J.d. & Sergio
Wedding Party
Mindy Bortz
Best Woman
J.d. and Mindy: A History We slept outside of an amphitheater in Chula Vista. We slept outside of the train station in downtown San Diego. We slept outside of a train station in Irvine. We went to a fish market late at night to cook spider crabs at a party. We had ice-cream parties at King's. We've been to countless concerts and shows. We've eaten ALL THE FOOD. And our x-mas tree is decorated with Maisie the Cat! We should have never done some of the things we got away with when we were young, but these are the memories I couldn't live without. You are one of a kind.
Monique Garza
Best Woman
Monique is J.d.’s sister. She was the one family member that I was nervous to meet because Jd always talked so highly of her. When I met her for the first time we bonded instantly. Monique has been a big part of my life and has helped me grow into the person I am today and I could not be were I am without her guidance and kind words. Our bond grew so much that she gifted me the gift of being her son’s, Cruz, Godfather. Monique holds a big part in my heart and am very grateful to call her a friend and soon my sister.
Brittney Woodrum
Groomswoman
We met at the happiest place on earth. DISNEY WORLD!!! We bonded over lifeguard training, Steak and Shake parking lot hangs, and drives to The Gulf, the Keys, and Miami. It was fate that lead us to Disney and fate that reconnected us at Art of Animation.
Juan Bernal
Groomsman
Juan X Bernal, is someone I met while Jd and I lived in Humboldt. Juan was a co-worker of mine at a restaurant we worked at, Ritas. At first we did not really talk because I was new and very shy around everyone because I hadn’t told anyone I was gay. When he found out I was gay he welcomed me with open arms and became a brother to me. During our time in Humboldt we were always together alongside with Leo. The three of us were inseparable. When Jd moved back home and I stayed up in Humboldt, Juan was there to help me with my homesickness and gave me some great words of advice. Humboldt would have not been the same without him there. He is and always has been a loving person and am glad to be able to call him my Mano.
Kamara Biawagi
Groomsman
We met while working at Y-Camp and I grew to appreciate, respect, and learn from your patience and compassion. You've always had a way of grounding me and helping me to feel heard and understood.
Leonora Rivera
Groomsperson
Leonora, was also a co-worker of mine at Ritas, the restaurant in Humboldt. She was always kind to me while we worked there not knowing that we would became brother and sister. When Leo and I started hanging out we connected instantly because we are so alike. Leo and I were trouble makers but always made sure we kept each other out of trouble. While feeling homesick out in Humboldt, Leo introduced me to her family and they became a family to me. Leo and I connected over our love of floklorico dance, she was an instructor with her mom at HSU and I had grown up dancing floklorico. Leo and I would spend everyday together, whether it would be a quick hi and bye or a long night of partying after work, we were always together. Leo became my Mana.
Ginny Hammond
Groomswoman
2016 was the year we met; albeit, you wanted to make sure we weren't axe murderers, it was an instant connection for us. Ginny is the protector!!!
Rhonda Valencia
Groomswoman
Rhonda is the youngest girl in my family. Rhonda has always been loud and a big daredevil. Growing up I was more in the quiet side. Growing up I always enjoyed how free spirited she was and did what she set her mind to. Although she is my little sister I had always looked up to her and hoped to one day be as free is she always was. I have learned a lot from her and hope she has learned from me too. I am very grateful to be able to call her my sister and ecstatic to be able to share this important day in my life with her by my side.
Roland Garza
Groomsman
My favorite brother, my baby brother. I was skeptical when mom and dad told us they were pregnant with you, but I couldn't have asked for anything or anyONE better. We connected on Lady Gaga and Halo. I love you Brolo on the dolo for sholo!
Camron Jones
Groomsman
Camron... Well he's Camron... lol.. I met Camron about 4 years ago. Lets just say we met at a bar and the rest is history. Camron might as well live with us. He is someone who just lights up a room with energy, sass, and love. Ever since that first day we met Camron, we couldn't get rid of him--now he can't get rid of us. Sleepovers, camp-outs, and traveling... this kid has become our family.
Joshua Serna
Groomsman
We told campers that we were twins, and I am convinced that you are my brother. You hated me for a moment when I stole the napkin off of your lap and tried to get you to sing in front of the entire camp. I am so sorry, but so thankful that we got past that.
Genevieve Serna
Groomswoman
I first met Genna at summer camp when her and Jd sang a song together at campfire. I remember being memorized by her voice and asking her almost every week that summer to sing the song at campfire. When we moved up to Humboldt Genna would travel with Josh and Rachel to go visit us almost every year that we lived out there. Genna has become a really close friend of ours and we are excited to be able to share this very important day of ours with her by our side.
Amber Brumley
Groomswoman
On my first day in the office you asked me "Taylor Swift or Katy Perry..." in that instant, I came to the realization that I was in the presence of one of my best friends. You get me, and I you! For those wondering... Taylor ALL DAY.
Rachel Brunn
Groomswoman
Rachel and I first met at Camp Sequoia Lake, our home away from home. Rachel and I would fight over the last banana at camp almost every day. Rachel is such a loving and caring person and her personality was what drew me to her. Every time I seen Rachel at camp she always had a smile that was very infectious and made everyone else want to smile. Rachel would go visit Jd and I when we were in Humboldt. Rachel has always been a very loving and caring friend and we are excited to have her along our side on our special day.
Anthony Lapiz
Groomsman
My left brain!!! I wasn't so sure about you when I showed up to Res-Life training--figures we would be inseparable weeks later. You are my debate partner for life and I highly suggest we stop what we're doing and pursue a career in comedy--or juggling... whatever!!
Kyle Mack
Groomsman
I used to know Kyle as "Cousin Kyle" because we were convinced that that's how he was introduced to us. Some say cousins are our first friends, and while Kyle isn't actually my cousin, our friendship is just as strong. Kyle is my mosh-pit buddy, and mine and J.d.'s Dodger Dawg!
Isaac Hernandez
Officiant
Isaac is our concert friend and a karaoke KING! We have traveled all over the place with Isaac and before getting married was our plan, we knew that we wanted Isaac to marry us. He is a long-time friend and we know he will be a perfect officiant!