Jane is Demarie's younger cousin and one of her best friends. They grew up as close as can be - like sisters - talking about their wedding day since they were in grammar school! Jane and Demarie have visited NYC, SD, Vegas, Monterey, Santa Cruz, Mexico, Miami, Boston, LA, and Hawaii with each other. They have celebrated countless family parties, birthdays, holidays, and every major life event together. It is only fitting that Jane stand right by Demarie on her big day.
FUN FACT: Jane and Demarie have traveled to NYC three times together.
Lee Marie and Demarie have known each other since they were 13. Although they attended rival high schools (Lee at Sacred Heart and Demi at St. Ignatius), they managed to get close during college years. They attended colleges in San Diego and transferred back to schools closer to their native San Francisco. They grew even closer after moving back and became best friends. Lee and Demi have visited Vegas, Mexico, Miami, Seattle, and Hawaii together. They continue to live it up!
FUN FACT: Lee and Demi travel without an itinerary and go with the flow.
Geralyn (Gigi) and Demi have known each other since they were 13, and Gigi is one of Demi’s best friends from St. Ignatius. Gigi is Demi’s partner in crime, particularly before they met their now fiancés! Gigi and Demi love to eat and hang out in the Mission where Gigi grew up and Demi was born. They have visited Vegas, Monterey, Santa Cruz, LA, Reno, and Belize with one another, and have even traveled to Mexico together with the loves of their lives.
FUN FACT: At one point in their lives, Gigi and Demi were running Lake Merced and going to 24 Hour Fitness Pacifica religiously, even on Friday nights!
Claire is the daughter of Jamie’s brother Loren. Demi loves seeing her niece Claire grow up. Claire is extremely artistic and loves drawing, video games, fashion, piano, and acting.
FUN FACT: Claire drew a beautiful picture of Demi that she views everyday.
Jules Zacharias (Zaks) is Demarie's younger brother and Jamie's soon to be brother-in-law. Zaks is Demarie's sole sibling and they've experienced a lifetime of events together including birthdays, holidays, trips to Disneyland as well as playing SEGA Genesis games like Sonic or Toejam and Earl! Nowadays, Zaks is passionate about his career as an elementary school teacher. Zaks and Jamie both enjoy the exquisite art of playing guitar.
FUN FACT: Zaks and Jamie share a love of dogs! Zaks has a corgi named Zoe; Jamie was close to his rat terrier named Rocco.
Julieto (JD) welcomed his daughter Demarie Claudine Valera Dizon on July 20th years ago. Demarie remembers her dad reviewing her for tests and helping with any homework challenges; encouraging piano-playing and artwork; preparing her for presentations and prioritizing education. Demarie values the academic foundation her father instilled in her. He has looked forward to the day to see his daughter get married to Jamie who is caring, thoughtful and most of all compatible with her!
FUN FACT: JD loves to cook and play golf.
Many moons ago Cecile gave birth to her daughter Demarie Claudine Valera Dizon on July 20th in San Francisco. When Demarie was growing up, Cecile helped her to collect anything purple, Ahiru No Pekkle, Winnie the Pooh, and sea shells. Cecile is protective of her daughter and used to accompany her to many places, sometimes unnecessarily, to ensure her safety. Cecile finds Jamie to be polite, respectful, handsome, and smart. She is very excited to help Demarie plan the best day of her life!
FUN FACT: Cecile and Demarie enjoy the spa and shopping.
Jamie and I have shared many interests. We have both enjoyed playing and watching sports. Jamie and I have shared an interest in computers/technology. Both Jamie and his older brother Loren have special skills with technology. I feel that I had a part in that development and interest.
I am so thankful that the two of you, Jamie and Demi, are surrounded by people who are also happy to be able to be a part of your life.
FUN FACTS:
Kris coached Jamie's Little League team to the League championships.
Kris and Jamie love to get all the latest technology/gadgets.
Kris and Jamie watching all the newest movies and TV releases, sometimes together.
Oh and I'm a traveler from Amsterdam to Australia and Boston to Beijing and exotic spots like Kansas. I'm most grateful for Jamie NOT having my sense of humor.
The day Jamie was born, I was bestowed with the most precious gift of all. While Jamie he was growing up, I had the privilege of being a stay at home Mom. His unwavering belief in the magic of life and happy ever afters’ has always inspired me. He has filled my heart with so much love & joy over the years. Throughout his childhood I tried to nurture the belief to be true to oneself, be just to others, to work hard and to play even harder.
I have many fond memories of our time spent together. Especially the time we shared together our time spent on creative endeavors, both academically and just for the fun of it; like making sand castles at the beach, sketching his beloved pets, creating stories & poems, and in the kitchen creating delicious, mostly healthy food.
When Jamie was in 2nd grade he brought home a recipe for cranberry bread home from a school holiday celebration and couldn’t wait for us to make it together. Making this delicious bread became a treasured holiday tradition. Last year Jamie asked me for the recipe so he and Demi could bake cranberry bread together … maybe the beginnings of their own holiday tradition.
I’m elated that Jamie has chosen Demi as his life partner. She is divine, adorable, intelligent, respectful, and most importantly she makes Jamie so happy!
Fun fact: Demi, Jamie and I share the same astrological sign.
I may get in trouble for this, but:
Jamie was born the same year Michael Jackson’s Thriller and ET were released.
Jamie got a Cabbage Patch Doll - Nicholas - for his third birthday - Nick still resides with us in our garage.
Lady and the Tramp was Jamie’s favorite movie when he was 7 years old.
Danika is Demarie's goddaughter. She is the daughter of Demarie's cousin Jose and Michelle Flores. Jose and Demarie grew up together and have celebrated many family events including a road trip to Vegas. Michelle and Demarie have also spent quality time together. One experience with Michelle Demi fondly remembers is selling clothes at Buffalo Exchange and Crossroads! Demarie is so excited to see Danika continue to grow into a lovely lady!
FUN FACT: Danika loves to dance!
Avery is Demarie's niece and daughter of close high school and family friend Angeli (Geli) and Matt Szeto. Geli, Matt and Demi attended St. Ignatius together. Geli and Demi are birthday twins with their birthdays one day apart. They threw a joint Sweet Sixteen and have hosted other birthdays throughout their lives! Demi is fortunate to have been a bridesmaid in Geli and Matt’s wedding. Demi met Avery in the hospital, and is very happy to see her niece develop a wonderful personality!
FUN FACT: Avery is a new big sister!
Dylan is Demarie's nephew and the little brother of flower girl Danika. Demarie is so happy to watch Dylan develop a funny personality!
FUN FACT: Dylan loves to watch instructional dance videos!
Leo has been part of the family since 1991, and is the first of six turtles Demi and her family have adopted. Leo lived with Demi in Santa Cruz, San Francisco and Daly City. Similar to a puppy, Leo gets excited when Demi enters a room and can eat Reptomin directly from her hand! Demi is passionate about turtles and reptiles because of Leo, Cleo, Mike, Tike, Neo, and Theo, most of whom have left us to rest with the angels. Of course Demi wanted to include Leo on this special day.
FUN FACT: Leo is a Reeves turtle.
Paul is Demi's meditation teacher introduced through Demi's friend Katie. Paul studied transcendental meditation (TM) directly under the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ("guru" or teacher to the Beatles). Demi has been meditating with Paul since 2014. Paul is present, aware, and Demi’s best spiritual guru.
FUN FACT: Paul ends his meditation sessions with the phrase, "Jai Guru Dev," which means "Thank you Beloved Teacher," and is also a Beatles song.
Jeremy (Jer) and Demi met each other in eighth grade and attended St. Ignatius together where they shared classes and five cotillions! Although they attended different UCs for college, the universe reconnected them on the same Education Abroad Program in the Philippines! Jer is one of Demi's most spiritual friends. They work out on a regular basis, dance, enjoy nature, meditate, and attend Catholic mass.
FUN FACT: Jer and Demi run Lake Merced or go to Planet Fitness regularly.