Wedding:Salazar-Reyna
Laura (Laurie) Yvette Salazar and Steven J. Reyna were united in holy matrimony at the historical 18th Century Mission San Jose in San Antonio, Texas, on November 14th, 2009.
Laurie is the daughter of Estela Salazar of McAllen and Frank Salazar of Pharr. Steven is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Felipe Reyna of San Antonio, Texas.
Father Ed Vigil performed a double-ring ceremony for a mid-afternoon nuptial mass.
Given in marriage her parents, the bride wore an A-line, ivory couture satin gown, with a curved strapless neckline. The cathedral length gown carried intricate embroidery and Swarovski crystals throughout the bodice and skirt. To compliment the gown, the bride wore a cathedral length Spanish mantilla, and a Swarovski encrusted tiara. Hair and makeup was provided by celebrity makeup artist Albert Alaniz, a close friend of the bride.
In keeping with tradition the bride wore "something old", an antique garnet ring, which is the brides' birthstone belonging to her maternal grandmother, the late Aurora Garcia. “Something new”, pearl and diamond earrings, a gift from her mother, "something borrowed", a pearl bracelet and necklace from her sister Sylvia, and "something blue”, a tiny powder blue bow attached to the bride's French lace garter.
Following the ceremony, a cocktail hour was held in the veranda at the Witte Museum as the sun was setting. It overlooked the banks of the San Antonio River and Brackenridge Park. Mariachis serenaded guests as they walked onto the grounds from a walkway lined with luminarias.
Guests were treated to hors d'ourves and sipped on champagne and cocktails, as they toured parts of the museum. Guests then entered a candle lit ballroom for a seated dinner and dancing. A desert buffet topped off the reception.
Serving as Matron of Honor was the bride’s sister, Sylvia Salazar-Hernandez, and the bride’s younger sister, Annie Salazar served as Maid of Honor, both of McAllen.
Bridesmaids were long-time friends of the bride from the news industry, pageantry, and Junior League. They are Myssie Cardenas-Barajas and Lisa Ayala Hettler, both of McAllen, Kristine Galvan-Scott of Houston, Kristina De Leon and Maya Thukral, both of San Antonio, and Kathleen Perez of Providence, RI.
Serving as Junior Bridesmaid was the brides' niece, Kennedy Lee Castillo, daughter of Annie Salazar. The flower girl was the brides' niece, Riza Renae Hernandez, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hernandez.
Best men were the groom's brother, Phil Reyna of San Antonio, and long-time friend, Reuben Ramirez of Dallas.
Groomsmen were Lupe Garza, Albert Lopez, David Saenz, and Hai Tran, all of San Antonio, Paul De La Fuente of Austin, and the bride's brother in-law, Mark Hernandez of McAllen.
Ring bearers were the groom's cousins, Rene and Ricky Reyna, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Reyna of San Antonio.
Padrinos were Mr. and Mrs. Leon De Leon (lazo) and Mr. and Mrs. Juan Maldonado (arras), of San Juan, the bride's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Garcia (cojines) of Mission, the grooms' aunts and uncles of San Antonio, Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Reyna (bible and rosary) and Mr. and Mrs. Cruz Cantu (unity candle).
Laurie is a graduate of P.S.J.A. High School, and the University of Texas-Pan American, where she earned a B.A. in Communications. She a former news anchor and most recently worked as a motivational speaker, and a freelance reporter in San Antonio. Laurie has just accepted the Director of Marketing position for Saks Fifth Avenue.
Steven is a graduate of Churchill High School, and is a prospective graduate of the University of Texas San Antonio earning a B.S. in Criminal Justice. He has been employed by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office for the past 14 years, and is currently a sergeant assigned to the Internal Affairs Division.
The couple honeymooned in the Western Caribbean. They now reside in San Antonio.
