Wedding Party

Nicolette Chavez

Bride

“Nikki is the best thing that’s happened in my life. She and I have so much fun together. I’m so lucky she’s by my side for the rest of our lives” — Michael

Michael Ponce

Groom

“Michael is everything I needed that I didn’t know I needed. In the words of God: “exceedingly, abundantly beyond what I could have asked or imagined”. I feel Gods love tangibly through Michael and I feel so privileged to be his wife soon!” — Nicolette

Brianna Steele

Maid of Honor

I met Brianna and her sister Bethany in 2009 when we were little “teeny-boppers” at our churches’ youth camp in Wilsey, KS. We became close friends when I lived in AZ for a few years. Bri is a kind hearted, Jesus-loving, genuine woman who’s friendship has kept me grounded all these years.

Bethany Steele

Maid of Honor

I met Beth at the same church camp I previously mentioned. Beth has a fiery spirit that lights others up too. She loves the Lord with the same fervency and always has encouraging words for the people in her life. I’m so blessed by her friendship!

Kimberly Sanchez

Bridesmaid

Mine and Kim’s friendship started at a movie theater shortly after I had moved back from AZ. Even through she barely knew me she graciously accepted me into her friend group as if I had already belonged there. Kim has the kindest sweetest spirit, she brings so much joy wherever she is. She’s an amazing friend and now I can call her sister!

Kristen Gabriel

Bridesmaid

As you might be able to tell, Kim and Kristen are twins, and Michael is their brother! Kristen was living in Japan with her husband, Luke for a few years and when they moved back it was as if we had been longtime friends. Kristen brings so much peace to her friendships and family, and I’m so thankful I can call her sister too!

Kayla Skartwed

Bridesmaid

Kayla and I have been friends since we were 7 years old. I was the new kid at church and the Sunday school teacher told her to come talk to me. She didn’t want to 😉 but I’m so glad she did. We’ve been best friends ever since then and have weathered many, many ups and downs together through the years. We’ve also dreamt about the day we’d both get married and here we are! She’s so fun and we’ve had many an adventure together, I’m so thankful for my longtime friend.

Heidi Ballejos

Bridesmaid

Heidi and I became friends through mutual friends at church, and her husband, Junior is Michael’s Best Man! It’s so fun to be friends with another couple who can hold us up in the Lord. And have wicked Catan battles too! 😉 Heidi has an adventurous and kind spirit and her tenacity for life inspires me!

Vanessa Griego

Bridesmaid

Vanessa and I also became friends through mutual friends at church. She and I have a similar gentle disposition and so we totally get what the other is going through most times. Her gentle, and generous spirit is so refreshing, and she definitely shares Jesus’ love wherever she goes. She will be a bridesmaid in spirit as she’s not able to make it for the wedding, but her friendship means the world to me and she deserves the honor of being mentioned. 💜

Annie Chacon

Bridesmaid

I met Annie, or Annie McPhee or lil Annie, through Kim, and she also welcomed me so graciously into their friend group. The three of us used to have bible studies at Starbucks and it was such a sweet time where the Lord cultivated our hearts for the adventures we are now on! Annie is so much fun and she’s always down to try new things. Her bravery and faith inspire me and I’m so so thankful for her friendship. (Also that is the Tower Bridge in London behind her, she’s the coolest)

Junior Ballejos

Best Man

Luke Gabriel

Groomsman

Freddy Sanchez

Groomsman

Paul Chavez

Groomsman

Mark Gomez

Groomsman