Alex & Mark
Wedding Party
Gina Rodriguez
Maid of Honor
First-cousins, she and Alex are only 3 months apart, they grew up like twin sisters joined at the hip all their lives. Dressed the same, acted and talked the same. If you listen to their laughter on a recording/video you can't tell who is who! Strange! These two's loyal sisterhood has never stopped growing stronger and more powerful.
Tony Rodriguez
Best Man
Tony and Mark were forced to meet each other because their significant others insisted on it. Through that meeting sparked a close friendship that has continued throughout the years. After the wedding, they can officially call each other cousins, but Tony is already like family to Mark.
Andrea Velarde
Bridesmaid
Alex's little sister, follows Alex's foot steps very closely: make-up, sports, school, and she wants to be a nurse like her big sister! Alex was 15 years old when Andrea was born. Alex helped change her stinky diapers, walk, learn, and help Maria (their mother) raise her. She is still a teenager ya'll, and making Alex proud every day!
Daniel Hannah
Groomsman
Mark has been fortunate enough to know Daniel for his entire life, in fact I am pretty sure they met the day Mark was born! Mark has always looked up to his older brother, following closely in his footsteps by joining the Marines and becoming a Texas Peace Officer. Mark looks to Daniel for guidance and wisdom, and is blessed to have him as an older brother.
Cassandra Harrell
Bridesmaid
Started off as teenage co-workers at a restaurant serving noodles, leading to a close friendship bond of 12 years now. Experiencing together the young adult years in college, parties, life, babies, and more, Cassandra/Cassie/Cass is one of Alex's best friends and the one that likes tequila the most.
David Hannah
Groomsman
David and Mark were attached at the hip when they were younger. They would ride the school bus together, play sports together, and they used to get in trouble together all the time. David is a young man with a lot of ambition, and is destined for greatness. Even though David is Mark's younger brother, Mark still looks up to David in many aspect's of his life.
Marissa Jeffery
Bridesmaid
Marissa and Alex shared P.E and Science class together at Morehead Middle School and went to high school together, and pretty much did everything together during college. Now she's a P.E teacher! They are only 3 days apart from the days they were born, "sisters separated at birth" as they call each other. Their very long friendship from young teenage years holds conversations that always end up with, "WE ARE SO OLD NOW!".
Trey Mangham
Groomsman
Trey and Mark have been good friends for many years now. Their paths crossed when both were serving in the Marine Corps. Trey thinks he is the toughest kid on the block, but Mark knows that Trey would give the shirt off of his back if someone needed it. They have shared great times together all over the world, and are fortunate to still be able to call each other brothers.
Charlene Jimenez
Bridesmaid
The wild child! Charlene and Alex attended the same classes at UTEP Nursing school together about 7 years ago, and although they did not end up working together, Charlene remains as one of Alex's dearest best friends. Charlene is a spunky, hilarious little lady that always brings out the best in Alex and everyone no matter what.
Gabe Gonzalez
Groomsman
Gabe has been one of Mark's best friends for more than 15 years. Gabe and Mark went to the same middle and high school. While Mark was stationed in California, he would practically live with Gabe and his family on the weekends. There have been way too many good times to count shared between the two of them. Mark is blessed to have Gabe standing up there with him on the day he gets married.
Joshua Velarde
Usher
Joshua is Alex's little brother, whom she loves dearly. Alex also helped her Mother raise Josh. While these two siblings are still very obsessed with Harry Potter movies, Josh is all grown up now and is now a United States Marine stationed in 29 Palms, California just like his soon-to-be older brother, Mark, the Groom.
Arturo Leon
Usher
Tury is one of Alex’s best friends for over 9 years! This guy has been like an older brother to Alex since day 1. With advice, obstacles, and life lessons, Tury still never fails to make sure he get his good long laugh and poking fun at Alex before helping her get up after tripping on a sidewalk, but even then Alex still looks up to Tury no matter how heartless of an older brother he may be to her. It’s okay!