Wedding Party
Joseph Williams
Bride's Longtime Friend & Escort
We met in 3rd grade and since that day we've continued to bond through our creativity and athleticism. He always knows how to make me feel like a carefree teenager by just being total goofballs. One of my favorite memories was when we dressed in all black and did the best senior prank Napa Christian School has ever seen and most recently our donut day tour across Albuquerque tasting the finest fluffiest of dough! Joey has always made me feel included and important, like when he made sure I got valentines day chocolates in high school so I didn't feel left out. Now he's taking on a big role in walking me down the aisle so I don't do it alone and I thank you for stepping up and making me feel important yet again. I am very lucky to not only have you in my life but your beautiful and loving wife who is now my forever friend too. Hobbies: Joey loves being creative and active, so really anything that has an aspect of either of those things he will try at least one. A few things that stuck though are: Soccer, Basketball, Foreign Languages, Math, Watercoloring, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Wakeboarding, Snowboarding, Attempting to play the Guitar (or any musical instrument), and of course trying to figure out the celebrity behind the Mask with the Me, the Bride to be! Fun Fact: As his mom likes to put on her Christmas cards, He designs doors for dams. "In reality they are Spillway Gates that help control reservoir levels and amount of water that passes through/over the dam"
Frankie Soares
Officiant
We bonded over a bad haircut that I was fixing for them in the back of a rugby house. Frankie was always someone I knew to be a ball of fun in the rugby world and once I met them I knew we would get a long very well! This was another friendship that sponsored by the love of tackles, and beer drinking. Frankie not only took me in but Christina as well, IMMEDIATELY creating our throuple-ness. She even supplied the funds for our first date to McDonald's as girlfriends. Frankie has been there through some tough times for me whether they realize it or not and I always feel safe and supported by them as a friend, throuple and ally! Not to mention they know how to throw down on the grill. Frankie has been there from day one of our commitment and I couldn't imagine our day without her officiating our love! Hobbies: Camping, water sports/ being in the water in any capacity, and going to drag shows. Fun Fact: Frankie is a sucker for a good ad or label. It's how they make most purchases when buying new things.
Claudielis Marengo Liad
Matron of Honor
First time officially meeting this sweet soul was at her and her now wife’s pride pregame party 4 years ago! Like me, she too moved to Chicago for love and look at us… team wifey. Little did our partners know that we would become so close! Claudie has been a key point of wisdom for me and our chisme sessions are always “lit”! I’ve created some of the coolest memories with this one, including being in her bridal party this year and our spooky movie night with themes charcuterie boards! I can’t thank the universe enough for aligning our lives! I personally think this friendship was meant to be since we were at the same Faith on Fire Pathfinder camporee back in 2004! Yes, I now have another SDA ( Seventh-day Adventist) homie to share trauma with, jk! It’s an honor to have her in my life and I can’t wait to keep making more memories and annoying Christina and Michelle together. lol Hobbies: Going to the movies her wife, traveling and trying new creative projects Fun Facts: She has a fur baby named Guppie, her guilty pleasure is trash reality tv & she loves cleaning teeth!
Andrew Schrader
Man of Honor - Brother
Such a caring, genuine older brother and my best friend. Andrew may be 8 years older than me, but when we hang, no doubt we are the same age. I remember getting picked up from elementary school in his hot rod, and felt like the coolest kid in the Universe. Growing up, we'd play baseball in the house, pillow sumo wrestling, and surprise attack water balloon fights. I can always count on Andrew to be weird and goofy right along side of me. One of the few who can understand a true coffee obsession. I couldn't image having anyone else as my Man of Honor! Hobbies: outdoors/mountain sports, science, animals, cooking, travel, woodworking, lego, building things for the house, and just being with his two little girls and Kristin! Fun Fact: Has over 10 ways to make coffee!
Brittany Maguire
Bridesmaid
We met back in 2011 as the girl friends of our boyfriends. It was a rough start because we both have a nice RBF and thought each other were b*$ches. Soon after that first impression we were joined at the hip after realizing we are the same person! We have some weird adventures like riding around Napa listening to music smoking a whole hookah wet up, like who does that? When we join forces we can dig up dirt better than the FBI and we've even go on missions together like detectives. Imagination runs wild with us and we have a good time every time we goof off! This amazing human also gave me my first God-Daughter! Hobbies: Shopping, eating, drinking, you know the usual. She also loves collecting shoes. Her Jordan wall is sickening! Fun Fact: Bath and Body Works takes all of her hard earned money!
Danielle Mckay
Bridesmaid
I met Danielle at college. She was definitely a social butterfly (still is), and was all about bringing people together. Our study nights became comedy, karaoke nights, laughing until we cried. We could go 6 months without talking and then I pick up the phone for a chat and it's as if I saw her yesterday! She embodies all the best qualities of a true friend with her wit, empathy, open-mindedness, but also is not afraid to kick butt! Danielle always makes time for laughs, experiences, and adventure! My fellow Pisces! Hobbies: "Anything outdoors, including but not limited to: hiking, camping, running, happy hours (on the patio, of course) and living my best life!" Fun Fact: Her fiancé and her met during March 2020 and their first date was a 7-hour zoom call.
Victoria Vincent
Bridesmaid
Beauty school 2011! I was a graduating senior while Victoria was an incoming freshman, little did I know we would meet again working together in Sonoma, California. The closing shift is truly where we created our bond. There was so much down time in the evenings we would talk for hours and make the silliest dance videos! Victoria has such a big heart, and really steps out of her way to put me first not to mention she is an awesome friend-therapist. She really held it down for me during the hardest times of my life. Hobbies: Cooking, baking, outdoor activities, drinking wine and having a good time with people they love. Fun Fact: Victoria has never been able to teach herself how to wink.
Kristin Schrader
Bridesmaid
I was around the 7th grade when I first met Kristin. I was an awkward, brace-faced middle schooler, and thought she was so cool and pretty, fast forward to current day, she's my sister-in-law! In middle school, I remember talking to her on the phone for at least an hour telling her about my friend drama and learning more about her. She has such a bubbly presence, and easy to talk to energy. Kristin is one of the most hardest working people I know and really can do it all. She cares so deeply for those around her. I couldn't have asked for a better sister-in-law! Hobbies: Running triathlons and researching daily genealogy. Loves to travel with the family, especially overseas. Fun Facts: She is a mother of 2 who runs triathlons, and used to be in musical theater!
Asia Gardner
Bridesmaid
We met through mutual friends in good old Fairfield, California getting ready for a house party back in 2010. Our friendship developed quickly because we were both silly, free spirited, and commanded attention when we walked in the room without even trying. Asia is someone that I always feel connected to no matter how much time may go by. We have experienced so much together and have grown with each other. I always feel motivated and inspired by her every time we speak. You are my spirit sister, my guide, my turn up party promoting, hype man and forever bestie! Hobbies: Singing loud and off key to Beyoncé and Colbie Callete , yoga, swimming, astrology, food experimenting, empowering others to reach for the stars and doing hood rat things with her friends! Fun Facts: She watched so much HGTV she believes she can build anything and procrastinating helps her discover her love cooking things like bubble pizza. She believe in mermaids!
Allan Cabrero
Bridesman
We met at a Beer Olympics rugby party and the rest is truly history! Allan and I went to what felt like every single drag show in the Bay Area. Our first pride together we partied for the whole month and it was EVERYTHING! Even at my lowest of lows Allan took me in and we were roomies for an amazing few months! We love chisme, food, and a good night out! Allan rescued my spirit and helped me embrace myself. You continue to make me laugh EVERYDAY and make me feel super special constantly. Thanks for always being there for me even when I can be dramatica or toxica. Hobbies: Allan is like a Renaissance man with many hobbies. Some of which include: looking after his pets (Dog, 2 frogs, crested gecko and a tarantula), growing rare cacti and carnivorous plants. He likes to cook, try new foods, going out and drinking/ dancing. He also enjoys artistic things like drawing, painting, leather work, scale mail, woodworking. Allan has a lot of interests, so he tends to know a lot of random stuff haha. Fun Facts: Uhh I’m not sure 🤷🏻♂️. I study bugs and I’m working on my PhD in entomology. I’ve broken my back, does that count lol?
Emma Harbage
Bridesmaid
We met during our first season with the Berkley All Blues rugby team. It all started with a ride to practice that then lead to an unofficial roommate who was borrowing my clothes and cooking in my kitchen. I always go back to the time we spontaneously went to Santa Cruz after practice and booked a cheap hotel for two that turned into five people in one queen bed including Papi. Distance is always tricky with maintaining friendships but we always pick up where we leave off and my heart genuinely smiles when I'm near you. Hobbies: Rugby, chiropractic, working out, donuts, sushi, cocktails, traveling, coffee Fun Fact: Emma aka Lon-don used to be a gymnast before playing rugby!
Ardia Keller
Bridesmaid
Ardia is another rugby friend, and we don't have a friendship, we have a Bromance! They actually helped me pick out my first impress Christina outfit. They have always been there for me, and even with the distance, Ardia is always someone I can rely on and facetime like we never skipped a beat. You know I care about her because I helped her move to a 6th ( could have been 4 floors but it felt like 6) floor unit, without an elevator, sick as a dog. I'll never do that again but I'll always be here for you spirit for your next move! Hobbies: Sports (rugby, basketball, football, soccer) working out, going to festivals, traveling, watching romcoms and shopping Fun Fact: Ardia likes to get a tattoo in a country they are traveling in to serve as my souvenir.
Christopher Galuszka
Bridesman
My first encounter with Chris was over 3 years ago at Venmo. I thought he started at 10 am when he actually started at 9am. Just like me we are always running late but always Fashionably late. I love a fellow libra because we can understand each other without saying anything, sometime we communicate through giggles, laughs and screams and we can understand every single "word". Chris took me under his wing and was the first friend to make Chicago feel like it could really be my second home and was the one to introduce me to his roomie and bestie Erica (one or our other bridesmaids). I can't wait to continue to be a ball of fabulous chaos with you, like our first pride together and all the late work nights raiding the work fridge for seltzers and riding around on the office scooters like big children. Hobbies: Self Care-which is including but not limited to skin care, make up, working out and diet. Chris loves drinking/tanning/swimming at the beach. They also love music festivals and dancing all night till the sun comes up. They are really into sustainability/recycling/protecting mother earth. Fun Facts: Chris is a certified scuba diver that has gone about 140 feet below the surface. When he was born he was already an uncle ( he goes by Guncle or Titi now 🤣).
Erica Varela
Bridesmaid
After being in Chicago for almost 2 years I was introduced to Erica through Chris (one of our other brides men). Little did I know that Chicago would feel that much more like home being able to talk, laugh, vent and eat Erica's amazing food! Since day one Erica has been unapologetically herself and represents who they are 110%, this passion is what I'm drawn too and I appreciate being able to decompress and just say F.U. to the man over some rim dipped White Claws! She is such a giving and thoughtful person to those she cares about and I couldn't imagine our special day without Erica there. Thank you for supporting us unconditionally and always loving our boys as much as we love them. I can't to hit the dance floor with you and be Mexican AF! Hobbies: They love to cook, and does it VERY well! Learning recipes that have been handed down for many generations in order to keep her culture alive and not forgotten. She enjoys learning new recipes as well in order to explore other cultures. Food is life. Fun Facts: They are first generation American and very proud MEXICAN American.
Siena Schrader
Flower Girl
Siena will forever hold a special place in my heart because she gave me the opportunity to experience being an aunt for the first time. I will never forget that first moment when she was under a year old, and she fell asleep in my arms for the first time. Prior to that moment, Siena would rarely let me hold her, but in that moment, its almost as if she told me that she now trusts me. I joke that Siena is my little mini me, but am the proudest aunt at how smart she is, brave with new experiences, and travels like a champ! Hobbies: Playing outside (currently playing soccer), drum lessons from Auntie Tini, and loves building with legos (the more complicated the better)! Fun Fact: She's obsessed with Disney princesses... especially Aurora!
Anneliese Schrader
Flower Girl
Anneliese is my Godchild. That's right folks, Christina is her Godmother and has full intentions to fullfill those Godmother duties to the fullest! Anneliese is often described as spicy and spicy she is. She is one of the funniest little girls I know and she knows it! She'll be laughing and smiling in one moment and in the next she jumps down screaming to run off and ride her scooter, all before you blink. She has so much personality and I love watching that personality shine and grow as she grows. Hobbies: Doing whatever her older sister Siena is doing. Fun Fact: She loves to break into a spontaneous dance party when the music plays at the end of a movie.