Rose & BrandonRose & Brandon
Wedding PartyWedding Party
Rose Leong-AguonRose Leong-Aguon
Bride
This beautiful and stunning yet shy introvert becomes an extrovert when speaking out for loved ones. Rose isn't afraid to speak out when Brandon's food is wrong at the restaurant. She balances out Brandon's bright Virgo personality with her calm calculating demeanor. First born daughter in her family she was given the lifelong title of "Princess". Brandon is trying his hardest to treat her as such.
Brandon PetteferBrandon Pettefer
Groom
A calm but larger than life personality that loves to spill out, Brandon's heart is as big as his as.. piring smile. Tall, and handsome, he always wants to make someone's day. His demeanor helps restrain the brides fiery Pisces outburst. Always down to help friends when they are down, Brandon's caring nature is special, one of a kind, and rare. (Nerd!)
Angel Lorenzo-AkamuAngel Lorenzo-Akamu
Matron of Honor
Role: Curator of cute things Rose's built in best friend since birth. Angel is the bride's pretty younger sister. Rose's first memory she can recall, was her mom coming home after being gone for a bit, and came back with a baby. She was wondering when the baby will go back home, and till this day, Angel never left her life. Soft spoken since they were kids, Angel grew into the balance she needed. The sisters seem to share one braincell at times. When they need alone time to recharge and relax, it obviously consist time with the other. They share a love of cute things, silly hobbies, aspiring business ideas and a love for cozy farming games that has cute farm animals.
Jeff WillinghamJeff Willingham
Best Man
Role: Support Jeff is the grooms longest standing friend with a span of over 20 years from elementary school days to present day. He has been there for the groom in his darkest hours and brightest days. Even when the groom was at a rock-bottom point of his life Jeff helped him raise up from it. He was a life saver for the groom and had him covered for just about anything he needed. He is the one the groom can trust with his life and the people he loves in it. Jeff is not just qualified to be the groom's best man but a best friend, best man, and fellow anime and video game enthusiast. No matter what the groom goes through you know Jeff is there to support.
Zoie Leong-AguonZoie Leong-Aguon
Bridesmaid
Role: Grounding Influence The Bride's Niece. Rose was tasked with raising/babysitting her since she was born, and she took advantage to raise an amazing additional younger sister. Memories of spending time with her and her brother play stick fight, to figuring out how to make Minecraft multiplayer so they didn’t have to take turns. Zoie has thankfully stayed a solid part of her life since she is now grown. From showing up to the airport AT Boarding time, lazy beach days, and barely being on-time dropping her off to school because of Starbuck runs, Zoie 's at time nonchalant personality reminds the bride that you don't need to always work to the tune of others. Sassy with a quietly strong attitude, Zoie inspires the bride to break out her shell and be a stronger women.
Wisarut KankanawannaWisarut Kankanawanna
Groomsman
Role: DPS There was a time when you couldn't keep these two apart. Like siblings Wis and the groom experienced life to the fullest when they are together. Another longtime friend that rivals most when it comes to being a true brother (น้องชาย-nongchai). If the groom ever got that little brother he wanted, it would have been Wis. Wis has always been game to try new experiences, hobbies, and games. Wis and the groom have gone through it all. Wis is not afraid to speak his mind and do what needs to be done. You can really count on him to deal some damage where it counts. Like finishing food to not waste it, putting more than a dent into a project you're trying to do, or a clap back that even people in the back would hear. Lesson of the story, don't mess with Wis. A true brother, teammate, and now a growing legend as a father.
Jhumilyn RogersJhumilyn Rogers
Bridesmaid
Role: Middle School Support Rose trapped Jhumilyn into a friendship when they were 12 years old in Saipan when she first saw her in her homeroom during the transition to Public school. Eager to make friends, when she saw Jhumilyn's eyes, Rose locked on. Jhumilyn's fun, loving but shy personality kept her sane during middle school. She was there during lunch but was always off looking for ways to improve her grades. Rose supported her through her dance phase and Math Counts in Middle School. Rose then later supported her during JROTC, National Honor Society, afterschool L.E.E.P program, and eventually worked together during their early adult years at McDonald's. Now living all the way in Indiana, this would be her first time visiting Hawai`i! So if you see two Saipan girls drowning at Two-Step beach, honestly don't mind us!
Warren BuenavistaWarren Buenavista
Groomsman
Role: DPS Warren has always had a special place in the groom's life. A pinoy boy who wasn't like the rest. The groom has always had a sense of family with Warren. Like Warren the groom also grew up in a Filipino household. This is something to note because there is a certain stigma when it comes to growing up in a household like that. Warren was different, and so was the groom. Similar interests and friends lead to them becoming friends. Warren was not just another friend to the groom but an extension of his own family. When the groom had some hardships, Warren was there to empathize and really get where the groom was coming from. The sense of family that the groom had with Warren was more than that. They became family, brothers. If you are looking for a good time or want to party, you want to have a Warren with you. Good vibes, music, humor, and best of all, drinks. (ladies he's not married yet and a Physical Therapist get the bag while you can)
Harley Tellio-KellyHarley Tellio-Kelly
Bridesmaid
Role: Supporter of controlled chaos A quiet but fiery fierce Libra, Harley was strong armed into a friendship when the bride chose her as "her Freshmen" in high school. Spending time together was always a mix of different music and deep life convos with a sprinkle of random shower thoughts. Always up for a coffee run and a hangout session on mutual friend Tre's couch. Harley has always been there for the bride as well. Be it sage advice, spell assistance, or letting her crash on her couch in Las Vegas. She is always welcoming her friends into her home, and makes them a warm meal. Always a dependable human, and shows that it's perfectly okay to ask friends for help, because she is always there for us.
Zach HanatoZach Hanato
Groomsman
Role: DPS "He is him" this man will out lift you and lift you up in the process. Zach kind of just spawned in the groom's lobby of life at one point but it feels like he's been there the whole time. Nowadays the groom and Zach talk to each other almost every day and never miss a day without a message or a meme. Zach has been a huge motivator in the groom's life. The groom really sees himself in Zach and really wants to be like him. Zach has been through a lot, and despite his own hardships and literally almost dying he still perseveres. The groom really feels a certain kinship with Zach. He's the type of friend that will show up no matter what. Zach is the perfect person to have a conversation with just about anything. Once the groom and Zach talked in a parking lot when the sun was still out and left when the moon was full. Zach was there for the Apex Legends Era and now with the groom in the new coming of age Marvel Rivals. True gamers, till the very end of time. (or whenever we need to go to bed at 2:30 am)
Tiana Leong-AguonTiana Leong-Aguon
Bridesmaid
Role: Older sister (in-law) with mad graphic art skills If Tiana was a pie, she would be a World pie, because she's a mix of everything. The sister-in-law. Rose's brother Kainoa made one of the best decision in life by bringing Tiana into her life. Rose now has an older sister who shares many similar hobbies. A fellow enthusiast of anime, Tiana shows Kainoa its okay to be a bit nerdy, something that the bride has been trying to convince her older brother for years🙄 With an equal love for video games, Tiana always strong arms then into playing spooky games, and spectacularly dying in said games, leaving a freaked out Rose and Kainoa to finish the objective. Tiana totally called the Bride and Groom being together. It took 9 years but she was still right.
Kaipo Keli'i Kalua'uKaipo Keli'i Kalua'u
Groomsman
Role: Tank Kaipo is the youngest and newest best friend and brother to the groom. Through the groom's life as a working adult, no one he's ever worked with stuck with him like Kaipo has to the groom. With thick eyebrows to match Kaipo and the groom's friendship really started to blossom at work. Despite working in two different departments Kaipo and the groom really got to know each other and capitalized on their work relationship and turned it into a beautiful friendship outside of work. During a tilting point of the groom's life Kaipo was there to help with whatever the groom needed without him asking. Kaipo really grounded the groom and became a huge rock for him. There are certain things you can't ask of your brothers or friends and family but that didn't matter to Kaipo. No matter the cost Kaipo is willing to do whatever it takes to keep the groom from falling.
Boufoug'ne ZintsemeBoufoug'ne Zintseme
Bridesmaid
Role: Catalyst Bringer Blessed working 5am shifts together, Bou became the catalyst of the bride's K-pop awakening when she begged to be the DJ for the day in their café job. Born in Cameroon, Bou's enthusiasm for traveling and seeing different parts of the world inspires the bride to see a different way then just the Island life, and that life viewpoint isn't as narrow as we thought. During Covid, Bou was a constant support by Facetime, through workouts, music, drawing silly things, planning grand trips, and even napping together. The two of them traveling around New York at 3am looking for pizza was one of their dumber ideas, but time together is always a wonderful experience and a funny memory.
Konala MakahanaloaKonala Makahanaloa
Groomsman
Role: DPS Konala really sees life as the groom does because they are both titans that tower over 6 feet tall and share the same eye line. Konala is a ride or die brother to the groom and wonderful husband to his wife Hi'i. The groom has known Konala and his wife Hi'i for what feels like most of his life. As a package deal Konala and Hi'i are the very high standard that every married couple to attempt to reach. They have been a major help in the groom's life and love life. The groom can really count on them when it came to the groom's interests and couple therapy. Honaunau is the groom's hometown and when clean-up was needed for Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau, Konala, Hi'i and Tiana (one of the bridesmaids) were some of the few that accompanied the groom in the clean-up. It was one of many acts Konala has done with the groom to not just make our home better but make our lives better. Konala is also one of the handiest and smartest people you'll ever meet. The groom can live life comfortably knowing Konala got his back.
Manai'a Leong-AguonManai'a Leong-Aguon
Flower Girl
Mini weeb / gamer. Rose's God Daughter. This sweet but shy girl is always excited and jumps into conversations when her interest are mentioned. She loves to play games on her switch, and watch her family play Phasmaphobia.
Kekoa Leong-AguonKekoa Leong-Aguon
Ring Bearer
Rubix Cube Specialist. Babysat this GenAlpha through his life, Kekoa has grown to be one of couple's favorite pre-teenager. Always swinging around in VR, or showing off his soccer skills, Kekoa loves to be active, but always follows the bride around when she visits and causes trouble.
Donna Leong-AguonDonna Leong-Aguon
Mother of the Bride
Born, raised and Native to O'ahu. Donna spent her life raising her 5 kids, studying for her Master’s Degree in college, and keeping her patience with the bride. They share a love of books, and always looking for a delicious pastry snack when out together. Worked at Target when they first opened, she finally retired and currently watches the next generations of Leong-Aguons. Strong, proper, and beautiful, this is who raised the wild gremlin we call the Bride.
Marilynn (Mana) PetteferMarilynn (Mana) Pettefer
Mother of the Groom
(now deceased) Mostly known as Mana, the mom to the groom, or that nice local lady that is at the theaters. Mana is originally from Ilocos Norte, Phillippines but moved to the Big Island of Hawai'i as a child and grew up in Honaunau. She was a huge part in the groom's "weirdness" that he's so proud of. You can thank her for the groom's mindset of accepting anyone and anything that's weird or different.
Thomas Leong-AguonThomas Leong-Aguon
Father of the Bride
Born, raised and Native to Saipan. Thomas, known as Tom to most, is always tinkering in the garage crafting something for the house. He’s built a swing set for his kids back in Saipan, and now has one in Hawai`i for the grandbabies. Loves golf, chickens, and taking care of his yard. Quiet, old-fashion, and strict, this is who raised the wild gremlin we call the Bride.
Mark PetteferMark Pettefer
Father of the Groom
Mark is a mostly known around here as the auto-parts guy. But to the groom he's best known as his first best friend and outstanding dad. Originally born in Little Rock, Arkansas Mark grew up in Memphis, Tennesse and served his military in the Air Force in Chayenne, Wyoming and in the Army National Guard on the island of Kauai. Mark become a radio host on the Big Island of Hawai'i and met Mana and had his life turned upside down and around when he became the father of a notorious baby boy that we know now as the groom.