Wedding Party
Alexandrea Palomino
Maid of Honor
Choosing Alex to be my Maid of Honor was a no-brainer... if I didn't, I'd have it comin'! This not-so-invisible middle child has more stories on me than anyone I know - mostly the embarrassing kind. Our colorful childhood is the perfect backdrop to our relationship. It's full of road trips, homemade music videos, and broken bones (sorry Alex). But being my sister doesn't automatically win you a seat at the MOH table. Alex is protective, fierce, and loyal. When our family goes through ups and downs, she's by my side in the thick of it, holding down the fort. As a pillar in my life, it would only make sense to have her stand with me on my wedding day, as my MOH.
Tim Suhajda
Best Man
The Wizard of Wit The OG Son of a Boy Dad BMT (Best Man Tim) Tim and Jake first met in a hospital room in 1990. Since then, the 90's have commonly been referred to as The Golden Decade, and one DEFINITELY has to do with the other. They rocked matching pagers in middle school, consistently got in trouble for breaking windows (schools, via baseballs, and cars, via pellet guns), and conquered the Lutheran School League Together. Tim has never not been at Jake's side, and June 18 would be no different.
Nicole Palomino
Maid of Honor
Make way for our family's first engineer graduate! MOH#2 Amanda is so proud of her little big sister. Nicole is fourth in line when it comes to birth order, but first place if rating funniest Palomino sibling. Countless times Amanda has found herself at a fork in the road, and Nicole has been there to help make the right decisions feel easier to choose. She's called the little big sister because she sets an example for all to be more self-disciplined and true to themselves. Amanda's sisters are her best friends, and she is honored to have them stand with her. She knows how lucky she is. <3
Devin Zajac
Man of Honor
The willy Wonka of the wilderness The dune-buggy din-da-da The outdoors overlord Devin and Jake's first interaction was in a playground fistfight during recess. (Jake has declined comment on who won this fight.) Since then, their friendship improved significantly. (If it hadn't, it would be an awkward choice for a groomsman.) In fact, so much so that they became roommates in their 20's, a time they both look back on fondly. Jake wishes everyone had a friend like Devin – loyal to the core, selfless, and an unrelenting corner man, Devin's always brought out the best in Jake.
Victoria Quintana
Bridesmaid
Henry Domercant
Groomsman
Friends Since: Henry and Jake met at church and quickly became good friends. Jake knows Henry is a friend who will always pray for him, give him honest advice, and share what God's showing him in the Word. You can find Henry roaming the sidelines as Head Coach of the Windy City Bulls
Valerie Rodriguez
Bridesmaid
Tommy Toledo
Groomsman
Friends Since: 2007 Tom and Jake met at church and have worked together, been on countless road trips, and been roommates in three different homes. Tom's constant friendship has been one of the staples in Jake's life. Owner, Assembly Production
Mary Cardenas
Bridesmaid
Johnny Sugrue
Groomsman
Friends since: 2001 First introduced to eachother through BMT (Best Man Tim), Johnny and Jake's friendship got off to a hot start when, on the first day of high school, they used the hidden key under the outside doormat of BMT's, and waited for Tim to come home from school inside his house. BMT was not happy. Years later, Johnny followed Jake to the South Side and they still golf together. Check out Jake's sandwich, The Preacher, at Johnny's "Cafe Margo" in Chicago
Lauren Wells
Bridesmaid
Writer of The Bridegroom blog @ thebridegroom.net
Jon Porter
Groomsman
Friends since: 2001 One-third of "The Mooners," JP and Jake's friendship started in freshman year of high school on the baseball team. As close friends, Jon and Jake would have spirited discussions on the pitching mound in-between fastballs that looked like changeups. Throughout the rest of high school, they bonded over nearly anything and everything and continued to stay close through life's changes. Ask Jon about his dynastical success in the Lord of the Swings, his thoughts on Cubs' management and hwy he's considering switching his fandom to the Sox, or about his marathon-running prowess.
Alisha Crespo
Bridesmaid
Co-owner of Good Manner Coffee @ Goodmanner.co
Richie Green
Groomsman
Friends since: 2020 Although they met at church, Sweet Swingin' Richie and Jake started to bond over golf. After a fateful 4am text that Richie sent - "You up?" - was replied to in instantly, "see you there in 30," they become close golfing buddies, enjoying the sun rise from the first tee on many mornings. Through golf, they've shared the highs and lows of life with eachother - birdies, bogeys, and everything in-between. Ask Richie about his swing speed or how he can help you strategize your financial future.
Corie Kelly
Bridesmaid
Sister of the Groom. Creative Director of Corie’s Craft Corner President of Corie College
Paul Warren
Groomsman
Friends since: 2001 Paul pretty much lived with Jake in high school. He had his own bed, his own dresser, and keys to Jake's house. Jake would often come home to Paul sitting in the kitchen, conversing with his parents. As basketball teammates in high school, Paul and Jake were virtually inseparable on and off the court. Paul is also recently married! Ask him about his pride and joy - his two beautiful children.
Genesis Torres
Bridesmaid
Founder of Body Balance Fitness @Genesissalamanca_fit
Isaac Palomino
Groomsman
Brother of the Bride.
Jessica Buckley
Bridesmaid
Mark Palomino
Groomsman
Brother of the Bride.
Tabita Bodea
Bridesmaid
Daniel Alvarez
Groomsman
Friends since: 2010 As Daniel graduated out of Jake's youth ministry at church, a friendship emerged. Daniel and Jake have worked together, lived together as roommates (with Groomsman Tom and Groomsman Joel), and seen eachother grow and mature throughout adulthood. Today they still work together and Jake often distracts Daniel with his hilarious jokes. . Daniel is also getting married this summer! Ask him about it, or ask him to perform one of his signature impersonations.
Danielle Morales
Bridesmaid
Joel Lopez
Groomsman
Friends since: 2012 Joel and Jake met at church and quickly became friends. They've vacationed together, worked together, and lived together. He is also close friends with the Bride, and was instrumental in Amanda and Jake reconnecting. If you've been to any restaurant or hotel in Chicago, you have seen and experienced Joel's expert design work without knowing it. Ask him about it, or about his marathon triumphs.
Denise Alvarez
Bridesmaid
Malik Kvamme
Groomsman
Nearly 20 years ago, Malik was coaching Jake's Sister's (Bridesmaid Corie) basketball team, and generously asked Jake to help out. Since then, those aspects have been the pillars of Jake and Malik's friendship: Malik's continued generosity, coaching together, and their countless men's league triumphs on the court. The brother-in-law of BMT, Malik's known by all as the most loyal and selfless of friends. You can find him in the gym, devoting his time to developing the players of the Lady High Rollers.
Grace Suhajda
Flower Girl
Mateo
Ring Bearer