Wedding Party
Gustavo Garcia
Man of Honor
Gustavo is Caroline's older brother. He's an artist, a change maker and had most people convinced they were twins back in the day. Caroline's favorite nickname for him is Fairy God Brother. It rings true with just how often he goes above and beyond to make Caroline feel known. There is an unspoken level of understanding between these two! FUN FACT: He can throw a mean Bridal Shower.
Garrett Bowman
Best Man
Garrett is Thomas' younger brother, and is currently serving in the United States Coast Guard, following in their father's footsteps. He has always been there to support Thomas in any way that he can and has always encouraged him to pursue his passions.
Samantha Bowman
Bridesmaid
Samantha, known to most as Sam, is Thomas' younger sister. Growing up and being five years apart, the tendency for Thomas to poke fun at her was always there, but she has to this day always been a great sport, friend, and an even greater little sister. She is a care-free, lighthearted spirit that can pull off a mean craft project.
Jonathan Garcia
Groomsman
Cpl Garcia Jonathan E. is Caroline's younger brother and is currently serving with the United States Marine Corps. The strength and compassion that he carries with him in every role he is in continues to inspire her and make her a proud Big Sister. FUN FACT: The engagement was strategically planned on October 8 while Jonathan was home on pre-deployment leave, because Thomas knew how important it was to Caroline to have her brother there for the beginning of this new adventure.
Michael Arredondo
Man of Honor
Michael is known for making Caroline laugh her hardest, as well as cry talking about social justice all in the same hour. They share a passion and excitement for chasing dreams and he has always been one of Caroline's top sources of encouragement and support. FUN FACT: Thomas and Michael actually met first, but not even that could get in the way of fate bringing soul siblings together, when a year later Michael and Caroline were placed on the same team working in California. Six months later he moved to San Antonio and the rest is history.
Sara Perez
Bridesmaid
Sara, known by most as Pez, met Caroline back in college through their college ministry VITAL University Missions. She was an honorary college roomie turned Summer roommate with the amount of sleepovers that occurred and was Caroline's adventure partner the two times they went abroad to the Dominican Republic to do mission work. She is an excellent high school mathematics educator and has a ridiculously cool understanding and appreciation for teaching.
Jennifer Gil
Bridesmaid
Jennifer, best known as Jen, was one of Caroline's college roommates and was an integral part of the inseparable trio with Pez (bridesmaid above). Jen is one of the most down to earth girls you'll ever meet and has a heart of gold. She and Caroline have been known to break out in dance at the slight sound of a Selena track on the speakers. Word on the street is that this Swim Coach will go from Miss to Mrs in May!
Colin Daileda
Groomsman
Thomas and Colin met in high school, ran in cross country and track, and later attended college together. He is the only person that Thomas knows shares an affinity for doughnuts like he does. Working as a journalist in New York, he will be starting a new adventure at the end of the year when he moves to Bangalore, India with his soon to be wife.
Eric Adams
Groomsman
Thomas and Eric met in high school, ran cross country and track, and later attended college together. He always welcomes some friendly banter about sports or other topics of interest. Eric currently serves with the Roanoke Police Department in Virginia and has also never been one to pass up on quality video game time with the groom.
Destiny Fuentes
Bridesmaid
Destiny is Caroline's cousin. She has always been like a Big Sister to her. Through their days of wearing matching duck dresses to their snack time quarrels in kindergarten, there hasn't been a moment that these two don't have each others' back. She is Caroline's creative crafting soulmate, a go-getter and has a gift for catching light through a lens. Destiny is a loving wife to her man in blue and an incredible mother to her son. The adventure of motherhood continues as she awaits a new baby girl in January!
Suzy Hines
Bridesmaid
Suzy, also known as Suzy Cat is one of Caroline's closest friends and former college roommates. Their friendship has always been one of honesty, spontaneity and lots of laughs. It definitely has lasted the test of time and distance. There is no one she would rather go on a late taco run with. Suzy is an Integration Architect in Kansas City, MO and always has a way of surprising Caroline and popping into town (including for the engagement).
Steve Jordan
Groomsman
Thomas and Steve met in high school, ran cross country and track together, and later attended the same college. Who would of thought that the tall guy with the long luscious hair would one day be one of Thomas' closest friends. He is never one to pass up on a good (or bad) dad joke, he was always known as the "Old Man" of the group and has lived up to that role being a father to his little girl.
Leonidas
Ring Bearer
Little Leo is Caroline's cousin. He is one of the coolest 3 year old's you'll meet and one of the only ones that will instantly recognize the Original Ghostbusters theme song. He can put a mean train set together and has a soft spot for Dusty, the Garcia household cat.
Chelsea Mueller
Bridesmaid
Chelsea and Caroline met three years ago and were surprised at just how quickly they became close friends. They met working as College Missioners and a part of the role matched them up as roommates, being the only two girls in a house of 6. When a girl can find a mutual appreciator of some good whiskey and a bag of Mexican candy, you know she's a keeper. Chelsea is brave and unapologetic and is a constant reminder to Caroline to take some time to color every now and then and to be present with those you love.