Meet Our Tribe

Inaru Yari Melendez

Maid of Honor

Inaru (ee-nah-rue) is Cynthia's younger sister on her father's side. They are like two sides of the same coin, are frequently known to show up in unplanned matching outfits, and are literally the closest of friends. Inaru can be spotted helping Cynthia walk down the aisle! "Wiii jiii!" - Washington DC -

Armando Luis Osario

Best Man

Armando is Will's cousin on his father's side but they are as close as brothers! A couple of easy-going guys they love nothing more than to play and listen to reggae music. "Ah - ha!" - Saint Cloud, FL -

Erika Keller

Bridesmaid

Erika is Cynthia's baby sister on her mother's side! She became a licensed cosmetologist at 17 and is currently finishing up her senior year in high school and Cynthia is SO PROUD of her for it! Erika will be Cynthia's wedding day hair and makeup pro - spot her helping get the bride to the altar. "WWDD: What would Dolly do?" - Virginia -

Sam Valone

Bridesmaid

Sam is Cynthia's eldest cousin on her mother's side. Cynthia's first best friend, they became life-long confidants starting with the trips they shared together at Gamma Gale's house in Florida and every Summer on Star Island. "Trust your big cousin on this one" - Deerfield, MA -

Dr. Wilmer-Luis Melendez

Groomsman

Wilmer-Luis the groom's favorite name twin and the bride's eldest brother on her father's side. He's a Sports Chiropractor with his own practice near Washington DC. You can also spot Wilmer-Luis' son, Aldrick, on ring security duty on the big day as well. "So, when are you moving to Virginia, huh?" - Sterling, VA -

Alex Valone

Bridesmaid

Alex is one of Cynthia's younger cousins on her mother's side and also one of her first BFFs. They became life-long friends over the vacations they shared at their Gamma Gale's house in Florida and on Star Island every year since they were kids. "OMG Cyn!" - Austin, TX -

Anne Cartier

Bridesmaid

Anne is the bride's youngest cousin on her mother's side, her favorite California "bestie", and her beloved lil' god sister. Anne manages and owns her own Real Estate business in her hometown and is a travel hair & makeup aficionado. "OK BESTIE!!" ~ Sacramento, CA ~

Bryan Canales

Groomsman

Bryan is Will's cousin on his mother's side. They're basically the same age and grew up like brothers. Both always pick up where they left off and have a deep seeded joy for Oreo milkshakes and roasting each other. "Ayyy" - Orlando, FL -

Aldrick - Ring Security

Ring Bearer

Charli - Flower Fairy

Flower Girl