Wedding Party
Tony Zapien
Best Man
He's usually got too much energy and always wants to be the center of attention, might be because he never grew out of his middle child syndrome. If you need a hype man, this is your guy. He gets a crowd GOING. Guaranteed to turn any event into a good time. Teaches 5th grade because he loves to follow in his big bro's footsteps. I'm glad to have taught him everything he knows. He's the most unreliable, late-to-everything, guy I know. You can count on, not counting on him.
Anakaren Gonzalez
Matron of Honor
My one and only sister, so I guess she's my favorite sister. She's also one of the smartest people I know and has helped guide me in so many ways. She even helped guide Julian into finally asking me out on a date. Shout out to Karen and Omar for paving the road and helping my parents not be so strict.
Omar Gonzalez
Groomsman
Neighbor first, wing-man second. He's the reason I know Beatriz. So I guess he deserves some credit for this. Omar loves going to the gym, it's too bad all these years haven't seen the same gains that his beard has. He's a Dad now but he's made lame jokes way before then, and don't mention the dad-bod it's a soft subject.
Deissy Rodriguez
Bridesmaid
Technically not even related, but still my favorite cousin. Her parents are my God-parents. We lived in the same apartment complex when we were little and would always play together outside.. is what my parents say, I was too young to remember. She and her family have always been there for me. She's sweet and always ready to celebrate any occasion.
Christopher Michael Duncan
Groomsman
Chris is like a Sour Patch kid. Bitter and Sour on the outside, but soft sweet and gushy on the inside. He's a sharp shooter.. except on the court, or on the range. He's traveled the world and still can't find the right supplements to revive his hair. If he ever opens a church, tab your bible to Romans 5. He's strong.. you know, figuratively. When given the choice between pancakes or crepes, he'll always choose crepes.
Cristina Zapien
Bridesmaid
Cristina has been incredibly welcoming and loving since I met her. I'm so grateful to have such an amazing sister-in-law and new best friend. She's the most reliable Zapien and the go-to person to get anything done. It feels like we've been friends forever and I look forward to all the memories to come.
Brett Whitchurch
Groomsman
Hontytonks and Cantinas... he feels right at home in either. Probably the best/worst roommate I had in college. Towel-whip tournament runner-up. Masters in Engineering but couldn't remember to return his Dad's tow straps. He threw me the most epic 25th birthday party -he says he got married on the same day but I know that was the cover-up.
Christina Torres
Bridesmaid
My annoying little cousin growing up and one of my best friends today. We only get to see each other a few times throughout the year, but that hasn't stopped us from growing so close. She's the first to know about everything in my life, no matter how big or small. She even knew I was getting engaged before I did!
Jeremy Marroquin
Groomsman
He was my ASB vice president in High School and we've been a classic case of Batman and Robin ever since. He's that dog in the fight that barks the loudest, and has big friends around him just in case. He's got a pretty mean fade-away on the court and on his forehead. He's an accountant and pretty good with numbers except when asking for them from the ladies. He can't win a game of cornhole to save his life but makes up for it with some killer grilling skills.
Susy Monroy
Bridesmaid
The first cousin I'd always ask about at any family party, mainly because she had all the cool Nintendo games. Growing up we were pretty much glued together and I always looked forward to when she would stay at my house over the summer. I'm so excited to have her by my side on my wedding day!