Hi everyone! I’m Alex, one of Val’s best friends and the man of honor. Val and I met back in 2018 as baby nursing students completing our prerequisites at UCF. In typical Val fashion, she cornered me in an elevator on our first day of class, and we have been best friends ever since. We’ve been with each other through countless chapters including graduations, becoming critical care RNs, and crazy international trips. Seeing Val marry the love of her life is another milestone I feel blessed to be apart of!

My name is Courtney and I am so excited to be one of Val’s bridesmaids! Val and I met through our husbands’ friendship and we immediately clicked and started forming a friendship of our own. Since first meeting, Val and I love going shopping together (especially with Maddie), going to dinner, vacationing together, or just hanging out at each others’ houses- which will be so much more fun now that Val and Mike will be moving into our neighborhood! What I love most about Val is that she is so personable that she can connect with anybody and her sense of humor makes everyone around her bust out laughing. I am so honored to be a part of Val and Mike’s big day I can’t wait!

My name is Daniela. One of the many cousins she has. I absolutely love doing motherhood with my cousin. We had the privilege to have our babies be born the same year. Now our babies can grow up together and make new memories. I’m honored to be one of Vales bridesmaids and be by her side on this new journey. Can’t wait to witness my baby cousin marry the man of her dreams. Love you guys!

Hi! My name is Deena. I am one of Valeria’s bridesmaids. I have known Valeria since middle school. The amount of memories we have shared throughout the years are too many to count. Whether it’s laughing so hard in English class in high school that we had to get separated or going out together for her first month in college. I am so blessed to be apart of her life in this new chapter and wish her and Mike (and Maddie!) nothing but the best and seeing her grow into the beautiful friend, mother, and soon to be wife has been a blessing.

Hi, I’m Mariah! I’m honored to be one of Val’s bridesmaids and to celebrate the love between her and Mike on their wedding day! Val and I met in high school, but have recently reconnected through our babies. It has been so much fun to raise our babies together so far and learn from each other in motherhood! Aside from being moms, I love that getting together means we can truly let loose, laugh and have fun together when we need it most! I’m excited to be a part of their wedding and cannot wait to see it come together, I know it will be as beautiful as their love for each other!

I’m Victoria ! One of Val’s many cousins and also her comadre. I have been blessed in being her bridesmaid for her and Michael’s wedding ! There are so many countless stories I could tell from family parties to sleepovers. I’ll treasure these moments forever, knowing that we share not just blood, but a bond that will always be there, no matter where life takes us.

I first met Mike in High School at Fort Myers High in 2009. Sharing classes like Biology and Finance amongst many others, we got to know each other. Our friendship grew stronger attending the University of Florida together from 2013-2017. While at Florida we spent much more time together socially at places like Rowdy Reptile (a bar we both agree was our favorite). After college our friendship grew to where it is today taking trips to Key West, Tampa, and most recently a cruise with our significant others. Now, Mike and I are set to be neighbors and personally I cannot wait to raise families just a few streets away from each other. I appreciate Mike’s rationality, logic, and deep care for his family and friends along with many other characteristics. When I have doubts about a decision or need advice, I always appreciate what Mike has to say.

I first met Mike in high school, but our friendship didn’t really blossom until college at the University of Florida. It was there that I learned about Mike’s honesty, ambition, and appreciation for his friends. Those traits that I admire in Mike have only continued to grow as he takes on his new roles as a professional, husband, and father. My favorite memory with Mike has to be our last minute trip to watch our Florida Gators win the March Madness basketball tournament in San Antonio. That trip captured everything I value in our friendship- loyalty, spontaneity, and unforgettable moments. What a blessing it has been to have Mike, Val, and Madison in my life, and I couldn’t be happier to have them back in Fort Myers. I’m honored to stand beside him as a groomsman and proud to celebrate this next chapter in his journey.

I first met Mike in high school where we had a few classes together. Although we were not close the, we became closer when we both attended the University of Florida. Throughout the years we have had many fun times including trips to Key West, Tampa and Florida Gator games. I value Mikes commitment to his family, friends and anyone he gets to knows. He is reliable, kind, and always a fun time to hangout with. I can’t wait to make many more memories with Mike, Val and Madison.

I met Mike playing hockey growing up, and our friendship continued to grow throughout high school and college. One day in college, we ran into each other in the gym. After complimenting each others’ physiques, which had greatly improved in our time at UF, we decided we should hang out more. We eventually even became roommates for two years in Mike’s time in Tampa. I appreciate Mike’s commitment to his family while being able to have a good time. I am looking forward to many years of continued friendship.

I met Mike in residency in Orlando. While the entire class became friends very quickly, Mike and I were thrown into the toughest rotations together where we got our reputation as the sad boys. Through these experiences we leaned on each other and formed the foundation of our friendship. We spent many days over the last 4 years working together, hanging out outside of work, playing video games, and supporting the natty champ Gators. Through this time Mike and Val began dating, had beautiful Maddie, and our relationship became even stronger. He has always been there as my sounding board and as a role model in raising my own daughter. He is a reliable and supportive friend, devoted father, and I am so excited to see him and Val tie the knot.

I first met Mike in 2016 through mutual friends at the University of Florida. During our college years, we bonded socially by going out to Midtown and spending time with our group of friends. Our connection grew stronger through a shared passion for sports and cheering on the Gators. Even after graduation, we stayed close—Mike went to medical school at USF while I started my career in Tampa, and we supported each other through those big life transitions. We've also made great memories traveling together, with trips to places like Jacksonville and New Orleans, and celebrating many unforgettable Gasparillas in Tampa. Over the years, our friendship has only deepened and become an important part of both our lives. I couldn’t be more honored to have Mike as a friend, and I’m truly looking forward to watching him Val, and Madison continue the beautiful life they’ve built together.