Wedding Party
Susan Moritz
Maid of Honor
Susan is one of the most faithful friends I know; many can attest to this. Our friendship started at CBC in 2012, where we quickly became Starbucks study buddies, though learning completely different subjects. She is gifted with loving kiddoes of all backgrounds, armed with creative talents, considerate candor and big hugs! These days the classroom is her canvas. She is a servant at heart and SINGLE ;)
Becky Reyes
Matron of Honor
Becky has seen the bride through many a milestone. She is the big sister I never had! We started meeting for "discipleship" in 2012 through CBC and the laughs and chats over meals have not ceased. She is skilled at speaking truth with wit and wisdom...and a kid at heart :) If there was a medal for best auntie, she would win it. I am grateful for her example to me of loving Christ in all areas of life!
Hannah Woo
Bridesmaid
Hannah is a sweet friend from college days. We shared a tiny room in Berkeley and the growing pains of learning the ropes of young adulthood. She is easygoing and spontaneous. Hannah is skilled in the sciences, having earned her doctorate in Tennessee. She enjoys cats and Chloe, her human addition! I admire this lady for her devotion to family and friends.
Valerie Teng
Bridesmaid
Valerie is a woman of ambition and faith. Favorite memories include hours of studying to “Apologize” and “Bleeding Love" during college. She encourages me in her pursuit of honoring the Lord in the home, church and medicine. Through dental trips to Fremont, I have enjoyed staying in touch with this fun and loving lady! If you need a mini medical school camp, she's your gal ;)
Jenn Tan-Rodriguez
Bridesmaid
There’s nothing like the trenches to forge friendships! Jenn was my classmate in medical school and enduring roommate of three years in Modesto. She knows how to keep others nourished with baked goods to ward the stress away. Jenn is trilingual, compassionate, loyal to loved ones and Disneyland :) I appreciate this bridesmaid's perseverance under heat.
Nari Kim
Bridesmaid
Nari is a kindred spirit. Though we met just 6 years ago over summer, we hit it off right away. She enjoys the outdoors, trying new eateries and exploring creative outlets. Nari is an avid learner and servant of the local church, while staying committed to her family. I admire this lady for her zeal in knowing God and drive to help others improve their "game," whatever sphere that may be. She is a catch! ;)
Ella Reznikova
Bridesmaid
This lady likes eyeballs and driving fast. Ignore the speedometer when you ride in her car. Luckily, her thrill seeking ways are surpassed by a greater desire to seek Christ. One fun memory of this gal is her giggles during a week spent in Guatemala for a medical missions trip. Ella excels at hospitality and welcoming newcomers. She has encouraged me with her love for the youth and faithfulness as a friend!
Chris Ko
Best Man
I met Chris on the first day of 6th grade, and we became friends almost instantly. After school, I’d head over to his house nearly every day to play Pokémon and shoot hoops on a little plastic basketball set. We ended up going to the same high school and were even college roommates for two years at Cal. From the start, Chris has always had a huge heart full of love. In college, he became a Christian, and that allowed our friendship to be rooted in Christ. Through every high and low, he’s been there for me. He’s incredibly gifted in offering encouragement, wisdom, and exhortation. And if you know Chris, you know he’s also one of the most disciplined people out there—consistently waking up at 5 a.m.—which is the complete opposite of me!
Peter Lee
Groomsman
Peter is my six and a half years younger brother. Growing up, he was always just the cute little kid in the family. But when I left home in LA for college in Berkeley, I started to see something shift. During visits home to LA for holidays and breaks, I noticed his thinking was maturing. Before long, Peter was stepping into the role of the eldest son—something I hadn’t been able to do from afar. He took our parents to the hospital when they were unwell, helped with our dad’s burger shop and pool cleaning business, and even gave them money out of his own pocket. He grew up faster than I did. Today, he’s not just my little brother—he’s my trusted friend and someone I look up to.
Allen Choi
Groomsman
Allen Choi is my only first cousin on my dad’s side, and with just a 1.5-year age gap between us, we practically grew up together. I have so many fond memories of sleepovers at his place—building Lego creations, making blanket forts, and playing video games. Well, to be fair, he did most of the building and playing; I was usually the one cheering him on, happily watching from the sidelines because I genuinely enjoyed it that way. Allen has always been the more creative, adventurous, fun, popular, and sharp one. Though we’ve seen each other less over the years, I still look up to him like an older brother and deeply value him as a trusted friend.
Allen Zhou
Groomsman
Allen, my soon-to-be brother-in-law, is a Renaissance man. He runs a marathon at a 6-minute-29-seconds per mile pace. He was part of an acapella group in college and takes singing lessons regularly. He does rock-climbing. He plays tennis. He does yoga. He’s a chef. He’s an intellectual. He cares about the environment, bringing his own utensils to use at restaurants. He is also a connoisseur of the finer flavors in life. He genuinely cares about his friends, staying connected across many circles—from high school and college friends to his Japanese club crew and coworkers. A fun fact is that Alicia is younger than me by five months. Allen is younger than my brother by one month. What warms my heart about Allen is that he loves his family dearly. He celebrates their birthdays faithfully and is generous towards them on a regular basis.
Ben Lee
Groomsman
God has blessed Ben with many talents, and Ben faithfully uses all that God has entrusted to him for His glory. He is a caring, gifted, and a loyal brother in Christ. Although we both grew up attending the same church in Los Angeles, we didn’t become close friends until we began attending the same high school. We studied together for AP exams—pulling all-nighters at his house or finding quiet corners in the UCLA library. We also served together in youth ministry at church, where I first witnessed Ben’s love for Christ and his devotion to living out his faith. He was already quite a mature believer when we were in high school. I never fully realized it until way later when God matured me. Though he moved far away to the East Coast for college—and ended up getting stuck there—I’m grateful that we stayed in touch over the years. Today, Ben is an entrepreneur whose work reflects his heart for the gospel. He uses his business not only as a platform to proclaim Christ but also to empower fellow believers to start businesses and be witnesses for Christ in New York and abroad.
Caleb Poon
Groomsman
Caleb Poon is a fun-loving, thrill-seeking, and a compassionate brother in Christ. He is a brother who brings out the fun side of people. I still remember the first time I met him—in April 2009, when he visited UC Berkeley to explore graduate school options. Somehow, he ended up in my room, and we ended up talking one-on-one for nearly an hour as he shared about his college experience at UCLA. I distinctly recall thinking, Who is this stranger, and why is he talking so long and telling me his life story in my room? I need him to leave so that I can go back to studying But God had plans. A few months later, Caleb started optometry school at Cal and joined my church—and that marked the beginning of our friendship. Over the years, we’ve shared many memories: a road trip to Texas, a trip to Israel, camping and hiking trips, launching a Facebook Live channel and a podcast, doing talent shows at church retreats, playing Avalon and every other board game, playing Starcraft together, shedding tears together, and being housemates for five years. We were also stuck with each other during Covid. We had “reconciliation talks” almost every other month, mostly because of the same issue - I went overboard with my jokes, and it offended him. Caleb has taught me many things by how he lives, including his commitment to obeying Christ and striving to live with a clear conscience.
Charles Wong
Groomsman
Charles is a loyal and faithful friend who has a giant servant heart for Christ. We first met during our freshman year of college and started attending the same church. As fellow MCB majors, we took many classes together and studied many nights together. After graduation, we served together side by side on the church's building maintenance team, where I saw how Charles faithfully used his handyman skills for God, at times spending the entire Saturday working on the church building. Professionally, he excelled as a manager at a pain clinic—and in a time of personal need, he graciously offered me a job, reflecting his generosity and care. Today, he serves as a police officer—a role that aligns perfectly with his character, discipline, and desire to serve others. Charles is someone I can always count on to do what is right before God and to live a life above reproach.
Eric Chang
Groomsman
The Lord has gifted Eric in many ways —being able to connect with people easily, gifted in encouraging others, gifted in generosity, and boldness in evangelism. He’s the kind of person who becomes everyone’s best friend—literally, as he’s been the best man four times. And I enjoy talking to Eric about many topics. I first met Eric at a missions fundraiser, where he quietly gave double what most people were offering. This is consistent with Eric’s heart for missions to this day. Then, in April 2012, we became housemates, and—aside from six months when I moved out and during the COVID season—we were housemates ever since. Over the years, we’ve done so much of life together: hours-long convos, door-to-door evangelism, traveling to Israel and Taiwan (once for missions, once for a friend’s wedding), playing basketball, Starcraft, Splendor, and Avalon together, sharing countless meals together, worshiping at church together, being co-workers, and being co-laborers in Christ as we server together in the college ministry. Every now and then, we’d jokingly say, “This is the year one of us is moving out—because we finally found someone.” Well, it only took 13 years, but one of us finally made it happen :)
Jacob Lee
Groomsman
Jacob is a fun-loving, compassionate brother in Christ who is also a perpetual optimist. He and I first met in first grade. Growing up just a block and a half away from each other in LA, we’d often hang out at each other’s homes, and before long, we found ourselves attending the same elementary school, middle school, high school, and even college. When we moved into our college dorms freshman year, I discovered we were living just one floor apart—I on the third floor and he on the fourth in Cheney Hall. Starting sophomore year, we became housemates and stayed that way through junior and senior year. During college, we also started attending the same church, which became a place where our friendship deepened and our faith grew stronger together.
James Hong
Groomsman
I first met James in 2005, but we didn’t grow close until more recently—probably because he’s two school grades older than me. Over time, I got to learn that he has a big heart of love, because he endured being my roommate for almost seven years. That’s the longest I’ve ever lived with anyone, and it speaks volumes about his patience, grace, and loyalty. James and I also have many things in common: We both love TWICE We both love Aespa We both love NewJeans We both love BLACKPINK We both (correctly) believe the Garden of Eden was in Seoul We both know Korean cuisine is more diverse than Chinese cuisine We both love the Lakers And most importantly, we both love Christ James is the kind of person who can hold a deep, thoughtful conversation on just about any topic. I’ve always appreciated hearing his insights—whether it’s about faith, politics, current events, theology, ministry, K-pop, K-dramas, or sports. He’s truly larger than life. A natural leader, a visionary, and a heart full of ambition, James dreams big. One of his dreams? To someday dunk. I’m cheering for him here!