The Wedding Party…
The Bride
Lauren Elise Hosmer
Lauren is a native of Modesto and has a soft spot for Broadway. She grew up in the same house in the same neighborhood throughout her childhood, and can’t wait to bring her own children to visit the same house. She loves to travel and perform, and was an active member of Sigma Alpha Iota, the women’s music fraternity, throughout college. Lauren graduated from CSUS in May, 2008 and recieved her multiple subject teaching crednetal in February, 2010. She is currently working at Raley’s while waiting for a teaching job!
The Groom
Brian Timothy Moraca
Brian was born in Niagra Falls, NY, and his family moved to the central valley when he was five. He is a die-hard Yankees fan and looks forward to baseball season every year. He moved back to New York for the first two years of college at Fordhan University, but came back to finish his degree at CSUS. He works for Adtech computers as a salesman and networking engineer, so if you need a computer, give him a ring!
Maids of Honor
Molly Hosmer (Lauren’s Sister)
“Sisters, sisters, never were there such devoted sisters!” They’ve shared, shopped, and screamed at each other. What else are sisters for? Molly attends CSUS like her dear sister and brother, and has been working at GameStop for the last two years where she is the fistey female collegue.
Roberta Inscho (Lauren’s Friend)
Since they met in junior high, Lauren and Berta have been more like sisters than friends. Roberta brought up their first conversation during the toasts at the wedding. Berta recieved a hideous haircut and Lauren said it looked good to make Berta feel better. They’ve giggled into the night, celebrated their successes, and cried over losses together. Lauren’s parents have always been Mom and Dad to Berta, and every conversation ends with “Love you!” A graduate of CSU East Bay, Roberta put herself through college and received a degree in drama. The entire Hosmer family is so proud.
Best Man
TBA
Bridesmaids
Kellie Guzman (Lauren’s Friend)
At first, Kellie wasn’t sure about having Lauren the Sophomore as a roommate. But they soon became fast friends and have stayed in touch since Kellie graduated from CSUS in June, 2005. Kellie recieved a B.S. in Marine Biology, and currently works at a vet clinic in Reno. A native of Reno, NV, Kellie has been devoted to keeping up with wedding plans and travels many hours to help out. Her mom Barbara travels with her, and has become a big part of the event as well.
Anna Hicks (Lauren’s Friend)
If Lauren had hever chosen to take MATH 1030 over, she never would have met Anna Banana. Lauren knew Anna was an exceptionally kind person when Anna saw The Mikado opening night just to support her. They had only known each other a month. That next year, Anna invited Lauren to live in the dorms with her, and they have stayed good friends ever since. Anna graduated with Lauren in May, 2008 with a degree in Liberal Studies and got married a month later. She has been extremely helpful with wedding plans. It was at her wedding that Lauren and Brian fell in love with Our Lady of the Assumption.
Alexandra Moraca (Brian’s Sister)
Also known as “Butty”, Alex has been Brian’s favorite since she was brought into this world. A Junior at Thomas Downey High, Alex is trying to figure out what she wants to be when she graduates and pick her dream college.
Junior Bridesmaid
Lily Wayne (Lauren’s Friend)
Lauren has been babysitting her neighbor Lily since she started crawling. She plays flute and is in fourth grade. She’s the only girl in the family, and enjoys sleepovers with the Hosmer girls. Basically, a girly girl all the way! Her mother said she has never seen her daughter so excited to be in this wedding!
Groomsmen
Christopher Moraca (Brain’s Brother)
Christopher is a junior at Thomas Downey High School and enjoys playing the electric bass.
Max Hosmer (Lauren’s Brother)
Lauren wasn’t the jealous type when Mom and Dad brought Max home from the hospitol. On the contrary, when they were sharing a room, Lauren would climb into his crib to comfort Max when her parents didn’t respond fast enough! Max is a Senior at CSUS working on vocal performance degree, and will be attending the Vocal Arts Symposium at Colorado Springs this summer.
Candlelighters
Kelsey Ramos (Lauren’s Friend)
As a little old lady would say, Kelsey and Lauren go way back. Lauren’s mom was Kelsey’s social worker when the Ramos’ adopted her and her sister from Korea. Their moms have remained great friends, and the two families have been great friends and supporters through the Thomas Downey Choirs. Kelsey graduated from UCLA this summer with a degree in communications.
Laura Cremer (Lauren’s Friend)
Another friend from the Downey Knightengales, Laura cremer might seem reserved, but watch out! A vegan, Laura is famous for hosting the annual Christmas Party Bash, dropping in during Concert in the Park, and calling her black nails “olives”. Laura is enjoying the sweet life at San Luis Obispo, and is finishing up her 4th year in their 5-year environmental engineering program.