Wedding Party
Amy Toruño
Bride
Amy & Daniel at UIUC where they both got their MFA in Acting. They were buds. Then the amazing playwright, Jose Rivera, changed everything and they fell in love. From playing husband and wife on stage to real life!
Daniel Rivera
Groom
Amy & Daniel at UIUC where they both got their MFA in Acting. They were buds. Then the amazing playwright, Jose Rivera, changed everything and they fell in love. From playing husband and wife on stage to real life!
Martha Vargas
Mother of the Bride
Martha is a single mother who loves her child deeply. As the sole provider, Martha had to run a tight ship while Amy was growing up, but they have grown to be great friends in Amy's adulthood. They enjoy taking roadtrips together, decorating, and dancing!
Carmen Arico
Mother of the Groom
Carmen, or as all of Daniel's friends call her, Mom, is one of the most kind, generous, and hospitable people you'll ever meet. If you're ever a guest in her house, you'll have a drink in your hand before you sit down, and if you're drinking you shouldn't be driving, and since your not driving you might as well have another drink, and now that you've had 4 drinks you mights as well stay the night, and since you've stayed the night, we're having brunch in the morning, and you can't have brunch without mimosas!
Nicholas Harbeck
Honor Attendant
Nico and Amy met in undergrad at The University of Iowa where they both studied music. They have been in several shows together and enjoy cooking and dancing. Fast forward 10 years and now Nico will be singing while Amy walks down the aisle!
Mario Rivera
Father of the Groom
Mario is the ultimate purveyor of fatherly advice, one of the best public speakers you'll ever meet, the original "Law Vato", and famously taught Kareem his hook-shot. Daniel wouldn't be the man he is without Mario teaching him how.
Mercedes Varas
Maid of Honor
Mercy met Amy when Amy's high school boyfriend left her crying and stranded at a party. In true Mercy fashion, she offered Amy a ride home. And the rest, as they say, is history.
John David Rivera
Best Man
John is the best man in every sense of the word. He's the best. And he's the man. John was Daniel's very first friend: the Player-1 to Daniel's Player-2, the person he can tell anything to, the person he looks up to the most, and the person Daniel would pick first every time for a pick-up game.
Gabriella Toruño
Bridesmaid
Gabi met Amy at 6 months old when Amy crossed to the states and learned she had sisters. In no time, Gabi became Amy's babydoll and they have grown to be amazing friends.
Rachel Rivera
Groomswoman
Rachel Rivera is a bad-ass. You'll never meet anyone as brave or as bold. Daniel isn't the artist he is without Rachel showing him how first. Rachel and Daniel also have a super-cool, intricate, secret hand-shake ('nuff said)!
Andrea Toruño
Bridesmaid
Andrea met Amy at 4 years old when Amy crossed to the states and learned she had sisters. From playing outside to traveling together, they are great friends!
Will Mendanha
Groomsman
Will and Daniel have been friends for over 20 years. It has been such a privilege to see Will go from the goofy friend from middle-school, to a doctor with a beautiful wife and son. Will has been there for Daniel through all the ups and downs of adolescence and adulthood, and Daniel plans on keeping it that way until they're both old, sexy grandpas.
Elizabeth Del Carmen
Bridesmaid
Liz is Amy's cousin but more like a sister. They grew up together in Miami, played Barbies, and shared a love of music and ice cream that made them inseparable.
Bobby Avila
Groomsman
Bobby and Daniel are truly cut from the same cloth. These cousins are both passionate actors, huge nerds, hyper competitive in everything. They laugh loudly, and love deeply.
Nicole Vaughan-Diaz
Bridesmaid
Nikki was Amy's 6th grade Science lab partner. They grew up together in Miami and their families became extended family. Nikki is Amy's oldest friend and definitely one of the dearest.
Lauren Tyni Price
Groomswoman
Lauren and Daniel met in theatre class in high school. They got on each other's nerves so much the only solution was to work together more. Lauren has been one of Daniel's best friends ever since. Fun Fact: even though Daniel officiated Lauren's wedding, he is still not allowed in the Tyni family home after eviscerating her whole family at Monopoly.
Camille Cerrado
Bridesmaid
You would think that Amy's most romantic "meet cute" would be with Daniel but you'd be wrong! Cam and Amy met in Nicaragua (Amy's mother land), in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, on a spiritual trip. From strangers to close friends, they share a love for good food and good stories.
Dom Plata
Groomsman
Dom and Daniel have been friends for over 21 years. It has been such a privilege to see Dom go from the goofy friend from middle-school, to an engineer with a beautiful personality. Dom has been there for Daniel through all the ups and downs of adolescence and adulthood, and Daniel plans on keeping it that way until they're both old, sexy grandpas.
Ariana Villa
Flower Girl
Ari is Amy's niece and the light of her life! Amy has been absolutely in love with Ari since birth and loves being her Tia. They both enjoy singing, coloring and reading together!
Noah Mendanha
Ring Bearer
Noah "Steal Yo' Girl" Mendanha is an accomplished singer/songwriter whose hits have shot up the charts since his debut 2 years ago. His hit songs include bangers such as "Hey Baby, I'm Just a Baby", "Damn, Damn, Diaper Days", and the number 1 hit, "Wah Wah Wah (feat. Da Baby, Lil' Baby, and Paul McCartney).
Audrina Cacilhas
Flower Girl
Audrina is a little cousin of Amy but more like a niece. They both enjoy dancing and eating cookies together! Audrina is such a good dancer and the bride and groom are excited to have her on the dance floor.
Cielo Toruño
Pup of Honor
Cielo is nothing short of a blessing in the lives of Amy & Daniel. Amy rescued Cielo from a shelter in rural Indiana, Cielo rescued Amy during the trying times of the pandemic, and then his Papá (Daniel) joined the pack. Cielo obliged (not before peeing on all of his stuff first). In our home, the rescue story depends on who you ask.
Isabella Castro
Rosary Walker
Isabella is Amy's Goddaughter. The bride and groom are excited to have her play such a special role in the ceremony.
Fatima Paz
Wedding Planner
Fatima is Amy's cousin and a professional wedding planner. When Amy was asked the big question, there was only one person she knew she could trust blindly to run her special day. The couple could not be more grateful to have Fati in their lives.
Nisi Sturgis
Officiant
Nisi Sturgis has played such a pivotal role in Amy & Daniel's lives. She is a brilliant performer, an incredible teacher, and the best person to have in your corner. She paired Amy and Daniel together for a show that changed both of their lives forever, and they are beyond proud to have Nisi officiate the ceremony.