We are Getting Married!
Wedding Party
Lizzie Saldaña
Maid of Honor
Lizzie + Mercedes have been best friends since freshman year of high school -since meeting on the swim team 16 years ago. Staying close throughout college and into the start of their careers their friendship grew into the sisterhood it is today. Even through life's busy moments, they continue to make time for their friendship and being there for eachother's BIG life moments.
Tyler Downs
Best Man
As brothers, Tyler and Matthew grew up close and spent their childhood days horsing around, playing pranks on one another, and bonding over their shared love of basketball. Throughout their adolescent and young adult lives, they have continued to always prioritize their relationship even when living in different states, and to show up for the other big moments in their lives.
Emma Glassel
Bridesmaid
Since meeting in high school right before junior prom, Emma and Mercedes have been lifelong best friends. They have always been there for each-others big moments over the years, through the highs and lows moments of life, to bonding even more after college through their love of medicine; as Emma pursued nursing school and Mercedes medical school, now both working in the medical field.
Derek Vidaurri
Groomsman
As Matthew's oldest brother, Derek has always looked out for him throughout his life, making it a point to always show up whether that meant taking him to practice at school , taking him to friend's house, or just spending quality time with him after a long day. Now, Derek is a loving father to his own beautiful family in Arizona and Matthew and him continue to stay in touch despite their busy lives.
Taline Aydinian
Bridesmaid
Taline and Mercedes first met in Parker, Colorado as they began four rigorous years of medical school. After bonding over the stresses of anatomy lab, they quickly became study partners and spent what felt like entire two years studying in the library, stressing over exams, standardized patients, and starting clinical rotations. The stresses of medical school quickly bonded them and their deep connection and friendship has only strengthened since. Now, both working as residents, Taline and Mercedes still lean on eachother to navigate the challenges that life brings, always supporting one another.
Patrick Smith
Groomsman
Matthew and Patrick are lucky enough to be both cousins and close friends! Growing up close they made countless childhood memories playing sports, spending time with family and friends, and of course causing trouble.
