David & Melissa
Wedding Party
Michelle Saavedra
Maid of Honor
She is not just my sister, she is my most trusted friend and comrade!!! The person that was constantly bossy while I innocently stood by taking her undeserved abuse. (Its MY wedding website Michelle- I get to write the story... ;) lol. Truly, Michelle is someone I know will always have my back and always tell me the truth. Our memories are full of endless adventures, ideas, experiments, and entrepreneur opportunities. She has a heart of gold, is multi -talented, beautiful, selfless creative, and funny. I cannot imagine my life without her. I read this quote that said "a sister is just a friend for life." That accurately describes how I feel. You're stuck with me Michelle, and I wouldn't have it any other way! I love Michelle and have looked up to her my entire life!
Matt Hepburn
Best Man
Matt Hepburn and I became friends in 2011. He started dating my sister while she and I were roommates in my early adulthood. Matt and I quickly clicked and developed a deep and lasting friendship that even transcends out current brother-in-law status. Matt and I have shared enough years together as close friends to see each other at our lowest of lows and also as Christian men who want to serve God and pursue God's will. Heck Matt and I are blood brothers, we're brothers-in-law, we've been coworkers, and he is an awesome friend and confidant. I wouldn't have any other man as my best man.
Jennifer Snyder
Bridesmaid
I remember feeling like I won the lottery of life when I found out I was gonna have a baby sister. Not only was I thrilled that I no longer would be the youngest I felt like my Mom brought me home a living breathing baby doll! I'm pretty sure to date she was the cutest kid I've ever seen--- My sister Jen has brought so much laughter and unexplainable joy to my life. She is kind of like the comic relief in a serious play. She is a stunning, feisty, intelligent, organized, and trustworthy. She is always ready to have a good time! I love her to pieces and am so glad that God gave me a sister to be my friend for life!
Andy Rosas
Groomsman
When it comes to people who I love to be around, Andy tops that list! He always has a pearly white grin and its genuine! Andy is blessing to me frequently! He loves to side track me from my responsibilities and duties, and I LOVE IT! He is my closest confidant and dearest friend! If I’m down, Andy is always there to get me out of my funk. He pushes me further than I think I can go when it comes to ministry and God’s calling, and for that I am so grateful!
Carrie Rosas
Bridesmaid
This Girl. If we can sum it up, I'm thinking it, she is saying it. It's almost uncanny how we can read each-others minds! But what do you expect? Our Dads were best friends. They lived together. Why wouldn't we do they same? My roomie for over 5 years, we've been through thick and thin, and had a BLAST through it all! From winning an international vacation to Jamaica to dozens of road trips, projects, pranks, pinterest experiments, and thrift stores. I will never forget and always cherish the time in my life that this girl was not only my friend but my family while they were away.
Kasey Breu
Groomsman
Kasey Breu is one of my all time favorite people! He and I have been friends since he first got saved about two and a half years ago, we’ve been coworkers at LTR, and we’ve been roommates for nearly a year! Watching the growth and advancement of Kasey has truly been an inspiration to me and so many others. Kasey is truly a testament to the power of the Holy Ghost and the effectiveness of true salvation! Kasey gives me HOPE that anyone who surrenders their whole life to Christ can become a man of God!
Sarah Stowell
Bridesmaid
This is Sari Bear. She is pretty much perfect. Truly. Beautiful inside and out. I have ALWAYS looked up to her. And than they day came that she transitioned to my best friend. At one point, I lived with her, worked with her, attended church with her, was in a band with her, and held a bible study with her. I was trying to hang out with her in hopes of her perfection rubbing off on me. I know it's hard to tell, but in case you were wondering it didn't work ;). The crazy part of all this time spent together is we still liked each other!!! LOL Not just liked each other-- we had a blast together! I would list her talents, but we'd be here all day. Let's just say , I LOVE THIS GIRL. SO much! I can with all sincerity say that I would not be saved if it wasn't for her influence in my life.
Jake Snyder
Groomsman
Jake is going to be my brother-in-law, but he and I have been brother’s even before Melissa and I were even interested in each other. He has been a great friend to me and always presses me to be more than I am. He in many ways is responsible for pressing me to get married and pursue calling! If it wasn’t for Jake lighting a fire under me, I may not even be getting married in September. Jake was the guy who was there when I was a brand new Christian, who talked me back from the edge and helped me to keep going for God!
Nichole Dixon
Bridesmaid
Nichole plays such a special part of my life. She was my friend when I truly surrendered my life to God in Albuquerque NM. That time in my life serves as the most cherished of times. This beautiful,sporty,crazy girl and I have stayed in close contact for years. Our friendship has stood the test of time. Our lives took drastically different paths-- Nichole is married, has been a pastors wife for years and now has FIVE kiddos!! She is the most supernaturally organized person I have ever met, creative in every aspect and a genuine person with a genuine relationship with God and heart for people! She has been there for me in the most heart-wrenching of circumstances. She is a friend that understands before you even tell her. I love her to the moon and am so glad she is in my wedding!!!!!!
Andrea Sanchez
Bridesmaid
Andrea and I share a very special friendship. We bonded in a snow storm on our way to be mutual bridesmaids in Nichole's wedding. It was only a 2 hour road trip to Albuquerque, but in that short time I knew I had met a friend for life! It was one of those times when you really hit it off with someone and you think, why have we not hung out sooner?!? We went on to become the best of friends! Andrea is the most down to earth person I know, she grew up in Chinle so we have a mutual bond in that we are practically Native....We also both worked in banking for YEARS,both LOVE to travel and are both Pastors Kids ... so we connect on a bunch of levels. She is feisty, musical, adventurous and amazingly creative! She has a heart for people and ministry and I love her to pieces!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kevin Apodaca
Groomsman
Kevin “Avocado” Apodaca! My boy! He and I became friends during my tenure at LTR. During a time when I saw a lot of people come and go, Kev stayed faithful! He’s still here he’s still killing it, and going for God! I had the awesome opportunity to pray the sinner’s prayer with Kevin, and I also was the one to baptize him! Thank God for Kevin!
Stephanie Aulson
Bridesmaid
This crazy girl. We LITERALLY have to set a timer when we are together to make sure we go to bed before the sun comes up. She has a determination and tenacity through everything that life throws her that is unmatched . She is an amazing business women, actress, musician, cook, and mother. She has inspired me and is truly an unsung hero and fighter who refuses to lose passion and joy no matter what! I have watched her fight and survive through unfathomable odds and come out with her head up, her red lipstick on and with a perspective that is inspiring. She has also been there for me on the darkest of hours, so I wouldn't dream of trying to say I do without her!
David Sanchez
Groomsman
David is my mentor and sponsor. He took on the figure head role during my time in drug court. While I may not have taken the position seriously, he certainly did! David has a heart for addicts and he helped me to see that I needed to be accountable and that I needed to use wisdom in my life. David gave me many nuggets of wisdom during the early years of my salvation. He also gave me the wonderful opportunity to work with him at Life Transformation Recovery (his drug rehab clinic) and during that time I learned a lot about myself and other people! David has been an awesome friend to me!
Addison Joy Saavedra
Flower Girl
This is Addison Joy Saavedra! I love this kid with all my heart. She is my first niece and I fell in love with her from the moment she was born. She has the kindest softest heart with a kick of spunk! She reminds me A LOT of my sister Michelle. The only issue I have with her is that she keeps growing up and it's freaking me out!! Stay little Addison!!!!!!!!!!!
Isaiah Saavedra
Ring Bearer
THIS KID, he loves dinosaurs, superheros, puzzles, and all things that fall under the category candy. He is the middle child- which pretty much means I understand his position in the majority of his fights with his big sister. lol He is feisty and hilarious!! When I asked him to be in the wedding he kept wanting to know what the RING-MAN does?!?!?!? I can't tell him "to hold a pillow" (lame)---so I have to come up with a way that he can be a superhero in a suit and save the day!
Parents of the Bride
Father of the Bride
Tom and Janice Payne are currently pastoring a powerful church in Perth West Australia. From the time that they got saved and surrendered to the call of God their ministry has taken them all across the US and abroad! From Las Vegas, New York, Farmington, Kenya, Gallup, and now Perth. Never an idea too big or too small with the intention of sharing Christ, they have impacted countless people across the world!!! They are parents to Michelle, Melissa and Jennifer. As well as Grandparents to Addison, Isaiah and Mikayla.
Parents of the Groom
Father of the Groom
Bruce and Kerrie Cutter are always up for the next adventure or entrepreneurial idea!! They are known for flipping properties and turning condemned properties into gorgeous gems! Bruce is a recently retired college professor who is now busy chasing his ambitions in real estate and local ministry. Kerrie's talents have no limits and she is busy managing their multiple properties. It is not uncommon to see her in paint tattered clothing with a tool in her hand transforming some new project. They are parents to Daniel, Michele, Alison and David!
Liz Cutter
Flower Girl
This little girl stole my heart from the first time she darted over to me from across the church than just kinda looked at me a minute before throwing her arms around me and saying "Hi future aunt" Lizzy is daughter to Davids older brother Daniel and wife Natalie. We share a birthday and I can just tell I'm gonna love spoiling this little girl. I can't wait until she is officially family!
Mallory
Flower Girl
This is Ms. Mal! She is daughter to Davids sister Alison and husband Matt. She is feisty, outgoing, and full of life! When asked to be our flower girl, she said she would but, she conditioned it with. "Make sure I have a necklace and a crown" She loves her Uncle Davey and is often his little helper when he is going to his IT jobs.