Amanda & Anderson
Wedding Party
Anderson William
Groom
"The luckiest man in the world." -Amanda
Amanda Goodrich
Bride
"The most beautiful woman in the world." -Anderson
Diego Garcia
Best Man
Diego has been my closest friend for most of my adult life. We write and play music together all over the west coast as the duo, High Noon Whiskey. We were roommates for years in Venice Beach. Diego is an accomplished singer, musician and actor. Recording 3 full length albums with his band (Stage11) and appearing in over 75 commercials, tv shows and films. He's also one of the most genuine, generous, and loyal people you could ever hope to meet. I'm proud that he will be beside me for this most special time of my life.
Dena Younkin
Matron of Honor
Dena is my oldest friend. We met when we were 15 at a church retreat and have been besties ever since. We lived together briefly and spent a month backpacking through Spain and Portugal. I love Dena's ability to be spontaneous and her love for adventure! Dena is a wonderful wife and mother of two awesome little boys! I am honored that she will be by my side as one of my two maids of honor on my special day.
Tim Drosos
Best Man
Tim has been my best friend since we were about 4 years old. We've gotten ourselves into and outta trouble more times than I could possibly count! Our mothers can attest to that. He has always known how to have a great time and live life to the absolute fullest. Tim is a successful entrepreneur and a fantastic husband and father to two awesome girls. I was his best man 11 years ago and I'm honored that he will be by my side for this amazing day in my life.
Danielle Henning
Maid of Honor
Danielle and I met through Dena when we were 16. We have been through a lot together, backpacked through Australia and New Zealand together, even lived together for a while. I was honored to be one of her birth partners for birth of her adorable son, Quinn, and I am equally honored that she will be with my on my big day, as one of my two maids of honor. Danielle is a wonderful cook, voracious reader, and is the absolute best mom possible to Quinn.
Alex Vigano
Groomsman
Alex and I have played music together at one of the finest desert roadhouse bars you've never heard of. We've had countless impromptu adventures together. I can always count on him for an unwanted sarcastic remark but also for his loyalty. A true man of honor. He's been a great friend, business partner, traveling companion, and drinking buddy.
Amanda Reed
Bridesmaid
Amanda and I were roommates in Italy one semester. We hit it off immediately with our love of music and booze. Amanda is one of the best mixologists I've ever met. While she is super humble, I constantly brag about her ability to make fancy cocktails or pair the perfect wine with any food. She recently passed the very prestigious Advanced Sommelier exam. While we've never lived very close to each other, we have always remained close and make a point to travel to see the other person a few times a year.
Josh Anderson
Groomsman
Josh is my big brother. I've never known a time that he's wasn't there for me. He's always looked out for me. We had an awesome childhood together. Bunk beds, riding/jumping bikes, wrestling, sports, video games, baseball cards, boy scouts, vacations, etc... we had it all, but most of all, we had each other! I'm so happy that relationship carried on into our adulthood. Josh is a devoted husband and great father to five crazy kids!!
Valerie Esparza
Bridesmaid
As my sister, Valerie has been there from the very start. We definitely fought a lot as kids, but, have grown very close in our adult life. I admire valerie’s strength and determination. When she sets her mind to something, she gets it done! Case in point, she moved halfway across the country to start a farm, complete with dairy cows, meat cows, chickens, goats, rabbits and of course dogs and cats! She is a fantastic mother to my beloved niece and three beloved nephews! I am thrilled that she will be sharing this important life event with me!
Tim Anderson
Groomsman
Tim is my little brother but in many ways I've looked up to him throughout the years He's incredibly funny and smart as a whip. I loved teaching him how to play sports and watching him excel in that and how to get away with things with our parents, lol. I admire his passion for life and helping others. I'm so very proud of the man he's become.
Jamie VerBurg
Bridesmaid
Jamie is has been a part of my life/family since she started dating my brother in 1996. They have since married and had two amazing twin boys. Being only two years apart, Jamie has always felt like a sister to me - not just "in-law". She is incredibly thoughtful, kind, giving, organized and artistic! Her house is always open to me (or anyone) and she even lets me bring my rambunctious dogs! I have always been grateful that she has been in my life and I am so happy to share my day with her.
Juan Lozano
Groomsman
Oh man... this guy, Juan Lozano! We've been close friends since I was 18 years old in acting school in New York City. The amount of nonsense we've pulled together is astounding! We've been roommates four different times!! There's probably no other friend that I've gone through more with. Juan is an amazing musician and singer; playing guitar, piano, and trombone.
Sydney O'Connor
Bridesmaid
Sydney and I went to grad school at USC together. One fateful day I answered an email from our department asking if anyone had a room or couch available to house prospective students. Sydney ended up staying with me while she toured and interviewed at USC. I instantly loved her great style and sweet demeanor! I let her know that I was wanting to rent out my guest room, and if she chose USC, I’d love to rent it to her. She decided to go to USC and moved in with me. We have been great friends ever since. I'm so grateful for our friendship and elated that we are a part of each other's weddings - only a few months apart(!) - as I'll be officiating hers.