Jared & Sandy
The "I DO" Crew
Maria Castillo
Mother of the Bride
The bond between my mother and I is unexplainable. My mother has taught me so much in life, and through all my ups and downs, she has remained behind me every step of the way. She is my inspiration to push through any obstacles that may arise in life and to love unconditionally. She has given my sister and I so much in our lives, and continues to ensure that we are protected, cared, and loved. Her love continues to grow with the years passing by, and as I get older I see how unselfish she is and how lucky I have been to have her as my mother. On our special day, I would love to recognize her for her unbelievable strength, generosity, and true love. This women is not only my mother but my best friend. I love her so much and am blessed to have her by my side.
James Juarez
Escort of the Bride
My nephew and I share a bond like no other. Whether it is talking about random stuff, talking sports, T.V. shows or music, we always have such a good time! I can still remember holding him as a baby and never wanting to let go. He has grown up so quickly and our bond continues to grow and strengthen. He has given my life a new meaning and shown me a new level love that I never imagined. His little hands stole my heart, and his little feet ran away with it. I could not picture making this walk without him by my side.
Kathy Stevenson
Mother of the Groom
What can I say about my mother Kathy. I don’t think I’ve ever met a more caring and loving person in my life. I have nothing but great memories growing up. From the countless family vacations to celebrating holidays. She also never missed a single sporting event of mine, even when I would not get any playing time! She is always down to do anything. From going to the movies to even beer festivals. It does not matter what it is, she is just happy to spend time with us. She dedicated her life to make sure we had a happy life and I feel blessed to have her as my mother.
Scot Stevenson
Father of the Groom
My father Scot is one of the kindest and most supportive people I know. If there was anything I ever needed there would be no hesitation in him offering any support he could. He really inspired my love of sports. Some of the best times I have had with my father are sitting back and watching lakers basketball, or angels and dodgers baseball. He is also one of the funniest people I know. He has a great sense of humor and I like to think I inherited that from him. He is a great father and even better man.
Sophia Juarez
Flower Girl
This little girl has brought our family so much joy and laughter. From her constant chit chatting to question making, my niece has managed to teach me patience, guidance and love. Our love for dogs and funny shows and cookies have made us become inseparable. We can always just give each other a certain look and know exactly what we are trying to say. Although shy at first, she knows how to capture anyones heart. I am always amazed at how fast time is going whenever I see her, so on our wedding day I just knew I had to have her be there with me. She only makes my life sweeter and complete.
Taylor Stevenson-Cholko
Ring Bearer
Taylor is one of the newest additions to our family. She is my niece and daughter of my sister Lauren. She is one of the cutest and funniest kids you will ever meet. She loves to play and make up new games. She is terrible at hide and seek because she will always tell you where she is hiding, but she has a blast regardless! When thinking about who should be our ring bearer Taylor was our immediate thought. I am so happy she will be doing it even though she is not quite sure what exactly she is going to do! All I know is that she will be all smiles!
Leslie Castillo
Maid of Honor
My sister and I have grown closer as the years have gone by. In fact, you can say we have taken the meaning of through thick and thin literal by standing by each other's side through anything life may throw our way. So, on this special day, having her close by side means the world. To be able to share this experience and make memories together (and drive her a little crazy!), is what I dreamt about as a little girl.
Andrew "Andy" Downs
Best Man
Andy is my cousin but he has always been more like a brother to me. He is one of the funniest people I know, and no matter what type of mood I’m in he never fails to make me laugh! Some of the best times I have had have been with him and traveling - especially our back packing trip across Europe. Andy has always had my back, and I’m excited to have him stand next to me as my best man for our wedding.
Megan Stevenson
Bridesmaid
Megan is the coolest sister one could have. We are pretty close in age so we grew up incredibly close and we continue to have a great relationship. I always enjoy Megan’s light hearted attitude. She always has a way of lifting your spirits. Having Megan as part of our bridal party and our wedding really means a lot to me - I could not be happier.
Matt Rol
Groomsman
Matt is my sister Megan’s boyfriend, and over the years he has become more like family. Whether it’s coming out for a family dinner, birthday celebration or holiday, Matt is always there! We can talk about sports or life in general. He is a great guy and I am very happy to have him be a part of our wedding.
Lauren Stevenson
Bridesmaid
Lauren is my eldest sister. We have always been close, but as I got older our relationship grew even more. Lauren is incredibly kind hearted and is always up for any new adventure. Either it being going to a Chargers game or LA Galaxy game, or being up for a random board game, she is always down! I’m so excited to have Lauren being apart of our wedding.