Wedding Party
Jose Mercado
Groom
Zynthia Manalansan
Bride
Starr Flores
Mother of the Groom
Jose Mercado
Father of the Groom
Zaydielynn Manalansan
Mother of the Bride
Marvin Roberson
Father of the Bride
Charfaith
Flower Girl
Aaryah
Flower Girl
This is my cousin right here and honestly she is one of the bubbliest and down right funniest little girls that I have ever got to watch grow up. She has been such a huge part of my life when I first met Jose in the sense that she lives down the street from me and I get to see here all the time. We havent been able to connect recently due to school and work but I am even during Holidays when I get to see her, it is such a treat!
Tyreese Guerrero
Best Man
My brother and I we have gone through tough times together when we lost our brother Austin to us getting in fights together to even us getting in fights with the family. We always pull together he lifted me to keep going and there was times I caught him in his lowest moments and I help him to get up lift his head up to keep pushing through life. I'm happy to say we are brothers even though he sometimes he is embarrassed of me. I love you Tj.
Zhanessa Manalansan-Roberson
Maid of Honor
My sister is a piece of work but she always helps me keep a level head in situations that I am in. From listening to me complain about school to listening to me complain about... well... anything. She has always been there when I needed any advice and even when we do not see eye to eye about things we always work out our differences. She is one of the most important people in my life and I am glad that she is one of my sisters.
Luis-Angel Morales-Abarca
Groomsman
Now bright young man was someone I met in high school. He was my best friend's longest known friend. When he met my mother, I. decided that he deserved to be my best friend. Even though we do not talk every day, when we do hang out its like no time has passed between us . When I have no where to go, I can always count on him to let me in. I'm glad I have met this great friend.
Zamantha Manalansan-Roberson
Bridesmaid
Zamantha is my youngest sister and she has shown me that she loves in many different ways. Whether it be a stern talking to because I am not making the right decision or just giving me a hug when I need it, she is there. We also have never seen eye to eye more so than Zhanessa but I love her for everything she is as a person. I excited that she is able to be on my court and enjoy this special moment with me.
Rodrigo Quintero
Groomsman
First off, one thing that I thought was so crazy is that he and Zynthia share the same birthday. My brother and I have gone through a lot. We have grown a lot through thick and thin, arguments and hugs. Now that he is grown, I still proud of him even though he doesn't read as many books, as he use to he is still growing up to be a wonderful young man. He has always been in my corner when things get tough. I love you Rigo.
Jamie Arica
Maid of Honor
I have known Jamie since we were in elementary school. I actually always had a idea that she did not like me but that was me making assumptions as I usually did at that time in my life. From high school all the way to college, we hung out a lot. She has seen me at my ups and down and has stuck by me. One of my favorite memories that we have is when we would literally drive around in the middle of the night and go to the beach with Juliet and then end the day with going to Denny's since it was the place for us to be.
Daniel Salazar
Groomsman
I met Danny at my cooking job in Mesquite. He did couple of my tattoos I have. First, he was my coworker but we started to hang out after work, even on our days off. He claims he trained me in the kitchen but we all know who trained who Danny. For how long we were friends we had one literally one single fight and it was because I was jealous when he was trying to get a position that I deserved but neither of us got it and we made up and we both promised we will never do that again. When he moved back to his hometown and I moved to San Diego, it was hard not having him around since we talked so much and we drank so much together. I'm glad to have him as a cooking partner and as a friend.
Juliet Sangalang
Bridesmaid
I met Juliet in middle school. She was also part of the music department. We grew closer when we got into high school. She is defintely one of my go with the flow friends that I can say hey "lets do this" and she will say "I am down!" One of the best people that I know so far and I am glad that our friendship is strong. This is my friend that I know I can trust to be there for me when I need her to be and also to be that motivation when I literally have none to go off of. I know if I did not have Juliet in my life, my life would definitely be more different that what it is now.
Zydrick Manalansan
Groomsman
Rexell De Leon
Bridesmaid
I met Rexell in middle school band, graduated high school and went to college with her. We got super close in high school when we would leave school early and watch Ellen Degeneres together (sorry mom.). She has always been my spontaneous traveling buddy whether it be to Huntington Beach by Trolley or to renting a car to drive to Mesquite and meet Jose, we always had a great time. I can't find the words to say how important she is to me. I am glad that I got to know her because I know we will be friends forever.
Eric Wagner
Groomsman
Eric and Jose recently got close when I started to hang out with Katie more often. I have known Eric for a little longer than Jose. Just as Katie, Eric has been such a great person to be around. Being able to grow to be better friends with him and his wife has been such a blast because Jose and I were able to grow as a couple too. The energy and vibes they give off have been such a blessing to be around.
Katie Antis
Bridesmaid
Katie is one of my friends that just gets me and I appreciate her willingness to get to know me during such a difficult time in my life and not just throw her hands up in defeat. We are also part of a 2 person book club because we love reading so much. Other than reading we definitely love to play Disney Dreamlight valley and go to Disneyland together. I would say that Katie is an amazing person and very straight forward about what she wants and need and I appreciate that because who likes to guess what other people want when they can just use their words and tell you.