Maid of Honor: Esther Montuado
Esther and Maribeth first met during orchestra rehearsal in college. They
were fast friends and spent the next four years enjoying school and skipping
rehearsal to go shopping. One time, Maribeth even called Esther’s work
pretending to be her mother and explained how Esther was feeling terribly ill
and wouldn’t be able to come to work that day; Esther was later found at the
beach ‘recuperating’ with Maribeth. Esther’s favorite thing to do is travel.
She has done various mission trips to North Africa and has just returned
from studying fashion abroad in London.
Esther and Maribeth first met during orchestra rehearsal in college. They
were fast friends and spent the next four years enjoying school and skipping
rehearsal to go shopping. One time, Maribeth even called Esther’s work
pretending to be her mother and explained how Esther was feeling terribly ill
and wouldn’t be able to come to work that day; Esther was later found at the
beach ‘recuperating’ with Maribeth. Esther’s favorite thing to do is travel.
She has done various mission trips to North Africa and has just returned
from studying fashion abroad in London.
| Best Man: Manuel Monge Manny currently lives in Jakarta, Indonesia in support of a US Project. Manny is Marco’s brother, and is only a handful of years older. While, both Manny and Marco share similar interests, Manny has been able to accomplish a lot. Manny has recently become certified as a S.C.U.B.A. diver, and he likes to explore the Indonesian isles. We are thankful for Manny for making this huge trip out to this side of the world for our special day. |
| Bridesmaid: Catherine Dunkley Catherine is Maribeth’s cousin who lives in Montreal. Growing up Catherine and Maribeth always had fun whether it was camping outside her family’s cottage, dressing up in old Victorian clothes provided by Catherine’s grandmother (Maribeth’s great Aunt Dorothy), giving Catherine’s older brother Alec a wardrobe makeover, or later, going shopping around the city when Maribeth comes to visit. Catherine is currently studying Microbiology at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. |
| Groomsmen: Luis Barrios Luis lives in Thousand Oaks, California with his new bride Amanda. Luis is Marco's cousin, and is only a couple years younger than Marco. Since our age gap between “Uncles” and “Cousins” are small and we grew up together we are all more like brothers. Luis and Marco have had some real good times, in school, travels, parties and random debauchery. Luis currently works in the entertainment industry, promoting shows for kids of all ages all up the west coast. |
| Groomsmen: Juancarlos Barrios Juancarlos lives in Agoura Hills, California and is currently a financial analyst for a wine distributor. Juan is Marco’s cousin and Luis’ older brother. Since our age gap between “Uncles” and “Cousins” are small and we grew up together we are all more like brothers. Juan moved back to his home town after receiving his Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University, School of Law in San Francisco, California. We are thrilled that Juan will be a part of this special day. |
| Groomsmen: George Espinoza George lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife and daughter. George is Marco’s uncle. Since George is only a couple years older than Manny, we all grew up together, so we are all like brothers. George and Marco share many favorites, down to sports teams, it gets shaky when you talk about favorite driver though! George spends his days as an entrepreneur and part time Pre-School teacher. |
Mother and Father of the Bride: Sharon & Travis Sawchuk
| Mother and Father of the Groom: George & Rose Monge |
Usher: Collin Phipps
Colin is one of Maribeth’s oldest and dearest friends. They met in Kindergarten when
Colin’s world revolved around dinosaurs and the Goosebump books. After Maribeth
moved to Florida, Colin came to visit during the summers when the two would enjoy trips to
Disney, the beach, and the bookstore for Colin to stockpile all his favorite reads. Over
almost 20 years the two have lots of memories that range from Colin teaching MB how to
play pool, surviving a mean undertow off Sanibel Island beach, Colin forcing MB to go on
her first real rollercoaster, building awesome forts in the woods behind MB’s grandmothers
house, and MB forcing Colin to wear an old lady dress and dousing his hair with baby
powder (to get the full effect). Colin has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and is
currently obtaining his masters degree in something MB doesn’t understand from the
University in Waterloo in Ontario, Canada.
Colin is one of Maribeth’s oldest and dearest friends. They met in Kindergarten when
Colin’s world revolved around dinosaurs and the Goosebump books. After Maribeth
moved to Florida, Colin came to visit during the summers when the two would enjoy trips to
Disney, the beach, and the bookstore for Colin to stockpile all his favorite reads. Over
almost 20 years the two have lots of memories that range from Colin teaching MB how to
play pool, surviving a mean undertow off Sanibel Island beach, Colin forcing MB to go on
her first real rollercoaster, building awesome forts in the woods behind MB’s grandmothers
house, and MB forcing Colin to wear an old lady dress and dousing his hair with baby
powder (to get the full effect). Colin has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and is
currently obtaining his masters degree in something MB doesn’t understand from the
University in Waterloo in Ontario, Canada.
| Bridesman: Matthew Bengston |
| Bridesmaid: Susan Samaroo Susan has known Maribeth since she was 10 years old. When Maribeth and her family first moved to Florida Susan, and her husband Elton were their next door neighbors and they are now the Sawchuk’s ‘Florida Family’. Even thought Susan traumatized MB with a movie about giant snakes at age 11 (that still haunts her) Susan has always been a great source of advice and encouragement over the last 14 years. Susan lives and works in Orlando. |
Honorable Mention: Jerry Sawchuk
The Woodend does not allow dogs but they are not
just dogs they are our "Little Monsters" Jerry is the
Florida Monster.
The Woodend does not allow dogs but they are not
just dogs they are our "Little Monsters" Jerry is the
Florida Monster.
| Honorable Mention: Pancho Picasso Monge The Woodend does not allow dogs but they are not just dogs they are our "Little Monsters" Pancho is the Virginia monster |
| Usher: Austin Sawchuk Austin is the younger brother of the bride, and lives in Florida. He's a very active guy and enjoys martial. While growing up he did all the typical annoying brother things to Maribeth, and still enjoys a good rubber bug trick now whenever she's around! But, he really admires her success and is looking forward to Oct 25 and gaining Marco as a brother-in-law. |