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Jesus Cortez, Jr.Jesus Cortez, Jr.

Best Man

Jesus Cortez, Jr. is Jesse's best brother (and only brother). Jr has been by Jesse's side his whole life and has been such an important part of it. From Chutes and Ladders to Secret of Mana, Jr has been the best Player Two in the world. Jesse is so proud of his younger brother for the man he has become and the family he is raising with Trinity, Alex, and (Baby) Jesse. There is no way Jesse could have been the man he became without Jr's support and love.

Robby LucchesiRobby Lucchesi

Best Man

Robby and Timothy met as high school freshmen, becoming friends in English class and during rehearsals for the fall play. They went on to do lots more theater together in high school, signed up for Dance 1A for PE credit, and regularly broke curfew on their post-gradution chorus trip to Europe. Junior year of college they both found themselves studying in Madrid, where many more adventures ensued, including a trip to Morocco and becoming regulars at the local showtunes bar. After college, they kept in touch here and there while navigated their 20s, but rekindled a close friendship in 2020 when they had both found their way back to SF. Whether nerding out on public transit, celebrating a Eurovision win, or seeing live theater, they have grown closer as they have both settled into their adult lives.

Bethany DealBethany Deal

Groomswoman

Bethany and Jesse first met during "Rock of Ages", one of Jesse's favorite theater experiences of all time. As the Wardrobe manager for the show, Bethany was forced to deal with Jesse's insanely sweaty wig...which bonded them. They both share a love of theater, Disney/Marvel properties, and cats. Jesse also served as a groomsman for Bethany's wedding, and infamously drank at every nation at Epcot. He is forever grateful to his "wifey" for her support!

Megan BrubakerMegan Brubaker

Groomswoman

Matthew McCoyMatthew McCoy

Groomsman

Matthew and Jesse first met around 2013 and shared a mutual love of theater. They have beeninvolved in multiple theater shows together. As the Founder and Artistic Director of Bay Area Musicals, Matthew, has won many awards for his direction and choreography, and fostered a "Bamily" that lingers long past the final curtain. Jesse is honored to call Matthew a friend who has always been there in the good times and bad.

Will GreenWill Green

Groomsman

Jesse MorenoJesse Moreno

Groomsman

In 2013, Jesse went to the inaugural Gaymer X, a convention centered around the LGBTQ Gaymer community. It was there at dinner that he sat across from another Jesse--also from Texas, also a gamer, also whiskey enthusiast. For over 10 years, both Jesses have been very close. They lived across the hall from each other during the Pandemic and became their own little bubble. Ever since "the night", Jesse C's life has been so much better for knowing Jesse M. Without Jesse M, Jesse C would not have been able to meet the rest of the "Pigs", our little group of Gaymers, which includes the OG cast of Kevin, Orlando, and Ryan, who are also featured guests of Jesse.

Caitlin RibeiroCaitlin Ribeiro

Groomswoman

Tim WagnerTim Wagner

Groomsman

Tim and Jesse met in the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, when Jesse was looking for a roommate. After a bonding night at Badlands, they became roommates and best friends for more than 7 years. Sharing a love of theater and performing, they even developed a two-man show called "Two Nobodies in SF" which they performed at Martunis, as well as Feinstein's at the Nikko. After years of Friendsgivings, Guardsman Christmas Tree shopping, and late night Marcello's, Tim moved to Detroit where he met his life partner Lincoln. Jesse is so honored to have his former roommate by his side as he marries his own forever roommate.

Catherine TeitzCatherine Teitz

Groomswoman