Wedding Party
Alwin Respicio
Groom
INTRODUUUUUCING ME! THE GROOM, ALWIN. I like playing video games, modifying cars, and watching NFL football (GO NINERS). My go-to drink is a Long Island, so keep them coming. If I want something else, I usually go for a Diet Pepsi ;). If you want me to sing, you gotta play "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys. If I could have any superpower, it would be teleportation.
Lena Nguyen
Bride
HIIII IT'S ME, THE BRIDE! My hobbies include reading, making nail press-ons, and baking! My go-to drink is any fruity mixed drink or a crispy diet Dr. Pepper. If you want me to karaoke with you, play any 2010's pop song, or anything by One Direction. If I could have any superpower, it would be teleportation.
Henry Nguyen
Father of the Bride
INTRODUUUUUCING HENRY, the father of the bride! He enjoys all things sports, especially watching college and NFL football (GOOOO BRONCOS!). If you want him to party with you, give him a shots of Martel and he'll serenade you with classic Viet Pop. If you want him to chill and talk with you, give him a steaming cup of Chrysanthemum tea. If Henry could have any superpower, it would be to have an endless supply of money. Any advice for the future married couple?: "Congratulations and best wishes for happiness."
Trang Duong
Mother of the Bride
Meet... TRANG (aka Katrina) MOTHER OF THE BRIDE! She likes to PARTAY with a lime margarita and or a citrusy lemonade. Her interests include listening to music, reading, and working out (she a fitness girly). If you want her to serenade you, queue up "Caravan of Life." If she could have any superpower, it would be mind-reading. Any advice for future married couple?: "Be considerate, respectful, and patient to each other. Look after one another"
Sylvester Respicio
Father of the Groom
Meet Sylvester (aka Vester), father of the groom. He is an outdoorsy fella who walking 3-4 MILES a day near the yacht club & Vallejo marina. He is always up to date with the US and Philippine news, so if you have any questions about anything, HE IS YOUR GO TO GUY. Vester enjoys collecting keychains and drinking dark liquor. Get this guy some Johnny Walker or a few Stella Artois, and he'll serenade "My Way" by Elvis Presley or "Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole to you. If he could have a superpower, he would want a third eye. Any advice for the future married couple?" "Honesty and respect are key to long and mutually beneficial relationship"
Maria Corazon Respicio
Mother of the Groom
MEEEET Maria (aka Ola). She is the groom's mom! She is a Candy Crush-aholic so if you need help passing a level, she's your go-to gal. Her favorite drink is a mocha frappe so she can stay caffeinated to crush those levels. If you want her to get up, dance, and sing to you, queue up "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire. If she could have any superpower, it would be lightning speed and super strength (obvi). Any Advice for the Future Married Couple?: "Love, respect, understand, and honesty towards your partner."
Richard Nguyen
Brother of the Bride
INTRODUUUUUUCING Richard! THE BROTHER OF THE BRIDE! His hobbies and interests are money, so you know he be making that bank (no free handouts tho). His go to drink is JUST LIKE HIS SISTER, a Dr. Pepper, diet of course. If you want him to sing, play "Lover Girl" by Laufey. If he could have any superpower, it would obviously be time traveling. Any advice for the future married couple? "Assume good intentions first. Most fights are not about what was said, they’re about hunger, stress, or Google Maps rerouting you, usually someone is hangry. Pick your battles. If it won’t matter in five years, it definitely doesn’t matter at 4:20 pm."
Alexis Respicio
Best Man
INTRODUUUUCING ALEX (Alwin's older brother) AND the BEST MAN! His hobbies include cars, sports, and his wife (Joyvey <3). If you want him to start singing "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey, load him up with Long Islands and he'll BELT the song out for you. If Alex could have any superpower, it would be going super saiyan. Any advice for the future married couple?: "Don't stop chasing each other and create as many goals together (and as an individual) as possible."
Wendy Pham
Maid of Honor
Meet Wendy! The MAID OF HONOR! THE ONE THAT'S KEEPING LENA SANE. In her free time, she enjoys reading, gaming & scrapbooking. She's a shot girly so you know she's down to party. If she could have any superpower, it would be to slow down time. Advice for the future married couple?: "She’s always right. Jk, be open and honest about everything, even if you think it’ll hurt the other person. Truth is always better."
Alison Respicio
Groomsman
It's your boy, Alison aka, BREN. He is a car ENTHUSIAST, so if you have questions or want to talk anything cars, he's your guy. If you play alt rock, specifically "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers, he'll belt the lyrics out for you. If he could have any superpower, it would be to time travel. Any Advice for the Future Married Couple?: “Husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.” Ephesians 5:28
Christeen Truong
Bridesmaid
MEEEEEET CHRISTEEN! She enjoys pickleball, collecting fragrances, and photography (shameless plug: IG @http.christeen). If you want her to serenade you, queue up "Baby" by Justin Bieber. If she could have any superpower, it would be the ability to teleport. Advice for the future married couple?: "Seek to understand, rather than be understood. Sometimes in our own desires to be understood, we forget to understand others."
Paulo Respicio
Groomsman
IT'S YA BOI, PAULO. His favorite thing to do with work out, so if you need to get carried off the dance floor, Paulo is your guy. He also enjoys working, so you know HE GOT MONEEEYYYY. He said his go-to drink is water (side eye), but IYKYK. If you want him to serenade you on stage, give ya boi some "water" and he'll sing "Love" by Keyshia Cole for you. If he could have any superpower it would be to fly. Any advice for the future married couple?: "Ya'll gonna do wonders, happy wife happy life."
Lieu Duong
Bridesmaid
MEET LIEU ("Lou")! One of Lena's bridesmaids AND HER AUNTY! Lieu is an artsy girly who enjoys DIY crafts and anything artsy related. Her favorite bevvy is anything sweet and bubbly (nonalcoholic of course!). Her go-to song to belt is "Take Me To Heart" by Quarterflash. If she could have any superpower, if would be to be able to play all the musical instruments. Any advice for the future married couple?: "Go on a date like before married ..... (one a week)".
Brandon Conanan
Groomsman
INTRODUUUUCING... BRANDON aka one of Alwin's besties. He enjoys ... "blacking out and throwing up" (yes that's what he said). But his more PG hobbies include video games, touching grass and photography. If you haven't guessed it already, his go-to drink is a Long Island. If you give him a few long islands, he'll serenade the entire "Take-Care" album by Drake for ya. If he could have any superpower, it would be teleportation. Any Advice for the Future Married Couple?: "never stop dating <3"
Joyvey Sunga
Bridesmaid
Meet Joyvey! In her freetime, she enjoys reading, journaling, baking, & taking pictures (side note from bride ... she's really good at taking photos, she and her husband Alex did our engagement photos). Her go-to drinks are mojitos and moscow mules, a classy girly. If you want her BELT play "Misery Business" by Paramore. If she could have any superpower, to would be teleportation. Any advice for the future married couple?: "Patience is key. Remember you aren’t ever fighting against each other. You’re a team."
Ryan Baldeviso
Groomsman
Meet Ryan! Alwin and him have known each other since middle school (how cute). He enjoys playing Pokemon and FOOOOOTBALL (GO GIANTS). His go-to drink is a Long Island so you know he likes to party. If you want him to karaoke with you, play "The Motto" and he'll start BELTING. If he could have any superpower, it would be time travel. Any advice for the future married couple?: "Lena is probably always right and Alwin needs to listen and keep her happy lol"
Patricia Samson
Bridesmaid
MEET.... PATRICIA aka PAT. (side note from bride - i love her). Pat's favorite thing to do is DRINK... so you know she's always down for a good time. Her go-to drink is Margaritas. Unfortunately, she doesn't have a karaoke song, but give her a few drinks, and she'll be on stage, outshining everyone else. If Pat could have any superpower, it would be to fly. Any advice for the future married couple?: "Happy wife, happy life"
Megan
Flower Girl
IT'S YA GIRL, MEGAN! She's one of Lena's younger cousins who LOVES drawing, slime and collecting miniverse. Her go to drink is ANYTHING MANGO FLAVORED! If you want her to party and sing, play the theme song from "Victorious", "Freak the Freak Out" from Victorious, or ANY K-Pop Demon Hunter song. If she could have any superpower, it would be mind-reading. Any advice for the future married couple?: "No fighting" (note from the bride: ty <3).
Natalie
Flower Girl
Meet Natalie (aka "Nana")! Natalie is an artsy girly who enjoys crafting, playing with slime, making bracelets and sculpting with clay. She LOVES drinking Mogu Mogu, Calpico, and Hawaiian Sun (specifically the guava flavor). If she hears K-Pop Demon Hunters playing, you know she'll be singing along. She's also a HUGE FAN of Rose from BLACKPINK (she has taste). If she could have any superpower, it would be teleportation. Any Advice for the future married couple?: "Lena is always right" (side note from bride: ty <3).
Benjamin
Ring Bearer
WHAT UP WHAT UP! It's your ring bearer, Ben. His favorite thing to do is EAT, and his go-to bevvy is Lemonade or Apple juice! If you want him to jam out and karaoke all night long, queue up "APT" by Bruno Mars ft. Rose. If he could have any superpower, it would be getting out of trouble by being cute. Any advice for the future married couple?: "Lots of hugs and kisses for each other"
Trishia Phuong-Le
Bride's Sponsor
INTRODUCCCCING AUNTIE TRISHIA! In her past time, she enjoys watching reality tv (yes she keeps up with it all), listening to audiobooks, and playing mobile games. Her go to drinks are root beer and pina coladas. She's not much into karaoke cause she's a chill girly. If she could have any superpower, it would be healing power for all sickness. Any advice for the future married couple?: "Be patient, compromised. Let all anger, argument, tear, sadness being washed away overnight to welcome the new day with a fresh mind and enthusiasm"
Hung Nguyen
Bride's Sponsor
INTRODUCING UNCLE BEN! In his free time, he enjoys gardening! He has a huge green thumb so go ask him for gardening tips! He likes to party with one beer and his go-to karaoke song is the "The Sound of Silence." If he can have any superpower, it would be healing. Any advice for the future married couple?: "You choose between being right or being happy."
Shanna Lareza
Bride's Sponsor
MEET SHANNA! Aka one of the bride's aunties. Shanna is an outdoorsy girly so if you want info on where to run and hike, she's your go-to person. Unfortunately she doesn't have a karaoke song, however she does know how to party both sober and buzzed. If she could have any superpower, it would be to see the future and be albe to fly. Advice for the future married couple?: "Communication is the key to a strong marriage but it takes two to make it work. Listen to each other and never forget what made you fall in love in the first place. Make sure to make time for date nights-those little things matters. Even when your family grows make time for each other. Good luck to both of you!"
Lang Duong
Bride's Sponsor
MEEET LANG AKA UNCLE LANG (Lena's uncle). His hobbies include football. His go-to drink is a Vietnamese coffee (so you know he's always wired and ready to modify cars). His go-to karaoke song is "Hotel California." If Uncle Lang could have any superpower, it would be to time travel (cause same). Any advice for the future married couple?: "Never go to bed upset"
Josephine Respicio
Groom's Sponsor
MEEEEEET JOSEPHINE (JOJO)! Jojo has been the go-to person to take care of Alwin when he was younger. She enjoys playing and caring for her fur baby puppy, Shih Tzu named Kayko! She doesn't have a go-to alcoholic drink and LOOOOVES classic oldies music!! If she could have ANY superpower, it would be to be a fairy godmother to the less fortunate and help feed and finance them! <3 Any advice to the future married couple?: "enjoy your life, be kind to one another and RESPECT is the key of happiness "
Beverly Bueno
Groom's Sponsor
INTRODUUUUUCING BEVERLY! Her hobbies include watching crime shows, shopping, traveling, and checking out new restaurants! Her go-to drinks include diet coke, water, wine and screwdrivers. If you want her to serenade to you, queue up any Whitney Houston song. If she could have any superpower, it would be mind reading. Any advice for the future married couple?: "Never go to bed angry"
Diana San Diego
Groom's Sponsor
INTRODUUUUUCING DIANA! AKA BEN'S MOM. She is Alwin's cousin and godmother(Ninang)! If you ever need inspo on what to cook, she's your go-to gal. If you want her to karaoke to "I Want It That Way" give her a few vodka tonics (with lime ofc) and she will belt out all night long. If she could have any superpower, it would be to eat all she wants and not get fat. Any Advice for the Future Married Couple?: "Choose each other every day"
Antonio Respicio
Groom's Sponsor
INTROOOODUUUCING ANTONIO (TONY)! Tony is Alwin's uncle and has always been there throughout his life! He enjoys building Lego sets and listening to tunes! His go-to drink is an easy choice: a Vodka Seltzer 196, served ICE COLD! He is not much of a karaoke guy, but he will get up there and dance with you! If he could be granted ANY superpower, it would be the ability to time-travel at will! Any advice for the future married couple?: Don’t go to bed while you’re still upset or before the argument has been resolved.
Ashley Nguyen
Officiant