Wedding Party
Avery Alvarez
Flower Girl
Our beautiful little Avery has been a blessing to us and so many others. Avery is our guiding light and has given us purpose and reason to be the best parents and adults we can be. We couldn't be more delighted to have her be a part of such a huge day for all of us as we officially (and finally) become the Alvarez family.
Liam McPhillips
Ring Bearer
Liam is the son of Renee's best friend Lauren. Liam loves traffic lights and all things music. This little guy has been apart of our lives for the past five years and he has grown into quite the little gentleman! Stoked to have this kid be such a big helper for this big day!
Michaela Danner
Maid of Honor
Michaela is Renee's younger (middle) sister. These two are pretty different personality wise, but thats ultimately what makes this relationship so special. It's all about balance. We are so excited to share this important day in our lives with her.
Derek Mendoza
Best Man
Derek is Arek's cousin. Derek lives in Arizona with his wife Abby and daughter Ruby. Arek and Derek have always stayed close despite the distance through their love of racing and extreme sports. The two meet in Long Beach every year for Indy Car and have made great memories each time.
Jessica Danner
Maid of Honor
Jessica is Renee's youngest sister. The two are 4 years apart but somehow constantly get mistaken for being twins. Jess recently married her soulmate, Tom, this past June. So now we are stoked to have them celebrate our marriage with us. Thank you for being a part of our journey!
Bobby Horack
Groomsman
Bobby and Arek met at Guitar Center in 2010 and became close as bandmates in Notte Bella and shortly after in At the Helm. Bobby moved in with Arek in 2013 and lived with him for the next 3 years. Renee and Arek will always cherish Garage Talks and Billy Madison quotes and of course his wife Carly and daughter Elena.
Gina Alvarez
Bridesmaid
Gina is Arek's younger sister. Arek and Gina have shared a passion for motorsports since their father introduced them to it when they were young. They both started racing with the support of their mother and Gina has gone on to become a pro women's motocross rider.
John Chang
Groomsman
John and Arek attended Walnut High School together. However, they didn't become close until after high school when they began riding dirt bikes and playing music together. John and his girlfriend Angela attend Supercross races with Arek, Renee, and Avery every single year when it comes to town.
Lauren Gonzalez
Bridesmaid
Lauren and Renee met at EVFree Church as little kids. They became close in junior high after ending up in the same core group and the two have been friends ever since. Ironically they have both gone through similar milestones in life around the same time and this just happens to be another! Lauren married her soulmate Matt in September and now she's here to help Arek and Renee celebrate their special day!
David Pena
Groomsman
David and Arek grew up on the same street as kids and have been friends ever since. David and Arek's friendship started as they rode skateboards and scooters around the neighborhood. They have made countless, unforgettable memories for the past 15 years and now both of them have beautiful daughters Kingsley and Avery to continue the memories with.
Sarah Miramontes
Bridesmaid
Renee and Sarah met back in 2012 at Citrus College when they both participated in Citrus Singers. Both equally extroverted and (honestly kinda crazy) it was obviously an instant friendship. Sarah spent the next year lovingly tormenting Renee (I still have the list) and ultimately finding a place in her heart forever. No matter how far and how long, these two always hold a special bond. Renee is not sorry about stealing her from New York for this super special day.
Steve Morrow
Groomsman
Steve and Arek became friends while playing guitar in Notte Bella. They become close while doing what they loved which was playing shows and writing music together.
Nicole Carroll
Bridesmaid
Nicole and Renee met at Apple where they both currently work. The two worked closely last fall and their friendship blossomed as a result. Although they haven't been friends long, it didn't take long to discover what a kind and genuine person Nicole is and it was an easy decision to have such a sweet human being be apart of this journey. Thank you for all your love and support!
Thomas Franicevich
Groomsman
Tom joined our family officially this past June when he married Renee's sister Jessica. Tom and Jess met at Biola University in 2017 and he's been here ever since! Arek and Renee both gained a brother and couldn't be more blessed. Tom is an amazing addition to our family and were stoked to have him here as we solidify our little family.
Chris LaFave
Officiant
Chris and Arek met while working at Guitar Center in 2013 and have been friends ever since. Chris is the funniest person on the planet according to Arek, which if you know either one of them, it's game over when the jokes start with these two. After little to-no deliberation we decided that Chris was hands down the person we wanted to marry us. This is absolutely an honor to have such an amazing person help us to tie the knot finally!