Nicole & Nicolas
Wedding Party
Maria Preciado
Maid of Honor
Maria and I have been best friends since college. We have traveled all over the world together and we still have many more adventures to come. She has been to my cabin with me numerous of times, she was there the day I bought my boat and helped me drive it from San Jose to Trinity. We went to Mexico together with my dad and had the most crazy adventures of a lifetime. She has always been my rock when life gets tough and the life of the party when it’s time to celebrate. She was one of the first people I told about Nick and she encouraged me to not move too fast (which I sort of listened too). She is a beautiful person inside and out and she is not only my best friend but my sister.
Armaan Vachani
Best Man
To this date, if there was ever a time in my life where I was struggling, conquering, succeeding, failing, etc., I could always count on Armaan to be there for me. Armaan and I have known each other since middle school and, since then, have remained good friends. From all the countless hours spent playing Halo (yes, Halo – all of the GOOD ones) back in the middle school days, to the more recent times spent visiting and catching up at BJs brew house over beers, we are never far from picking up where we left, usually with no regard to the time in between visits. It’s been nothing but great times with Armaan and his fiancé Meera as we all grow into new lives with new surroundings! Thank you Armaan for being an amazing friend!
Allison Fricker
Bridesmaid
Allison has been the bright light in my life since college. She will always put a smile to your face and is the best partner for any project. I could never ask for a better PowerPoint editor. She would let me come over to her dorm to hang out with between classes and sleep over when I didn’t want to drive home. She was my Valentines date for many years and went out of way to make my 21st birthday so special even though she wasn’t old enough to drink yet. She will go above and beyond to make any day special and it really shows how caring she is. I can’t wait to share this married life with you.
Garrett Serrato
Groomsman
Whether he is out mountain biking on a trail, hiking something sick, or sharing some laughs over a drink with friends, Garrett is always positive and down for the planned or spontaneous time out. Then again, snow, dirt, or the concrete jungle, it does not matter the setting! Garrett and I have known each other since late 2010 (back when we were finishing up high school). One of the reasons I continue to mountain bike today is because of Garrett. From the hard tails to full suspension bikes, Garrett has always had some great advice and technical skill on the bike that has allowed me to push my technical riding and the sport as a whole. To say the least, Garrett is an incredibly smart and funny guy who will not turn away at the sight of challenges and some good times! Ride on!
Jessica Kim
Bridesmaid
Jessica and I met through work. I would have never survived being in public accounting without her. She has been my strength and rock throughout the last year and half. She and I would talk all day at work and go on walks to clear our heads when our co-workers were driving us crazy. When I was being bullied at work, she supported me and helped me get through the hard times. She witnessed my relationship with Nick grow into never ending love. When during her break from work, she came multiple times during lunch to walk and talk with me. Those days meant everything to me since I was struggling with the decision to find another job. Even when I left my job at Armanino, she still supported my decision and cried with me while we realized that we couldn’t see each other at work any longer.
Chris Keefe
Groomsman
When I think of Chris, I think of a combination of serious, professional, with a touch of goofy and of-the-wall hilarious. For as long as I can remember, Chris has always come through with the laughs! And, when least expected (or when fully expected), he always has great insight. As kids, Chris, Armaan, and I spent much time together, especially in the presence of the Halo games on Xbox. We're talking back to middle school! I can't believe it's been over 15 years of friendship and still counting! And I can absolutely rely on the fact that, while there is a great deal of distance between where we live, there will always be a trip or visit on the horizon. And it's just like picking up where we left off. Thank you, Chris, for being an amazing friend! Cheers to many more good times!
Deisy Narez
Bridesmaid
Deisy was introduced to me by Maria and we instantly had a connection. We love traveling, hiking and pushing our comfort zones. She is always willing to travel to any place and I can guarantee that she will be asleep within 30 minutes. :) She is so generous and I could not be more proud of her and everything she has accomplished. She is always by my side when I need her and has supported me in all the decisions I made. There are many more adventures that await for us in the future.
Jack Guo
Groomsman
When I first met Jack, he was the new kid on the block. New to not only Hillsdale High School (where we both graduated from in 2010), but also the United States. In high school, Jack got involved with sports pretty much right away. I remember the countless hours we spent running soccer drills after practice and over the weekends. We were by no means first string middle fielders, but we practiced like we were. We quickly became close friends through the sport. And we remain close friends to this day. Jack is one of the hardest working guys I know and is always supportive with advice and insightful perspectives on things. Thank you for your friendship, honesty, and the good times! Cheers to many more!
Taylor Coats
Bridesmaid
Taylor and I become friends by accident in math class my first semester of college. She and I spent many nights together watching terrible reality TV, eating vegetarian pizza and enjoying a glass of wine. We would constantly meet in the library to complain about classes and life while going on hikes. She went with me to Vegas for my 21st birthday and I took her to see snow for the first time in Yosemite. She has been an amazing shoulder to cry and laugh on throughout our entire friendship.
Matthew Velichko
Groomsman
I am so thankful to have a Brother like Matt in my life! Where the heck do I even start with this guy. A pilot?? A resident in Nashville, TN?? That's pretty cool! What's even cooler than that? It's what got him there. While there are not enough characters allowed in this bio to share his story, I can say with the utmost pride and stoke that his perseverance and faith prove his true character as a Man, and as a brother. It doesn't matter the time, place, or circumstance; should the occasion arise, I can trust that Matt will come through with the support, encouragement, and (of course) the laughs. If you are not laughing around this guy, you are probably exchanging some pretty cool stories or receiving some life-changing advice. So proud of how far we've come! Love you dude!
Emily Hernandez
Bridesmaid
The day I met Emily was in business law class. I was late and the only spot left was next to a cowboy boot wearing girl with gunshot gauges. The moment I sat down next to her we instantly became friends. She was one the sweetest people I met at Monterey Bay and was always down for a good time. She celebrated many milestones with me such as my 21st birthday and my engagement! She has always been a consistent friend even when life gets extremely busy and overwhelming. No matter where we move to or where we work, we always manage to meet up and make more memories! I know that no matter what she will be a breath of fresh air and make any stressful situation, fun and enjoyable. I can’t wait to have her by my side on my big day!