Wedding Party

Dr. Jessica Magarita

Bride

Richard Jason

Groom

Evan Sterk

Man of Honor

I’m Jessica’s friend through marching band at UC Davis. We enjoy discussing academics and gaming together.

Wyatt Stevens

Best Man

Met Richard the first week of college at UC Merced. Roommates on two separate occasions. Have been playing DND together for 10+ years.

Nicholas Orcher

Man of Honor

I met Jessica during the Marching band retreat in fall of 2011 as members of the trombone section. We became very close friends and maintained a tight relationship over the years, even when we lived on opposite coasts. I'm so happy she found her true love, Richard, and I look forward to seeing them live the rest of their lives together.

Zachary Michaels

Best Man

12 years ago I got access to Richard's laptop and added the next 500 friend suggestions on Facebook.

Claudine Avalos

Maid of Honor

Claudine met Jessica through their graduate program at UC Riverside in 2016. They have since enjoyed good music, pandemic binge watching, and loving on Jess and Richard's fur baby, Mago. Claudine is excited to see Jess and Richard finally tie the knot!

Andrew Ibara

Best Man

College roommates and friends since starting UC Merced in 2010. No longer roommates but still manage to play tabletop games and share memes over the groupchat.

Betsy Short

Bridesmaid

I knew Jessica when she was a baby. I am a very Proud sister and can not wait to see what life holds for her next.

Christopher Buettner

Groomsman

Brother of the groom for 26 years. Soon to be brother in law to the bride.

Juan Diego Falcón Gutiérrez

Bridesman

Soy el primo de la novia que vive en México, el cuál le brindará apoyo en cuanto a información de lugares y otros temas de la boda que sean necesarias

Katie Camarena

Groomswoman

Katie and Richard met in jr high in their hometown of Porterville, California. They've started many board games and arguments about board game rules since then.

Cuauhtémoc Peranda

Officiant

Our close friend who is facilitating our marriage ceremony.