Villa Siena

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Juan and Emily met in their last year of college through a matchmaker mutual friend of theirs. Juan's dog, Dexter knew it was love at first sight for him and Emily. Prior to college graduation, Juan and Emily always had dreams of starting their careers away from the cold winters of Iowa and had set their minds on Arizona. Moving half way across the country had its challenges, but Arizona and the friends it gifted made life much easier for Juan and Emily over the years. Dexter was also gifted with two brothers over the years, Amigo and Chancho. Juan and Emily currently reside in Florence with their 3 dogs and enjoy weekends full of back yard fires and star gazing in the desert.

The Story of Us

Our Story 

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Susan and Emily lived together during college and have since become life long friends! 

Susan Strawhacker

Shelby has known Emily since the very beginning. They went to elementary, middle and high school together. They’re partners in crime and if you see them laughing together they’re probably up to no good. 

Shelby Cooklin

Brittani was one of the first people to greet Juan and Emily to Arizona. To make it feel like home, she sold them their first house! 

Brittani Emry 

Samantha and Emily are identical to each other when it comes to personality and spunk. Wine nights and backyard campfires have made them close friends and partners in crime. Samantha and Thomas have their daughter, Bonnie who can put a smile on anyone's face and lighten their day. 

Samantha Osborne 

Samantha and Thomas’s daughter and also the life of the party! 

Bonnie Osborne

Thomas is Juan's strongest friend who always has great advice to share and is the best problem solver. Thomas and Samantha have a daughter Bonnie, who is the smartest little girl that once you meet you will never be able to forget. 

Thomas Osborne 

Jonathan, better known as "Vo". Is Juan's right hand man. Juan and Vo share a very similar sense of humor and an appetite for fun. Vo is the oldest young man you've ever met and has wisdom and humility beyond his young age. 

Jonathan Vo

Nathan and Juan were great friends through out college and worked together throughout their adventure at Iowa State.  Nathan is easy going and can share laughter with anyone in the room. 

Nathan Thomes

Javier, has known Juan since they were in diapers and was Juan's partner in crime growing up. Javier is always the life of the party and will make you release into an uncontrollable laugh. Javier is considered family to Juan. 

Javier Montoya

Izan is Juan’s nephew full of spunk and jokes. Izan is always laughing and full of energy. The character and laughter that the little guy brings to the room will make your day. 

Izan Aguilera

Wedding Party

Q + A

This our preferred hotel that is close to our venue and many other places to shop and enjoy. We have blocked out rooms under Perez wedding. Click the link to book your room. Breakfast served daily, and outside pool available. This hotel is also close to our list of places and activities to do. Go take a look! https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=PHXGZHT&groupCode=CHTPEW&arrivaldate=2024-04-12&departuredate=2024-04-15&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

Home2 Suites by Hilton Gilbert

Nearby airports are Phoenix Sky Harbor and Mesa Gateway.

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Dog friendly, sports bar and a fantastic patio! $$

O.H.S.O. Brewery- Gilbert

Unique brewery with exotic birds!$$

The Perch Brewery

Great place for date night if you are planning on staying in town for an extended period of time. It is locally owned and has great food. Juan and Emily always have anniversary dinners here!$$$$

The Hidden House

Local Speakeasy, you will need the password to get in! Visit their website for how to enter, and make a reservation.$$$

The White Rabbit

Great tacos with great margaritas!$$

Joyride Taco House

Golf Course located in Mesa, near the Mesa Gateway Airport. One of Juan's favorite courses.

Emily & Juan

Emily & Juan

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Gilbert