Vanessa & Michael
Wedding Party
Natalie
Maid of Honor
Vanessa's third mom, oldest sister, rule creator, rule breaker, best sharer of conversation about anything under the sun, and Vanessa's greatest hype woman. Michael can thank Natalie for fine-tuning Vanessa's house cleaning skills while growing up.
Andrew (Zap)
Best Man
Ever since they were little, they’ve always felt more like family, than friends. From playing football together and asking each others’ dads if they can sleep over each other’s house (because everyone knew their parents couldn’t say no). Andrew has always been a close and dear friend to Michael. Michael can always count on Andrew for anything whether it’s meeting at their hang out spot, Hamilton Family Brewery, or driving to Los Angeles to go shopping... Andrew is always down for the ride.
Stephanie
Maid of Honor
Not sisters by blood, but sisters by heart. Stephanie is Vanessa's best and realest friend. Cheer mates, turned college roommates, turned Maid of Honor! Vanessa and Stephanie have shared in each other's specialist days together, and can't wait to share in yet another one.
Aaron
Groomsman
Aaron is Michael’s little brother, aka mini Mike! Growing up as the oldest, and Aaron being the youngest, Michael always felt like Aaron was his kid. As Aaron’s been growing more into a man, it’s been an honor to help Aaron with any of life’s obstacles, even when Aaron is going on and on, thinking he is a little ladies man; the kid is so into himself. Haha! Michael and Aaron have an amazing brotherly bond.
Alexis
Bridesmaid
Alexis is one of Vanessa's twin sisters. Alexis has always been her most effortlessly kind, generous, and thoughtful sister. Growing up, Vanessa always felt like the older, tougher sister until she and Alexis graciously shared in the most memorable experience of their life; the birth of Amelia. Alexis' strength blew her away! Vanessa has been blessed to be by Alexis' side during her most memorable day, and can't wait to have Alexis by her side on hers, vice versa.
Nicholas
Groomsman
Nicholas is Vanessa’s only brother. Michael had some big shoes to fill when he came in the picture. Nicholas was always the protector of Vanessa. When Michael first met Nicholas he was always very respectful and a cool guy! It’s been cool seeing him grow into a man. Vanessa vividly recalls bathing baby Nicholas when he was an infant, carrying her Johnson and Johnson baby in a towel to his bed... hard to believe if you see his size now. But Nicholas and Vanessa have always been the dynamic duo growing up, taking over dance floors, and staying up late while everyone else slept, watching nonsense TV and deliriously laughing hysterically at late night commercials.
Jessica
Bridesmaid
Jessie Mae is one of Vanessa's twin sisters, and she'll mention that she's older than Vanessa any chance she gets. Jessie holds an extra SPECIAL place in Vanessa's heart. Vanessa fell the most in love with Michael when she realized his heart was huge enough for Jessie as well. Jessie has inspired a very very special love, that the two didn't know they had. They can't wait to share in a love fest with the biggest romantic.
Eduardo (Smiley)
Groomsman
Michael and Eduardo “Smiley” met freshman year of high school while playing football together. The name Smiley was given to him from our football coach. Their coach used to say, “Every time I look up, no matter what we are doing, you’re always smiling.” Michael’s whole family calls him Smiley. He is like family, and... he will walk into Michael’s house and make himself comfortable like family, asking what’s for dinner or going into his mom’s fridge check out what there was to snack on.
Ariana
Bridesmaid
Ariana may be their little sister but she is a BIG part of Vanessa and Michael's life. Ariana's met every little sister expectation out there... best secret keeper, worst critic, best friend, brat, worst clothes borrower, and best sharer of endless conversations ALL IN ONE.
Laurence
Groomsman
Laurence and Mike met through Vanessa and Stephanie, but from the instant the met it was like they knew each other for years. Every time they call each other they answer the phone saying, “We doing well dawg.” Laurence and Mike grew a solid bond and friendship in a short amount of time. It’s all about family and those friends who become family.
Lucinda
Bridesmaid
Lucinda grew up, pretty much, as the 5th Ybarra sister. Their grandmother, Marie, helped raise the Ybarra crew, and the Brito cousins were always along for the ride. Vanessa wouldn't have it, if all her sisters weren't together to celebrate her special day.
Eddie
Groomsman
Eddie and Michael met freshman year in football. Michael and Eddie share a big passion for football even though he likes a sorry team(sorry Ed) :) Eddie has always been a compassionate friend towards Michael and always been there when we he needed him. Saturday’s may be for the boys, but Sunday’s are for watching our football games at Eddie’s parents’ house!
Adriana
Bridesmaid
Vanessa and Adriana met at a UC Riverside cheer tryout. Vanessa knew it in her heart that the two would become great friends! Jump to few weeks later, Adriana made the team, and became Vanessa's "Little Sister," ...Yeah we know, by height you'd think otherwise.
Nicholas (Nico)
Groomsman
Growing up together, Nico and Michael were always close. From starting their own clothing line and selling shirts at school to make some extra money, to being the class clowns at wrestling practice and getting the coaches mad at us. It’s been fun growing together and staying close through all life’s ups and downs. It’s been great sharing all the joy around us.
Brittany
Bridesmaid
Brittany is Vanessa’s best childhood friend. There’s something about childhood friends that you just can’t replace. Vanessa cherishes all of their “remember when’s.” She loves remembering how the two would create choreography to Destiny’s Child lyrics in mirrors as young girls.