Monica Diana Batanero and Dr. Ryan Michael Crowley were married Sept. 23 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Laguna Niguel. Anna Batanero Rochester, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Dr. Brooks Larsen was best man. Ushers were Brent and Bryan Crowley, brothers of the groom; and Mike and Roy Batanero, brothers of the bride. The couple chose passages from scripture read by Jaime Crowley, sister of the groom; and Danny and Maryhelen Batanero, brother and sister-in-law of the bride. Three-year-old Elizabeth Batanero, the bride's niece, was flower girl.

The groom's parents hosted a prenuptial dinner at Shady Canyon Country Club, Irvine, for 50 wedding guests. On their wedding day, Dr. Crowley and Monica invited their families to a Champagne breakfast as the couple prepared for their church ceremony. With family and photographer in tow, the wedding party strolled through the beautiful, scenic grounds of Montage Resort for a morning of family photographs. Later, the mothers of the couple began the wedding ceremony by lighting unity candles on the altar. The wedding reception was held at the home of Kip and Elizabeth Batanero-Grossman, brother-in-law and sister of the bride. The beautiful Laguna Beach estate was formerly owned by the Kodak family. The following morning, the newlyweds hosted a postnuptial breakfast for their families at C'est La Vie Restaurant, Laguna Beach. Afterwards, Dr. Crowley, a pilot, entertained the family by inviting them aboard his airplane for a ride up the coast.

Monica is the daughter of Socorro Batanero and the late Rogelio Batanero of Monterey Park. She graduated from Mission San Gabriel High School in 1994. She received a bachelor of science and a master's degree in gerontology from the University of Southern California. She attended the University of San Francisco and earned a doctorate of law. She completed an internship with state Attorney General Bill Lockyer and also worked in the office of San Francisco's district attorney. Monica is employed as an attorney with Canterell Green et al in Long Beach.

Dr. Crowley is the son of Paul and Leanne Reyff of Napa and the grandson of William and Mary Crowley of San Jose. He graduated from Justin-Siena High School in 1995. He received a bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene from the University of Southern California and earned a doctorate in dental surgery from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. At graduation, he was honored with an award for his outstanding performance in clinical technique. Dr. Crowley completed a general practice residency at the Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center. He is a member of the clinical faculty at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, teaching second year graduate students. He is the supervising dentist at Pasadena College. In addition, Dr. Crowley treats patients at his private practice in West Covina.

The new couple honeymooned in Paris.