Chris & Emily

July 28, 2023 • Carlsbad, CA

Chris & Emily

July 28, 2023 • Carlsbad, CA
Francesca Eszes
Francesca Eszes - Maid of Honor
Nickname: Frankie. Enjoys ranch dressing, french fries, pizza and Coke Slurpees. After meeting in college Frankie and Emily have been inseparable ever since (despite the fact of never living in the same city). At the wedding, you’ll find Frankie tearing up the dance floor. Is willing to take pictures for anyone (she knows the good angles) and can help you think of the perfect Instagram caption.
Manuel Grant
Manuel Grant - Best Man
Grant has been by Bubba's side since the 1st grade when they would wear their Shaq and Penny Jerseys. Grant is currently dominating the Real Estate game while raising his awesome son Klay with his beautiful wife Karina. He enjoys only the finest tequila's and you can find him cutting some rug at the wedding. Grant is and always will be the life of the party so be on the lookout for a good time around him.
Amber McNeill
Amber McNeill - Matron of Honor
Nickname: Schmamber Our vegan goddess. Also met the bride in college. Amber and Emily would go everywhere together. Including sneaking away from Frankie at the gym and getting bean and cheese burritos from Taco John’s. This fiery redhead will also be burning rubber on the dance floor, but watch out, if you ask her to sing High School Musical, SHE WILL.
Christopher Vopinek
Christopher Vopinek - Groomsman
There is one thing that is for certain there is never a dull moment with Vope. Vope has been a friend for almost 20 years now. He's the little brother that just never went away( I find you!!). He has grown to be one of Chris' closest friends. Vope enjoys a good old fashioned and most foods. He would always look forward to a nice home cooked meal and popcorn when Emily would come to the Signal Hill house. Vope is currently the Pitching Coach at Cal State Dominguez Hills while also playing a major role in CBA Youth Travel ball. At the wedding stay away from this guy near the corn hole boards he's a ringer!
Alissa Davis
Alissa Davis - Bridesmaid
AKA Sissa Sister of the bride and seen it all: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Has put up with Emily’s sass since day one. She was very pleased to pass that torch to Chris when Emily moved out.
Nicholas Gutierrez
Nicholas Gutierrez - Groomsman
Nico is Bubbas first cousin but more like Little Brother. They spent their summers at Mammas House playing with wrestlers and in the front yard sprinklers. Nico is now the owner of Nico Eats, his own food truck company servicing Las Vegas. He makes the best Musubi and tacos!! Nicks passion for food and music is unmatched. No red wine will be safe at the wedding with this guy around. BIG WINE GUY!
Rebecca Roberts
Rebecca Roberts - Bridesmaid
AKA Rebecky Becky is the fitness queen. Yes, she was at OrangeTheory this morning (whatever day you’re reading this). Becky is the hostess with the mostest. While quarantined together, these two would play beer die and making more food than they knew what to do with. Becky was the one to convince Emily to download TikTok while they never filmed any trending TikTok dances, Becky sure did want to.
Mark Ruiz
Mark Ruiz - Groomsman
Marky and Hig met in high school and have been pretty much together since. They spent most summers playing video games or tape ball in the backyard. Marky is currently raising his son Maveric with his wonderful wife Megan. Marky is the most likely to attempt to steal the mic from the DJ to start doing Karaoke at the wedding.
Brittany Brinkley
Brittany Brinkley - Bridesmaid
AKA Britt Friend of the bride since high school, although their friendship took off after Emily returned home from college. These two ran into each other at stagecoach one year and Brittany’s grandmother asked Emily to buy a round of drinks for them all. Emily was only 20 at the time, but lucky enough, she looked very similar to her older sister. They often frequent Ballast Point, or really anywhere with good food and better beer.
Brian Grinden
Brian Grinden - Groomsman
B and Hig met back in the softball days when they were known to turn a wheel at the bottom of the lineup. B over the last 15 years has been one of the most consistent friends in Hig's life whether it was checking on his mom when she was sick, feeding Phoebe when Hig and Em are out of town or having some of the best bbq's for UFC and Football. B is currently raising his son Barrett with his awesome wife Katy. At the wedding look out for B when any old school Snoop or Dre come on he'll be the first one on the dance floor!