Wedding Party
Melissa Rabbitt
Matron of Honor
Melissa and Jessie met when they were in elementary school. They met when Melissa started going to the same daycare as Jessie and has been one of Jessie's best friends since. Nick was finally able to meet Melissa in person when they were able to go to Northern California for Nicks cousin's wedding. Melissa is an amazing mommy to two girls, Addisyn and Elaine, and will be a boy mommy in a few months! Through anything Melissa has always been there for Jessie and vise verse. Their friendship has been through many things like far moves and everyday life over the last 22 years but nothing has ever altered or changed their friendship.
J.T. Salas
Best Man
Jt and Nick met at daycare when they were about 18 months old and have been friends ever since. They are always there for one another and JT never hesitates to call Nick out on anything. Nick and Jt were always together throughout high school and after, frequently getting mistaken for brothers. Nick, Jessie, Jt, and Marissa frequently double date. You can usually catch Jt with a kendama around his neck or close by.
Carmen Ramirez
Bridesmaid
Carmen is Jessie's Bestie. They met about four years ago while working at Big5. While working together they became close friends very quickly. Carmen is one of the sweetest people. Whenever Jessie and Carmen both are free the love to go on Sushi dates, which makes Nick jealous if he can't tag along. Carmen and Jessie share their love for the show Supernatural.
J Ortega
Groomsman
J and Nick have been very good friends since jr high and have been close ever since. J is a very loving person and a huge teddy bear, especially to his son and daughter. Nick and J lived together for 3 years where they hung out daily. A fun fact is that Nick, J, and Jake all lived together in Camarillo a few years ago. Jessie actually knew J before meeting Nick. Ironically Nick introduced J to his wife Sharlene in high school and while working for Big5 J was the one to tell Nick about Jessie.
Sarah Deem
Bridesmaid
Sarah is Jessie's sister-in-law. Sarah and Nick are always ready to gang up on Jessie and her younger brother Nicholis, calling them "spicy". Sarah and Jessie both love leopard print and leggings. Sarah is one of the sweetest people you will ever get to know and has been a blessing to our family since day one.
Blake Dougherty
Groomsman
Nick met Blake through Neal right after high school. They were friends since meeting but not super close until the last couple of years. Blake owns his own handyman business. Nick often helps Blake either after work or on random weekends which granted Nick a company sweatshirt. Jessie has claimed said sweatshirt as her favorite, thanks Blakey. Blake is always someone that you can count on no matter what. Nick considers Blake one of his closest friends. He actually went with Nick and Jessie and helped pick out Jessie's car.
Brittany Hong
Bridesmaid
Brittany is one of Nick's older sister. Brittany is always up for an adventure whether that means traveling, camping, or waking up early for one of the many marathons she has been a part of. Nick lucked out with Brittany as an older sister, she is always there to support Nick and give him advice. Both Nick and Brittany have no problem falling asleep wherever they see fit at any moment. Jessica and Brittany share the love for their favorite color, teal. Brittany is a dog mom to Divot who turned 3 this year.
Neal St. Chambers
Groomsman
Nick and Neal went to the same high school and would see one another in passing but did not become friends until a few years after they both graduated. They have been close friends ever since. Neal is an amazing father to his two year old son, named Archer. Archer loves his Uncle Dingo! Both worked together at SC Sheet Metal for about 2 years until last year when Neal moved to Idaho. Both Nick and Jessie miss seeing Neal a great deal but talk to him very frequently on the phone.
Marissa Salas
Bridesmaid
Jessie met Marissa through Nick and his best man JT. Marissa is JT's wife. Over the last couple years the couples have gotten very close. Marissa, Nick, and Jessie share their love for sushi which usually results in their double dates ending up with sushi at some point. The four of them are more family than friends to one other.
Jake Hall
Groomsman
Nick and Jake met at Camp Camarillo when they were in elementary school, Nick was not a fan of Jake then. Even though they met when they were young they did not become friends until years later. Nick and Jake were both out of high school when they ran into one another again at a party. After the party they were hanging out with mutual friends frequently which is when they became close friends. Jake and Nick lived together at the same house as J in Camarillo. Jake is an amazing father to his son and daughter. Nick goes over to Jake and his wife Katie's house often and hangs out with the kids. Jake and Nick like to go golfing together when they can.
Emily Rogers
Bridesmaid
Emily is Nick's cousin. She refers to to Nick as her Crinkle (crippled Uncle), he gained the crippled title when he got hurt about two years ago. Emily and Jessie share their love of getting lost in a really good book. Emily loves to do crafts with Nick and Jessie and spends many weekends with them.
Nicholis Deem
Groomsman
Nicholis is Jessie's younger brother and Nick's future brother-in-law. Jessie and Nicholis have always been very close. He is responsible for Nick's obsession with Cavaretta's Italian deli. The Nick's love ganging up on Jessie any chance they can when together, which is very often. They share their love for many things like golfing and playing video games when they both have the time. They have claimed Sunday mornings for golfing with each other when work does not get in the way.
Kelly Rogers
Bridesmaid
Kelly is Nick's cousin but he is also her Crinkle. Emily and Kelly are sisters. Kelly will come over and spend as much free time as any teenager has with her Aunt/Uncle. Whether it be to just hang out and take a nap or go somewhere. Nick and Jessie both love spending time with Kelly and Emily whenever they can.
Bam Mccullough
Groomsman
Nick met Bam while hanging out with Jt at a friends house about 10 years ago. When Bam came over he mistakenly thought Nick's name was Diego when they got introduced. Diego somehow turned into Dingo, which then became Nick's nickname. This has stuck ever since. Bam is one of the the most selfless people you will meet. When Nick is working out in the Santa Barbara area you can always find him at Bam's house catching up. Bam introduced Nick to one of his favorite lunch spots, Shalhoob's.
Stacy Buckelew
Bridesmaid
Stacy is Nick's oldest sister and Jessie's future sister-in-law. Growing up Nick was always referred to as Stacy's baby since they are 15 years apart. Stacy is always ready to have a good time. Stacy is the mother of Nick's nephew Joe Joe and niece Rylah. Jessie and Stacy worked together for a while last year.
Mikey Artuso
Groomsman
Nick and Mikey met at Pacific Camps in elementary school and have been getting in trouble together ever since. They attended the same camp from elementary school through junior high. Even though Nick and Mikey never attended the same school that never stopped them from hanging out all the time. Growing up you could always find Nick, Jt, and Mikey together at Nick's parents house. There are periods of times when Nick and Mikey haven't been able to see one another, but when they hang out it's like no time has passed.