Wedding Party
Francis Diaz Kennedy
Matron of Honor
Francis aka Fran aka Franny and I met by locking eyes across a crowded room and slowly gravitating towards each other 11 years ago. We have been pretty much inseparable ever since. Francis is my ride or die, fiercely loyal and a total boss babe. There have been many times when she has dropped what she was doing and come to be by my side in a time of need. I was honored to stand by her side as her maid of honor and I can’t wait to celebrate my marriage to Parker with her by my side.
Cassidy Penny
Matron of Honor
My bfffffl Cassidy ❤️ 6th grade frenimies to best friends for life. Cassidy has been with me through it ALL. Cassidy and Hogan had a beautiful wedding (with elephants!!!) on NYE and I was honored to be the maid of honor. Thank you Cass for agreeing to be MY maid of honor. Oops, I mean matron 😃
Cynthia Pryde Aguilar
Bridesmaid
Cynthiiiii mi hermanita. Cynthia and I shared a room into middle school so we are bonded for life over glow in the dark stars and saying goodnight to each other in every language we knew how (even pig latin). She’s getting her PhD in something too smart for me to name (viroimmunology maybe?) and I’m thankful she’s flying in from Wisconsin to be by my side. Cynthia and her husband Nick recently got married in a beautiful ceremony and I was taking diligent notes! Thank you Cynthia I love you 😘
Marle Aguilar
Bridesmaid
Marlenne is my wise older sister. Those who are lucky to know here know that there is little she won’t do for the people she loves! I admire her so much and I’ve been following in her footsteps my whole life. She’s guided me through every stage of life. When she’s not running her cake business you can find her fishing on her kayak or boat!
Kai Masaro
Bridesmaid
Sweet Kai!! Even though we went to the same middle school, Kai and I met at band camp in high school! We were the cool kids of our high school, clearly. I couldn't have gotten through high school without Kai's friendship and encouragement. Everyone needs a Kai in their life. A friend that keeps you grounded but always wants you to reach your highest potential. Kai's wedding to Dom was one of the most beautiful weddings I've been to and I hope to emulate the love they have for each other in my marriage! I love you Kai!
Eli Gasca Barragan
Bridesmaid
Eli is a workout Barbie and entrepreneur. She has been my best friend and other half since we were babies. We spent our summers together and celebrated most of our important milestones together. She’s one of my favorite humans on the earth and I’m so thankful she’s making the journey to be by my side on my wedding day. Eli es una Barbie de entrenamiento y empresaria. Ella ha sido mi mejor amiga y mi otra mitad desde que éramos bebés. Pasamos nuestros veranos juntas y celebramos la mayoría de nuestros hitos importantes juntas. Ella es una de mis seres humanos favoritos. Estoy muy agradecida de que esta haciendo el viaje a Florida para estar a mi lado.
Analy Gasca Barragan
Bridesmaid
The best cousin to ever exist. She's hilarious, smart and kind. She is a family medicine doctor and a teacher. A true heart of gold. We spent summers growing up together and Analy always led the pack. I was her bridesmaid (the first wedding I was ever in as a bridesmaid!) Her daughter Sofia is my flower girl! La mejor prima que haya existido. Ella es divertidísima, inteligente y amable. Es medica y maestra con un verdadero corazón de oro. Pasamos los veranos creciendo juntas y Analy siempre era la líder de la manada. Su hija Sofía es mi niña de flores!
Chloe Vollmer
Bridesmaid
Soul sister. Bestie. I love Chloe more than she loves Peter Dinklage (which is a lot). Coco is one of the best humans I know. She is intentional in everything she does from her artwork to her friendships and to her work as an Occupational Therapist. Dr. Chloe and her husband Wes are an incredible God fearing couple. They’re an inspiration and I’m so thankful she’s going to be standing by my side!
Josh Carraway
Best Man
Josh is many things, a man of mighty strength, valor, and just one of the kindest guys you'll ever have the pleasure of knowing. Some would say he has a respectable sense of humor as well. Josh accels at bro-ing down, but more importantly loves the Lord and those around him with all of his heart. Josh has been there through thick and thin, and the groom is overjoyed, nay, honored to have him at his side on the big day.
Kevin Delgado
Best Man
Kevin is one of the groom's oldest friends, being close friends since 6th grade (some accounts vary). He has been one of Parker's closest friends since middle school, and Parker has always revered Kevin's wit, wisdom, ecclectic collection of hobbies but most importantly his steadfast good natured-ness. The groom has never had a dull conversation with him, and his mind is continually sharpened (as much as his mind will allow) by Kevin. It is said that the groom cannot imagine his life without Kevin's positive influence, and is honored to have him by his side on his wedding day.
Will Sutton
Groomsman
Not to be confused with the groom himself, Will is the left handed isomer of Parker, or so the joke went at work. Will is a man so full of joy, a man of the highest character and one of my closest friends. Will is an adventurer of the highest order, and has journeyed with Parker to the Andes mountains, the Himalayas, and even Gainesville, Florida. Will is arguably one of the funniest of the groomsmen, and rarely has the groom had a conversation with Will that did not find him laughing or at the very least chuckling at some point. The groom looks forward to Will standing next to him, but hopefully not right next to him because some people believe that Will is slightly taller.
Geoff Messer
Groomsman
Geoff and Parker have had a legendary run as roomates, coming up on 7 years. Few mortals understand star wars or reformed theology as well as Geoff, and if you get to talk to him at the wedding make sure to bring up the prequels (he actually loves them). Geoff is a blast to hang out with, has a great sense of humor and is a steadfast friend. Parker sure will miss living with him and basically getting to hang out with him every day. May the force be with you in this new journey Geoff.
Douglas Tam
Groomsman
Doug is easily on the Mount Rushmore of Parker’s all time roommates, and has known Parker since the 10th grade. Doug was a huge part of Parker’s faith journey in highschool and he and Parker have been on many adventures together through the years. Doug is an excellent ultimate frisbee player, photographer and climber, and works with Parker as a pharmacist at Shands, sometimes having to remind Parker how to correctly prescribe medication. His medical and spiritual guidance has been a blessing and Parker cannot think about his development through his teens and 20s without thinking about Doug.
Boone Lewis
Groomsman
Boone is arguably the oldest of friends on the list, Parker and Boone were on the same little league baseball team when they were 10, which kicked off a sports rivalry for the ages. By rivalry this author means Parker was on a better baseball team one time when he was 12, but other than that Boone was always a significantly better athlete (Parker is slightly taller though). Boone is always a blast to be around, and whenever Parker and Boone see each other after a long absence, there is the air of old brothers seeing each other again. Hopefully Boone is not placed too close to Parker during the ceremony to avoid endless decades old inside jokes, and also because Boone would make the groom look small. Regardless, it will be an honor to have him up there.
Luke Burklew
Groomsman
Luke is the manliest of men, descending from a long line of Dunedain rangers. Parker has long looked up to Luke (don’t tell him this, Parker always teases him about not being tough) for his kindness, honor, commitment to family, strong faith and general outdoors competence (he has competed in national woodchopping competitions). Parker’s favorite thing about Luke is his sense of humor and general joyful demeanor. It is difficult to have a conversation with Luke without constantly breaking out into laughter. It will indeed be an honor to have Mr. Burklew standing next to me. If you get to meet him: watch out, he has a legendarily firm handshake.
Joel Divaker
Groomsman
Dr. Divaker? Chef Joel ? Either will soon be an apt title for this gentleman. Joel is a man of many talents, but perhaps his highest is being a bro. Now being a bro is a high title. Of course Joel is always a fun time and has a hip vernacular, but more importantly he is a steadfast friend, always encourages me in my faith (and in the gym of course) and all around makes me a better person. I can count on less than one finger the times I have seen Joel in a bad mood. He is always emanating joy. You cannot spend any time with Joel and not feel his infectious good nature. The honor will be all Parker’s to have a man as kind, wise and (insert hip phrase for fun) as Joel by his side on the big day.
Sofia
Flower Girl
Kai
Ring Bearer