Rachel & Brock
Wedding Party
Natalie Stepien-Bernabe
Matron of Honor
My best friend in the entire world! She is without a doubt, the most intelligent person I know. She has been through all of life's highs and lows with me. We survived nine years of long distance friendship after high school, and have taken many trips between AZ and Cali to visit each other. She moved to AZ in June 2019 and we double date for brunch on the regular.
Seth Collins
Best Man
Most adaptable person in the best way. Seth is the kind of guy that can be a tech wizard, stand up comedian, therapist or brother (or all of the above) to be sure he is always building people up. We have grown together as people and he is one of the smartest men I know.
Kyndrah Collins
Bridesmaid
She is our cupid, and responsible for this whole wedding! Kyndrah is a former coworker of mine, she is married to Brock's best friend, Seth, and is the best mom to little Cooper. She set us up on a blind date back in 2018, and clearly she knew what she was doing! Thanks for finding my husband Kyn!
Tyler Spagnolo
Groomsman
One of the hardest working, most genuine guys I know. Tyler's Italian looks, heart and appetite define who he is. His go with the flow "sounds good to me" vibe makes people feel welcome and refreshed in this sometimes too hectic world. We've gone from two kids bagging groceries to men trying to figure out this adulting thing together and I know we will only create more good memories in the future.
Danielle Dittmer
Bridesmaid
Brock's twin and my future sister-in-law, a.k.a. the big sister I always wished I had! She loves to plan double dates and game nights. We can always count on her to keep us in the know on the new delicious beer she discovered. One of my favorite memories with her was in Mexico, sipping cocktails and having some girl talk on the beach.
Jesse Kroupa
Groomsman
Jesse doesn't just dream he does. I have seen him go from an idea to an action more times than I can count. Jesse and I have a shared value that experience in life brings more wealth than any job ever could. I can always count on Jesse to have a smile on his face and a new travel idea in his head. When he came to work at Vanguard we became fast friends but looking back maybe there wasn't anything special about me in that situation. In a lot of ways Jesse is who I want to be when I grow up and that isn't just a dig on him being the oldest of my groomsmen.
Heather Gallegos
Bridesmaid
Future sister-in-law, a.k.a. the little sister I always wished I had! This girl is the life of the party, and can always give you a good laugh! She makes me feel like I'm cooler than I actually am when we are together. We thought it was funny when a girl working at an ice cream shop in Colorado called us sisters in 2018, now here we are!
Jake Meyer
Groomsman
Jake and I met long after he ever needed a brother to look up to and learn from. The time had also long gone where I was holding out hope that I was going to get a brother from my parents. I can always count on Jake to keep me up on what the cool kids are up to these days and to be a goofball all around. I am excited I will finally have a brother, even if the law had to get involved.
Amy Ewald
Bridesmaid
My cousin Amy and I grew up really close. Although we lived in different states, our families would get together every year around the Fourth of July, and it was always the highlight of our summer vacation. No matter how long it had been since we last saw each other, we always picked up right where we left off. Some of my favorite childhood memories took place during those trips!
Lester Bernabe
Groomsman
Lester is a guy that is always good for a laugh and a smile. A selfless man that I am happy to have become fast friends with. Lester and I share a love for cars and a love for racing but also a love for slowing down and appreciating the little things. I very much look forward to the friendship that will only continue to build over the years.
Katie Filipiak
Bridesmaid
My cousin Katie and I also grew up in different states. She shares our love of traveling and loves to take pictures. I have to give her photo credit for some of my favorite pictures of Brock and I during our trips to visit each other. She is the biggest animal lover, has the most beautiful smile and can always make you laugh with her funny voices while telling stories.
Greg Cusson
Groomsman
What can I say about Greg except to say that he is a sounding board. This light hearted but massively intelligent guy helps me process the world. Greg and I share a similar sense of humor and an inquisitive nature to, at times annoyingly, ask why. Greg challenges me until my brain hurts but makes me laugh while doing it. I am glad to have him share this day as my groomsman and my friend.