Vanessa & John say, I DO!
Wedding Party
John Edwards
Groom
Written by Vanessa: John is MAGIC! He is the sweetest soul that ever walked this planet. John's strength surpasses many! Not only can this guy lift anything, but he can walk through anything that tries to hinder his process. I admire this about him. I adore this man! I love this man! His smile is contagious, and his laugh is the cutest sound in all of the land! He’s taught me what true love, support, and protection really feels and looks like. We make a great team, and I am excited to extend our contract to forever. I am grateful to share this life with him. He is going to be the most amazing Husband and father to our Jurni. She is lucky to call this man, Daddy. I cannot wait to see the next chapter of our lives. What in the actual.... what! I am so blessed.
Vanessa Medrano
Bride
Written by John: Vanessa has shown me that I am capable of way more than I ever imagined. She has always effortlessly brought out the best parts of me, parts I thought were lost. Vanessa is the sweetest, most capable, strong-willed, dependable, honest, and loving woman I’ve known. Through any trial and tribulation she’s shown me what a healthy relationship, true love, and mutual growth can look like for us. She always has supported me to be the best version of myself. I found this in her and she found this in me. I adore her to her soul!!! And I love her beyond words. My soon to be wife (never thought I’d say that) I know it in my heart to be true. I love you, siempre<3
Kevin Edwards
Best Man
Kev’s my best man because despite where we’ve gone in our lives, what we’ve been through or where we are today, he will always be my best friend. He’s always been one of the most compassionate, hard-working, friendly and talented guys I’ve ever known. He’s the grooms oldest younger brother. And he’s most definitely going to be the one lighting up the room at the reception with his endless energy that brings the best out of everyone. The groom has always looked up to his younger brothers, hence under any circumstance, Kev would always be the best man.
Gelia Suzy Lookabill
Matron of Honor
Gelia (Suzy-Q) and Vanessa (Sam) have been besties for over 20 years. They met in elementary school when they were 10 y/o. Gelia and Vanessa created their alter egos Sam and Suzy over a decade ago while waiting to pickup Gelia's little brother from school. Sam and Suzy have grown together, laughed together, cried together, and experienced a plethora of adventures together! Suzy opened her business, married Tom, moved to Washington, and had a handsome baby named Hunter. Sam furthered her education, developed a new career, got pregnant with her daughter, and awaits becoming Mrs. Edwards. They have become soul sisters that share a bond that transcends time, space, and distance. Suzy walks Sammie down the aisle!
Sean Edwards
Groomsman
Sean’s the middle younger brother of the groom. Sean has always been a dependable, strong willed and an honorable brother who deserves the world. The groom has always admired this in his younger brother. Sean puts others before himself and always goes wherever he is needed. The groom couldn’t imagine celebrating this day without him by his side.
Vanessa Giron, MSW
Bridesmaid
Vanessa and Vanessa are the same age. Have the same name. Went to the same high school. Got their BA’s from CSUN. Vanessa G. just graduated from the same grad program Vanessa M. is currently completing. Talk about similarities! The Vanessas’ have come a long way... they used to carpool to their telemarketing job during High School and now they are celebrating major victories! Vanessa is a mommy to a beautiful babygirl named Paloma and has officially added 3 letters behind her name! Now Vanessa G. will be by Vanessa M's side while she awaits the arrival of her daughter and says, I DO!
Ryan Edwards
Groomsman
Ryan (Willow’s boyfriend) the youngest of the Grooms brothers. In ways, reminds the Groom of a younger version of himself. Ryan’s a very compassionate, loving, friendly, and dependable young man. Who has made a lot of growth in his life alongside his oldest brother. The groom is beyond proud of him and couldn’t imagine celebrating this big day without him.
Alyssa Bugarin
Bridesmaid
Alyssa is Vanessa's little cousin that is more like her sister. Vanessa still remembers the day Alyssa was born. Vanessa was sitting in her 4th grade class when her Mom came running in to tell Vanessa, "They named her Alyssa!" They've been inseparable ever since. Don't believe this story? Just look at every childhood photo taken; you will always find Vanessa holding Alyssa. These two are always obnoxiously laughing when they shouldn't be. Let's see if they can make it down the aisle without cracking a few jokes!
Jacob Chubby Torrez
Groomsman
Jacob aka Chubby aka the youngest of the groomsman will be the Grooms new youngest brother. The groom wanted all his brothers beside him, especially after he got permission (maybe the most important blessing) to marry Vanessa from Jacob himself. Jacob is one of the smartest, considerate, and all around gifted young men the Grooms ever met. And John looks forward to growing his relationship with Jacob as he grows up, as brothers. Ps. Jacobs the true Brawlhalla and Pokémon snap champ. Hands down (shhhhh)
Bobbie Lynn Medrano
Bridesmaid
Bobbie is Vanessa's beautiful little sister. Vanessa was 17 when Bobbie was born. Vanessa was the only high schooler with a car seat in her car. She wanted to ensure she was always ready and available to pick up her little sister. Bobbie no longer needs a car seat for herself, but now at the age of 18, she needs a car seat for her Niece, Jurni. Full circle! How time flies! Bobbie is an aspiring nurse who has been planning her future since elementary school. She always told Vanessa she would work in the medical field and wasn't kidding. Bobbie is now in college making her childhood dreams a reality.
Kyle Schumacher
Officiant
"Who would've thought?"
Hunter T. Lookabill
Ring Security
Our 5 month old nephew, Hunter, will be our handsome ring security guard-formally known as the ring bearer. (He’ll be 14 months by then.) I’m so happy that I get to have this bundle of joy help celebrate our special day. Who else would we have as security? I need that lil mean smirk of his to scare off the ring thieves. Ha!
Evie Mae Evans
Flower Girl
Evie Mae is going to be our beautiful flower girl. She will accompany our Ring Security Guard, Hunter down the aisle. We are filled with so much joy to have front row seats to her growth. We have watched her crawl, walk, and knowing Evie, she’ll happily run down the aisle for our wedding. She’s a fearless rockstar and we know she’ll rock the flower show.