Sandra & Joe
Wedding Party
Jessica Diaz
Maid of Honor
Jessica is the most generous and considerate friend I could have,I learn from her all the time. I can tell her anything. We have fought harder than I have fought anyone in my life, but yet I have never been closer to another person. She is the reason that I know that you can always overcome anything. Our love for God and his Church has made our relationship much stronger. She is constantly helping others (and myself) be saints. I was lucky enough to get her as a sister and I am so happy that she can be a huge part of my wedding!
Tony Jones
Best Man
Best bro since high school. And college. And after. He's the Dom Toretto to Joe's Brian O'Connor. Ride or die.
Diana Loza
Bridesmaid
Diana is the middle child y la consentida. Even though there is a 5 year age gap between us we are very close. It was a great privilege to study alongside her at the University of Wyoming. She is one of the funniest and...sarcastic people I know. I've learned to appreciate this trait, along with her genuine and caring spirit. Diana is quiet but when she speaks, she speaks! We have shared almost every major event in our lives together, be that good or bad and I am happy and excited to share this next one together as well.
Lupita Barrera
Bridesmaid
We are currently separated by 2 time zones because she is stationed in Alaska where she lives with her husband Tyson. What I lack in creativity Lupita makes up for in her artwork, crafts, and welding. Lupita has a big generous heart. She knew before I did, that God would make her my sister. She always considered herself a Rivas, but little did she know God would make me a Loza instead, forever joining us as sisters. I am so honored that she will be able to travel for the big day!
Jeff Podgornik
Groomsman
They have been playing soccer together since the age of two. Jeff is better at it than Joe is. Ride or die.
Erica Rivas
Bridesmaid
The baby of the house, who is not so little anymore. Erica has a beautiful daughter named Belen and this spring she will be graduating with her Bachelor's in Elementary Education. I am so proud of the woman she has become. She is a very logical, mature, and insightful young person...not to mention she has the most beautiful smile. Sometimes, even though she is the youngest, and I "should" be the one giving her advice...I am the one receiving advice from her. The best advice I received from her was to be brave and go on my first “not-a-date” with Joe. Gracias Erica!
Jose Rivas
Groomsman
Brother to Sandra. Friend to Joe. Ride or die.