The bride was born in and adopted from Nanning, China, by Steven and Melissa Horinek, who brought her back to the United States to live in Atlanta, Georgia. She is an only child. The Horinek's ended up moving a lot while she was growing up - from Atlanta, Georgia to Castle Rock, Colorado to Mississauga, Ontario (Canada) to Fort Myers, Florida to Punta Gorda, Florida to Cape Coral, Florida to North Fort Myers, Florida, where she graduated North Fort Myers High School (Go Red Knights!). Ana then moved to Cache, Oklahoma and Indiahoma, Oklahoma back to North Fort Myers, Florida and ended up in Spokane Valley/Spokane, Washington. She attended Eastern Washington University at Cheney, Washington, and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's of Science in Health Sciences. She met Kyle when he was visiting Spokane and eventually ended up moving to San Diego, California. She currently resides with her husband, Kyle, in Chula Vista, California, with their dogs, Goose Scott Grow and Mandy Lynn Grow! Her hobbies include reading, watching shows, shooting, (occasionally) hiking, and overall relaxing.

The groom was born in San Diego in 1990 (October 10th - because he is "a 10 out of 10"), lived in Santee for a bit before moving to Temecula in 1994. His parents are Mark and Sherry Grow and he has a little sister, Paige. He graduated from Temecula Valley High School, home of the Golden Bears. He started out as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in 2012 and became a Paramedic in 2019. He is currently a Community Paramedic with San Diego Fire-Rescue's Resource Access Program (RAP), since January 2023. Not only is he a full-time paramedic, he is attending Nightingale College, working on his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (and has been since June 2024). He plans to work as a nurse for a bit before going for his Masters as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). He wants to be a PMHNP to better the community and help grow the RAP program. He currently lives in Chula Vista, CA, with his wife, Ana, and their two dogs - Goose and Mandy.

Paige Grow is the sister of the groom and the maid of honor. Paige was born in San Diego and grew up in Temecula, CA with her two parents, Mark and Sherry Grow, and her older brother Kyle. Paige attended the University of California, Riverside and graduated cum laude with a B.A. in gender and sexuality in 2023. Paige can be found drawing, painting, performing or coaching color guard, or hanging out with her cat, Clover. Paige now resides in Chula Vista, CA with Kyle and Ana Grow.

Greetings fellow Jedis! For those who don’t know me, I’m Hugo, the best man and long-time friend of the groom. Kyle and I first crossed paths while working on the box AKA ambulance - a setting that, as you can imagine, is full of adrenaline and is a high-stress environment. Through sleepless nights and near-death experiences in Mexico, our friendship deepened in ways that only those shared moments can forge. I’m truly honored to be a part of Ana and Kyle’s big day, having witnessed their growth and deep connection with each other.

Ana and I met in my sophomore year of high school through what I felt was a string of fate and some odd circumstances. Through high school chorus and the discovery of mutual friends, we grew to be inseparable in the following years. Though she has moved around the States a few times, Ana and I have stayed united in spirit! I met Kyle for the first time a year or two ago, and I don’t think I could find a couple more suited for each other. They share humor and a connection in the way most people dream of. If you see me at the wedding, topics of conversation could include: my children, tattoos, desserts, and anime.

Hello everyone! My name is Jose Arteaga, and I’m honored to be a part of this wonderful union of my good friend, Kyle Grow, and his partner. I've had the pleasure of knowing Kyle for many years now, and in that time, we’ve created countless memories together - from thrilling travels, to hard-working days that turned into unforgettable adventures. Kyle is not just a friend; he’s like family. I've watched him grow and evolve, and I can truly say he’s one of the most genuine and caring people I know. It’s been an absolute joy to share so much of life with him, and I couldn't be more excited for this next chapter in his life. As he embarks on this beautiful new journey, I have no doubt they will create a lifetime of incredible memories together. Here's to love, laughter, and all of the adventures that await them! Cheers!

Scott met Kyle through videogames in 2018. Scott met Ana through work at Signature Flight Support in 2020. He introduced the two and is honestly the reason these two are together! Scott is currently single (*hint, hint*) and lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Kyle and Ana’s Friend of 6 years ❤️‍🔥 Don’t forget the fire emoji What’s up peeps, Having Kyle and Ana as the homies has been a blessing and the memories we’ve made will be told for generations to come - from traveling to Mexico, to pulling all nighters on COD, to hanging out at the church of Kyle, it feels like a dream to be part of their wedding when what feels like yesterday Kyle helped Ana move down from Washington and Ana became one of Da bois to now this big day that will forever be etched in history. Cheers to them and Cheers to you for impacting them in someway to be here today. Sincerely, Da Homie Angel

Hannah Carvutto is the friend of the bride and groom. She grew up in Fresno, CA and attended UC Berkeley. She moved to San Diego and worked as an EMT where she met her husband, Tony Carvutto. She then went to Paramedic school at Palomar and worked at AMR, where Kyle was her first partner. She attended USC PA school and met Ana through Kyle. She now works in San Diego and she and Tony had their first child, Chloe, on July 20, 2024. Now they live in San Diego where she, Tony, and Chloe can hang out with Uncle Kyle and Auntie Ana.

Kayla has been a friend of the groom for TOO many years to admit and instantly clicked with the bride when she came into her life. She grew up in Temecula, CA – hence the reason she has been stuck with Kyle for SO long, but loves to travel the world. She currently works in the gaming industry and recently moved back to the West Coast with her husband, Drew, and their mini goldendoodle Valentine (there's a 120% chance you will now find her at Disneyland every weekend). Her current and continuous pastime is playing video games and reading, but recently she has picked up painting again and archery.

Steve grew up in a small farming community in north central Montana. He was one of 6 graduating students, he just missed out graduating in the top five of his class. After graduation, Steve studied Aviation Electronics at Helena Technical School in Helena, Montana. Steve moved to Amarillo, Texas, after graduation, where he worked in the aviation field and obtained his private pilots license. Steve met Melissa in Sunday school and after a short engagement, they married on November 06, 1976. While in Texas, Steve began attending Angelo State University at night and finally became a full-time student after 4 years. Steve graduated with a BS in Computer Science in December of 1983. He was a member of Epsilon Delta Phi (honor society for computer science majors). After graduating from ASU, Steve went to work for GTE Corporation. Steve held numerous IT management positions of increasing responsibility that resulted in living and working in San Angelo, Houston, Atlanta, Argentina, and Mexico City. During his career, Steve continued studying and earned a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University and did course work at Carnegie Mellons Software Engineering Institute. After leaving GTE, Steve continued his career in Denver and Toronto, Canada. After moving to Florida, Steve continued to do consulting IT management work for large corporate companies. Steve’s greatest moments were watching Ana grow up to be a smart, pretty, determined, and sometimes a little stubborn young lady. Steve says, “While, I couldn’t change the world, I could change the world for one little girl” “And that is biggest blessing in my life.” Retiring from the corporate world, Steve became a yacht broker, bought a sailboat and spends as much time as possible on it. Steve and Melissa left Florida on the boat in April 2024, cruising in the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Central America, and plan to arrive in San Diego in the 2025. “We are so happy to have Kyle as a member of our family and look forward to spending a lot of time with Kyle and Ana. I love you both.” - Dad My name is Melissa Horinek, and I’m Ana’s Mom. I was born in Oklahoma City, graduated in Communications from Oral Roberts University, and worked in radio and then television. I switched gears to public relations and started working for GTE Corporation when I was 29. Later, when we moved to Florida, I became a licensed practical nurse. My husband Steve (Ana’s Dad) and I met and married in Amarillo, Texas. We’ve been married 47 years! When we were living in Atlanta, I saw a newspaper article about families that were adopting babies from China. We ended up flying to China with seven other families and brought Ana home in 1998. That was a banner year for us! We were so happy to have her join our family; it was the best thing we ever did, for sure! We love her so very much! From Atlanta, we moved to Mexico City (for work), then to Denver, then Toronto. Our final big relocation was to Fort Myers, Florida, where Ana attended private school through 9th grade and then graduated from North Fort Myers High School. Ana was an excellent student and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Eastern Washington University in Spokane, Washington. While in college she also worked full time - I’m very proud of her! We are thrilled that Ana and Kyle have found each other and we are very fond of our son-in-law. All the best to the happy couple and our prayers for much happiness in the years to come! With love, Melissa

Mark and Sherry Grow are Kyle's parents. They met in 1978, but didn't start dating until 1979. They got married on June 16, 1984. They lived in the east county and bought their first home in Santee. They had Kyle in October of 1990 and then Paige in June 1993. In 1994, they moved the family to Temecula, where they currently live. Mark was born in Kodiak, Alaska. His father was part of the US Navy and his parents were stationed there. He has a brother, Mike, who is a year younger than him. When he was a year old, his family moved to the Los Angles area and he grew up in Manhattan Beach. He lived there until his family moved to El Cajon in 1974, where he went to Granite Hills HS and graduated from there in 1975. He then went to Mira Mar College, where he studied fire science. Mark became an EMT and worked for Hartson's Ambulance Co. He went to Paramedic school and graduated from there in 1980. He got hired at Lakeside Fire Department in May of 1981 and rose to the rank of Captain, before retiring 33 years later. He now spends his day relaxing and hiking. Sherry was born in San Diego at Grossmont Hospital. She is the youngest of 4 kids. When she was 4 years old, her family moved to the community of Crest, where she lived until she married Mark in 1984. She graduated from Granite Hills HS in 1980. After graduating, Sherry worked in the floral industry and then in banking. She stopped working outside the home when she had Kyle in October 1990. Once both kids were in school, she started to work for the Temecula Valley School District in 2000. She worked on and off in different areas. Her last position was as an Aide for special needs children. She worked in that area for 6 years. She retired in 2022. Sherry now spends her time gardening and hiking.

Hi everyone, my name is Aram Rivera, also known as Kyle and Ana’s adopted son (not legally). I got the privilege to know this awesome couple through work. Kyle was my Paramedic partner, and through him I got to meet Ana. Just like them, I love Star Wars so that’s probably why we are great friends. I’ve been inspired by both Kyle and Ana to work hard and become a better person and better husband. Both Daniela (my wife!) and I love you both, and we are extremely blessed to have you as our friends. We cannot wait to celebrate yall on your special day! We love you guys! - Aram Rivera

Hi everyone! My name is Tony Carvutto, and I am beer bearer #1. I have known Kyle for almost 10 years now. We both worked on the ambulance in San Diego. Since the very beginning of Ana and Kyle’s relationship, I have come to know and love their quirky and fun journey together. I can’t wait to celebrate their love. Get ready to drink and have fun! Cheers!