Melissa & Mark
Saturday, June 28, 2025 • Plainfield, IL
Melissa & Mark
Saturday, June 28, 2025 • Plainfield, IL
Jose Ortiz Jr. - Man of Honor
Jr is Melissa's older brother and only sibling. He's known for his calm demeanor and infectious laugh. Jr has always been present though every monumental event in the bride's life.
Crystal Ortiz - Maid of Honor
Crystal is Melissa's sister in law. Since the bride did not have a sister growing up, it was extra special gaining a sister once Crystal and Jr married. Crystal has always been there supporting the bride whether it was during nursing school or transiting to adulthood.
Anika Manzo - Bridesmaid
Anika is the bride's older cousin. Anika and Melissa have always been close since childhood as if they were sisters. Anika has always been an inspiration for Melissa.
Daniela Carbajal - Bridesmaid
Daniela is Melissa's cousin. Danie and Melissa spent their childhood by each other's side. Both would often talk about how their wedding one day may be.
Isabella Carbajal - Bridesmaid
Isabella is one of many of Melissa's younger cousins. Melissa has had the opportunity of watching Isabella grow into the young woman she has become.
Sean Wallace - Best Man
Sean is one of Mark's closest friends. Sean has always been a supportive part of Mark's life and has always been there for every up and down.
Sam Valentin - Groomsman
Sam has been Mark's friend since high school. Despite living on opposite ends of the country now, they are both very close and keep in touch often.
Jon Tran - Groomsman
Jon is Mark's roommate. They first met through work and interests before becoming good friends and playing games together, going to cubs games, and more.
Alex Hill - Groomsman
Alex is a friend Mark has known since grade school. He has always been a big part of his life through so much in both interests and everything else.
Jeremy Hall - Groomsman
Jeremy quickly became a good friend of Mark's while working at the same job and has been there for big parts of his life while sharing so much in interests and more. Now, even though he lives further away, they are still close.