Tamara & Ivan
Wedding Party
Lindsay Bernard
Maid of Honor
My sister, my built in best friend, Lindsay is my biggest advocate, my loudest cheerleader, and my favorite Friends watching partner. I’ve always called her “Phoebes” after one of the shows best characters. She manages to be both whimsical and badass with a work ethic that doesn’t quit. I can always count on her no matter what, and I could never get married without her standing up there next to me.
Luis Ortiz
Best Man
The BFAM: Luis and I have been friends for 39 years. Growing up, we shared our homes, meals, our parents... a true brother from another mother. And over the course of lives, we've shared an uncountable amount of life experiences, good and bad, and have always been there for eachother. He honored me 20 years ago when he accepted the responsibility of being Isabel's godfather, and he honors me again in accepting the role of Best Man.
Layla Grund
Bridesmaid
Tamaras first born! Layla is the best daughter and big sister anyone could ever ask for! She’s kind, helpful, and incredibly smart and we’re so proud of her. Her dry sarcastic humor never fails to catch us off guard and have us laughing. She’s also basically a pro dancer so look out for her on that dance floor!
Eric Ruiz
Groomsman
The Heir: Eric is the dark-horse of the crew - what he lacks in age, he makes up in edginess, smugness, fearlessness, and an amazing sense of humor. When Eric isn't snowboarding or on his bike, he's being an amazing big brother, toughening up Frankie and teaching him what only he can: how to play Fortnite like a boss, how to hit sweet jumps on his bike, and of course, how to grapple!
Isabel Ruiz
Bridesmaid
Isabel, Isa to her friends and family, is taking a break from being an amazing older sister to our younger members of El Brady Bunch, hard working college student, and awesome daughter to stand beside us on our big day. We can’t wait to celebrate with her!
Charlie Grund
Groomsman
The Brain: What’s the capital of Gambia? Which U.S. President owned tigers? Who was on the champion NBA roster in 1992? Don’t know? Neither do we. But Charlie does! He’s our resident genius with great hair, a joker smile and jokes for days. Add awesome brother and loving son to that list. We are so excited to have him by our side on our big day.
Rocio Reyes
Bridesmaid
Tamara met Rocio in 2004 while living in Sonoma, California for a few years. The connection was made almost instantly when they discovered their mutual love for Dancehall music, and it grew into what has become one of Tamara’s most important and treasured friendships. We can’t wait to dance with her on our wedding day!
Zachary Wolcott
Groomsman
The Numbers-Guy: Every crew needs a numbers-guy, and Zachary is ours. He was the first-born of our family's next generation. He was the first grandson, coining the name "Papa" for my dad. He was the first in our family to play and excel in college sports. He was my first nephew... the first to call me Tio. I think Zach is an undercover party animal, and I can't wait to have him join us on our special day!
Jacklyn Janutolo
Bridesmaid
Jaclyn (or Jackie, as we call her)loves to joke about how her and Tamara’s online romance came before ours. They met in a makeup group on Facebook and instantly clicked. Not long after, Jackie took a train to Manhattan to meet Tamara for burritos and margaritas and the rest is history. Jackie is an absolute joy to be around and we’re so lucky to know her.
Sebastian Pacheco
Ring Bearer
The Artíst: The youngest of El Brady Brunch and probably the most creative. This kid spends his days writing and illustrating comic books filled with his own characters with hilarious comedic plot lines. Lover of animals and Minecraft, we can’t wait to share our big day with him.
Frankie Ruiz
Ring Bearer
The Energizer Bunny: If you need a dose of never-ending energy and joy, spend 2 minutes with Frankie. He's always hopping, tooting, bouncing, singing, or running, and it's infectious! Blink and you'll miss him, but if you can get your hands on him, he'llfill your heart with happiness. We can't wait to say our vows with him at our side, where he'll be tethered to a tree so he can't lose our rings (or get too far).
Eddie Rodriguez
Groomsman
The Prophessor: Eddie and I have been friends since high-school, but it feels like so much longer. Good luck finding a nicer guy... he's a great friend who has always been there for me for as long as I've known him. Be ready to witness Eddie's prowess on the dance floor is as legendary as his creative use of tiktok. If you're lucky enough to be featured in one of his videos, he'll make you (in)famous!
Juan Nieves
Officiant
The Ordained: When we decided that we wanted one of our friends to officiate the wedding, Juan was a solid second on our list, but the other guy wasn't available - so here we are. Jokes aside, I trust Juan with my life, so it's only fitting that he helps usher Tamara and I into the next chapter of our lives. With just the right mix of earnest, sarcasm, and humor, we can't wait to see how he handles one of the most important roles of the night. No pressure.