Alexandrea & Joshua
Wedding Party
Lauren Rios
Maid of Honor
Lauren and Alex have known each other their entire lives, they even have the exact same birthday.... crazy huh? Lauren says her favorite memories with Alex were “when we recorded ourselves doing silly embarrassing things like dressing up as clowns, drawing beards on our faces, stealing Josh’s clothes, etc. and dancing to our favorite songs in your grandma’s living room lol” They grew up in a small boring town but always knew how to have fun as long as they were together. She says “Nothing in this world beats laughing uncontrollably with you. I love you, you will forever be my best friend.”
Cesar Ortiz
Best Man
Cesar and Josh have known each other since 2004 and have been best friends since. Cesar says his favorite memory with Josh is “The very first time we went to Six Flags together, we hadn't known each other long but Josh made me laugh so much that day that I cried! It was at that moment that I knew we were best friends."
Jessica Martinez
Matron of Honor
Jessica and Alex have known each other since 2012 and became very close in 2014. They hadn’t known each other long until they realized they were pretty much made for each other! Hey, when you know you know, right? Jessica says her favorite memory with Alex is “when we went to the Drake concert. BEST. NIGHT. EVER.” (Enough said)
Hector Cantu
Groomsman
Hector and Josh met in 2006, Hector went to the same high school as Josh. Hector says his favorite memory with Josh is “When we were in high school and had a bonfire at our friends house. I was going through a hard break up and Josh was there for me that night. I remember Josh doing anything he could to cheer me up. He’s my brother, I would take a bullet for him."
Emily Ramos
Bridesmaid
Emily is Alex’s one and only sibling! It was hard for Emily to pick a memory since they pretty much shared EVERYTHING growing up! Emily says her favorite memory with Alex is “When you surprised me for my senior prom. I’m not an emotional person but I did tear up that day when I saw you.”
Roel Martinez Jr
Groomsman
Roel and Josh went to high school together and have known each other since they were teens. Roels favorite memory of Josh is “When I celebrated his 30th birthday with him. I remember Josh being so nervous and didn't understand why....It was so awesome seeing Josh get down on one knee and propose! After that it was the best celebration ever! I’m so grateful that I got to be a part of my brothers big day!"
Alexandra Verdugo
Bridesmaid
Alexandra has known Alex since 2010. They met when Alex moved to Hobbs New Mexico for her sophomore year. Alexandra says her favorite memory with Alex is “You moving to Hobbs not knowing anyone, and us becoming not only friends but family. Miles and miles apart we have still made it an effort to be a part of every milestone in each other’s lives. We’ve always stayed in contact and have never missed a beat!”
Guillermo Perez
Groomsman
Being that Guillermo is Josh’s first cousin, Guillermo has known Josh his entire life. Guillermo says his favorite memories with Josh were “Going on vacations to Texas when we were little. Those were some of the best times!”
Cecilia Martinez
Bridesmaid
Cecilia and Alex have known eachother since they were kids.... Cecilia has been one of Alex's best friends for over 10 years! Cecilia says her favorite memory with Alex is "When I visited Chicago and you took me to Wrigleyville for the first time. It was the night the Cubs won against the Dodgers to go to the World Series. I had never experienced anything like that in my life. Best time ever, definitely an unforgettable night with you!"
Jorge Cruz
Groomsman
Jorge and Josh grew up together and have known each other almost all their lives. Jorge says his favorite memory with Josh is “The time Josh, my brother, and I all went fishing with Josh's dad. We were young teens. We had been fishing for awhile and jumped in the river to cool off. When Josh got out of the river, he had leeches all over his body. Then we looked at ourselves and also had leeches all over our bodies. There we were taking all the leeches off. At first we were freaked out, but then it was just funny. I remember how uncontrollably we laughed that day!”
Linda Aguilar
Bridesmaid
Linda and Alex went to elementary, middle and high school together. They have known each other for over 15 years. Linda says her favorite memory with Alex is “When you came to Texas to visit and I wanted to see you so bad that I snuck out of work. It was a two hour drive but when I picked you up we had the absolute BEST time together. Even though it was only for the night, I’ll never forget it! I got written up for leaving my overnight job but it was so worth it. Anything for my ride or die!”
Isaac Ramirez
Groomsman
Isaac has been friends with Josh for over 10 years, they met back in 2006. Isaac says his favorite memory with Josh is “When we went to Wrigleyville and Josh and I had a dance off with a big group of people. He’s that one friend that always gets me hyped up!”
Laura Gonzales
Bridesmaid
Laura and Alex have known each other since their high school days. Laura and Alex not only share a huge interest in singing, but also have the same birthday! Laura says her favorite memory with Alex is “Our birthday celebration in 2013. Swinging around on the stripper pole in the party bus to “Too Close” by NEXT. Along with everything else that went down that night. I love you & Josh and your family like my own, so any night spent with you is close to my heart!”
Evan Herrera
Groomsman
Evan and Josh have known each other since they were teens! Evan says his favorite memory with Josh “Would definitely have to be when I helped him move into your guys’ condo. It was your first place together and I just remember seeing how happy Josh was the first night we were all there!”
Vivian Perez
Bridesmaid
Vivian and Alex have known each other since 2011. Vivian says her favorite memory with Alex is “When we were driving at midnight one night to buy stuff for s’mores and we jammed out to Lizzie McGuire and Avril Lavigne songs the entire way. Pretty sure we shed some tears that night! LOL That was the best!”
Adrian Ocampo
Groomsman
Adrian aka “Steve” and Josh went to HS together and have known each other since 2003. Steve says his favorite “memorable” memory with Josh is “When we were in HS and wanted to skip class, I was able to get away and sneak to my car while Josh snuck out a couple minutes behind me. I called Josh on his cell phone to let him know that I was driving to the front to pick him up. As I’m driving I see our school security guard “Larry” look at Josh. I tell Josh “Larry saw you, run man!” All of a sudden Josh books it.” Moral of the story, we got away! Lol