Mike & Yvonne
Wedding Party
Our "Priestess"
Officiant
Neighbor... not much else to say! We have been through the ups and downs in life together as neighbors and best friends! We have laughed until we cried and hugged through the "loudness of the silence" - our friendship is GOLD! Gina is married to Scott (aka Johnny Jr) and has 2 amazing children, Luke and Ellie. I am fortunate enough to be Ellie's godmother. We walked the beaches of Ventura for almost 2 decades together - until the "path of life" took me to Orange County, where I found my best friend, my forever, my champion. I married Scott and Gina 5 years ago and now it's her turn to marry me and my Champion. Take the Left ... Bitches, I'm Madonna!
Bride's Favorite Humans
Flower Girl
These are my most favorite little humans on the planet - my nieces! I don't think anyone was more excited to hear the news that Auntie was getting married; they think Mike is pretty cool! Dannielle (age 11) - animal lover extraordinaire, amazing reader, excellent softball player, can whip all our booty's in chess, and wise beyond her years! She is my Bugs, my Bugsalicious! Emily (Twin, age 9) - she is the "free-spirit" (like her auntie), will give you the shirt off her back, makes friends everywhere she goes, loves soccer, and will put together a 500 piece Lego set before you can blink! She lights up the party! Kara (Twin, age 9) - spunky, fashionista and "one of the adults" - an excellent student, amazing athlete, loves to show you all her gymnastics moves, most notably the splits!
Our Daughter Ali
Groomswoman
Mike’s fabulous 17-year-old daughter – She is a beauty inside and out. We love how she strives for excellence at school - she is also a stellar athlete playing field hockey and running track. But…her hidden gifts (that she does not share much), is in the arts - whether it is painting, music, or writing, she does it with ease. We are both so proud of this kiddo and will always have her back!! I am proud to officially be her step-mama and we cannot wait to see where life takes her.
Johnny
Father of the Bride
The ultimate dad, husband, friend and role model - the man who defines champion and what Mike needed to live up to! When Mike asked my parents to marry me on New Year's Eve, with tears in his eyes, my Dad said "if I were to have had a son, it would be Mike" ... not that I needed confirming, but that solidified Mike is my person, my "Johnny" My dad is the solid foundation in our family, he is sensitive, loving, kind, and knows how to FIX everything... we have torn down and built up homes together, we have traveled to Africa, Fiji - he has been by my side through it all and would cross the earth barefoot, over nails for any of his girls. I can confidentially say, my Dad is SUPERMAN, my hero! Today, you hand over the reigns to your "son" xoxo
Momma K
Mother of the Bride
I don't know how I did it...I struck GOLD when God landed me with this Superwoman I am lucky enough to call Mom! The rock of our family...I don't know anyone more generous, supportive, and spunky than this 5 ft nothing momma! My first and final best friend is my mom, she has picked me up when I couldn't pick myself up, she has taught me I can do ANYTHING - no limits - I can conquer the world! She leads by example and one day I hope to be able to give the way she does. I have never seen dedication to family, friends, community in such a fashion; truly a legend, one-of-a-kind. I am beyond blessed to be cut from my mother (and father's) cloth - they are approaching 50 yrs of beautiful marriage - their commitment, dedication to each other and our family, is what I will strive for with Mike!
Diana aka "Diner"
Mother of the Groom
The foundation that has held my family together for over 50 years. I cannot give her enough credit or say enough positive things about this Superwoman. She has been my champion, my shoulder to lean on when things got tough, my sounding board, and (most importantly) my best friend. Yes….I am a mama’s boy and proud of it!! She is the most caring, loving, and supportive person that I know. I do not know how she does it, but she still does everything in her power to make sure the Lloyd Boys are ok. She is a Godsend, and lucky for me, Yvonne is cut from the same cloth.
Danny aka "Pops"
Father of the Groom
My Pops!! Growing up, I always thought he was 10’ tall and indestructible. My hero and the man I hoped to grow into someday. A man of few words, but always has my back. He would give the shirt off his back for me and my brother and continues to inspire me to be a better man, friend, dad, and husband. I am proud to be his son, but I am most proud to see how he is dealing with the curve balls life has thrown at him. A few “afflictions” later, but he doesn’t give up, doesn’t get down, and he is still 10’ tall to me.