Haley & Sean
Wedding Party
Nick Straubel
Best Man
I first met Nick in Mrs. Andrea's 5th grade class, and I found out we lived in the same neighborhood. I skateboarded over to his house after school one day and knocked on his door to hang out. We jumped on the trampoline and became best friends. I would be at Nicks house every weekend wanting to hangout. I would call relentlessly to see if he was awake yet (because his mom would let them sleep in FOREVER) and finally I would just end up skateboarding over to his house and knocking on the door. The Straubel family adopted me pretty quickly taking me on their family vacations to Big Bear, Hawaii and of course the endless river trips every Summer. Nick has always been there for me through thick and thin. I couldn't think of a better spot for him to be then right next to me as my best man.
Armand Barragan
Best Man
I first met AJ in the 3rd grade at one of our sisters softball games. I remember seeing this short kid with a bowl haircut running around with his brother on the playground and they invited me to come play tag. We both hated elementry school and would somehow convince our mom's to take us out of school to attend all our sisters softball games. We became best friends pretty quickly after that. We are both VERY competitive. Since, the 3rd grade to this day he will say he is better then me at every sport, which is obviously not true. I will admit the only thing he consistently won at was wrestling and Pop warner football. Without Aj and his family (who own Jay's catering) Haley and I may have never met. Aj has the biggest heart and has always been there for me in every big event in my life!
Josh Jorris
Groomsman
Josh is the one who introduced me to Haley. He and I met in the 2nd grade playing a game of hide and seek where he popped around the corner and scared me so bad I accidently kicked him in the 'Cojones'. Josh and I were pretty inseparable growing up. He would always come over and hang out and we would walk over to metro point or the mall. There was one summer where we saw literally every movie that was out in theaters. He has always been able to make anyone laugh and has always had my back since day 1. I wouldn't be able to do this without him.
Zack Zaragoza
Groomsman
Zack or ZaZa and I met in the 4th grade. We were all in P.E. and I pantsed him in front of everyone. He chased me down and got me sent to the principles office. After that we became best friends. Zack ended up going to a different school from 8th grade till high school. We remained close and still hung out all the time. Even when he would say he would bring "hot chicks" over and they never came. Zack has always been one of my closest friends even though I excelled in Baseball and he did in Basketball. My claim to fame is I have beat him 1 on 1 in basketball straight up. I am glad he will be standing up there with me on my wedding day.
Daniel Duhaime
Groomsman
Daniel and I met in High School where we played on the varsity baseball team together. It was always fun hanging out with him and his group of friends because there was never a dull moment. From duct taping cars, to building card board cat's and deer and putting them in the middle of the street to mess with people. To say the least we got into 'some' mischief. It wasn't until after college where we became really close. He was the one who introduced me to sales. He was at my birthday party in palm springs and said, "I can get you a job right now, let me make a phone call." The following week I had an interview and got the job as a copier sales man. I still believe he groomed me in sales to work with him at Alacrinet. I now get to work with one my best friends everyday.
Davinda Wijemanne
Groomsman
Davinda and I grew up in the same neighborhood, but never hung out. For some reason I thought he was too cool and he thought I was too cool so we just ignored each other. HE surfed on a PINK surfboard and I couldn't be associated with him. Dave and I finally figured out that we had a lot in common. We liked to smoke cigars and drink nice whiskey. We started to hang out a lot and became really close friends. So close that he and his wife bought a house right next to mine and we now live in the same neighborhood and hang out all the time. He loves to come over and go straight to my bar cart and pour himself a whiskey. He calls me everyday and sometimes for no reason but just to say hi. He will always be there for me and If I ever get into trouble he will always the Lawyer I call.
Joe Marciano
Groomsman
Joe and I met though Davinda because he was always sleeping over at his apartment at the time. Joe was the type of guy who instantly became everyones best friend. Whether it was our Vegas trips, endless Newport nights, or tearing the dance floor up at Sutra! We would always have a good time wherever we went. Joe and I became best friends when he moved in and became my roommate when I first bought my house. He and Kiera became best friends too! I know I can go and talk to Joe about anything and he will always be there for me.
Stephen Williams
Groomsman
Stephen and I first met on June 21, 1989 when I was born. Yes, He is my big brother! I was the little brother that always wanted to do what he was doing. If he was going to be a pitcher in baseball I wanted to be, If he went BMX with his friends I wanted to do that, and if he went dirt biking I wanted to go. We know that anything with a motor and steve normally don't get along. Being the youngest I wanted to be better at everything then my older siblings and those were big shoes to fill. We were always competing because our father loved his sports. I have always looked up to my brother and how he has always puts God first in everything he does especially when it comes to his family. He's been the best big brother a guy could ask for.
Sarah Rose Barragan
Maid of Honor
My Sasacraycray! I first met Sarah Rose on mine and Sean's first "real" date. We all went to see Magic Mike 2 together, and we had so much fun. After that, we had endless Caddy dates, wine dates, meeting the boys at the Country Club, shopping, and so much more. She has been there for me through so much, and I look at her like my big sister. From all the fun trips to New York, Cabo, and Palm Springs, I cannot wait for more adventures and to join the wifey club! Love you so much Sarah Rose, and I could not think of a better person to be my MOH!
Rachel Guterman
Bridesmaid
I first met Rachel at Sarah Rose and AJ's house when they had everyone over to watch a Laker game. We all had a lot of fun that night, and her boyfriend (Joey aka groomsmen), was moving into Sean's house too. We had roomie christmases, sushi dates, pool days, and so much fun. I love all the adventures we have gone on together, but also I love your friendship over these 3 years. I feel so honored to have you up there with me as I get to marry Sean. Love you!
Taylor Wijemanne
Bridesmaid
I met this ray of sunshine early on when Sean and I were dating. Sean had actually ventured down to Long Beach (huge shock), and we were heading out to brunch. Laurenly is the cutest little store where Taylor works, and at the time, they had a location in Long Beach. Tay was Davindas girlfriend at the time (now his wife), and Sean walked in wanting to say hi, and luckily Taylor was working and I got to meet her. We love chatting on the couch til midnight, drinking wine, eating popcorn for dinner, Harry Potter marathons (movie marathons in general), and so much more. She and Davinda bought a house down the street from us, so it is so much fun just to be able to walk over and pop in! I love you so much Tay, and I am so excited to have you up by my side as I say "I Do!"
Tracy McDonald
Bridesmaid
I first met Tracy when we were going to community college. We never talked much or hung out, but we had a lot of classes together because we had the same major. We both transferred to CSULB at the same time, and again, had a lot of classes together. We started talking and hanging out, and she quickly became one of my BFFs. She recently moved to Virginia Beach, and I was so sad, but also so excited for her new adventure. I would miss our wine nights, jacuzzi nights, and everything in between! She is my most adventurous friend, and I think I am her most homebody friend, so we balance each other out. Love you so much T! Cannot wait to have you by my side!
Jillian Letemendia
Bridesmaid
Jilly! I first met Jill at Nick's brother's and sister in laws house. She came right up to me and introduced herself, and then we talked for a lot of the night. I found out she was from Texas which was so fun for me because so much of my family lives in Texas. From there, we started going to get facials, nails done, attended so many weddings together and sooo many double dates with the boys. I love our adventures and our trips to Mammoth (thank goodness I was a tad better this season), and I am so blessed to have you as one of my bridesmaids! Love you!