Maria & DeWayne
Wedding Party
Yesenia Reyes
Maid of Honor
Yesenia and I met our senior year of high school at a party (initially she thought I was mean but all great friendships start this way) and from that day on, we have shared every thing in our life with each other. Yesenia has never disappointed me as a friend, always excited and supportive of my accomplishments. When I moved to Phoenix to start my career a few years ago, Yesenia was my piece of home; we were always together and never let each other get lonely in the big city by spending girl nights together and brunching every weekend. When I met DeWayne she was by my side from the very beginning; encouraging me to open up, asking about him, details of our first dates and also always willing to be a third wheel. Yesenia is now not only my friend but also feels like a sister!
Kyle Heredia
Best Man
Me And Kyle met when we were 13, he was really popular and I wasn't . We had Art together and sadly would always mess with our teacher and get in trouble so we bonded over Detention. We both went to Cibola High School and joined track for four years. Kyle has been on my 4x4 team or 4x1 team and I always knew I could count on him. We both moved to Phoenix after high school, him for football at ASU, me for Track . We still hung out every week and were roommates for over 4 years. Kyle, although tough, has never left my side and always picked me up when down. This was the easiest decision to have him be my best man and appreciate everything hes done for me.
Kim
Bridesmaid
Kim and I have been friends since sixth grade where we had PE together and at one point made a gymnastics routine with each other (which I am sure she does not remember LOL) high school came along and we had English class together then we eventually became roomies in Phoenix! Kim has the kindest heart and always sees the best in me even when I do not.
Tyler
Groomsman
Tyler has been one of my closest friends since Pop Warner football. Tyler came to the football team when we were 11 and was a stud from the get go. We both lived super close to each other and although we went to different middle schools we would hang out all the time. We would go running, play catch and video games. We both went to Cibola and my mom would take us to school everyday. Tyler has pushed me in sports and life, even while becoming a professional baseball player. Tyler is a amazing person and even better friend.
Hailey
Bridesmaid
Hailey and I met through her now husband, Khalil and DeWayne. Khalil and DeWayne met each other through track, which eventually led to both her and I hanging out with each other. When I met Hailey I was fairly new to everyone but she always welcomed me with a smile and excitement! As time went by we began to realize we have so much in common and basically are the same person. Her sweet personality has won me over and she has become a very special person in my life.
Max
Groomsman
Maximus Prime is the most successful humble person I've ever met. I met Max through a mutual friend and after constant parties and hanging out he eventually moved into my condo before Maria got here. Max was actually the first person to call me and congratulate me on my engagement. Living with Max was awesome from workouts to "would you rather?' questions followed by what he would do for Margot Robbie. Max is a very genuine man and hard working person perfect addition to my groom team.
Jovanni
Bridesmaid
Jov and I became friends our freshman year of high school. We hung out with the same people and were always at the same places so our friendship came naturally when we found out our mutual love for country music, dancing and sparkly things! Jov is a breath of fresh air and the life of the party, always understanding and willing to help. Also fun fact: was prom queen our senior year LOL
Johnny
Groomsman
My big bro Johnny has been there for me since birth literally! I looked up to my brother like crazy, he introduced me to sports, dragon ball, video games and life. My brother would do anything for anyone even if he just met you. He's super funny and has helped me through some of my darkest hours. I told my brother when i was little he would be in my wedding and I wasn't lying. Johnny I love you and thank you for always being the one I couldn't do life without you.
Stephanie
Bridesmaid
Stephanie and I became friends through our mutual love for dance and our enjoyment to laugh! We often joke around a lot about anything and everything, but with the laughter there is also the seriousness, Stephanie has always been that friend that encourages my goals and aspirations whether it has been in dance or career; she has always been a cheerleader, telling me I can do it or validating my emotions. I always feel grateful for the support and love she offers.
Keem
Groomsman
This is gonna be everyone's favorite story ha me and Keem, of course, met at the El Hefe. He was a security and I was there having a good time. Anyways, Keem was throwing someone out of the club and almost getting in a fight, very hot temper me being drunk and stupid made fun of him as he walked by. Of course, not the smartest thing to do, but i was joking. Well, Keem didn't think it was funny and tried to fight me. But dad didn't raise no coward and somehow Keem thought that was cool and we worked out together the next day (weird, I know). But after that, Keem has been a big part of my life and we watch sports and play 2k all the time. Keem is a very caring person and has never left my side appreciate you sir for not killing me.
Leslie
Bridesmaid
I forced Leslie to be my friend when we were 15 because I did not know anyone else in our dance class. Eventually she learned to love me and my craziness. Leslie and I used to make dance choreographies by day and pizzas at Domino's by night (our first job), she has been by my side through every milestone since then, endless inside jokes and endless memories, Les is that friend that can always lighten the mood.
Brady
Groomsman
I met Brady at Mesa Community College the coach had been telling us about a kid very fast coming to the team and that he would be a great addition. And along came Brady now I'm being nice but Brady was terrible he got last in every practice and I couldn't believe we were waiting for him. Anyway, race day came and I don't know what switch Brady turned on but destroyed everyone in that race. Shutting me up and proving doubters wrong, going forward we hung out all through track and would push each other everyday. Brady became a very close person in my life from eating candy to making fun of people and saying every inappropriate thing possible. He is the Craziest most loyal friend I know and is a blessing to have in my life.
Aileen
Bridesmaid
We became friends because of her sister Leslie, I was that friend that was always at her house so naturally we became friends. Aileen became like my little sister; we fight, we argue but we always have love for one another. Aileen, although younger than me has always been a role model to me, she is fun, motivated and smart, also weirdly naturally good at everything she does...
Deante
Groomsman
Last but definitely not least is Deante this guy is the epitome of motivator. Me and Deante met in track Junior year both on different sides of the track me running and him jumping we grew a quick bond. Deante would win his jumps and sprint over to come hold my blocks for my race and i would do the same and go cheer on his jumps. We grew a nickname called the dynamic duo and even beat teams just us with all our wins. Deante and me went to separate track teams in college but stayed very close and when he would come into town we would stay up late watching world star fight videos. Deante and me texted all throughout our track careers and glad we connected and have been great friends for so long.
Angie
Bridesmaid
Angie has been my best friend since birth! When we were kids, I would brag about her to EVERYONE, I thought she was so cool and everything she did I HAD to do too, everything she wore, I HAD to wear too. Endless childhood memories and endless laughs. She is the reason I am a total Harry Potter fan, a girly girl and a Britney Spears fan (we would dance to her CDs in her room and pretend her bedroom drapes were our boyfriends, weird story... Ask me more about it later if you want) I love Angie with all my heart, I could go on and on about our beautiful friendship, but that is 25 years worth of memories. Angie is not only my cousin, but the best friend I have ever had.