Nick & Gabriella
Wedding Party
Josh Garza
Best Man
I met Shmarza my Junior Year of High School in Computer Literacy class. I remember we became friends and bonded over our utter disappointment in our teacher. We caused a lot of mischief in that class and definitely weren’t her favorite students. I remember we did a career exploration course and my “ideal job” was to be a Midwife. Shmarz and I had a good laugh about that. Repping the Tri City Fire, Josh “De La Shmarza” Garza.
Louise Glimbert
Maid of Honor
I met Lollo (Louise) in 7th grade and I honestly can't even remember how we became friends. It just seems like we always have been friends, anywhere we went, we went together and almost always got there late! We have had some pretty amazing adventures in almost 10 years of friendship. We have been by each others side in good times and bad, through sickness and health. Louise and my marriage (on Facebook for 9 years because that's what teen aged girls do) will give Nick a run for his money. Thanks for giving Nick your side of the bed! Love you with all my heart.
Jalen Devine
Groomsman
I met Jalen sometime during Junior Year as well. I remember moving to the Varsity Basketball Team that Jalen had been on since a freshman. I was cautious to introduce myself because I knew he was really good at basketball; but once I realized I could dunk on him we became great friends and have been ever since. Also reppin’ the Tri City Fire, Jalen “Bwaaaaaa Bwaaaaaa” Devine.
Emilia Myllymaki
Bridesmaid
Emmi (Emilia) was one of the very first people I ever met when I moved to Sweden. She later told me she didn't think I liked her because I didn't talk to her but I didn't talk to her because I didn't speak Swedish!! Emmi is one of the most amazing women of God that I've ever had the privilege of knowing. Her love for other people is so incredible and I truly admire her. She is someone that I know I can always call and pour my heart out too and laugh all day long with; even though most of our friendship has been long distance due to both of us moving. She is someone that I can always count on, she is someone I know will be in my life forever.
Travis Gaines
Groomsman
I can’t remember when I met TGainesssss but it was sometime in elementary school. We used to ride our bikes around Copperfield Neighborhood in Lexington, listening to the best of Christian rap. I remember when our family was moving to Washington and I went to say goodbye to Travis last. It was a sad ride home knowing I had to leave one of my best friends. Reppin’ the 859 Lexington KY, Travis “TGaineeeees” Gaines.
Michaela Schad
Bridesmaid
I met Michaela one week after I moved to Seattle when I joined her small group through church. It's amazing to think I just walked into her house and our friendship took off from there. It was great to have you as a friend at Bellevue College for a while and I'm thankful I knew you there. These past 2.5 years have been full of so many memories that I will remember forever; like when I went to visit you in Hawaii and had so much fun, going to Seahawks games and training camps. Michaela is 1/4th of the Jimmy Squad members - you are so special to me and I'm so happy I walked through your door!
Joey Avioli
Groomsman
I met snowy during little league baseball at Shiloto Park in Lexington. The fist time I went back to Lexington to visit, I stayed with Joey and created some of the best memories in KY. When Joey came back to visit me in Seattle, I confirmed that it’s always a great time when I’m with Joey. Reppin’ the Big Apple, NYC, Joey “Snowy” Avioli.
Justine Hetrick
Bridesmaid
Tan (Justine) is someone who is so full of life and someone you need to have at a party! She can latch on to you out of know where, like when I had just met her and I invited her over for one night and she stayed for the next 2 weeks. Everyday she just kept coming back, but I'm so glad she did! We have had some near death experiences on our adventures (running out of gas, getting stuck in a snow storm) just to name a few. But I know I'm always going to have a great time with Justine who is the 2nd person of the Jimmy Squad. You sure know how to protect and provide! I'll be watching and singing Disney movies with you forever!
OJ Rios
Groomsman
50% of my Honduran Brothers, Oscar Rios. We met in our rush class at Eastern Washington University and instantly connected. We were both Sophomores amongst Freshman so we led the path on developing some of our closest friends. We’ve literally been through some of the best, AND WORST, times in our 4 years in Cheney but I’m glad I had you a long for the ride, brotha! Reppin’ the 425, Oscar “OJ” Rios.
Rachael Reed
Bridesmaid
Rachael proves that first impressions aren't always right. I wasn't sure when we first met if Rachael and I were going to be close friends; boy was I wrong! Rachael is so amazing and our friendship has blossomed, we have had so many great times just doing anything. Rachael and I can talk for hours about real life issues and she has been so supportive in so many things. Although she is quite at first, don't let that fool you because she's a fire cracker and the final member of the Jimmy Squad. I was so incredibly honored to be in her wedding party when she got married. I wouldn't have it any other way than to have her in mine.
Besser Rios
Groomsman
Making up the other 50% of my Honduran Brothers, Besser Rios. I also met Besser in Cheney but we’ve have quite the share of adventures. From Bumbershoot to Las Vegas, it’s always a good time when I’m spending it with Besser. Despite his horrible taste in sports, we’ve managed to become great friends over the past few years. I’m thankful to have the Rios brothers in my wedding party. Reppin' the 425, Besser Rios.
Toqa Hossam
Bridesmaid
Tokes ma goats (Toqa) was my MUN partner when we went to NYC to be apart of the National Model United Nations Conference. When Toqa started the class I was determined to have her as my partner and did my best to show that to her and the teacher, even though we hadn't met yet. I just had a feeling we would be best friends, and sure enough after many hours of working on our paper and getting ready for the conference, slowly but surely we became the best of friends. That was our first adventure but we have had plenty of more adventures and I know there will be more to come. What would I do without our Tokes and Gabby Tuesdays and watching 'This is us'.
Chantelle Humphrey
Flower Girl
My little sister who is 9 and a half years younger than me, she is a fun girl who loves to sing and wants to be a super star. She obsessed with Shawn Mendes and will see him in concert March 16 for the first time, Chantelle loves to ride horses and is great at school.