Wedding Party
Claudia Skoglund
Maid of Honor
Claudia is Olivia's little sister and best friend. They have a lot in common from a shared love of makeup to tv shows, and they talk every single day. Claud is the first to know all Olivia's news and secrets. She was even the first to know Olivia and Hector were engaged! She is fierce, dependable, self-assured, and a true light in Olivia's life. Olivia has always had Claud by her side for big life events, and she is so fortunate to have Claud as her younger sister and as her Maid of Honor. Hector and Olivia are honored to have Claud up there with them on their wedding day!
Mauricio Posadas
Best Man
Mauricio is Hector's younger brother and best friend. From a young age, Mauricio was always tagging along on Hector and Edgar's teenage adventures. He quickly became the younger brother the rest of the group didn't have. He has always been a key part of the group, chiming in with a well timed joke or imitation. Mauricio is incredibly driven, compassionate and kind. Hector is so grateful to have Mauricio as a brother and his Best Man. Hector and Olivia are honored to have Mauricio by their side on their wedding day!
Olivia Ross
Bridesmaid
Olivia S. met Olivia R. at the age of 2, when their mothers both signed them up for Wee Twos Preschool, and they have been best friends for the past 26 years. They went from preschool to senior year side by side, they danced for the same company, and even when Olivia S. moved to California, they still managed to see each other every holiday break for a girl's night! Olivia S. stood by Olivia R.'s side at her wedding in 2019 as her maid of honor, and she cannot wait to have Olivia R. by her side at her own wedding.
Chris Frazier
Groomsman
Chris and Hector met on a Facebook group for college summer interns and after exchanging a few messages they decided to spend a summer living together. The rest is history. Chris and Hector have spent their years of friendship cultivating each others gastronomic tastes at home and in Los Angeles. Chris is the most loyal friend a groom could ask for and quick to make everyone in the room laugh with one of his roasts.
Tayler McManus
Bridesmaid
Olivia and Tayler became fast friends during Orientation Week at Chapman University in 2014 when they realized they were the only girl math majors in their whole orientation group. Junior year, Liv and Tay moved off campus to their first apartment together, and after graduation, they both relocated to LA and have stayed close since that first week of college. Tay is truly the most loyal and supportive friend, and Olivia is so lucky to have Tay stand by her side on her wedding day!
Edgar Llamas
Groomsman
Edgar (or better known as Gari) and Hector met in the middle school lunch room when Hector tried to steal some snacks from Edgar's lunch box. They quickly became the best of friends and spent their adolescence getting into trouble and playing video games. With over 17 years of friendship, Edgar and Hector have grown up together and shared in each others successes and failures. Edgar has always been there to offer Hector some sage advice or observation found from his countless years of studying philosophy.
Juliana Scully
Bridesmaid
Olivia met Juliana during bid day when they joined the same sorority freshman year of college. Olivia recognized Jules from their dance class, and approached her, hoping to make some new friends. They instantly clicked and went through college as best friends, even winning a senior superlative for best friends in their sorority! Since college, they have stayed close friends, and Olivia stood by Juliana in 2023 when she married the love of her life. Olivia is so happy to have Jules be a part of her bridal party!
Riley Leach
Groomsman
Riley and Hector's friendship started on the blacktop when Hector approached Riley and asked if he'd like to be his friend. Riley soon moved to British Columbia, Canada but they maintained their friendship through online messaging, gaming and trips to visit each other. Riley is one the most loving friends Hector could ask for and he is lucky to have such a great friend like Riley. Riley is always up for an adventure so if you'd like to run through the Malibu Mountains he'll make sure to push you to your limits.
Lauren Reed
Bridesmaid
Lauren (aka Reed) and Olivia met back in middle/high school, when Reed joined Company at their dance studio, and they became fast friends. High school was filled with shopping trips and Gossip Girl marathons, and when Olivia went away for college, Reed visited her in California! In 2021 Reed also moved to LA and Olivia helped her adjust to her new city! The past couple years have been filled with beach trips and Corepower classes, and Olivia is so hyped to have her high school best friend stand up there with her on her wedding day!
Max Spieler
Groomsman
Max and Hector met online playing Xbox during one of the many gaming sessions Hector, Edgar, and Riley had over the years. They quickly became friends sharing the same interests in videogames, cooking and machining. Over the years Max and Hector have swapped recipes, shared struggles in carbon steel pan maintenance and spent countless hours nitpicking hit shows like The Wire. Be sure to find Max if you're looking to kick back and relax!
Ximena Posadas
Bridesmaid
Olivia met Ximena in the summer of 2020 when Hector took Olivia to El Paso to meet his whole family. They have spent the years getting to know each other and becoming friends, especially with all the trips they have taken together. Olivia and Mena (along with Hector of course) have visited San Fransisco, Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta, and other cities together where they have grown to be more like sisters. Olivia is always thankful for their girl time on vacations and at holidays and feels so lucky to be getting a new sister in Mena!
Neil King
Groomsman
Neil and Hector met online playing Xbox during one of the many gaming sessions Hector, Edgar, and Riley had over the years. They've shared countless memories trying to win a late night online multiplayer match as well as going on adventures on one of Hector's many trips to British Columbia over the years. Neil is a true waterman, outdoorsman and most importantly a loyal friend. He is the first to crack a joke but quick to offer a helping hand or a piece of advice. Neil is always the life of the party so keep an eye out for him at the wedding!
Lucas Skoglund
Groomsman
Hector met Lucas in the fall of 2020 when Olivia took Hector to Doylestown, OH to meet her whole family and see her hometown. They have spent the years getting to know each other and becoming friends, bonding over things such as shared music interests and movie recommendations. Over the years Lucas and Hector have gotten closer on family trips to Maine, Italy and one of Lucas's many cross country road trips when he visited Hector and Olivia in California. Hector is grateful to be getting a new brother in Lucas and especially thankful for one that is always such a blast to be around!