Manuel & Danielle
Wedding Party
Amber Hyde
Maid of Honor
Amber and Danielle have been friends since their days at the University of Redlands. There is no distance that can come between this 23 year friendship. Amber is the one friend that knows all the secrets, all the silly times, all the climbing fences, pretending to sleep, and dancing whenever our heart feels like it. Amber is one of the most brilliant, kind, out-going, and successful women we know. She embodies the best of what life has to offer.
Bert Coutts
Best Man
Jimmy and Bert have been friends since August 1993, their VERY first semester at the University of Redlands, living in East Hall. For the next 28 years, Bert and Jimmy have been through a lot. From river trips, babysitting Bert during his 21st birthday, Sunday scooners at Mutt Lynch's in Newport Beach (where Danielle was our server), random post college California trips, the Miami Coconut Grove club scene, Jimmy telling Bert he would move to California "in about 5 years", and so many stories that are not proper for this website (don't ask Avila, Theo, or any Gamma Nu's either....) One thing that hasn't changed, is that Bert still scares Jimmy with his beard and is rightfully called "Uncle Donkey" by Jimmy's daughters.
Braylon Ervin
Escort Danielle down the aisle
Danielle's 18 year old son will help escort her down the aisle. Braylon Justis lives up to his middle name. He may be 18 years old, but has accomplished more in his short life than most 30 year olds. His commitment to his future in not just law enforcement, but being a great human is unparalleled. Not to mention, being the big brother to 4 younger girls with very different personalities may qualify him for sainthood one day.
Laila Ervin
Escort Danielle down the aisle
Danielle's 17 year old daughter will help escort her down the aisle. You know those people that happily study hard and are absolutely brilliant, and annoy the heck out of you? Well, take away the annoyance- add beauty, kindness, and empathy and you have Miss Laila. This future Oregon Duck hopeful (and Vayda's biggest fan) will brighten anyone's day up with her radiance and smile and we are so lucky that she will be part of our blended family.
Everleigh Jimenez
Ring Bearer
Everleigh will take time off of being President of the Dragon Club to serve as the ring bearer. Ev is also excited to be the new middle child as she absolutely marches to the beat of her own drum. Don't be surprised if you see her in a maroon tux or in her dragon costume before/during/and/or after the ceremony! This highly intelligent young lady will blow your mind with her random trivia (hmmm wonder where she gets it from?) so make sure to take a few minutes to say hello and ask her some Geography trivia....
Auvri Ervin
Flower Girl
Danielle's 11 year old daughter will be one of the flower girls. Auvri is our "utility" player. This little girl is wise beyond her years and can get along with anyone. One day she's a princess with Vayda, the next, she's a dragon battling baddies with Everleigh. She is beyond excited to have sisters close to her age and also excited to get the "most awesome-est step-dad in history" (her words...., ok Jimmy may have made that up...)
Vayda Jimenez
Flower Girl
Jimmy's 8 year old daughter, Princess Vayda, will be one of the flower girls. If you think you've heard "Let It Go" one million times, wait until you hear her rendition of "Into the Unknown"..... It will either make you fall in love with her or run to get more drinks. She's a little comedian and actress and will sure to light up your day when you meet her.
Cole Joachim
Ring Bearer
What can I say about this kid. He is our Sixth child. although he calls us "uncle Jimmy" and "auntie Danielle" we feel like he is really part of our family. He is Jimmy's neighbor from Minnesota and also Abu's #1 fan. I honestly dont think he realizes that we're actually not related.....this little man will make you fall in love with him and make you laugh...that is unless he's hanging with Vayda. Then dont talk to him! he's way too busy to pay attention to anyone other than her.... (or Abu).
Tobias Easy Forrest
Officiant
TOBAAH!!! Met this incredible human being and sit down comic at VFMA in the early 90's and self-titled ourselves the "west coast kids" as only a handful of us were going to college on the west coast. As a matter of fact, the first week at Redlands, I took a roadtrip to NAU to visit him. Years pass and I'm randomly walking around downtown Fort Lauderdale (2001) and I see this ugly kid in a wheelchair and I'm like "no way that's him." After many uncomfortable hugs and adult drinks...a few months later Toby and I become roommates in Florida! We then both pursued our dreams- me in law enforcement and Toby in Hollywood (IMDB this kid). When Danielle and I discussed who we wanted to marry us, Toby was it. He will be a shining light at our wedding and can not wait for him to marry us!
Missy Nieto
Singer Extraordinaire
Missy and Jimmy met at their first UofR choir practice in 1993. Yes, Jimmy was in choir... They maintained their friendship not just during choir, but the many frat/sorority parties they may or may not have gone to... After Redlands, they continued their bro/sis relationship and kept in touch about life news. Last year, Jimmy invited Missy to Santa Monica to meet Danielle, and Jimmy finally got to meet Missy's love of her life, Patrick. Everyone (obviously) got along so much so that Danielle became Missy and Patrick's real estate agent! Its truly amazing how people who truly love and respect each other can find a common thread. We are so blessed to have Missy share her angelic voice during our wedding!!