Wedding Party/Cortejo

Lance Rupple

Father of the Groom/Best Man

Heather Rupple

Mother of the Groom

Jose Luis Quiaragua

Father of the Bride

In the picture, Wendy Bacadare (✝) mother of the bride.

Vanessa Henrique

Matron of Honor

Fabiola’s cousin and best friend since birth. Vanessa is like a sister to her, and because she lived in Charlotte, she was the reason Fabiola chose to study at UNC, just to be close to her.

Josh McCauley

Groomsman

Josh is one of Alex’s best friends. They have known each other since Alex moved to North Carolina in 2010.

Dayana Henrique

Bridesmaid

Fabiola’s cousin and little sister at heart. The family’s beloved “Snowflake,” always bringing sweetness, style, and a little sparkle wherever she goes.

Farah Hernandez

Bridesmaid

Fabiola’s work best friend from her time at UNICEF in Venezuela. Farah and Fabiola instantly clicked after realizing how much they had in common. Even from afar, Farah has been a confidant and counselor, always showing up for Fabiola when she needs her.

Tyler Booth

Groomsman

Tyler is one of Alex’s best friends. They met at an Arkansas fans reunion at a local bar in Charlotte and have been close ever since.

Fabiola Giraldez

Bridesmaid

Fabiola’s forever friend since high school. They’ve been long-distance besties since graduating in 2014. They reunited in 2022 in Madrid, Spain (where Fabiola lives) full of emotions and laughter.

Nelson Slinkard

Groomsman

Nelson and Alex were roommates in Charlotte. Funny enough, they met there even though they grew up just 15 minutes from each other.

Sydney Rupple

Bridesmaid

Alexander’s sister. Having Sydney around always means games, adventures, and fun. Fabiola has gained a new sister in her life.

Mikey Giaquinto

Groomsman

Mikey is Alex’s soon-to-be brother-in-law, and they’ve become close friends since he started dating Alex’s sister seven years ago.

Nadeska Montanez

Bridesmaid

Fabiola’s family friend who eventually became one of her closest friends too. Nadeska and Fabiola work together and have supported each other every step of the way.

Heimy García

Bridesmaid

Heimy is Fabiola’s salsa best friend. They met at a local salsa academy and have been close ever since. She was also there for Alex and Fabi’s second date.

Sarah Abbott

Bridesmaid

Alexander’s cousin. They were inseparable growing up in Arkansas. Now Sarah and Fabiola have built a beautiful bond of their own.

Fernando Henrique

Groomsman

Fernando is Fabiola’s cousin and has always been like a brother to her. He lives in Argentina and taught Alex how to make arepas when they met in Charlotte

Silvia Silva

Bridesmaid

Fabiola’s work best friend. Silvia basically gave birth to her, but somehow forgot. She’s always there to support Fabiola when she needs it and has become one of her greatest advisors.

Hattie Jo Abbott

Flower Girl

Alex’s cousin’s daughter. Hattie Jo always fills Alexander and Fabiola with so much love and laughter.