Maria & Erick
Wedding Party
Kristen Martinez
Maid of Honor
Due to personal reasons Kristen decided to not be part of the bridal party anymore.
Adam Hines
Best Man
My best man and my best friend since middle school. We consider each other brothers since we were always hanging out together. We really enjoy spending time outside by the grill, firing up fajitas mainly, but anything we could throw on we did. Adam has taken me many times to his parent's property where my knowledge grew about the woods and hunting especially. I could not have asked for any other best friend while growing up. We have countless memories and they are continuing.
Colleen O'Mara
Bridesmaid
I got to know Colleen during my second year of grad school at UofH. It took us a while to actually become friends, nobody knows why, because she is an absolute genuine, lovely girl that always pushes me to give my best. She is the girl I can totally open up to about anything and go crazy at the same time. Never short of laughter and always there for me when I need her. Even only knowing her for a short time, I have no doubt she is going to be a great and reliable bridesmaid and a friend for life.
Jerry Montemayor
Groomsman
Jerry is a different kind of special and the day we met in the summer on the job lifeguarding, I knew we would become close friends. He has had the privilege on going on many adventures with me and my friends which now are his friends. Gym was our life at one point and we still do our best to keep in good health. Jerry has a big heart and a great personality with a great mind set on what he wants and works at it hard. I hope he succeeds later down the road and I cannot wait until I see him at my wedding because I want him to be part of my life for a long time.
Lauren Wolfe
Bridesmaid
One of the first people I met after moving to Houston. Literally. We, Cooper and I, made it to Houston early in the morning, probably around 2AM. I got to meet her early in the morning the next day. Showing me around Houston, UofH and taking me to all kind of family occasions created a special bond between us, she made the transition from Miami to Houston so smooth and super easy. Lauren was my new roommate in Houston and is one of the most caring and helpful girls I know. Always brutally honest and thank god goofy. 100% the best choice to be one of my bridesmaids.
Matt Barnes
Groomsman
Running into this guy was perfect timing before I was done with college. We worked together at the University Recreation Center and grew an amazing bond. Things just got better between us and I love making him laugh and he makes me laugh from the countless jokes and videos we show each other. So nice to discover he grew up very close to my grandfather out in the country and we both love the outdoors.
Nadia Benkhatar
Bridesmaid
Nadia and I go way back, all the way to 2009 when I moved to Miami to go to the language school. What a crazy time but the greatest experience ever. Nadia was always up for everything, good and bad things, never a dull moment with this big-hearted girl. After showing her my hometown and going on a fun trip to Amsterdam, it was more than obvious that I needed her to be part of my wedding party.
Jon Inthavong
Groomsman
Meeting this guy when we both got into Block for Graphic Design was awesome. I wish I could of ran into him a long time ago. We connected real fast and from there we cannot stay away from each other in class. Without him, I think the studio would not have so much laughter. We joke all the time and always have the jams playing in class as we sing out loud. It is the only we can do to make the time go by and not go crazy from our projects. I am honored to have him be part of my wedding and I hope we keep this friendship going.