Bride
Yvette is so happy and lucky to spend her life with Chris. He is so supportive, makes coffee in the mornings, lets her sleep in on weekends, and even writes her wedding website description for her.
Groom
Chris is the second most important person at this wedding. Get to know him!
Bridesmaid
Despite being younger, Paulina would alway win in fights with Yvette as a child. In reality, Paulina is the biggest sweetheart of the sibling and has always had the biggest sweet-tooth.
Groomsman
Chris met Andrew on October 17, 1990. They've been brothers ever since. Andrew also has Chris to thank for his distinguished nose tattoo, and some of his best qualities.
Bridesman
Yvette's punk little brother, who is now not so little at all. They have always been super close, in fact, people cannot tell their baby pictures apart, but Andrew still insists he was the cuter one.
Groomsman
Chris and Eric studied abroad in Berlin in Fall 2007, lived in the same freshman dorm. Chris has dedicated hours to helping Eric get out the door in a timely manner on a variety of international trips.
Bridesmaid
Maya brings some much-needed youthful energy to the wedding party roundup. We can't wait to see her famous dance moves on the dance floor, teaching everyone how to floss. (It's a dance, Mom)
Groomsman
Thomas and Chris went to middle school together and have remained great friends ever since. They are the clear top 2 bowlers of their middle school crew. They both currently live in Boston now.
Bridesmaid
Megan and Yvette have been friends since elementary school at Goleta Family School. In 6th grade they made a great team catching fish with their bare hands on a school camping trip. Throughout the years Megan and Yvette have bonded over a love of sports, art, and exploring.
Groomsman
David and Chris became great friends starting in Middle school (along with Thomas and Robby). Post-college they've gone on many backpacking adventures together. some better planned than others.
Bridesmaid
Allison and Yvette met playing ultimate frisbee at Stanford (CM: I met Allison first...). Since they have lived together for many years and gone on many travels and outdoor adventures. Allison never loses her keys when Yvette is around.
Officiant
Loren and Chris lived across the hall freshman year at Stanford, then 2 more times in college, and many years after in San Francisco. Loren was an English major and looks forward to this officiating gig as an opportunity to finally use his expertise. We have high expectations.
Bridesmaid
Kalina and Yvette lived together during graduate school in a big communal house (King Charles). After meeting they quickly bonded over a shared love for all things nerdy and outdoors. She is a Marie-Kondo-inspired minimalist and she brings us great joy!
Groomsman / Bodyguard
Robby and Chris met in 4th grade on the Redwood City Colorado Rockies little league team. Robby won the league record for most times walked that year. They've been friends ever since, and Robby now runs his own gymnastics & karate school (hence the bodyguard role)
Bridesmaid
aka Finn. Lauren taught Yvette everything she knows about foosball and Tequila during late nights at UCLA. Yvette learned how to deal with cute guys with bad jokes while acting as a 3rd wheel for Lauren and David (her Husband) for much of college.