Luis & Daniela
Wedding Party
Mariana Thompson
Maid of Honor
Mariana and I met when I was straight out the womb, and although she despised my existence at first, she grew to love her little sister. She has always been behind me with anything I do and has been an inspiration as a sister, professional, and mother. There's no one in this world that will protect me like my big sister. Even if she's "protecting" me from something completely unrealistic, I can always count on her being the one to hide with me in a closet with a vacuum as a weapon.
Brendan Owens
Best Man
A simple question, “Whatcha reading, there?” sparked a friendship spanning nearly fifteen years. It took going to school in the city to meet a guy who lived five miles away from me, and I couldn’t be more grateful. He’s been there for most of the important moments in my life, and our wedding is just the next stop on a lifetime journey of laughing, drinking, and cheering each other on. We’re brothers in our years of shared experiences, brothers in ΑΦΩ, brothers for life.
Rachel Goldberg
Bridesmaid
Rachel walked into my dorm room on the first day of freshman orientation at TCNJ. Little did we know she would become my sister from another mister. We've been through many hard times throughout the past 10 years, but have supported each other through it all. There's no one else in the world that can understand my anxieties and help me through them quite like Rachel can!
Louis Delia
Groomsman
Little known fact: the “o” stands for the “other” Luis. Freshman floormates to roommates, Louis shared with me his love of classic movies and TV, and revealed to me a world of music beyond The Beatles. His cautious spirit has helped guide me during some tough moments; I’m so lucky to have in him someone who understands me so well, and still chooses to hang around.
Shira Barbone
Bridesmaid
Technically Shira is Luis's step-sister, but don't let that fool you, she'd pick Daniela any day. From the first day we met, we knew our sarcastic, wine-loving selves would be friends forever. There's absolutely no one else in the world I would rather roll around on the floor with in our PJs, or have life-changing conversations with on the bathroom floor.
John Trosa
Groomsman
In high school, if I wasn’t at home, there was a really good chance I was at John’s house. John and his family welcomed me into his home and family so many times, and we’ve shared so many laughs and heartfelt moments over the years, that I sometimes forget there was a time before we were friends. With him being a Mets fan in the heart of the Bronx, we may not always agree on everything, but we’re brothers where it counts.
Elizabeth Sanchez
Bridesmaid
Technically Elizabeth is Luis's sister, but let's be honest, she's been Daniela's sister for a LONG time. Now we get to make it official! She's ambitious and talented, yet also incredibly kind and loving, and is always there to help when you need her. Her makeup skills, fashion sense, and true hustle are incredibly inspiring. I've always had a big sister, but words can't express how thankful I am to have such a wonderful woman to call my little sister!
DJ Colon
Groomsman
I grew up with no brothers. This guy got three. Not fair. Still, words could never really express the joy that I would feel upon hearing that my sister and I would be going to hang out with “Alyssa, DJ, and Nicholas”. He inspired me to ride my first rollercoaster, walk into the ocean past where the water came up to my chest, and is the catalyst to my current love of all things Marvel. My life would be radically different if I didn’t spend the last 25 years of my life being his cousin.
Drake Thompson
Ring Bearer
Drakie is Aunt Nani and Tio's oldest nephew and (thanks to Tio and Nani's influence) a huge Spider Man fan. He's loving and shy, and is an AMAZING big brother. His interests include super heroes, Fire Tr-ucks, Transformers, Tee-Ball and anything that has to do with heavy machinery. At the wedding you'll probably find him on the dance floor, making great use of his 'dancing shoes'.
Jase Thompson
Ring Bearer
Bubba J is Aunt Nani and Tio's youngest nephew. He's a huge Peppa Pig fan, and an avid berry eater. He may not be able to communicate his opinions that well yet, but he sure as heck has them! His interests include high-pitched screaming, chasing the dogs, and whatever his big brother is doing. At the wedding you'll probably find him twerking on the dance floor.
Mousse Sanchez
Cat of Honor
She may not be able to attend the wedding, but she's been involved every step of the way. Especially when it involved crinkle paper or laptops.