Letty & Orlando
The Wedding Squad
Letty
Bride
I wanted to write a lot more about each loved one helping me create my amazing wedding but I was only allowed 800 characters per person SMH!! I have tons of more memories to share and say how much I love and appreciate each and everyone one of them. Seriously I like totally cried on almost every description I wrote, happy tears, sad tears, laughing tears... Reminiscing on memories felt dam good regardless of the circumstances. All these people in my life are all truly special to me. I cant thank them enough for what they have done for me and will keep doing for me. I admire each one for different reasons and I am so privilege to have them all by my side on one of the most special and important day of my life.
Orlando
Groom
Theirs no words to describe the incredible person Orlando is. We balance one another perfectly. I am the perfectionist, organize, narrow minded, stick to my everyday routine type of person which Orlando is literally the complete opposite LMAO! He is a free spirit with such a positive mind and kind heart. He trust and wants to help everyone. I am more hesitant with everything in life but this is the beauty of each other. He reminds me to laugh and live a little and I ground him when its needed. He keeps the inner child in me alive and reminds me how beautiful life is and how beautiful I am. He has slowly been braking down the many walls I created around me. He has showed me to be affectionate and be comfortable showing my feelings and saying I love you I am lucky to soon call him my husband
Angelina
Maid of Honor
My beautiful sister in law is exactly the sister I know Wendy would have been to me. I always go to her for advice, opinions, to vent, and when I have good, bad, whatever kind of news shes the first one to know. She listens and always knows exactly what to say. She is truly an incredibly strong mother and wife along with many other hats. I admire her and my brothers love story. Not too many people find the love of their lives in high school, marry them, and build an empire but for them two their story is truly a magical one. They are a strong, power couple and I am so happy my nephews and niece have them to look up to and my boys not only have uncles to love and protect them but ninos that will always have their backs.
Jr.
Best Man
Orlando and Jr. met in high school and apparently became closer after they got caught ditching by Orlando's mom lol! These two go together like peanut butter and jelly or kool-aid and sugar. They understand each others jokes, each others made up words and noises, they can play pool for hours while they bond and talk over a few cold ones. Jr. is always their for Orlando when he has needed him, hes a good friend and he looks forward to making many more memories together as you guys grow older and get into new phases of your lives. Jr. Orlando says I love you and thank you for everything.
Leo
Father of the Bride
I am truly my fathers daughter. I have his personality 100% the good and the bad lol. I admire his desire for always wanting to help others whether its family, a friend, or a complete stranger. Growing up my dad always protected me from my mom, I use to think my mom was the meanest mother ever LMAO! but he was strict when it came to preparing for the real world. He taught me to drive, maintain my car, wash dishes, vacuum, pay my bills, the importance of saving money, be kind to others but also know when to stand up for myself, and the list can go on and on... I have the most childhood memories with my dad going to his hometown in Mexico. My dad has always been accepting and forgiving regardless of the mistakes I have done, he always has my back. I am truly blessed to have him has my dad.
Sylvia
Mother of the Bride
My mom is my best friend. She can be my girlfriend and go shopping with me, have lunch, go to the movies, I can vent about anything to her. She is an incredible mother and gives me advice on being a better person, mother, and future wife. She puts me in my place when I need to be but loves me and my boys unconditionally. I can sit for hours in her living room talking or listening to her tell me stories about anything it can be something she watched on TV the night before or a memory she has as a child, I just love listening to the sound of her voice. I love her natural scent when I lean over to give her a hug and kiss goodnight. Words cant express the strong bond my mom and I have, I cant thank her enough for everything. I would be completely lost without her, she is my rock.
Max
Father of the Groom
Max and Angelina's beautiful mom Gloria are engaged so I've known Max longer than Orlando but I've never gotten to know him the way I know him now. He is incredibly kind, funny, outgoing, hard working... Orlando is truly his dads son. He has learned a lot from his dad and tells me many stories of him tagging along with him and wanting to always be around him. Its nice when I see them together and the bond they have with one another is beautiful to watch, they have the same heart.
Anna
Mother of the Groom
Oh where to start with Annie Marie lol! Ana gives me the love and warmth as my mom does and the love and warmth grandma gives my kids. I know when we visit Anas home my kids will be well fed and loved on. Kally loves listening to her talk and make all her funny voices and sound affects, he will ask me to do them as well but I can't do them like Ana does. I truly admire the hard working mother she is and the way she has raised her three boys. When Chiqui tells me stories of how it was growing up in Ana's home it reminds me of me at times with my kids and other times I wish to do what she use to do. I hope one day when my boys are older they say the same things Orlando says about his mamma.
Isabella
Flower Girl
My bossy little Bells she is adorable! I love listening to her when shes yelling at the boys to be quiet or be nice and pouches her lips and glares at them to show them she means business!! lol. I like walking into my sisters room, Wendy and seeing Bella sitting on the corner of her bed against the wall playing with Wendy's dolls and listening to them talk to one another. She is the only girl grandchild and I am happy my brother and his wife were blessed with such a beautiful healthy baby girl.
Arabella and Matty
Flower Girl
These two beautiful little ones will also be walking down the isle as my flower girls. They are Mathew's daughters, who is Orlando's brother. Matty is the baby of the family so I don't have many memories with her yet besides helping her mom, Alyssa figure out her diaper genie dispenser LMAO!! That was some funny shit!! literally!! Miss Arabella on the other hand is such a sweetheart. She loves playing board games or figuring out puzzles and loves reading to me, its so adorable listening to kids when their first starting to read.
Kally
Ring Bearer
To a mother her children are all miracles and blessings. In my case this little guy is truly a miracle in everyone's eyes especially mine. Kally was born at 21 weeks, he weigh 1 pound 1 oz, 10 and a half inches long, his chances of surviving were 0% according to the doctors, surgeons, specialist, and nurses who came across him. If it wasn't for one doctor, Dr. Schick who believed and carried hope in his heart after all the preemie cases he had seen not make it, my son wouldn't have gotten the treatment he and all preemie babies deserve. We literally owe him a life because without God, him, and the will of my son wanting to live I wouldn't have my baby boy now. He is an incredible little guy and a challenge in every aspect of life you can think of but I wouldn't change it for the world.
Dominic
Ring Bearer
I was blessed with this ball of love on July 17th, 2015. Unlike his brother, this little big guy was a week late and I had to be induced if not who knows when he would have came into our world. He is patient, loving, a true gentle soul, the complete apposite of his brother. They compare like night does to day and get along like water does with oil. Its incredible seeing these two interact. I got to enjoy to the fullest my 41 weeks of pregnancy. After he was born I would sit in bed for hours and watch his beautiful soul sleep and think to myself I have something that is all mine. He has taught me to be affectionate and patient two characteristics I did not have. My kids came into my life when I needed some sort of saving and although it wasn't ideal situations they are both truly blessings
Joey
Bridesmaid
Joey was the first cousin I told I was getting married. As soon as she found out she jumped up and started helping me with everything and anything I needed. I am very grateful for her help and since her beautiful wedding just passed this September 2017 she knows exactly what ill be needing and where to find it. Although wedding planning has been incredibly fun so far I know closer to the date my stress levels will start flaring up and I know Joey will be right there for me. Joey and I are 3 years apart, we had a few years of fun partying and created lots of bad ass memories. I admire the mother and wife she has become and proud of her accomplishments. We are both Taurus so we understand one another very well and can sit in my living room for hours and talk about everything and anything.
Claudia
Bridesmaid
Where to start with this wild child lol... Yaya is the families baby of the girl cousins and the craziest one if I may add. She is truly living it up and enjoying her young, single years. I enjoy watching her free, fun spirit. I love the adventures she gets herself in and I always get a kick out of whatever comes out of her mouth, she seriously has no filter. You can tell she is my mothers sobrina, they are both the loudest and the life of the parties. I don't see many snapchats but I will make time to watch Yaya's and their never disappointing. She is a talented cosmetologist, make up artist, and surprisingly very patient with kids. I am very proud of the women she is becoming. I am looking forward to having her keep up with my hair and make up on one of the most important days of my life
Pao
Bridesmaid
I think its unique how Pao and I have one day apart birthdays (different year) so I can never forget to wish her a happy birthday. We spent two years of high school together and built lots of memories going to Six Flags all the dam time so much I still now have zero desire to go lol. I remember going on a Carnival cruise and always getting in trouble by her dad for either sleeping in too late or being out too late. He was so mad at us once he took away our shoes the last night we were on the ship to prevent us from going out LMAO!! shoes or no shoes we still went out we didn't care lol. The year I went to Mexico with her and her sister, Maggs was absolutely unforgettable!! They introduced me for the first time to my moms home town in the most funnest, incredible ways I will never forget.
Maggs
Bridesmaid
My little Maggs, I saw her like a little sister growing up and always wanting to protect her. She is very talented in many ways but my favorite is her cooking. When I see her food snaps not only does it make me hungry of course but makes me proud of the wife and mother she is. She has such a care free mellow spirit its like everything is always gonna be ok some how some way as for me I would be in total panic mode with in seconds!! When she was little I remember her always trying to steal all my boyfriends lol. A vivid memory I have is this one year showing up to our camp site at Cachuma Lake late at night and her jumping up from her chair from around the fire so excited and receiving me with a huge, tight hug. Only I can understand why that hug meant so much to me at that exact moment...
Janeth
Bridesmaid
I met Janeth 10 years ago while working for Anthem Blue Cross. She befriended me right away and helped me train and understand this new overwhelming job and up to this day she is still helping me in general. Shes so smart and patient its incredible to me. She is such a caring and protective wife and mother I love it and want to be just like her. Just like the story of my brother and sister in law, Janeth and her husband, Eddie (who will be catering our wedding) have a strong, long, beautiful, love story that of course I admire as well. I don't have many friends, I can literally count with one hand the true, real friends I consider and Janeth is definitely one of them and I hope we remain friends until we grow old and go have senior breakfast at Ihop and go play bingo.
Angie
Bridesmaid
My little wild cute Angie has such a huge heart and energy I don't know how it all fits in that little body of hers. I met Angie about 13 years ago while working at my first job, McDonald's. Wow did we have some fun times while working for Mr. Ronald McDonald didn't we... Although I have lots of memories the most valuable memory for me is when she was there for me thru an ugly break up. She left her university home in Santa Cruz and stayed with me in San Jose. She did everything she possibly could to keep me smiling and my mind off of reality. A broken heart is no joke, I needed someone there for me and she was that someone, I cannot thank her enough. We can go months without talking but when we reconnect its like we were just hanging out the night before. Thank you Angie for everything!!
Gaby
Bridesmaid
Gaby and her husband Jr. (the best man) have been friends with Orlando for many years now and when I was finally introduced to them, Gaby and I clicked right away. She has such a good heart and is truly sweet, honest, and caring. I admire the love she has for people and her pure heart always wanting to help others. Gaby and I also clicked in a deeper level, we are both mommies to preemie babies. I went to support groups and counseling sessions with other preemie parents after going thru such a traumatizing experience with my son, Kally but I was never able to really open up until I met Gaby. We went thru so much of the same experiences we truly understand one another. Her kindness makes it easy to talk to her and open up. I am looking forward to building many more memories together.
Evelyn
Bridesmaid
When you walk into a room and shes there, she is first person you will notice. Shes tall, beautiful, with bold style, and so much confidence. Not to mention she could be laud so that can also be hard to miss lol but that and many other reasons is why I wanted her to be part of my special day. I wanted someone with her confidence to help me make my day that much more special. I got to build lots of memories with her and her family the same year I went to Mexico with my cousins, Pao and Maggs. She is a blast!! and her and her family open their doors to their home to me and showed me things and places I didn't know could exist. I am glad the first year I got to know and experience my moms hometown was with these three girls.
Liz
Bridesmaid
I have the most memories with Liz. From going out shopping, clubbing, doing our nails in funky patterns, introducing her to my favorite dish at CPK, sharing the same obsession for Olive Garden, keeping me company while Kally was in the NICU in Tarzana, her buying Kallys first Halloween costume, living with each other several different times, introducing me to Chicago, the list can go on and on... I remember her telling me she was living her single life thru me, I would laugh but felt such sadness. Everyone should enjoy and experience life their own way so seeing her now having so much fun after everything she has overcome makes me incredibly happy and proud for her. Her determination is powerful, her love as a mother is greatness, and I cannot wait to see where life takes her. Love you Liz