I just finished adding the pictures of my bridal party and I couldn't help thinking, "Damn! We have one HOT wedding party!" No seriously, look at these gorgeous faces! I feel like I'm scrolling through the "hot" section of Hot or Not.com (remember that? So early 2000's, lol).
Matron of Honor: Charlene Del Puerto
My beautiful older sister. She is nothing short of amazing and has helped guide me through so much mental and spiritual growth. Besides my mother, she has been the one person who has had the most positive influence in my life. Charlene is an amazing wife and mother whose passion for writing, travel and learning continually inspires me.
The Beautiful Bridesmaids...
Anne Poore
Anne is one of my few friends that I can claim has known me for my entire life. My family lived next door to Anne's grandmother, Baba, who later became my "adopted" grandmother. The story goes, when Anne's mother, Denise, was pregnant with her, my mother rubbed her belly and said she wished she could get pregnant as well. Then nearly a year later I was born! She is the most amazing person and the greatest mother to her two awesome children, Kayden & little Anna!
BFF:
Maureen MacManus
Maureen, or "Mo" as we all like to call her, used to be my roomie when we lived in Del Mar and Pacific Beach during our college years. She is my favorite baking partner and can make a mean Crème Brûlée. Currently, she's in the home stretch for her JD at USD, and is one of the most ambitious people I know.
Kathy Chong
I remember the first time I met Kathy when she started a job at BevMo. My first conversation with her ended with me thinking, "Kathy is such a sweet person!". Years later that has not changed at all. Kathy worked her way through nursing school, and after graduating, she participated in humanitarian work in Africa and Haiti. Just recently has moved back to L.A. to begin the next chapter in her career!
Renee Medina
Renee and I immediately clicked when I met her as a fellow Gallery Guide at The New Children's Museum. She's an amazing artist who studied studio art at UCSD, and even got a second degree in nursing! Renee has a great creative eye and helped style our amazing Save the Date photos. Plus, I can always count on her when I need to nerd-out on Game of Thrones or food.
Bailey Choi
Bailey and I met through mutual friends, and she is just so fabulous! We share a mutual love for great breakfasts, Aila Wang (look her up, she's adorbs), cupcakes, and Home Goods. I don't think I've ever seen her without perfect hair and makeup. Miss Bailey, as her students call her, is just so much fun! She's completing her PhD in Education at UCSD.
Stephanie Smith
Luke and I have known Stephanie just as long as we've known each other. Stephanie is truly a beautiful person inside and out. I am always impressed at how effortlessly fashionable and creative she is. Steph is putting her creativity to use as budding art history major at SDSU.
Anna Aguilar
Anna is Luke's older sister and she has such a big heart. She constantly seeks out adventure, and has worked at Sicon Camp, Camp Cuyamaca, Sequoia National Park, and Yosemite National Park. Her travels have taken her to Ireland, Argentina, and to an outreach program in Mexico.
Marissa Aguilar
Marissa is Luke's youngest sister who is currently living in Texas while going to school to become an ultrasound technician. I first met Marissa when she was still in high school, and I've been lucky to have seen her grow up into a beautiful young woman. She is always smiling :)
Yvonne Gonzalez
Yvonne is Luke's younger cousin, and she is a master at hair and makeup. I look back at my high school pictures and think,"OMG what was I thinking?". Fortunately, Yvonne will not have that same problem because ever since I first met her she always styled herself to perfection!
These ladies are my heart and soul. They are all so special to Luke and I in many different ways. I'm confident our wedding will be a blast with these beautiful girls at my side!
Wow, I feel like singing Wannabe now after that :)
Girl Power!
