Officiant
Ryan has been a part of our life and relationship from the very beginning. About three months into our relationship, we realized if we wanted to create something lasting we needed to invest in it and also in ourselves. We walked into New Horizons center for healing and happened to be placed with Ryan and he has truly made one of the biggest and lasting impacts on us as people and our relationship. We feel so incredibly lucky to have him in our lives and for him to be the one to marry us.
Best Man
My grandfather is my best man because he’s the best man I know. He taught me what it is to be a man, to be kind, to be strong, to be smart, to work hard, and most importantly; how to treat your wife. Duke Scott is everything a husband should be, and I’m honored to have him stand next to me on my wedding day.
Maid of Honor
My sister will be traveling all the way from Alaska to stand beside me on our special day. She is far more than a sister, she is a best friend, and been there for every significant moment in my life and I couldn’t have had anyone else as my maid of honor. We are so grateful that she is able to travel here and celebrate with us!
Groomsman
My adopted brother will be standing beside Stephen on this special day and giving me away. Albert has been in the lives of all the Riveras for well past a decade and knew and loved my dad. He has always been one call away for everything from a shoulder to cry on to weekend brunch and now to walk me down the aisle. We are so grateful he will be such a significant part of our day.
Bridesmaid
My youngest sister (and friend) Ileana will be standing beside me on our special day as my one bridesmaid. As little girls we always talked about being in each other’s wedding and we are so happy to have her be with us on this day and share in these wonderful family memories.
Flower Girl
Our beautiful Victoria will be the flower girl. She has been waiting for this moment probably even longer than we have ;) We love her so much and can’t wait to add this memory to all the others the three of us share together!