Cephra and Nisha met through a cappella in San Francisco and have been besties ever since. Not only do they have a shared love for singing and arranging music, but they are both passionate about film-making. Cephra just wrote, directed and produced her first feature film (San Francisco Bae) and gave Nisha the amazing opportunity of being the editor!
Randy Reyes - Best Man
Randy is Manuel's oldest younger brother and they share a passion for sporting events and country music concerts- lots of good times from traveling to Madrid and London to watch their favorite soccer teams to driving to Las Vegas for the Life is Beautiful Music Festival. Manuel is godfather to Randy's youngest daughter Celina.
Cindy Cosio- Reyes - Bridesmaid
Cindy, the wife of Manuel’s brother and Best Man Randy and mother to Clara, Celina and maltipoo Prissy, is soon to become Nisha's sister in law! She loves morning coffee, a nice glass of wine and spending quality time with her babies and husband. Nisha admires her excellent sense of style!
Diego Reyes - Groomsman
Diego is Manuel's middle younger brother, and growing up they enjoyed riding BMX bikes together and terrorizing their local neighborhood. Diego is a talented golfer and Manuel aspires to one day achieve his skills. Manuel is godfather to Diego's daughters Isla and Capri.
Sydney Reyes - Bridesmaid
Sydney, the wife of Manuel’s brother and groomsman Diego, and mother to Hudson, Isla and Capri, is soon to become Nisha's sister in law! She has a passion for baking and nourishing her family with home-cooked meals. Juggling roles as her kids' chauffeur, she's also into real estate and studying to become a nurse.
Jonathan Reyes - Groomsman/Officiant
Jonathan is Manuel's youngest brother. They share a similar sense of humor and love to make people laugh. Manuel cherishes his trips to visit Jonathan in Los Angeles. Jonathan has a love for acting and writing screenplays. It was an easy choice for Jonathan to be the officiant of the wedding.
Shalini Bhatia - Bridesmaid
Shalini is Nisha's favorite first cousin (even if she was not the only one!) Having lived their early years across the world from each other, Nisha was very happy when she moved to the US from India! Nisha can't get enough of her delicious home-cooked Daal. Both only children, they are more like sisters.
Jesse Valdovinos - Groomsman
Jesse is Manuel's older brother. Manuel recently visited Jesse and his family in Kennewick, WA and had an epic time. Manuel loves when Jesse visits him in California for trips like an amazing week in Palm Springs to showing him the Full House home in San Francisco.
Laurel Barnum - Bridesmaid
Laurel and Nisha met through choir and a cappella freshman year of college. Lots of good times, including cafe study dates, jewelry making parties and hosting house parties senior year. Despite the distance (Laurel lives in Bend, Oregon) they have remained very close ever since! Laurel got married in beautiful Kauai, Hawaii last year and it was a trip to remember!
Danny Guevara - Groomsman
Danny is Manuel's first cousin and Compadre. Manuel is his son Jesé's godfather. Manuel and Danny both share a passion for rooting on Real Madrid and playing soccer. Manuel still remembers the great times they shared on their grandparents' estate when he visited El Salvador in the summer of 1999.
Hilary Jacobsen - Bridesmaid
Hilary and Nisha met freshman year of college in the dorms. They’ve had the opportunity to share many international travels - Hilary joined for a family trip to India, visited Nisha in Vienna, Austria during her study abroad and Nisha visited Hilary in Perquin, El Salvador where she was stationed for Peace Corps.
Ivan Aguilera - Groomsman
Ivan is Manuel's first cousin. Manuel still remembers the good times when their dads would take all of them out to practice soccer. They played soccer together as kids and would grow up to play for Monterey Peninsula College together. Ivan has two beautiful girls, Sofia (2yrs) and Gianna (3 months).
Shena Van Spronsen - Bridesmaid
The first time Nisha saw Shena was actually through a camera lens. Nisha was filming a Stern Grove festival concert and Shena was one of the singers! Later they officially met at a Black-Tie Beach Party through their mutual friend, Margaret. They discovered how much they have in common, music, videography and their Jewish backgrounds (which brought them to Israel for the birthright trip)!
Kai Esaki - Groomsman
Kai and Manuel have been friends since sixth grade. They met at Walter Colton Middle School in Monterey. They later went to high school together where Kai was crowned the valedictorian. They have shared great memories and times together and have stayed close since. They were roommates in San Luis Obispo. Manuel looks forward to Kai's water polo hoodie gift every year.
Bre McCormick - Bridesmaid
In 2018, Nisha had a room for rent in her apartment and Bre came to check it out. They became roomies and after some heart-to-heart kitchen conversations sharing relationship stories, walks to ocean beach with Shena, and hosting a Chrismukkah party, they become close friends!
Michael Benson - Groomsman
Manuel and Michael have been friends since sixth grade. They met at Walter Colton Middle School in Monterey. Manuel and Michael had a fun time growing up in Monterey and getting into escapades. They share a love for watching the Warriors and eating great food.
Hudson Reyes - Ring Bearer
Manuel’s nephew, son of Diego and Sydney Reyes, Hudson is in 3rd grade, not just conquering academics but also a triple threat in soccer, basketball, and flag-football. When he's not making beats on his piano or outplaying opponents in chess, you can find him reading books or leveling up in video games.
Rosalie Valdovinos - Flower Girl
Manuel’s niece, daughter of Jesse and Becky Valdovinos, Rosalie is a bright and creative 4th grader. She has a gift for word games and puzzles and loves going on vacations, baking, running and animals. An energetic sweetheart, she'll be sure to capture your attention.
Isla Reyes - Flower Girl
Manuel’s niece, daughter of Diego and Sydney Reyes, Isla is not only a soccer sensation but also an incredible gymnast. As a 1st grader, she effortlessly scores goals on the soccer field, and captivates everyone with flawless cartwheels and handstands. Isla's passion for running adds an extra burst of energy to her already vibrant personality.
Capri Reyes - Flower Girl
Manuel’s niece, daughter of Diego and Sydney Reyes, Capri is a 3-year-old bundle of joy, bringing laughter and charm to every occasion. In preschool, but already keeping up with her older siblings, Capri is an adventurer with an extroverted personality. Her wonderful sense of humor is sure to light up the room.
Clara Reyes - Flower Girl
Manuel’s niece, daughter of Randy and Cindy Reyes, Clara is a sharp 3-year-old who loves being a big sister, all things Disney and peanut butter! She has a gift for keeping a beat, whether that be jamming on the drums or piano or dancing to Bluey.
Celina Reyes - Flower Girl
Manuel’s niece, daughter of Randy and Cindy Reyes, Celina is an adventurous and curious 1.5 year old. She spends her days keeping up with big sister and loves to dance to Bluey with her. She has the sweetest giggle and the best cuddles.
Priscilla (Prissy) - Flower Pup
Prissy is Manuel’s Goddog and a spoiled one indeed. She loves when human food drops to the floor from her sisters, Clara and Celina’s plates and when her uncle (allegedly) wins her love by letting her try a taste of his bbq carne asada. The wedding party wouldn't be whole without Prissy as a the flower pup.