Wedding Party
Lan Vu
Maid of Honor
I met Angela during our freshman year at UST, and she was always my go-to partner for campus tours since our energies matched so well. The defining moment of the beginning to our best friendship was when she came to console me when I was crying during adoration. She told me to dab my tears and proceeded to actually dab; it was very cringe but it helped. Since then, we've been best friends who help each other navigate through the faith, med school, and the struggles of life. And for the record, I might've cried first, but Angela has cried the most.
Rodney Bravo
Best Man
I met Tan in highschool when he was somehow less of a geek than he already is now. A man of simple beginnings, he was once a catepillar fattening up by staying within a small bush (community) with prickly leaves, slow to hit his transitional phase of a coccoon as he gained his first armpit hair junior year of highschool. Then blew up into the social butterfly he is now flying around everywhere as if the college and med student lifestyle had no impact on his time or travels. Trying different flowers (hobbies) to impress females in distant lands but finally figured out he didn't have to fly too far to find another to enjoy Tulips with. I am saddened by the fact I won't be his top travel buddy anymore however I am happy to see how Angela has brightened his smile and life in a way no one else could ever have imagined.
Christine Nguyen
Bridesmaid
I knew Angela since we were Ấu Nhi in Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể. She was the weird girl who called her mom “Chi Bien”. It wasn’t until our high school years when we went to World Youth Day in Brazil that we grew closer. Since then, we practically became sisters. I honestly cannot remember a time in my life without her. I can always count on her for support and the push to live fully. Her ambitions lead us on an escapade in Seoul and Tokyo. From traveling the world to ranting about it, I am grateful for our friendship—for all we have experienced and for all we have endured. I’m happy that she found her person, and I’m excited to witness and experience this next step in her life. Cheers to your next adventure!
Ritchie Tan
Groomsman
It wasn’t until 2018 when I first got to meet the notorious scooter boy from UT. We first met through my wife’s medical school friend group in college station over a nice Yangtuo hot pot. I knew Tan and I would be lifelong friends when he did not hesitate to volunteer at the Austin craft beer festival with me. Even though Tan normally likes to drink a good stout, this was when I realized that Tan does not normally drink IPAs, but luckily he found the light with Pinthouse’s Electric Jellyfish IPA. Then a year flew by and we happened to move to Austin together. Our friendship grew stronger as I further realized that many of our interests aligned. I found a skillful tennis buddy, a spike-ball master, a coffee connoisseur, a hiking enthusiast, and even an unofficial engineer who could easily do my job without an engineering degree. Tan is a man full of knowledge and energy that I aspire to be, and I’m glad that we became close friends.
Vivian Nguyen
Bridesmaid
I have been following Angela on social media since 2017. I was always fangirling over her posts, but it wasn’t until I moved to Houston in 2020 when I really got to know her. Tan had brought along Angela to hangout with a group of friends, myself included. I was SO excited to see her and already felt like we were sisters. It’s wild to me that I had connected with someone so fast. Maybe it’s her friendly smile or the way that she is down for an adventure, but I adore the way she brings joy into my life. Angela, I will always be your number one fan, whether it’s on Instagram, on the rock climbing wall, and soon when you’re at the altar. I have loved watching your relationship with Tan grow, and I cannot wait to see where life will take the both of you.
Sunny Patel
Groomsman
In the grander scheme of things, the pizza and cookie-crusted brownies and soufflé and pandan waffles and -- oh, you get the point -- that Tan and I made in high school seem like brief glimpses of time from forever ago. Tan has always been a friend who repays his kindnesses twofold; kind, compassionate, sometimes awkward and bumbling, but sincere in his efforts. Dig deeper, and you find an undercurrent of childlike joy, and an eager willingness to share it with anyone who will spare him an ear. It’s that joy that I’ve admired most about Tan, and that I mirrored upon learning he found someone, in Angela, worth sharing that joy with. When I see Angela’s wholesome exuberance, I know he’s more than met his match. That the both of them are now starting a new journey together means that I now have the highest privilege available to me in our friendship: to give the unbridled enthusiasm he’s shown all these years for any stray hobby or whim right back to him. I wish the both of them the best of luck and all my love and support.
Teresa Tong
Bridesmaid
Met while we were both angsty teens -- I, specifically the reserved, new girl that joined our church's youth group, was somehow befriended by this outspoken, band nerd. The classic extrovert meets introvert trope is the best type there is I find, and our friendship is the prime example. The adoration and love I have for this person can almost be measured by the amount of times she has called me "annoying" in the last decade. She's done so much for me in ways she doesn't even know, but most importantly she helped crack that hard shell of mine and taught me how to embrace myself. Being alongside Angela from then until now has resulted in countless dumb jokes, but getting to be alongside her on her wedding journey, it's something I'll always hold near and dear to my heart. <3
Long Tien
Groomsman
Back in 2000 when the days were simpler was when I first met Tan in Kindergarten! We crossed paths occasionally in elementary school as he was always with the “smart” kids. Middle school was no different as we had some classes together but he was later identified as the “boy that lived behind the school”. In high school, Tan was known as “my brother” or my “twin” according to many because we were always hanging out together. I always thought that was a bit weird since it’s very clear I’m the more handsome one. From tennis to hosting school projects and studying for exams, Tan was always there for you whenever you need him. As we went our different ways for college, Tan continued to flourish and started making a rep for himself — “razor scooter guy”. Even now, Tan is still making a name for himself, but this time it’s “husband”! To many he has many names throughout the years but to me, Tan will always be Tanluu94; brother/twin. I’m excited to see where Angela’s and Tan’s new “names” awaits as they start their next chapter!
Kristina Nguyen
Bridesmaid
Angela and I met as little Ấu Nhi kiddos in Thiếu Nhi and since then we’ve been friends turned sisters. We really bonded over our interest in healthcare. Even though we were pursuing different fields, we were both UTHealth students which made it easy to hop on the bus to go see her after class to study together. Angela has been and still is an amazing support to me. From crying at Starbucks on a FaceTime call before my entrance exam to passing my NCLEX, she has been there for all my high and low moments. She has a heart of gold, and I can’t wait to be part of my sister’s big day.
Hasan Ali
Groomsman
I met Tan during a forgettable science class we had together in college, we started as study partners but quickly became friends as we struggled our way through undergrad/premed together. Our relationship grew from our mutual interest in gainz, music and eating too much Cabo bob’s. Tan’s nature of being easygoing yet also incredibly reliable and genuine along with our multiple shared interests laid the foundation for a strong friendship. I’ve appreciated witnessing Tan’s peculiar leisure activities over the years - whether it be with scooters (before they were a thing), metallic hand fans, insisting that koozies are quintessential to iced drink experiences, or fancy kitchen knives. Tan has played many roles in my life including study partner, lifting bro, personal photographer, eating buddy, and empathetic ear to vent to, amongst others. While Tan’s interests and our relationship have evolved over time, he will always be my best food friend, and I’m excited and wish the best for this next chapter in Tan’s life.
Priscilla Phuong
Bridesmaid
I should have known my friendship with Angela would be a weird one when our first encounter involved snacking on seaweed together in the middle of chemistry class during our freshman year of college. From that simple moment, our friendship took all sorts of twists and turns, going from acquaintances to enemies to somehow roommates and then best friends. Growth is the one word I would use to encompass our seven-year friendship. Throughout all those different stages, we continuously challenged each other, grew from it, and deepened our relationship. Angela has been there with me through thick and thin and is one of the most thoughtful, reliable, and intelligent people I know. I am so happy that she has met someone like Tan, who compliments her so well and can be the rock in her life like she has been for our group of friends. I cannot wait to see where this next chapter of her life takes not only our friendship, but her relationship with Tan as well.
Bosco Giap
Groomsman
I met Tan in medical school! I typically get very bogged down by the grind of studying, its been the case since forever. Being around Tan, I gradually learned through him to appreciate the moment and the people around me, and in turn actually really enjoyed my medical school experience because of that. By the time we moved to Austin to complete the rest of medical school, Tan was one of my closest and most dependable friends, helping me out in tough situations more than I can count. During quarantine, I remember how tough it was to be isolated from the world. Tan being Tan, he somehow got my introverted self and a few other friends to spent almost every day together, exploring Austin trails, playing spikeball at Zilker park, and having dinner nights where we would cook for eachother. Despite the craziness ocurring around us, this was one of the best times in my life. I'll forever be grateful for Tan, there's no one quite like him and he brings the best out in me and everyone around him.
Erin Ellwanger
Bridesmaid
Angela and I met freshman year at the University of St. Thomas, and I remember she was always so full of energy and fun to be around. She was unapologetically comfortable being herself, and I admired that about her. We didn’t become close friends until Angela cried in front of me for the first time during our sophomore year at UST, but the rest is history! Angela has been one of my most steadfast friends over the last 7 years as one of my bridesmaids and one of my first friends to revel in the joy of the birth of my son. She is always there for the people she loves, and I’m so excited to be there for her as she and Tan finally become one!
Michael Tang
Groomsman
I met Tan when we were both Biochemistry majors at UT Austin. One of my initial impressions was, “Oh. He’s a weird one.” During class, he would wave his foldable fan and read manga. Across campus, he would ride his iconic scooter before Lime scooters were even a thing (he a trendsetter). Tan’s eccentricities have continued to grow (air frying, calligraphy, coffee-making, and now pizza making and detailing) throughout all these years and I am happy to have bear witness to them all. I am grateful for him being the travel buddy, photographer, and reliable close friend that he is. While him meeting Angela has been for better or worse for my life (she lived across the hall from me during med school), I see how much the two of them have grown together and I know they are meant to be. Congratulations Tan and Angela on your upcoming wedding and marriage! The love between the two of you is inspiring and I am excited to see the power couple that y’all are seal the deal!
Aira Martin
Bridesmaid
The first thing I remember about Angela is seeing “likes dank memes” on the spreadsheet when I was looking for someone to live with when I started medical school. That’s when I knew she had to be my roommate! It was my first time living with a roommate in a new city, so I was initially nervous. Little did I know, messaging her on Facebook would be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Through all the sad girl pep talks, Driver’s License marathons, and study sessions, I couldn’t imagine doing medical school without Angela by my side. She continually shows me what it means to be a loving friend, and for that I am forever grateful.
Vincent Khoa Luu
Groomsman
Hey guys, I’m Vincent/ Khoa. I may not look it, but I’m Tan's older brother. With our age differences, we weren’t always close. Throughout the years though, he was always fascinated with different hobbies, and I’ve always encouraged it. So growing up, I would pushed for the things he wanted and help him have the access to follow his dreams. And I’m very proud of where he is today. He pushed forward in life, and never looked back.