Wedding Party
Veronica Ramos
Maid of Honor
:: Sister of the bride and easily my favorite sister in the whole world
:: Has known me the longest and is always there when I need her and sometimes even when I don't :)
:: She cried (happy tears) more than I did when I got engaged.
Anne Cabrinha
Bridesmaid
:: Friend for twelve years (she's a newbie)
:: Business owner/confidant and always willing to lend an ear
:: She has a huge heart in a little body.
Christina Esfehani
Bridesmaid
:: Friend since first grade
:: Corporate dynamo by day....city pub crawl planner by night
:: She scares me in that she knows what I'm thinking before I do.
Cindy Hamilton-Dewitt
Bridesmaid
:: Friend since first grade and partner in world travels
:: Co-survivor of small plane near-disaster
:: She's kept me sane for 27 years but especially during wedding planning.
Colleen McCullough
Bridesmaid
:: Friend and fellow non-skier since third grade
:: Best teacher around and has the patience of a saint
:: Watching her cry when she laughs hard is one of my favorite things to do.
Loren Schaffzin
Bridesmaid
:: Friend for ten years and I wonder how I managed without her
:: Makes you feel like what you're saying is the most interesting thing she's ever heard
:: She woos like nobody's business.
Chrissy Ucovich
Bridesmaid
:: Friend since first grade and fellow bride-to-be
:: Makes me laugh until my cheeks hurt
:: Her huge creative talent might only be matched by her huge kareoke skills.
Natalia Vaccarezza
Bridesmaid
:: Friend for 17 years....couldn't imagine high school and college without her
:: Currently working on human rights in Rome
:: Her sense of adventure inspires me.
Mike Curtis
The Best Men
:: Met playing soccer in grade school...I stole a goal from him
:: Fiercely loyal and simply a great person
:: Without him, I never would have met my bride!
:: My favorite Mike quote - "I can't, I'm barbecuing with my brother."
Gary Dillabough
The Best Men
:: Met at eBay in 1998...it was love at first site.
:: Someday, Leticia and I are going to move into his guest house.
:: You can't not love Dillabough! One day, I will grow-up to be him.
:: My favorite Dillabough quote - "Now, roll over..."
Carlos Garcia
The Best Men
:: We met in the back seat of a Pontiac Bonneville...22 years ago.
:: The nicest gentle giant you'll ever meet!
:: Never go near him when he's holding a pickle.
:: My favorite Carlos quote - "Oh, was that a secret?"
Tim Kunihiro
The Best Men
:: In the early days at eBay, he was asked to manage the "Adult" category...that's about when we became friends.
:: He and his wife Amy have 3 kids...each time I see him, I'm expecting him to tell me that the 4th is on the way.
:: He created the most memorable goodbye party I've ever attended...thankfully, it was for me.
:: My favorite Tim quote - "Can you imagine?"
Marcos Madeiros
The Best Men
:: My brother, my friend
:: Without him, I may not have gone to college.
:: Without him, I would be my parents' only son and not their favorite son.
:: Like Colleen, he does God's work...teaching our youth!
:: My favorite Marcos quote - (actually, it's not for public consumption)
Brad Pullen
The Best Men
:: 16 years ago, we drove cross-country in a lime green "Netcruiser" van and had a run in with Big Mo!
:: Has 3 kids...thankfully, none of them appear to have his hair.
:: He's largely responsible for me not running off to Mexico when things got tough.
:: My favorite Brad quote - "I'm so glad I finally got to see this!"
Richard Rock
The Best Men
:: The smartest guy I know and one of the nicest.
:: He inspires everyone with his attitude towards life and its challenges.
:: 3 kids, 2 dogs and counting...we'll have a tough time catching up to Rick and Michelle
:: My favorite Rick quote - "I think this company might be worth something."
Dave Schlenz
The Best Men
:: Founder, Big Babe Bummout, Inc.
:: Met 23 years ago and have since shared in 62 mid-life crisis, 151 break-up (150 of them were with his now wife Carrie), dozens of vehicle purchases, countless hours spent discussing life, and even more in the hot tub...with Carlos...priceless.
:: My favorite Dave quote - "But I got kids!"
Faber Schneider
The Best Men
:: 3rd grade soccer mate - he thought he was a better player than me...he was probably right.
:: He thought his Ford was faster than my Chevy...he was wrong (several times).
:: Ice cream with his mom...I miss her.
:: My favorite Faber quote - "Don't stare at the ceiling"
