Wedding Party
Victoria West
Bride
- Christian - Music Lover - Registered Nurse - Lover of many outdoor and active pursuits (i.e. Running, rock climbing, biking, hiking).
Charissa Kast
Matron of Honor
- Faithful College (Southern Adventist University) Friend since early on, since V and Charissa share so many common interests: - orchestra (Charissa plays viola, Victoria violin - ask either of them about travel with the orchestra!) - intramural sports (see Isabel's description too) - traveling (our longest trip together included Italy, Switzerland, France, England, Scotland, Ireland for almost a month just after graduating from nursing school). Ask us about memorable moments from that trip, it was unforgettable for many reasons! - Still lives in Loma Linda, and has been a continued blessing and joy to V's life in Loma Linda (I lived there off and on from 2017 through early 2025).
Anne Ligman
Bridesmaid
- Cousin - Lifelong friend - Childhood pen pal - Partner in crime (childhood shenanigans including - with cousins - putting on gymnastics shows, American Girl plays, comedy shows, paper-bag puppet shows and more - for our extended family) - Went to high school (2 years) at Fountainview Academy together
Isabel Delgado
Bridesmaid
- The "Cheerleader" friend. Has always been invested in the Victoria-Jonathan Love Story. ❤️ - College friend (Southern Adventist University). Now lives in the Bay Area with her husband & boys. - Coach/Team leader of Intramural sports at SAU - V and Charissa played on her softball team - Gave the most fun, enthusiastic reaction to V's engagement news! 😍
Esther (Sandoval) Tyson
Bridesmaid
- Jonathan's younger sister - Mama to the newest sweetheart member of the Sandoval family - Kimi, who is a flower girl. - Victoria's soon-to-be sister-in-law ❤️
Jonathan ("Kike") Sandoval
Groom
- Loves the Lord (Christian) - Love of my Life (this is Victoria 😉) - Values family. - Super smart Biochemist (loves "playing" with proteins) 🤓🧪 - Lover of the Classic/Traditional - such as music, art, and in Religion (a commonality) - Loves "fútbol" aka soccer. Ask him about almost any league or team or player!
Josué Sandoval
Best Man
- Jonathan’s older brother, affectionately known as “Tito”. Not just a brother, but one of Jonathan’s closest friends and strongest supporters - The kind of person who would literally give the shirt off his back to help someone in need, a quality Jonathan deeply admires and strives to emulate - Always sending thoughtful texts filled with insightful sermons, meaningful Bible verses, and updates about soccer games, messages Jonathan always looks forward to because they spark engaging, meaningful conversations and strengthen their bond. - A positive role model and mentor in Jonathan’s life who has played an important part in Jonathan’s spiritual growth and helped expand Jonathan’s worldview.
Jonathan Tyson
Groomsman
- Jonathan's brother-in-law and dad to little Kimi - an accomplished PhD scientist whose intelligence, dedication, and thoughtful perspective have made a lasting impression on everyone around him. Jonathan was especially happy to welcome another Jonathan, who also happens to be a PhD scientist, into the family. - Jonathan loves talking science and nerding out with his brother-in-law whenever they get the chance.
Matthew West
Groomsman
Jonathan's soon-to-be brother-in-law, Victoria's younger brother (sweet silly smart athletic crazy fun brother.) Victoria's lifelong ski buddy (along with Dad)