Grayce & Isaiah
Wedding Party
Kelly Elms
Matron of Honor
Kelly is my second oldest sister. She lives in Hawai'i with her husband, Josh. They have 2 - soon to be 3 - kids. Their oldest daughter is our sweet flower girl
Shaquille Oliver
Best Man
Shaq and I met my sophomore year at Grand Canyon U. Within a few weeks of knowing each other, I invited Shaq to come home to California with me for Spring Break -- I haven't gotten a break from him yet
Allison Black
Bridesmaid
Allison is my oldest sister. She lives in Pine Valley with her husband, Jeff. She is going into her 6th year of teaching Kindergarten at Isaiah's old elementary school
Larry Hollingsworth
Groomsman
Larry was one of my first friends when I was put in public school in 8th grade. We then played football together for 4 years, and basketball for 1. He's been a brother the whole way through
Mari Majam (Markwith)
Bridesmaid
Mari is the second youngest, and who I shared a room with for the majority of my life. She lives in Hawai'i and is also planning to get married at the end of this year
Demar Jenkins
Groomsman
D Jenkins is my oldest brother. We were raised apart and began establishing a relationship our freshmen year at GCU. He's like a brother to me
Angelica Escherich
Bridesmaid
Angie and I met at Pine Valley Community Church over 10 years ago. She is closer to my sister's age but has always been very inclusive through the years. Our relationship has grown to be much closer in recent years
Braden Thorn
Groomsman
B and I met my sophomore year at GCU; I practically raised him that year. We met playing basketball and I took him under my wing after seeing just how much help his jump shot needed
Kylie Dessel
Bridesmaid
Kylie and I have known each other for more than 10 years but became great friends in middle school. We have been good friends ever since
Isaac Aguayo
Groomsman
Isaac is my youngest brother. We met in 2001 in the hospital. He probably doesn't have much recollection of that event. We've known each other ever since
Bryanna Castro
Bridesmaid
Bry and I met in college at Ole Miss where we both played softball. We have been friends for over 3 years now
Juwan Washington
Groomsman
I met Juwan my freshmen year at GCU playing basketball in the rec. His jumper didn't need nearly as much help; none, in fact
Elizabeth Cox
Bridesmaid
Liz and I met in high school. We both played softball together and have been great friends for 5 years
William Huggins
Groomsman
Will and I had English and sociology together my freshmen year at GCU. A friendship forged in class, I had the social connections and Will had the transportation and money, making Will the Thrill and Zay the Bae (I didn't come up with that, I promise) the perfect duo for some crazy memories
Mikala Aragon
Bridesmaid
Mikala and I met in Sunday School at Pine Valley Community Church. We love to sing worship together and have been friends for over 10 years
Riley Elms
Flower Girl
Riley is my oldest niece. She is the great age of 4 and a complete ball of energy who calls me Cheese