Wedding Party

Wesley Valdez

Best Man

He's my older brother, my oldest pain in the butt and has always been someone I can talk to whenever needed. We have been around one another even after high school so it has been gotten pretty difficult to get rid of him even so, he is still my bother who's got my back.

James Hicks

Groomsman

I haven't known him for long, he is a long friend of the bride and we met in space a ship called the flying saucer (its a restaurant). The next meeting we met in the depths of hell in the video game DOOM where we blasted through a horde of monsters that would respawn making it very difficult to beat this level and after surviving this apocalypse we went out for a few drinks and bowled a few games. To be continued...?

Jon Roberson

Groomsman

I've known Jon for a long time, we attended college for IT. He was apart of our guys nights with James and we've played some online games throughout the years. He's always been easy to talk to and get along with and I can't say I would find a better friend than him.

Adan Piedra

Groomsman

The younger brother of the bride. A sports enthusiast, a go-getter who is pursuing a business degree who wants to own his own business someday. He's always been a popular guy and I'm proud to call him my future brother in law.

Rachel Davis

Matron of Honor

Meeting her in the 2nd grade, I knew it was my job to be her best friend. And luckily enough; she chose me as her best friend too. 24 years later and I wouldn’t know what to do without her. Love you my best friend; “Remember, bestie even though you are older then me I will always be taller than you” and NSYNC FOREVER <3

Julie Thibault

Wedding Coordinator

My wonderful friend, wedding coordinator extraordinaire and “sister” to the groom; She gets the uniqueness that is the future Mr. and Mrs. Valdez. From her amazing artistic abilities, out of this world pie making skills to her fellow nerdiness that revivals and surpasses our own, we believe that our wedding will be one for the ages. And with her at the helm; it will be a day we will always remember.

Janice Lopez

Bridesmaid

A little over a year ago I met this AMAZING woman. LOVING, INSPIRATIONAL and STRONG are just a few of the words to describe her. A fellow teacher and friend, she inspires me everyday to be a better teacher, latina and person and pushes me to be the best version of myself that I can be. I’m so glad that she came into my life and am thankful for the light that she brings to it. #PUERTORICOFOREVER

Olesia Francios

Bridesmaid

A fellow singer, artist, writer and lover of the color "black." This emerging artisc soul is the daughter of my wedding coordinator and the niece of the groom. Keep being the wonderful artist, you are and don't forget to always kick your uncle Matt's butt at dueling. Love you!

Chelsey Fagan

Bridesmaid

Where do I begin? I met her as a fellow teacher and discovered that we shared a love of cheese fries and good music. We first became friends, then became roommates for a while and became roomie besities. We were there for each other through the many ups and downs in our lives and I couldn’t have done it without her. She pushed me to achieve my dreams of becoming a music teacher and celebrated my love of performing and teaching even when life wasn’t always so easy. Thank you for bringing you, your love of foxes and Dover into my life <3

Maria Mena-Hernandez

Bride

Matthew Valdez

Groom