The Lovely Parents
Philip Garcia - Father of the Bride
Philip was an amazing father and grandfather. He was a head-strong, funny, loving man. He was also very supportive. He raised both of his daughters well. Even though he is no longer with us physically, we know he is with us in our hearts.
Dulce Garcia - Mother of the Bride
Dulce is an amazing mother and grandmother. She is kind, loving, and strong as can be. She is hilarious and has raised both her daughters incredibly.
Robert Simon - Father of the Groom
Robert is a fantastic father and grandfather. He is strong and kind. He has set a wonderful example for his children and raised them all to be incredible humans.
Dale Simon - Mother of the Groom
Dale is an amazing mother and grandmother. She is hilarious and kind. She has raised all her children to be fabulous people!
Sean Pinard - Officiant
Michelle and Devon met Sean and his wife, Megan, at a game night in their old apartment community. They became good friends - so much so that Michelle and Devon asked Sean to officiate their wedding.
Bridal Party
Stephanie Minnick - Matron of Honor
Stephanie is the sister of the bride. She is an amazing sister that is very close with Michelle. She is a headstrong, independent, hilarious woman. She is also an amazing mother to Madison, Michelle's beautiful niece.
Christie Kirk - Bridesmaid
Christie is Michelle's cousin. She grew up with Michelle and Stephanie and would accompany them on many a beach trip. She is hilarious and kind, and she is also an amazing aunt to all her nieces and nephews.
Nicole Gonzalez- Tablada - Bridesmaid
Nicole is Michelle's cousin. She is a strong, independent, young woman. She is hilarious and an amazing cousin and aunt.
Annabel Nemecek - Bridesmaid
Annabel is one of Michelle’s best friends. They became friends in 9th Grade Honors Bio class. However, they didn't become best friends until Junior year at UGA. They became roommates, and eventually best friends.
Andrea Dempsey - Bridesmaid
Andrea is one of Michelle's best friends. She met Michelle the summer before Junior year of high school at volleyball tryouts. Andrea and Michelle have been close ever since.
Rachel Rowland - Bridesmaid
Rachel and Michelle became friends through Devon. They met at Siena game night. She helped give insight to Michelle of the game they were playing. They grew closer as time passed.
Izzy Shelato - Flower Girl
Izzy is the daughter of Jennifer Shelato, who is great friends with the bride and groom.
Madison Lily Minnick - Flower Girl
Madi is the niece of the bride and daughter of the Matron of Honor, Stephanie.
Groomsmen
Wesley White - Groomsman
Wesley and Devon became friends at Morehouse College. They have been good friends ever since.
Spears Lattimore - Groomsman
Spears and Devon became friends when they both worked together at Lucas group. They have been good friends ever since.
Al Chaul - Groomsman
Al and Devon became friends working on Rich McCormick's campaign. They have been good friends ever since.
Kenny Brown - Groomsman
Kenny and Devon met in the Navy and have remained great friends.
Michael Zambetti - Groomsman
Mike and Devon met at the gym. They’ll still catch a workout together here and there.
John Wizekittel - Groomsman
Devon and John met at the Cathedral of Christ the King. They are both ushers. They have become good friends through the ushering program.
Patrick Cassidy - Ring Bearer
Patrick is the son of Dan and Ashley Cassidy, friends of the bride and groom. Dan ushers with Devon.