Wedding Party
Nate Carl
Best Man
Meet Nate! Best Man and brother of the Groom. Nate and Owen are 17 months apart and grew up doing everything together. They played on the same sports teams, had similar hobbies and interests, and had many of the same friends. As close as the two are, Nate stated he likes Hannah more and can't wait for the day he can call her his sister-in-law. Nate is in the process of earning his Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He currently works as a Biochemical Research Technician at the Keck Center for Science and Engineering.
John (Jay) Bennett
Groomsman
Introducing Jay, not just a cousin but a brother from another mother. Jay and Owen have been best friends since they were kids and grew up right along side each other over countless summers and weekends at Grandma and Papa's house swimming and wrestling in the pool, playing billiards, and messing with the other cousins together. As close as family gets, he's not only standing by the groom's side on the big day but has been navigating the professional world right alongside him. Owen and Jay work together as Field Technicians for Vert Environmental, an Environmental Consulting company located in Southern California.
Joshua Wolfe
Groomsman
Brother of the Bride and close friend of Owen, Josh and Owen hit it off from Day 1. One of Owen and Hannah's first time spending time together outside of work was Joshua's birthday party. Josh and Owen quickly became friends and have many similar interest such as board and video games and new foods! They often go on double-dates together and play games together and with each others friends.
Michael Sweet
Groomsman
Michael and Owen met at El Rancho and had multiple classes together. They became quick friends and were close throughout High School. Michael went to S.D.S.U. and every time he would come home he and Owen would grab food and hangout. Today, they are roomates and live together at Michael's late Papa's house in Yorba Linda. Michael went to San Diego State University and got his bachelor's in Real Estate.
Nino Losi
Groomsman
Nino and Owen met at El Rancho and became best friends quickly. They played water polo at Canyon together and had many classes with one another. Owen has spent many, many nights over at ninos house and vice versa. Whenever the two got some time off school or work, they would drive out to Nino's family River House at Echo Lodge Resort. In college Nino and Sam got an apartment while studying at Cal Poly Pomona and let Owen crash in the living room while he studied next door at Mount San Antonio. When it was time for Owen to transition careers, Nino inspired Owen to get into the environmental field. Nino graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in Environmental Science and works at an Environmental consulting company Noreas.
Samuel Lee
Groomsman
Sam and Owen met in middle school but their friendship really took off in high school. After middle school, Sam went to Troy High School and they only got to hangout on weekends. The next year, Sam transferred to Canyon and from then on out him and Owen would spend nearly every day after school together hanging out. Sam and Nino shared an apartment during college in Pomona and he and Nino would let Owen stay over on school nights making Owen an honorary roommate. After graduating and starting their careers, Owen and Sam are again roommates at Peppergrove and best friends.
Kelvin Smith
Groomsman
Kelvin and Owen met at the Youth Program hosted at Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church back in 2004. After that time, Nate and Kelvin joined the same soccer team where Owen's parents would graciously carpool all the boys to and from practice, where Owen and Kelvins friendship blossomed. Attending the same middle school and high school, they both have been great friends ever since. Kelvin attended San Francisco State University, getting a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies. He currently works as a Sales Engineer for Benz Tooling.
Blake Padilla
Groomsman
Blake and Owen met in High school through Water Polo. Blake was on the Junior Varsity team and they would talk during practice and became quick friends. Blake lived down the street from Owen and they would play games together. They drifted apart for a few years after high school, but are best friends again and also close roommates.
Makayla Lux
Maid of Honor
Meet Makayla! Hannah and Makayla met in 8th grade P.E. class as they realized they were both trying out for their High School cheer team! Makayla and Hannah had a rocky start but became fast friends when Hannah's dad offered to take Makayla and Hannah through the McDonald's drive through. They have remained close, even after high school and eventually came back together after college, to share an apartment for nearly 3 fun filled years. Makayla currently manages an apartment complex and will soon be celebrating her own wedding! Yay Makayla!
Brianna Mares
Bridesmaid
Meet Brianna! Brianna and Hannah met while working at the Hyatt Regency in Huntington Beach. A change in job roles and Hannah found herself down in housekeeping with less than enough Spanish to get through the workday. Brianna and Hannah became quick friends as they worked side by side. They will always be grateful to Hyatt for their lasting friendship, even as Brianna has found herself living in Denver, CO. Brianna is now the Front Office Manager at the Hyatt Regency Denver.
Lidia Lomeli
Bridesmaid
Meet Lidia! Lidia and Hannah met at the Hyatt Huntington Beach and after a while, became wonderful friends. Lidia and Hannah are like minded and both have big hearts for others. Inside and outside of work Hannah and Lidia enjoy each other's company very much.
Mackenzie Monten
Bridesmaid
Meet Machenzie! Mackenzie and Hannah are friends first and cousins second. Mackenzie lives in Snohomish, WA where she is an Elementary School teacher. Mackenzie and Hannah enjoy spending time, whenever they can, as they unfortunately only see each other twice a year. Mackenzie and Hannah both share a deep love of cats.
Moriah Miller
Bridesmaid
Meet Moriah! Moriah and Hannah bonded over their love for the beach, Mexican food and kittens. They also happen to be cousins. Moriah is a flight attendant for Delta Airlines and is currently stationed in Seattle, Washington.
Amy Arnts
Bridesmaid
Meet Amy! Amy is a Medical Assistant and lives in Bellingham, Washington! Hannah and Amy share a love for the great outdoors! Amy and Hannah also share grandparents! Aka they are cousins!!