her Nino.
Amelia Carty
Flower Girl
Gorgeous daughter of Cristina and Dan Carty, cousins to the groom. She's a wonderful big sister to Penelope! Amelia told her momma she "always dreamed of being a flower girl", and we know she's going to do amazing!
Natalya Rodriquez
Flower Girl
Precious daughter to Celeste & Robert Rodriguez, cousins to the bride. Natalya is surrounded by her 3 brothers and you can always count on her to make you smile and be silly! She is very excited for her special role in the wedding and was eager to dress shop immediately!