L & S
Wedding Party
Jamie Skipper
Maid of Honor
The yin to Sandra's yang. They've been best friends since middle school. While completely opposite in almost every regard, even down to hair color, Jamie has been the one that has been there for every major step. From joining the Marine Corps together to the moment she'll stand by her side as she marries her soulmate.
Rene Kurdi/ The Chairman
Best Man
RENNNNEEEE!!! Luis's better half. They've been best friends since the moment they met 16 years ago. Luis knew he'd be a loyal and true friend the moment he brought random meats to a jokingly planned BBQ that Rene had taken completely seriously. You can always find them laughing hysterically whenever they're together, much to the chagrin of everyone else around...
Veronica Calderilla
Bridesmaid
High school PE class Veronica first became friends with Sandra after laughing at her obnoxiously dancing around and rapping 'Baby Got Back'. She was there for the wild and fun times through their teens and 20's but was most importantly there as Anthony's Godmother and the rock when Sandra left on deployment. Always the most selfless and loving friend/Nina Sandra and Anthony couldn't have survived without.
Perla Grisham
Bridesmaid
In high school if you wanted to find Sandra you only needed to find Perla. They were always together, drawing and passing comics instead of notes. They would end up having sons at the same time. (Coincidence? I think not.) Through the years she was the one Sandra would show up on the doorstep with a cup of coffee ready to spend the day talking away as the kids played.
Frankia Bernstein
Bridesmaid
Marine Corps sisters who would drive slowly down the street blasting 'Bossy' by Kelis while platoons were in formation in Kia's purple, convertible PT cruiser. Kindred spirits that were automatically drawn to one another. There friendship has stood the test of distance as Kia (rudely) lives far away in New Jersey.
Gustavo Franco/ The Chaplain
Groomsman
GOOOOSSSEEE!!! Always the person Luis can rely on both for whatever comes up in life and late night theology discussions (drunken). Goose never lets Luis down in their shared knowledge of oldies and karaoke tunes.
Jocelyn Schumacher/Lady Shrike
Groomswoman
Luis's newest friend but longest running lifting buddy. (Sorry Rene) With similar political views no day is safe from memes between the two with all day meme cannons being fired. In times of crises you would be hard pressed to find a better friend. Luis' house is adorned with several of her amazing and crafty creations; forever to be treasured.
Sergio Castro/ The Lord
Groomsman
Luis's brother and lifelong partner in crime from trying to light their house on fire as children to popping a bottle of Veuve at Luis's engagement party. Other brothers have often been jealous of the Castro brotherly bond. (Juan too)
Kitamura Akihisa
Groomsman
AKKKIIIIII!!!! Their bond grew the first moment they met when Luis spoke with him for 20 whole minutes without realizing Aki did not in fact speak English. But nonetheless Aki answered throughout the conversation, "Oh yea, yea" a conversation that just ended in intense laughter, laughter that still hasn't stopped over a decade later. Always game for a good time over the past 15 years, and the next 15+ years to come.
Jesse Sparks
Man of Honor
Sandra's favorite baby brother. (He's also her only sibling) You will know who is right away as he will be the friendliest person in the room with the best smile. When you meet him you'll instantly be jealous he's not your brother too. There is not much more Sandra can write without tearing up, Sparks siblings are the best siblings.