Wedding Party
Natalie Flores
Maid of Honor
Natalie and Margarita have known each other since high school. After graduating from Orange High School, they both went on to do their own thing for a while, but sometime in their mid twenties they rekindled their friendship. They’ve been inseparable ever since.
Brigitte Ipek
Bridesmaid
Brigitte and Margarita met through mutual friends, and ended up being roommates for a few years. They’ve shared many memorable experiences living together in Newport Beach and they continue to do so now each living with their respective fiancées.
Krista Kopischke
Bridesmaid
Krista and Margarita also met through mutual friends. Their friendship bloomed right from the start. Ever since, they have spent many fun times dancing and laughing together.
Michael Stanley
Groomsman
Mike and Ross have known one another since their first year at The Ohio State. They have been fraternity brothers and friends ever since traveling to Windsor, Canada for a holiday weekend and somehow making it home in one piece. Mike and Ross have remained close over the years while bonding over sports, mutual friends, and their many vacations together. Ross had the honor of being a groomsman in Mikes wedding in 2013.
Ryan Hawkins
Groomsman
Ryan and Ross met in 2006 at The Ohio State. Since then they have been fraternity brothers, friends, roommates, and neighbors. Ryan left Ohio for LA a few years before Ross relocated and while he wasn’t the main reason Ross transplanted, he was a selling point. Ryan and Ross continue to bond over sports, 90’s nostalgia, and their mutual love of Key West, Florida.
Mason Smiedendorf
Best Man
Mason is Ross’ younger brother and has been his mini-me for 33 years. Mason and Ross have taken similar paths in life with their studies, career choices, and hobbies so it’s only fitting that they each serve as one anothers best man.