Matthew & Crystal
Wedding Party
Denyse Airheart
Matron of Honor
I actually moved to Arizona 7 years ago to see what my big sis was raving about. Little did I know following my big sis would result in meeting my future husband. My sister has been there for all big steps in my life from doing my makeup for my first high school dance to moving me into the dorms when I moved out. Now, she will be standing by my side on the most important day of my life. The Airhearts just made a big move this year to Denver, Colorado and we will see what the future holds for them as they follow their dreams.
Kristin O’Dell
Maid of Honor
Kristin has always been a bit of a soul sister to me. Kristin and I met our freshmen year of high school in our homeroom class. We went on to share the same homeroom all four years of high school along with 5 of our 6 classes. Kristin and I lived right up the street from each other and my first memories driving are with her in my car. We share memories from high school, living in San Marcos and Arizona together. Kristin currently resides in Tustin, California with two roommates and her dog Kori. She is a Digital Account Manager with Fox in Los Angeles.
Chelsea Tano
Bridesmaid
My beautiful friend Chelsea and I met many moons ago summer 2004 going into high school at cross country camp. We have memories together running in races, going to dances and sleepovers in which we could not stop laughing. Chelsea currently resides in beautiful Laguna Beach with her bunny Luna. She is currently a server at the elegant restaurant Bandera.
Julia Smith
Bridesmaid
I met Julia in the dorms at Cal State San Marcos the summer of 2008. I walked around the dorms asking for soy sauce and Julia's dorm was my last stop. Although she didn't have soy sauce she offered to get together later that week and the rest is history. Julia and I have shared beautiful memories over the years together from driving down the 1 on my first road trip ever to girls weekends here in Arizona. She currently resides in South San Francisco with her boyfriend Ryan. She is a high school counselor there.
Velina Smith
Bridesmaid
I met Velina through her sister Julia! I always knew I loved her but I especially got close to Velina when I moved back to Orange County for quick stint before Arizona. Our greatest memories are laughing together over wine and enjoying each other's company. Velina loves Matthew and I for just being us. She's made many trips to Arizona and loves to hang out with us both. Velina is a full time student at Santiago Canyon College. She currently resides in Fullerton, California with two roommates.
Melissa Russo
Bridesmaid
My dear friend Melissa was my next door neighbor in the dorms at Cal State San Marcos. We have so many fun memories from driving together blasting music to a girls weekend in Lake Tahoe. Melissa has many many trips to Arizona to spend quality time with the groom and myself. My sweetest memory so far was having the honor of standing by Melissa on her wedding day. Melissa works for an insurance company and currently resides in Ventura, California with her husband Joe.
Courtney Salamon-Fejt
Bridesmaid
My sweet friend Courtney and I had the honor of meeting my first day on the job at ASU. Courtney and I immediately hit it off and couldn't stop talking while we were at work. I've had the honor of watching Courtney become a wife, a mother, and now one of my closest friends. Courtney and her husband James have been friends with Matthew and I since the very beginning. We even followed James and Courtney to their honeymoon in Vegas after they got married. Courtney resides in Mesa, Arizona with her husband James and her son Luke.
Rachel Espericueta
Bridesmaid
My darling friend Rachel and I met a few weeks after I started at ASU as a Personal Banker in October 2012. She sat down as a customer and after an hour of talking she left as my friend. We quickly bonded over both being from California. Rachel grew up in Tustin. Rachel welcomed me here to Arizona and for that I am forever grateful. Rachel and I both met our sweethearts the same year. Rachel and her husband Josh are both very close friends of ours. Our best memories are spending the last four New Years together in our pajamas. I've had the honor of watching Rachel become a wife and mother of 2. She currently lives in Chandler, Arizona with her husband Josh and two children, Eve and Caleb.
Cody Flagel
Best Man
I met CJ summer 2011 when we were neighbors in very small apartments in Tempe, Arizona. We made small talk as we were both walking our dogs and we've been best buds since. I've had the greatest times with CJ from guys trips to Vegas to BBQs and hanging with each other's families. I actually met Crystal all those years ago when we were celebrating CJ's birthday. Crystal and I joke that we are thankful CJ was born for us to one day meet at a celebration of his birth! Crystal and I both are looking forward to having CJ be a part of our big day! CJ is a pediatric nurse for Banner Health in Phoenix, Arizona. He also lives in Phoenix with his dog Sierra.
Josh Espericueta
Groomsman
Josh is one of the greatest guys I know. Josh and his wife Rachel have been our friends since Crystal and I met. We've watched their family grow and it's exciting to include Josh in our big day. He's a reliable friendly man. Josh and his wife Rachel reside in Chandler, Arizona with their two kids, Eve and Caleb. Josh is currently an engineer for a company in Phoenix, AZ.
James Fejt
Groomsman
James is one of the kindest most sincere people I have ever met. James and his wife Courtney have been our friends since Crystal and I met. They have a son named Luke and Crystal and I love coming over to babysit little Luke. I’m so honored to have James by my side to celebrate this tremendous day.
Mackenzie Paul
Groomsman
My younger brother Mackenzie you'll catch at the gym or hitting the books. Mackenzie is actually 10 years younger than me. My favorite memory is when he was a Tigger for his first Halloween. Mackenzie is currently a full time student at Arizona State University studying Exercise and Wellness with an emphasis on strength and conditioning. It was an honor asking him to be by my side as I marry my bride.
Jeremy Norden-Paul
Groomsman
I grew up with my brother Jeremy here in Phoenix, Arizona. I have great memories wrestling around and laughing with my older brother. Jeremy and and his wife just made a big move to Seattle, Washington with my niece Ella. We wish them well as they set sail on a new journey in life.
Estevan Peña
Groomsman
Estevan was the first of Crystal’s many brothers that I met. He plays a great game of poker and can normally poker face his way into a good chunk of change. Crystal and Estevan grew up along side of each other and she jokes that she remembers when he was born. My favorite memories with Estevan are Vegas trips with him and Crystal and holidays we’ve spent laughing away. Estevan currently resides in Tustin, California where he works for a tech company.