Samantha & Raul
Wedding Party
Valerie Cosme
Maid of Honor
She's my cousin so I've known her all my life. The decision to make her my maid of honor was probably one of the easiest decisions besides saying I DO to Raul. She is the type of person that I can trust that will have my back and do whatever it takes to get things done, plus I can always count her making me laugh when I need it the most. I love her like crazy and I'm so happy that she'll be standing by my side.
Christian Gordon
Best Man
Christian “CG” and I have been friends since 2015, which was when we first met in college. We both played football together, we were both accounting majors, both were in Enactus together, and also worked together when we were in college. We lived together for years, and even at one point slept in the same bed for a while (true story). One of the few people who I consider a brother and want to have by my side while I take this big step in life (besides Samantha I guess lol).
Alexis Arevalo
Bridesmaid
We met through Raul actually.. Raul's mom Jessica and Alexis's mom Ana are best friends so Raul and Alexis grew up knowing each other. It's because of Raul that we met. It's safe to say that she's more my friend now. LOL Fun fact: We both love the Grinch. She even has an inflatable Grinch that sits with her while driving.
Diego Yanez
Groomsman
Diego is my younger brother, who has been my ride or die since 2003. No way in the world I wouldn’t have this guy in my wedding, he’s literally been there with me through hell and back. He’s one of the coolest guys I know and I blessed to have him as a brother and to have him beside me on this big day. Fun fact about Diego is that I wanted to name him Soda or Lizard as a kid, still think mom should’ve listened to me.
Enrique King
Groomsman
Enrique “Kike” is my baby brother he’s been a pain in my butt since 2004, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. He’s the most creative and artistic individual that I know, and possibly the most talented in my family (don’t tell Jessal). Blessed to be able to call him my brother and even more blessed to have him be there when I say ‘I do’. Fun fact about Enrique is that he was almost on the Tv show Master Chef Junior.
Kortney Harris
Bridesmaid
We met while I was visiting Raul in Kansas. So I guess you can say I'm glad he went to school in Kansas. She lives in OKC but it doesn't affect our friendship at all. She's always a call away and will always be there for me and vice versa. I don’t know what I would do without her! She's who I go to vent about literally everything. We make trips to see each other at least twice a year, and we always bring our dogs on our trips! She has two dogs Blakely Bee and Smoothie.
David Matthews
Groomsman
David was my college roommate my freshman year in college, and he has always had my back whenever I’ve needed him. David and I played football together, worked together (for like 2 weeks before he quit), and have had many road trips from Kansas to Texas and back (don’t believe him when he says I slept the whole ride). He’s the definition of a true friend, and I definitely couldn’t get married without him there by my side. Fun fact about Dave he played a full football season on a broken ankle because the trainers told him it was a sprain.
Ariana Cosme
Bridesmaid
In such a short amount of time she’s become the person I go to when I just want to talk, she’s super reliable and such caring person. She's such an amazing mom to her baby girl and I couldn't imagine not having her by my side as I say I do. She was a late add on to the bridal crew but I knew I made the right decision the moment she knew what I was going to ask before I asked. Love you!!
Ulysses Cisneros
Groomsman
Uly “The NAF” Cisneros was my suite mate in college and eventually my housemate. We played football together and had a plethora of classes together, where I carried him because he was asleep half the time. He is great friend who is unintentionally funny/goofy, and someone I am glad to call a brother.
Brianne Biddle
Bridesmaid
We met through Raul's best man Christian.. Literally all my friends I met through Raul, It's crazy. She's the one I can count on to make sure we get a good picture everywhere we go and I love that. I love our memories together and how I can always count on you to be my biggest hype woman and best dance partner when Raul is not around.
Cristian Gardner
Groomsman
I met Cristian “L3” Gardner in college, he was my suite mate both my Freshman and Sophomore year. We played football together and were both math tutors. He’s one of the strongest people I know both mentally and physically. Definitely blessed to even know him let alone call him one of my brothers. Fun fact Cristian tricked me into shaving his back for a year.