Maria & James
Wedding Party
Christina Hammel
Maid of Honor
She is best friend to the bride, sister to the groom and unofficial match maker. When Christina and Maria met at a new job in San Diego, Christina instinctively knew that she had not only found her "Sol" Sister, but a potential perfect match for her brother, James. Without any interference, her intuition proved right, as James and Maria eventually found their way into each other's hearts. After a year of dating, James moved in with Maria and Christina, making for an inseparable trio and many fun adventures together. Christina has a heart of gold, a generous spirit, and a passion for life that has no bounds. Her fierce loyalty and love for her family and friends touch the lives of all who know her. Christina is forever a cherished friend and now SISTER to both Maria and James.
Thomas Hammel
Best Man
He is brother of the groom and they have been best friends throughout their entire lives. Tom and James have always had a special bond as brothers and friends, sharing many experiences. They went to college together at San Diego State, traveled around Thailand and Bali, shared many fun Baja adventures and celebrated all of life's big events together. James was friends with Tom's wife, Tammi, before they married, and James was Best Man in their wedding. Upon starting a family, Tom and Tammi did James the honor of naming their first born son after him. Tom is passionate, driven, charismatic and always fun to be around. He is well respected by everyone who knows him and can always be counted on to provide insightful advice. He has always been a best man to James.
Tamara Hammel
Officiant
She is wife to the best man and sister-in-law to the groom; and soon to be bride. Tammi was a friend to the Hammel family for many years before marrying Tom. Tammi and Tom have a strong marriage that Maria and James have always admired and looked up to. Tammi loves LOVE and has a knack for making people open up and feel comfortable with their emotions. As sister-in-law to James, she always took it upon herself to try to get James to open up every chance she could, which she figured out was most successful after he had a few cocktails. She was always loving, supportive and protective of her family, and had their best interest at heart. Tammi has a charismatic nature, a genuine care for others and a witty sense of humor. James and Maria knew she was the perfect person to marry them.