Wedding Party
Liz and Brian are excited to take their family and friends away for a three day celebration of their lives, their love for each other and their admiration for everyone who helped them come this far.
Angela Gustavson Pena
Maid of Honor
Brian's Sister Angela (Angie) and mother of 5- Cameron, Ayden, Brennan, Mateo and Marley. Fluent in Spanish and our unofficial interpreter for the trip. Liz and Brian's second date was with Angie and Juan...so from day one they have been a big support in our life together. Angie helped Brian pick out "the ring" and we must say, she has great taste!
Aaron Umber
Best Man
Aaron and Brian were neighbors in Hermosa, then roommates in Redondo. Liz, Brian & Aaron registered and trained for the Ironman for 9 long months together and supported eachother to the finish line.
Carrie Carroll
Bridesmaid
Liz's Sister in Law. Married to Larry. Marathon Finisher and a first-time mom to baby Jack. Right after Liz and Brian met, Liz secretly whispered to Carrie on a long run in santa monica, "I met a boy at work" and their new relationship became the topic of many early morning workouts. Carrie, Larry & Jack live just down the street from Brian and Liz in Redondo Beach.
Erik Estenson
Groomsman
Erik also known as "Red" and "Double E" is a founding member with Brian of the "Country Club". He works on the tip of the spear aka "The Blanket of Freedom." Erik measures in at a shade over 2 bills. Standing at 6 foot...6'5" if you measure the afro. He lives in Washington state with his beautiful wife Chris and darling daughter Teagan Rose.
Nynette Marceth
Bridesmaid
Liz's past roommate from her time in West Los Angeles. Loves a good mojito, good food and good times. Elementary School Teacher and active in her community advocating for Breast Cancer Awareness. Nynette answered the door for Liz's first date with Brian, and from that moment on, she's loved him being in Liz's life. She's been a support from day one with double dates, long talks, lots of laughter and many, many memories.
Carter Richardson
Groomsman
Carter also known as "Bonhomme" was Brian's college roommate and San Diego Navy days roommate. Also a founding member of The Country Club. Resides in Newport, Rhode Island- and happily married to the former Kate Farrell.
Carolyn Shobe
Bridesmaid
Roommate turned good friend; to both Liz and Brian. The three of us have shared alot of laughs, a love for strong morning coffee, taking in the scenery of beautiful south bay. Carolyn is a native Minnesota-ian but has also lived in San Francisco, Seattle, and even taught english in the asia pacific. On any given Saturday morning, Brian wakes up to the sound of Liz and Carolyn downstairs and laughing to old episodes of "I Love Lucy".
Ayden & Cameron Pena
Jr. Groomsman & Jr. Bridesmaid
Ayden is the Brian's oldest Nephew, and his Godson. Ayden is in the 6th grade and enjoys choir and nintendo wii. Cameron is the oldest of the Pena clan and is currently in the 8th grade. She enjoys swimming, soccer and cooking! Cameron was also part of the secret shopping trips to pick out Liz's engagement ring!
Brennan & Mateo Pena
Ring Bearers
Brennan is 8 years old and enjoys baseball and playing hard to get. He also makes a mean margarita. Mateo is 4 years old and is enjoying his first year of school and getting caught in the rain.
Marley Pena
Flower Girl
Marley is the youngest of Brian's 5 neices and nephews. She enjoys spending time with mom and her "sissy", munching on vegetables, Spongebob Squarepants & counting to the number 10!
