Samantha & Nicholas
Wedding Party
David Martinez
Best Man
David is Nick's Best Friend and Best Man. They have known each other since high school. David is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Optometry at the University of the Incarnate Word. He also received his BS in Biology from The University of Texas at San Antonio. David enjoys optometry missionary trips, traveling and playing video games. Fun fact: David and Nick traveled to Europe together.
Cynthia Guerra
Maid of Honor
Cynthia is Samantha's older sister and Maid of Honor. Cynthia prefers the name Cindy. She graduated from TAMIU with a BBA in Business Administration. She currently works as a Operations Manager at a logistics company in Laredo , Texas. Cindy enjoys going out to the movies, spending time with family and friends and learning new recipes. Cindy is Samantha's rock! Fun fact: Cindy's first puppy Aurora was a gift from Samantha! They are also huge Coldplay fans and always attend their concerts with floor seats!
Julian Trevino
Man of Honor
Samantha and Julian have been best friends since college. They met in their finance class during their junior year. Julian currently lives in San Antonio Texas. He has a Masters of Business Administration in Finance from the University of the Incarnate Word and works as an Implementation Specialist at CaptureRX. Fun Fact: He loves 80's music, traveling and photography.
Victoria Sanchez
Bridesmaid
Victoria and Samantha met in 2012 as classmates in an art class during Samantha's last year of high school. Victoria prefers to be called Tori. She currently lives in San Antonio, Texas were she works as a Behavioral Therapist with kids who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and specializes in autism . Tori is currently working on her Master of Science in Behavioral Assessment and Intervention. Fun Fact: Tori has a beautiful doberman named Cali! Cali is close friends with Nick and Sam's two dogs!
Alonzo Villarreal
Groomsman
Alonzo and Nick have been friends since their freshman year of high school, following Alonzo's move from McAllen. He is a devoted husband to Mildrett (also a bridesmaid) and father of two. Alonzo also earned his CDL shortly after high school. He currently works in the oil fields as a Rigger. He enjoys grilling, traveling and spending time with his family. Fun Fact: Alonzo gained a widows peak in high school due to a grilling accident during a "carne"... he has never been the same since.
Mildrett Villarreal
Bridesmaid
Mildrett and Samantha first met when Nick and Samantha started dating. They hit it off right from the start. She is the wife of groomsmen Alonzo. She currently lives and works in Laredo,Texas. She works as a Planning Director at Kingdom Cargo and has just recently been excepted in the Customs and Border Protection Agency Academy. She is a loving mother of two kids: Mikayla and Alonzo Jr.
Carlos Garza
Groomsman
Carlos is Nick's Groomsmen. He prefers to be called "Wayo". Wayo graduated from TAMIU with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He is currently attending the University of Colorado Law School, where he is pursing his J.D in Intellectual Property Law. Wayo enjoys a great scotch, a nice cigar and time outside. He is also a musician and plays guitar. Fun Fact: Back in high school Wayo at 6'2 with $300 worth of football equipment on, he STILL managed to somehow get "severely" injured.
Dani Canela
Bridesmaid
Danielle and Samantha met 2 years ago at their company's orientation. Danielle prefers to be called "Dani". Dani currently works as a Deal Specialist at Oracle. She received her Bachelor of Science in Communication and Disorders. Dani is planning on attending The University of Texas Health and Sciences at San Antonio to pursue her masters degree and become a Speech Pathologist. She enjoys volleyball, deep sea fishing, cooking and eating. Fun Fact: Dani has been on the World's Largest Zip Line... even though she is deathly afraid of heights!
Jason Cruz
Groomsman
Jason and Nick first met at a track meet in middle school for shotput and discus. Jason received is Bachelors of Business Administration in Hotel Management and Hospitality. He currently is pursing his J.D in Federal Prosecution at the University of Texas at Austin Law School. Jason enjoys fishing, playing fetch with his dog and reading a good book. Fun Fact: Jason did public relations and assisted with organizing both the Final Four and Super Bowl events hosted in Houston.
Rose Cano
Bridesmaid
Rose and Samantha have been coworkers for the past 2 years. Rose works at Oracle as a Business Analyst in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated for The University Of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Spanish and Business. She loves to travel, read and is a collector of lighthouses and hourglasses. Fun Fact: Rose has managed to travel to 18 states in 4 years!
Jacob Vasquez
Groomsman
Nick and Jacob have known each other since their high school Spanish class, where they quickly became good friends! Jacob currently works an assistant manager at HEB in Laredo, Texas. He is also studying for his Bachelors of Art in Psychology . Fun fact: Jacobs is a Pop Warner Football Coach, in his first year of coaching his team one a championship.
Danielle Compian
Bridesmaid
Danielle and Samantha met in college as pledges for the Alpha Sigma Tau National Sorority. They were also suite mates in their dorm rooms. They both attended the University of The incarnate Word. Danielle has a Bachelors Degree in Fashion Merchandising. She currently moved back to Texas after living and working in Los Angeles for the past two years! She is currently working on her cosmetology license at the Paul Mitchell Institute. Fun Fact(s): Danielle has a Great Dane named Athena and Danielle has traveled all around the world!
Roel Lara
Groomsman
Roel and Nick met in high school football camp, where they became friends and teammates on the offensive line. Roel is currently lives in Laredo, Texas and works as a Webb County Constable. Fun Fact: His Idol is Dwanye "the Rock" Johnson, why? I don't know you'd have to ask him.
Deonna Trevino
Bridesmaid
Deonna and Samantha first met about 5 years ago, Deonna is Julian's (Man of Honor) younger sister. She is currently attending the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas where she is pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Chemistry and a Bachelors of Science in Biology. Deonna plans to be a Physicians Assistant after finishing school. She is also a loving mother to her daughter Dresden!
Eric Gonzalez
Groomsman
Eric is currently studying Exercise Science at the University of Houston.He is looking to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy. He currently works in the service department at a Ford Dealership in Houston. Eric is a die hard Eagles fan, when he is not watching sports he spends his time playing games and grilling.
Miriam Garza
Bridesmaid
Miriam is Samantha's Cousin on her fathers side. Miriam currently lives and studies in Laredo, Texas. She is studying cosmetology where she is excited to receive her license to specialize in Hair and Makeup Design.