Jonathan & Claire
Wedding Party
Christina Isidro
Maid of Honor
Claire has known this girl ever since she was born. She is known to everyone as "Tina" even though her name is Christine. Claire was hesitant about her being born at first but throughout the years, their relationship has blossomed. She is the first person Claire calls for everything. They enjoy watching B list movies together on Netflix and talking almost every day. Tina gave the Isidro family a wonderful gift, her daughter, Adrianna. She is Claire's best friend, an amazing mother, daughter, one helluva a sister, and of course Claire's MOH.
Elaine Donato
Matron of Honor
Elaine and Claire met at UCSD est 2003. ESP & CIA. They lived together all four years of college and have maintained an amazing friendship ever since. Claire would not have been able to survive college years without her. Elaine is known for seeing ghosts, making everyone laugh, and her awesome dance moves. Together they share stories about burritos being left on the car roof, not knowing Elaine's true last name for a whole year, and many inside jokes - ask about the plane going 150 mph. There is no question that through all this fun and laughter, Elaine would be the one she picked to be her matron of honor.
Joslyn Pascascio
Bridesmaid
Claire considers Joslyn to be her rock and pillar. Their friendship started in college after many a night watching so you think you can dance and crafting cute outfits together for themed parties. Claire thanks Jossie for helping her find a church home and helping her strengthen her relationship with God. Claire and Jossie both started graduate school together and were able to continue to bond about the challenges of school in adulthood. Claire and Jossie can be their true genuine selves together and support each other through everything.
Janelle Buenaventura
Bridesmaid
Claire and Janelle met in college after many nights of staying up and talking about boys, family, you name it. Even though they live in different areas, they maintain this communication and have shared momentous life events together. Janelle is a true nurturer as a mother and nurse, and has always been there for Claire. For Claire, Janelle has always been just a phone call away. You won't miss her at the wedding, the sound of her laugh can radiate and make other people smile from a mile away.
Bien Roque-Nido
Bridesmaid
Claire met Bien in college, but their relationship grew when Bien joined Claire in a move to Los Angeles. They explored and enjoyed all of the city together, dancing many a night away, wearing six inch heels. During this time, Claire learned about Bien's beautiful soul, extremely giving to everyone that she encounters. Bien and Claire often get together just to talk about life's happenings. Claire can always rely on her to provide a listening ear. Claire knows that this will continue for many years to come.
Kyasha Moore
Bridesmaid
Kyasha is Claire's medical school BFF. Claire would not be surviving medical school if it werent for Kyasha. Since first year, they have been inseparable. In medical school, they have become each others cheerleaders. Through the most challenging times, they have each other to share a good laugh or cry. DO IT! (inside joke) Sometimes all they need to do is speak a quote out of sex and the city. Kyasha was one of the first to witness JD and Claire become a couple. Together, Kyasha and Claire will be graduating and be practicing doctors come this May. Claire cannot wait to share these times with her.
Sara Bissani
Bridesmaid
Claire has gained another sister in Sara. They are bonded through JD. In such a short time, Claire realized that Sara always has her back. Claire has watched Sara be there for JD unconditionally, and at times during medical school has been fortunate to have Sara there for her as well. Claire is always excited for family vacations because she knows that she is going to see Sara. Together they enjoy board games, a glass of wine, and good eats. Claire cannot wait for future family vacations because she knows with Sara there, it is a guaranteed great time.
Sam Herrero
Bridesmaid
Claire has known Sam the longest out of all the girls in her bridal party. Claire has known Sam for almost two decades, ever since high school! They lived on the same block and together enjoyed watching Friends and going to family functions together. Sam is the first person that introduced Claire to the magic of Disneyland. Sam was the first one there to celebrate Claire's 21st birthday in Vegas. Claire was there at Sam's first son's birth and was the MOH for Sam's wedding. The firsts go on and on. It's because of Sam that Claire knows what it means to be a good girlfriend and Claire is forever grateful to her for this.
Mikaela Kelly
Bridesmaid
Mikaela is one of Claire's closest friends in medical school. Around her, Claire can be her complete self and they can talk about everything and anything together without ever feeling uncomfortable. They have been there for each other during the ups and downs of medical school. Mikaela was there for Claire in the most difficult times in medical school, this included driving to San Diego to accompany Claire during her first set of board exams. Claire knows that she can always pop up at Mikaela's apartment and they can talk for hours about life and love. Even on different coasts they stay in contact and pick up right where they left off. Claire is honored to have her be a part of her wedding day.
Alexander Ayala
Best Man
What an absolute goofball this guy is! JD and Alex met after Alex moved to Sacramento and they were famously friends ever since! Alex and JD lived together in Sacramento and had wild times at house parties, river floats, and Rocky Balboa inspired home gym sessions. He is the best man because no matter what, he has JD's back.
Ryan Ratto
Groomsman
Brothers since day One. Ryan and JD grew up together and have had big dreams since the beginning. These two have inspired each other for years, reaching goals and then setting new ones. Nothing but love between these two, they always know they are "Super Smash Cousins."
Michael Bissani
Groomsman
Michael and JD met when JD's sister Sara brought him home to meet the family. While JD had his hesitations before meeting Michael, he knew right away that Michael was a fantastic person and an even better partner for his sister. Now brothers, JD and Michael have a good time on the slopes and teaming up in family board games.
Brandon Piasecki
Groomsman
BOOMSKIS! Brandon and JD have shared many a memory together since youth group in middle school! They have done countless 5ks and Spartan Race together; these two push each other to achieve more constantly! They have been so close that Brandon asked JD to be in his beautiful wedding with Torrie last year. Now JD couldn't imagine getting married without Brandon up there with him!
Eric Rodriguez
Groomsman
Total bros, Eric and JD first met when JD's classmate Allie introduced Eric to her wild 1st-year medical school classmates. Instantly they became friends, bonding over sports, spikeball, videogames, comic book movies, gymtime, and basically anything else you could think of!
Neev Batavia
Groomsman
What a serendipitous friendship this was. Both deciding on UCLA for medical school late in the cycle, there was a scramble for JD and Neev to find housing. They contacted each other and drove down to LA to look at places and became fast friends. From the earliest days of medical school to now, this friendship has been so special.
Collin Price
Groomsman
Collin and JD became friends in medical school and they don't show any signs of slowing down. From wild Vegas trips to beach days in LA, these two have a good time no matter where they are.
Jared Jones
Groomsman
Anyone who knows these two remembers how inseparable they were in high school. Practically connected at the hip, these two spent just about every day together playing music, video games, watching movies, doing ridiculous random stuff. Now miles apart, when these two connect it's like they never missed a beat. It's hard to imagine JD getting married without his childhood best friend there.