Lyara & Tavis
Wedding Party
Jessica Garcia
Maid of Honor
Bestie of Lyara, Jessica has always been honest and direct (with love) in her feedback of Lyara's dating choices. She whole-heartedly supports this union and loves Tavis very much. Lyara was maid of honor at Jess and her hubby's wedding and we are excited to have her stand with us as we say "I do". Jess is an AMAZING cookie artist. She lives in Long Beach with her husband Julio and their two adorable daughters, Emily and Gianna.
Mark Paiva
Best Man
Brother of Tavis, Mark is the go to guy for pretty much anything! He's very handy, very adventurous, and a great tour guide! Mark and Tavis have shared quite a few adventures together from mountain biking to camper travel and Tavis is honored to have Mark stand at his side on this day. Mark in lives in Lakeport, Ca. and runs a local shop.
Amanda Kelly
Bridesmaid
Amanda is the very first friend Lyara made after moving to California. for the past 18 years, Amanda has been there through the good, the bad, and the ugly and is so supportive of both of us. She lives in Scott's Valley, Ca with her husband Joel and two amazing girls, River and Willow. She is an exquisite baker and movie buff, and a fantastic travel companion for trips both local and international.
Zane Perkins
Groomsman
Brother of Tavis, Zane is joining us all the way from Florida to stand with Tavis on this very special day. Zane works for Disney World and lives in Orlando with his lovely wife Laetitia and their two sons, Noah and Triston.
Kristin Paiva
Bridesmaid
Sister of Tavis and best friend of Lyara, this gal is reason we met and one of our biggest cheerleaders, so it's only fitting that she stand by our side on our big day! Kristin lives in Riverside, Ca with her husband Orlando and their daughter, Wynter. Orlando also has two sons whom Tavis and Lyara love dearly, Matthew and Nathaniel. Kristin works for Disney and has held multiple fascinating roles over the past 17 years.
Matt Paiva
Groomsman
Brother of Tavis, Matt is a guru of all things Mechanical. He has great stories about good times with Tavis as teenagers in the 90's, including a song about a Baja Bug (Tavis's first car). Matt owns and operates Lakeport Truck and Camper in Lakeport and lives with his wife and one of our Ring Bearers, their son, Kody.
Kody Paiva
Ring Bearer
Kody is the son of Matt and Stephanie Paiva, and Tavis's nephew. He is 6 years old and is an avid monster truck collector, Spiderman connoisseur and loves animals, like his mom and dad.
Ryder Gonzalez
Ring Bearer
Ryder is the son of Adrian and Erin Gonzalez and is also Tavis's nephew. Ryder is 4 years old and is quite an impressive horseman and ranch hand. He loves a good milkshake after a day of playing with his monster trucks and dinosaurs, and helping his dad on the ranch.
Mackenzie Gonzalez
Flower Girl
Little Mac is the daughter of Adrian and Erin Gonzalez, little sister of Ryder, and Tavis's niece. She is 2 years old. Mac is a classic girls girl, she loves her stuffed animals and pony toys, but is also a tough little lady. She likes to hang with her big brother but takes no flack from him! she also enjoys visiting the cats in barn and is learning to ride horses.
Wynter Paiva Rodriguez
Flower Girl
Wynter is the daughter of Kristin Paiva and Orlando Rodriguez and is the niece of Tavis and God-daughter of Lyara. She is one year old. Wynter is an adventurous little girl who loves exploring her own back yard and hanging out with her big brothers, Matthew and Nathaniel, and her two Rottweilers, who all adore her. She is also a huge Harry Potter fan by default!
Brock Powell
Officiant
Entertainer extraordinaire and friend to both Tavis and Lyara, Brock is a pillar of light wherever he goes. He is so funny and so caring and we are ecstatic that he has agreed to officiate at our ceremony. Brock lives in Los Angeles with his wonderful fiancé, Camryn and works as an actor.