Selina & Brian
Wedding Party
Lauren Neavitt
Maid of Honor
We met through mutual friends right out of high school. We became close as we loved to go out every weekend and take over the dance floors in Long Beach. We became roomies living it up in Newport Beach Ca. mostly in our bikini's! I have created so many great memories of our young adult life together, riding our beach cruisers on the board walk, making you fall into the wall, margaritas breaks during our "work days". We have cried, fought like sisters, and laughed together. I am so looking forward to having her by my side!
Victoria Suchan Grande
Matron of Honor
My favorite little cousin! Growing up together with our Spanish dad's listening to Gypsy Kings and family functions was the regular. I stole her baby baby dolls and we would take turns scratching each others backs ( I would pretend to fall asleep when it was time to switch) Lake Nacimento and Mammoth was the family vacations that I have so many great memories with her. Driving the moped reenacting Dumb & Dumber, sledding and snowball fights. We wrote letters to each other when she moved away and now with social media she seems close even when she was living in Spain just recently. I can tell her anything as well as lean on her for support when the family gets crazy! I'm so happy to have you by my side on my special day!
Chandra Webster
Bridesmaid
Chandra and I knew of each other in late years of high school. She went to a Esperanza and I Canyon. I would throw parties and wonder where everyone was? Come to find out she threw them too and stole all my guests! We met not knowing that we would get along so well and the rest is history. Attached at the hip for many young party years, we got into some trouble! Many days and nights of bar hopping, dancing, shots, as well as relationships up's and downs. We have been there for each other through everything life has thrown our way. We have a bond better than gorilla glue. I cannot wait to have you by my side celebrating such a great day!
Taylor Nakken Verbeck
Bridesmaid
I have social media to thank for this beautiful friendship! I found her on Myspace while bored at my reception job. I messaged her that I liked her sparkly page and we met for lunch at Chipotle, the rest is history. I would invite her to go dancing in Long Beach even though she was not old enough, I got her an ID "Guadalupe" (not even close to looking like her) but I had friends in high places that looked past it. Hanging out at her house by the pool I became friends with her family and friends. Taylor is that friend that will be there no matter what, and she is always down for a good time! Being the sweetest person with a big heart, she warms my soul to the core every time I am with her. So glad for social media and so glad to have you by my side!
Candace Honeywell Page
Bridesmaid
We met at Cabo Cantina in Newport Beach, as we were short a person to do some shots with us on the bar. She was so sweet to say yes and that she was game! She was new to the area and was looking to make new friends, I got her number and our friendship has grown. We have had so many great trips together, Vegas, Lake Havasu, and Estes Park. Our love and dedication for Dumb & Dumber we can speak the same language using only lines from the movie. People look at us like we are nuts and we don't care. She is my red wine after my dirty martini. I cannot wait to have you by my side!
Allison McDowell
Bridesmaid
I had the pleasure of being introduced to Allie by Chandra (a bridesmaids of mine) We met not long ago at my previous work Newport Dunes Resort, however it feels like we were separated at birth. Having the same ridiculous humor and laughing at just about anything together. I got her a job at my office and we became even closer. Brian actually introduced her to his good friend Travis, now we have double dates on the regular! We face time each other just to show how cute our animals are. I cannot wait to create more great memories with you especially on our special day!
Daniel Griffith
Best Man
For most of my life I have felt like one of the lucky ones who can count their brother as a best friend. This was not always the case when we were kids and Daniel was giving a whooping for being an annoying little brother or toughening me up to the ways of the world. Since those days we have both moved more times than I can recall but he was always there when I needed him. From having my back on the school yard to helping me move in the rain he could be counted on. Though we have not always lived in the same city, state or even country he has always been there. Daniel will always be who I turn to for the practical, pragmatic, sometimes sarcastic, frequently hilarious wisdom about life. Fortune shines on me to have a best man and brother like him.
Steve Greinke
Groomsman
From the time we were just kids Steve has always been more than just a cousin to me. When I was in my early teens l moved to Southern California to attend school and from that time on we were always together. In the high school years we found our share of trouble and I am sure our parents were less than thrilled but we grew up along the way. Always a generous and kind person, Steve has the ability to make you feel invited and included, acknowledged and appreciated. His ability to remain calm under pressure, act relaxed, and take life in stride is exactly who I want standing next to me on my wedding day.
Ryan O'keeffe
Groomsman
Ryan is my younger cousin and has had to put up with being like a younger brother to me all his life. As part of that "honor" i taught him how a match burns twice, how to win at the craps table when he was still a teen, how to drive a golf cart up a mountain, and maybe a thing or two about whiskey. Ryan is 7 years younger than me but he he has always had a wisdom beyond his years. Watching him grow up, knowing who he wanted to be from a young age, I have always felt the one who learned about maturity from him. Having watched him go from the award winning baby, to the precocious kid, to the frat boy, to the married man and now his best role as a family man I feel blessed to have him by my side as I start my own family.
Eric Sullivan
Groomsman
Eric and i have been friends for nearly 20 years and it seems funny how far we have come from being the kids from the Oregon who moved to So Cal in the 90s. In the years since Eric has been a great friend, wing man, confidant, instigator, motivator, and roommate. We have traveled the world, made some good decisions and some bad, and grew up along the way. I have seen Eric grow up from being the boy I met into the the man raising a young man of his own. He has always been one of those friends you could call to pick you up at 3 am from jail in the next state over. Thankfully i never had to make this call but always knew he would be there. Eric will do anything for those in his inner circle. For that I feel blessed to call him a friend and have him stand with me at my wedding.
Travis Porto
Groomsman
Travis and I have been instant friends since we first met in Seattle in 2010. We have been pushing each other further, faster, and higher ever since. Its been nearly 5 years since we have called the same city home but this time has done nothing to diminish our friendship. We have chased snow from Alaska to California, followed the full moon across the globe, scrambled up countless trails, jumped from a 300 foot bridge and retired our youth in Paradiso. We both take the leap of faith and get married this year. To the man with no fear of heights thank you for standing with me at my wedding.
Travis Pembroke
Groomsman
Pembroke, or Pemby as I call him these days. Travis and I met in the back row of class in college at Chico State. Not sure either of us thought we would become the friends we are all these years later. Travis didn't know about someone who didn't like baseball or apple pie and i wasn't sure of anyone who didn't own a passport or want to explore the world. As a local from Chico he showed me the town and made my college time all the more fun. Always there with a joke when needed, a jab when called for, advice when asked, and some political sparring when issues arise. Travis is the life of the party and the guy in the back row rolled into one. He is friendly with everyone but there for his true friends. Together we have changed a lot. No I enjoy baseball and guess who has a passport now.