Nikita & Douglas
Wedding Party
Arianna Marie Gardea
Maid of Honor
Ari is my little sister & my best friend. We shared a room for 15 years- each had our own bed but would sleep together every night. We asked our parents to buy us bunk beds so we could have more room to dance. Everyone hates watching Austin Powers or Waynes World with us because we quote the whole thing. Even when we weren't sharing a room anymore- she would still come & sleep with me. She is my first baby. When Ambie got married, she made it easy for us & chose a dear friend of hers to be her maid of honor. She gave us her blessing to be each others maid of honor. She did that because of the bond & relationship Ari & I have. Even though our lives have landed us in different states, our bond keeps us connected. Arianna Marie- THANK YOU for standing by my side, always!
Jason McPeters
Best Man
Being a little over a year apart, my older brother and I have always been close, being in the same schools together from elementary to high school, being on the same basketball teams since we were 10 years old and even sharing an apartment for a couple years . Sure we have had our ups and downs but what siblings haven't. Even though we are older and have our separate lives to live now, we still joke around the same way, remain close and hang out regularly, with the occasion phone call. He has been a dad and a family man for a long time and I plan on becoming a great husband, dad/role model to my kids, as he his for his. As my older brother and someone I followed around and bugged constantly as a little kid, it was an easy choice to choose who would be my best man. Love you big brother.
Kasey McPeters
Groomsman
Being 7 years apart, my younger brother and I grew up a bit different, but he was always that kid that me and my older brother looked out for, picked on and always wanted the best for. We still remain close to this day, hanging out when we can and talking literally everyday through text, about everything from movies to sports, which we both share a common interest for passionately to anything that is going on in the world. He has grown into a responsible, caring young man, who is an amazing uncle to my daughter, nieces and nephews. I will continue to want the best for him in life and I'm happy to call him one of my groomsmen. If I could have two best men, he would easily hold that spot as well. Love you 3000 little bro.
Amber "Ambie" Gardea
Bridesmaid
Ambie is 15 months older then me, although its a small age gap- she is a motherly figure in my life. She was my first friend in this world & we have remained close to this day. Because we’re so close in age- our mother always dressed us like twins. I would constantly bug her, take her clothes & tag along with her friends. We were on the same cheer team every year, even in the same stunt group, We had completely different interests- but she fascinated me. Shes strong willed, speaks her mind, HILARIOUS!!!!!!! & is very loving. Through out all the hard times that fall upon families- she always made me feel special. I want to thank my sister Ambie & my brother in law Phillip for their contributions to our big day. Thank you for always being on my side. No matter what.
Adriana McPeters
Bridesmaid
Adriana is my soon to be sister in law & will always be someone who understands whats its like being married to a McPeters (LOL). She is a great surrogate sister to me since my sisters are in different states. She has so much gusto inside of her- i hope some of it rubs off on me one day. She is such a loving mother to her 3 beautiful children & there's nothing in this world that she loves more then them. I admire how hard she works & how she never settles. Since she has been married to Jason (the best man) for close to 13 years- she is very much a sister to Doug as well. We are both very happy that she agreed to being apart of our big day. WE LOVE YOU!!!