Ariana & Harold
Wedding Party
Cherise Ansotigue
Maid of Honor
As cousins Ariana and Cherise have been thick as thieves since they went to Disneyworld with their parents. Cherise has been like the cool older sister she never had.
Michael "Mykee" Santos
Best Man
Mykee and Harold met through the Pilipino American Alliance. They share very similar, if not identical, tastes in pop culture. Ask them to quote Princess Diaries or Camp Heavyweights. Ask them.
Vanessa Hermoso
Bridesmaid
Ariana met Vanessa when they both joined their sorority during college. Their friendship grew through bonding over stationary, crafting, and K-Pop!
Dominic Toctocan
Best Man
Dominic is Harold's oldest long-standing friend. They met on Harold's first day at San Ysidro Middle School after moving from a nearby school district. He was actually there when Ariana and Harold first met and was there for many pivotal moments in their relationship.
Caryn Masinas
Bridesmaid
Caryn is Ariana's oldest cousin and role model. Caryn took Ariana to her first concert to see the Backstreet Boys.
Rusell Tiongco
Groomsman
Rusell is Harold's second oldest long-standing friend. Harold met Rusell not too long after meeting Dominic in middle school. Harold has always admired his eclectic fashion sense and wide musical knowledge and taste.
Grace Valentin
Bridesmaid
Grace is one of Ariana's cousins from her mother's side. During trips to the Philippines Ariana and Grace spent a lot of play time together.
Kei Takamura
Groomsman
Kei was one of Harold's first friends at UC Merced. They were both late to the first day of physics lab so they were lab partners by default. They've been close friends since.
Ailene Ignacio
Bridesmaid
Ailene and Ariana met through their sorority in college. Their friendship strengthened as they navigated post-graduation and life milestones together!
Ryan Franco
Groomsman
Ryan and Harold met at Bobcat Day at UC Merced, while Mykee and Harold were tabling for clubs. They bonded over many deep conversations about life, philosophy, cars, and music. Harold greatly values how they continually to build each other up as they face new challenges and obstacles in life.
Cyra Velasquez
Bridesmaid
Cyra and Ariana have been best friends since 2000. They bonded from riding the bus home from school and listening to the likes of Mandy Moore, Michelle Branch, and of course Britney Spears.
Geramie Gerona
Groomsman
Geramie and Harold met through the Pilipino American Alliance at UC Merced. They share a love of fashion, cars, and food, but more importantly, he's one of the only people Harold trusts for a fresh cut.
Elysa Masinas
Flower Girl
Ariana's niece
Mia Morales
Flower Girl
Harold's 1st cousin