Wedding Party

Sonia Encina

Mother of the Bride

Christina would like to say a big thank you to her mother Sonia. Everything Christina carries into this new chapter; her strength, her confidence, her sense of self, began with her. Through every fall, every misstep, every moment she needed to be put back together. Accident-prone as she may be, her mother has always been there to nurse her back to health, without hesitation, without fail. “Mother is the name for god on the lips and hearts of all children.” -Eric Draven from The Crow

Pedro Encina

Father of the Bride

Most importantly Christina would like to thank her father Pedro. She has always been a daddy’s girl, loved and protected without question. Pedro is the reason why Christina fell in love with rock and roll, films that shaped generations and with Matt. She fell in love with rhythm, rebellion, and the soul that lingers long after the music fades. Thank you for being her foundation, her influence, and her forever hero.

Pamela Ibarra

Maid of Honor

Christina would like to thank one of her closest friends Pamela. A friendship that started from a mutual connection, but grew into something real and strong. She’s always been Christina’s hype woman, giving her confidence when Christina’s was shaken, reminding her who she is when she forgets.

Priscilla Petersen

Matron of Honor

Christina also wants to thank her sister Priscilla who she has called Pilla since she could speak her first words. Priscilla has always been the big sister, protector, teacher, and other mother figure to Christina. She’s taken care of her in ways only a big sister can. Thank you for loving her hard and showing up for her always.

Nicole Gomez

Bridesmaid

Christina’s cousin Nicole, well technically first cousin once removed, but explaining to everyone how they’re related is always confusing. The tiniest but mightiest human on the planet. She is the voice of reason, the one who says what everyone else is too scared to say, the one who will stand up to anyone triple her size. Her courage, honesty, loyalty, they mean everything to Christina.

Nicola Garcia

Bridesmaid

The most softest, gentlest, sweetest soul anyone could ever know; literally adorable as Hello Kitty. Nicola’s voice is like a new born baby’s firsts coo, pure, soft, and impossible not to love. She has always been by Christina’s side, going on random fun adventures through the years. Thank you for being that steady, loyal, beautiful presence in her life.

Gloria Martinez

Bridesmaid

Gloria has been there for Christina since the very beginning. She always had her back, supported her, and stood by her. The friendship blossomed through heartbreak, and laughter, through those quiet times when they needed each other the most, and they showed up for each other every time. Thank you for bringing the light wherever you go Glow Bug.

Dia Vega

Bridesman

A special thank you to Dia, a rare soul that you only come across once in a lifetime, and never by accident. She is the most understanding person, someone who listens without judgement, who remains when things unravel. Dia believes in restoring balance to the universe, fixing what’s broken, making things right, and taking responsibility in a way most people wouldn’t. Thank you for allowing us to be apart of your journey, we are grateful for who you are in every season, every transformation, every truth.

Varian Reyes

Ring Bearer

A special acknowledgment to Varian, Matt’s firstborn, a living reflection of all that he is, and somehow, even more. In him, the best parts of Matt have taken root and grown; sharper, wiser, and beyond his years. There is something undeniable in who Varian is, a quiet strength, a depth, a presence that speaks for itself.

Mila Reyes

Candle Lighter

A special acknowledgment to Matt’s daughter Mila. She is a force all on her own; strong, independent, and unapologetically outspoken. She carries Matt’s spirit in the most undeniable way; in her fire, her rebellion, her unwavering stubbornness. There is a strength in her that cannot be shaken, a voice that refuses to be silenced, and a presence that leaves its mark wherever she goes. Matt is so proud of the woman she is, and the one she will continue to become.

Richard Young

Officiant

A man who has lived many lives within one, with stories deep enough to fill books. He’s the one you want beside you when things go wrong ready to defend you, or already planning the way out. A close friend to both Christina and Matt, brother to Dia. It was Richard’s idea to take on this role of officiating, to guide Christina and Matt into their next chapter and there is no one else they would trust more to lead the way.

Joe Reyes

Father of the Groom

Matt would like to express his eternal gratitude to his father Joe, a bond not made but forged through time, through trials, through everything life could place in their path. Matt’s true best friend, the one who knows every truth, every story, every unspoken word. There are no secrets only a connection built on trust, on years of standing side by side, no matter what came.

Yolanda Reyes

Mother of the Groom

A special thank you to Matt’s mother Yolanda. The first love of his life, a place no one else could ever take. Because of her, he learned to create, to provide, and to care in the quiet ways that matter most.

Fabian Cortez

Best Man

A friendship that began in childhood built on dodgeball battles, pranks, and a bond that never let up. Through every chapter, Fabian has remained, sometimes helping Matt out of the bar, sometimes helping him back in, but always right there beside him. A constant, a troublemaker, a true friend. Thank you for the years, the loyalty, and for never letting life get too serious.

Dirk Harris

Groomsman

What grew between Matt and Dirk was never just friendship, but something steadier, something earned over time; through shared space, shared struggle, shared becoming. There was a time when one gave without keeping count, and the other carried that forward, turning survival into independence, and moments into milestones. They built a life in parallel; creating, working, pushing forward, until both stood firmly on their own, no longer just getting by, but providing, leading, becoming. This is what brotherhood looks like, not spoken, but proven.

Alex Roque

Groomsman

Crash Craddock

Groomsman

Shawn Patterson

Groomsman

Chad Gonzales

Groomsman