Lauren & Alan
Wedding Party
Sarah Van Vlear
Matron of Honor
Twin sister, lifelong friend, confident and Anthro expert, Sarah has been by Lauren's side since birth--literally!
Eric Salazar
Best Man
Alan’s kid brother and lifelong Smash Ultimate rival, Eric has always been there to give him a hard time (with love) and Alan’s wedding day will be no exception.
Jamie Buchanan
Bridesmaid
From co-workers to prayer partners to besties, Jamie and Lauren have been inseparable since Lauren found out Jamie hadn't seen Anne of Green Gables and demanded they watch it immediately.
Matt Kemper
Groomsman
Fire Emblem brethren, roommate, and coffee connoisseur, Matt has been friends with Alan since his Jesus Otaku days. Today they share two small groups, a passion for theology, and a bathroom.
Cecilia Badua
Bridesmaid
As fellow strategics and co-leaders of the Jesus Otaku Anime Outreach ministry, Cecilia and Lauren have been through the ups and downs of ministry life, personal growth, leadership and the beauty of doing local missions together. Friends since their first encounter at a Saddleback Church PEACE Night, these two constantly scheme up new ways to bring Otaku and the church together.
JP Murillo
Groomsman
The only person to ever successfully get Alan on a stage, JP has served as an irreplaceable friend, confidant, late-night talker, and shover-out-of-comfort-zone-er in Alan’s life both in Jesus Otaku and his small group men’s life.
Desiree Lukowiak
Bridesmaid
Connected through their shared love of anime, Korean drama, and all kinds of mischief, Desiree and Lauren are lifelong nerd-besties. From their time together in Jesus Otaku to weekly connection in small group, these two are friends for life.
Brett Dobosy
Groomsman
Fellow Cru members & collegiate at Cal-Poly Pomona, Brett and Alan have been friends for nearly a decade. Today they stay connected & encouraged through small group & Saturday morning men’s group.
Megan Tsuruda
Bridesmaid
Overachieving cosplay projects, Lolita-level tea parties, and a shared love for God and personal growth have connected Meg and Lauren for the past five years as they've done life together in Jesus Otaku and small group.
Tim Tsuruda
Groomsman
Inventor of the infamous “Tim Questions”, Tim never ceases to bring just the right mix of humor and compelling thought to Alan’s life whether at small group, Jesus Otaku gatherings, or just hanging out.
Hanna Zameni
Bridesmaid
A fellow lover of Korean dramas, Kpop, and spontaneously planned trips to Asia on questionable airlines, Hanna has been Lauren’s fellow adventurer since they first met through Jesus Otaku. Whether at the office as co-workers or an impromptu girls night there’s never a dull moment together.
Kamron Zameni
Groomsman
Kendo buddies and fellow fans of Coco Ichi Japanese curry, Kamron and Alan have long shared a love for Japanese culture, anime, and missions. Kamron is also quite possibly the coolest bearded man Alan has ever met.