Wedding Party

Greg and Colleen Eklund

Parents of the Bride

Manuel and Lydia Morales

Parents of the Groom

Kathryne Finch

Matron of Honor

While Manny and Erika were love at first swipe, Erika and Kat were friends at first sight. Kat worked in Erika's classroom and they bonded over concerts, wine and chasing a good time. They've experienced so many milestones together and are extremely excited for this one! If you see her at the wedding, topics of interest include: wine, mom life, and EDM

Allie Weir

Bridesmaid

It all started back in 1997 when Allie and Erika shared a cubby in preschool. They've been friends for decades and have seen each other through it all: middle school drama, high school stress, college and careers. Erika is so grateful for her unwavering support and countless laughs they've shared over the years. If you see her at the wedding, topics of interest include: hair, indie music and Austin, TX

Colleen Donovan

Bridesmaid

For Erika, Colleen was the best thing to come out of Manny's soccer obsession. They've had many deep talks over beers at dive bars but Erika attempting to explain auras to Colleen 3 beers in takes the cake. Her contagious energy and life of the party spirit matches Erika's and together, they are a good time. If you see her at the wedding, topics of interest include: board games, craft beer, and spirituality

Francine Carrillo

Bridesmaid

You know what they say... when you marry the man, you marry the family and Erika couldn't feel more lucky to be gaining Francine as a sister. Her warm personality and fun spirit make her phenomenal sister in law material! If you see her at the wedding, topics of interest include: family, faith and Mango Cart

Kim Jones

Bridesmaid

On paper, Kim and Erika couldn't be more different but their love of a good time and same sense of humor brought them together. Over countless girls nights and firepit chats, they developed a bond that spans the miles between Colorado and California If you see her at the wedding, topics of interest include: the environment, carpentry, and camping

Lily Hernandez

Bridesmaid

The other girl in an all boy friend group; Erika bought Lily a tequila shot for her birthday a year ago and they’ve been inseparable ever since. Lily grew up with Manny but quickly decided that Erika was her favorite of the two. Their dynamic personalities and spontaneous attitudes match perfectly and Erika feels so lucky to have Lily in her life. If you see her at the wedding, topics of interest include: Dodger baseball, Jeeps, and rum and pineapples

Ryanne Boysen

Bridesmaid

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to hang out with. Disney Princess, just spend some time with Ryanne! Erika loves her sweet disposition, contagious laugh and hilarious one liners. The ultimate hype woman - Erika can’t imagine not having Ryanne by her side on her wedding day! If you see her at the wedding, topics of interest include: Starbucks, the Bachelor, and charcuterie boards

Juan Lara (El Valiente)

Best Man

It started with a game of hide and seek. Juan and Manny found the same hiding spot. They shared that they were the same age, and the rest was history. Juan and Manny have been best friends since they were 7 years old. They would go to the movies almost every weekend all through high school and even shared some classes in community college. They had spontaneous trips to Vegas, Palmdale, and Six Flags (where Manny didn't open his eyes on his first rollercoaster). No matter where they ended up, they've always kept in touch through phone calls, text messages, hang outs at breweries, and the occasional meme drop on Instagram. If you see him at the wedding, topics of interest include: Robert Rodriguez, film, that one time he bought a club in Vegas

Carlos Hernandez (El Soldado)

Groomsman

Charlie and Manny have known each other since they were 5 years old. Their mothers were best friends, so naturally, they became as close as brothers growing up. They were at each others birthday parties every year playing video games, swimming, swinging at piñata's, and shoving each others faces in cake. As they grew older they would always keep in touch. Charlie was missed by Manny when he joined the Marine Corps right out of high school. But Manny was there when he came back from deployment. Since then, they have continued to become closer through weekly hangouts, birthdays, fantasy football, and boxing. It is to no surprise Charlie was chosen to be a part of Manny's wedding party If you see him at the wedding, topics of interest include: the LA Clippers, off-roading, Ryan Garcia/Canelo

Josh Morales (El Corazon)

Groomsman

Josh and Manny's relationship as brothers has been a whirlwind. They always grew up fighting and arguing due to their age difference. That slowly changed over time as both of them matured and found common interests in their values of family. Manny was there for a lot of Josh's firsts. His first birthday, his first house egging, his first puff of the devil's grass, his first girlfriend, his first broken heart, his first shot, his first graduation, his first hangover, and the list goes on. All the blessings that an older brother gets, Manny was always there with Josh. Their bond is only growing stronger as time goes on and to no surprise, why he is a part of the wedding party. If you see him at the wedding, topics of interest include: athletic training, working out, what to do in Toledo

Mike Rivera (El Pajarro)

Groomsman

Mike and Manny met playing basketball with mutual friends at the park. Their friendship only grew stronger once they found out they had a lot of similar interests such as sports, family, friendship, and cars. Their first trip together was a Raiders vs. Cowboys game. They shared beers, food, and competitive banter. Although Manny's favorite team lost, they still found a way to have a great time in Oakland. But things got a little weird when they were invited to an underground party in San Francisco. All that to say is Mike and Manny continue to share their friendship through silly football banter, weekly poker nights, and hangouts with the usual suspects. If you see him at the wedding, topics of interest include: why Kobe is better than Lebron, The Cowgirls, sports cars

Richard Morales (El Barril)

Groomsman

If you know the Morales family, you know Richard. Richard and Manny have been obligated friends since their parents decided to raise them. They've shared laughter, cries, fights, and so much more. Richard and Manny have under the same roof for most of their lives, so naturally they grew up with the same values. They continue to spend time together on a weekly basis and bond over sports, beer, and good times. If you've ever been around them, you know they have a competitive nature. This gets shown every time they play poker, fantasy football, or just sports in general. While it is always friendly, if you ever witness it, you can tell they are brothers just off these interactions. If you see him at the wedding, topics of interest include: the Cowgirls, poker, let's take a shot

Sergio Fuentes (El Nopal)

Groomsman

Sergio and Manny's friendship probably began on a little trip I'd like to call the Beermuda triangle. Every weekend in their early/mid 20's they would bond on this trip. If you were lucky, you saw them on this voyage. It brought laughter, tears, and might have ended with some karaoke. They found each other through mutual friends and they haven't separated since. While they couldn't manage to keep the tradition of the beermuda triangle going, they still managed to maintain friendship by working out together, creating a podcast, fantasy football, and going out to eat from time to time. If you see him at the wedding, topics of interest include: fantasy football, workouts, beer

Victor Avalos (El Gallo)

Groomsman

Victor and Manny met each other through mutual friends. They would always share the common interest of going out for beer, tequila, and menudo and micheladas the following day. Victor and Manny became friends fairly easily through a lot of shared interests. Soccer being the one that really created a bond. Although they have rivaling teams, they still joined forces and played in a soccer league together for years. They continue to maintain their friendship through fantasy football, soccer, beer, and weekly hangouts. If you see him at the wedding, topics of interest include: the Baltimore Ravens stadium chant, tequila, and Range Rovers

Walter Garcia (La Rosa)

Groomsman

Walter and Manny grew up together going to the same church. They lived walking distance from each other most of their lives and spent a lot of time playing video games together in their childhood. They shared interest in basketball from a young age. Walter and Manny both loved the LA Lakers and Kobe Bryant. To no surprise, they maintained their friendship over the years through sports outings, Marvel movies, and drinks. Manny and Walter have taken spontaneous trips to Vegas together, seen each other in rough patches but also in their high points in life. Their friendship continues to grow and build as time passes. If you see him at the wedding, topics of interest include: comics/Marvel movies, Kobe/Michael Jordan, why he hates locked doors