Jonathan & Amanda
Who's Who
Mike Muters
Best Man
Mike and Jon have been friends since 1990. Mike owned La Cancha Health Club and Jon was looking for a place in Napa to host a concert for kids; Mike volunteered his club. From then on and throughout the years their friendship turned into more like family. One thing you will learn quickly is that Mike loves soccer as much as life. "Uncle" Mike as Jon's kids like to call him, has been a part of their lives from almost the start of their own, and continues to support and mentor them like their his own. Mike is currently a very successful real estate agent and broker here in the Napa Valley. If you get a chance at the wedding to talk to Mike, you will see why he is such a special person to Jon, Jon's boys and Amanda.
Ariana Miller
Maid of Honor
Interesting enough, both Mandy and Jon have know Ariana for over 20 years (in different capacities). Ariana, whom Mandy and Jon call "Ann", and Jon met through a mutual friend in their early 20s. Mandy and Ann met in the late 90s through Mari Havens (Matron of Honor). Mandy and Ann also worked together in the restaurant business as servers and hostesses. They had an immediate connection of good food, cocktails, 80s music, and cute boys! A few months into Mandy and Jon's relationship, they ran into Ann at a bar in Napa. Jon said, "Hey Mandy, this is my friend Ann!" Mandy replied, "um No Jon. This is MY friend Ann!!!" Ann resides and works in Napa with her two 14-year-old daughters and her cat, Phoebe!
Chip Friton
Man of Honor
Chip lives in LaPine Oregon and has been friends with Jon for almost 30 years. Jon and Amanda recently attended Chip and Nicole's wedding in Cancun Mexico. Despite the long distance between Chip and Jon, their friendship has always been strong and comical. Rarely will you find Chip with a straight face when he is around Jon. They both have wicked senses of humor and are at their best after any beers and/or bloody marys have been present.
Mari Havens
Matron of Honor
Mari and Mandy have been friends for 22 years. They met working together in the restaurant business. Mari is an incredible chef and has her own catering business "Mari Laverne's Catering." She was born and raised in the Napa Valley and currently resides in the town of Napa. She and Mandy both have a passion for great food & great wine and have lots of stories and history between the two of them! Only a few will they share with others! ;)
Glenn Keen
Groomsman
Glenn and Jon have known each other since high school. It was not until the spring of 1996 that brought Jon and Glenn back together through Napa Little League. They both had boys in sports and a passion for league participation. Glenn is truly one of the nice guys. His sense of of humor and smile is very infectious. Glenn and Jon over the years have been mistaken for each other...must be their eye color.
Lisa Rodriguez Ceselini
Bridesmaid
Lisa and Amanda met in 9th grade at Vintage High School in History class. They then realized they had Spanish class and P.E. together too. There was an immediate bond and only once did they end up in the Vice Principal's Office! Lisa re-located to Grass Valley several years ago but Lisa and Amanda re-connected about 3 years ago and picked right up where they left off! Lisa is an amazing hair stylist, lash expert, and Michelada aficionado!
Kaya Prosser
Flower Girl
Kaya is Jon's niece; Erin and David's daughter. Kaya attends Browns Valley School, and loves acting, math, science, and is very creative when it comes to drawing, painting and even photography. Last year she was the lead in multiple plays at BVS, including the role of Charlotte, in Charlotte's Web. Kaya and Jon share a love for all things comic book related as well as all things Star Wars related. May the Force be with You Kaya.
Hunter Hooten
Ring Bearer
Hunter is Jon's oldest nephew. Jason and Erin's son. Hunter is a one heck of a baseball player, and incredible athlete in general. Hunter attends Northwood Elementary School and enjoys reading and music. Hunter recently picked up a guitar and refuses to put it down. Within his first music lesson over summer school, Hunter was strumming songs by Imagine Dragons in a matter days. Hunter and Uncle Jon love to hang out and watch movies, Marvel movies if given a choice.
Colby Hooten
Ring Security
What can you say about Colby that Colby most likely has not told you by now. Well for one, he is the younger brother of Hunter. He loves to share his stories with anyone who will listen. Super smart, full of energy, and so much of an "old soul" you will just crack up listening to his take on life. At 6 years old, he is an avid baseball player, movie watcher, and pet lover. He enjoys movie nights at Uncle Jon's as much as Hunter does, since he typically will tag along with Hunter, to ensure not to miss any of the fun.
Dane Frost
Petal Patrol
Dane, Amanda's nephew, is the son of Dan and Melissa Frost. At 6 years of age, Dane can ride a dirt bike and a Quad Runner. He knows how to fish and how to clean them. His life is consumed with horses, sheep, dogs and even pigs. He loves to play hard and is full of energy until he falls into a "nake" hole (be sure to ask him about that story). A loving kid with hilarious quips and quotes, that he mostly gets from his dad. :0
Ronin Hooten
Usher
Ronin is Jon's youngest son. Slightly loud, very animated, and shares over the top hilarious anecdotes; it's obvious the apple does not fall far from the tree. Currently a freshman at Napa Valley College and full-time bellman at Napa's prestigious and no longer on fire Silverado Country Club. Ronin loves video games, Dutch Bros, Mexican food, and chocolate milk more than the typical millennial. He has a heart of gold and anticipates to one day be a Juvenile Probation officer for troubled youths that come from very wealthy families. Ronin is considered to be the "favorite son" but don't tell Logan or Will.
Logan Estrella-Hooten
Usher
Logan is Jon's oldest son. Logan has found his entrepreneurial skill set as a driver for Uber & Lyft. Logan is an avid Dodgers and Falcons fan. He enjoys video games, Yu-gi-oh!, and Marvel movies. Logan is a truly nice guy who will do anything you ask. Just have him tell you about the time he was 10, and almost helped a man in the park look for his puppy by riding in his black van with no windows. Luckily the police helped the man look for his puppy at the downtown correction facility. He is the father of Matthew, who is 8 years old and as it stands, Jon's only Grandson. Logan is considered to be the "favorite son" but don't tell Ronin or Will.
Don Gannon-Jones
Officiant
Jon and Don met back in the early 2000's when Jon worked for Sapien Technologies and Don was an author and trainer for scripting developers. Over the years Jon, Don and Don's partner Chris stayed in touch and continued to meet up whenever Jon was in Vegas or Don and Chris were in Napa. Don has been working in IT since the early 1990s, following a lifelong obsession with computers. Today he's an accomplished IT author, journalist, presenter, and industry analyst. Amanda and Jon are honored to have Don be part of their special day. Don's energy brings passion, humor and quick wit whether he is presenting to tech geeks or bringing two people together on their special day.
Anthony Toscano
Son of the Bride
Anthony is Amanda's son. Currently a Junior at Napa High, Anthony is truly an all around athlete and scholar. Hitting a continuous 3.3+ gpa each year along with playing year round soccer, baseball, and more recently in the last couple of years, kart racing. In his "free" time, he continues to practice kart racing, whether it be on the course or on the XboX, there is just no way of letting the grass grow under this kids feet. He also gave Jon his blessing in 2017 to marry his mother when posed with the question. It was Amanda's choice, long before she ever dreamed of getting married to Jon, to have him take the role of giving away the bride.