Wedding Party
Sydney Crew
Maid of Honor
Sydney and Issa are sisters!! Only 4 years apart, they grew up together, shared a room for most of their lives, and still talk on the phone multiple times a week! Issa looks up to her and is inspired by her determination and discipline! From running cross country, graduating at GCU, and growing in her faith, Sydney goes after what she wants! Fun Fact: Sydney is a California cross country champion! Sydney is the perfect person to be the MOH; she is selfless, organized, and so encouraging! She makes even the most stressful wedding planning moments way more fun! Issa really lucked out with having Sydney as a sister and a forever best friend!
Chasen Arima
Best Man
Chase and Ryan are brothers and best friends. They share just about everything in common from soccer to video games to their faith. Ever since he was born, Ryan has been convinced that Chase is literally perfect, and nothing has or could change that. Despite the 9 year age gap, the brothers have always done everything together. Chase has the most loving, caring heart in the world and has grown into the kind of man to make Ryan proud and humbled to be his brother. He is smart, cool, fun, talented, and VERY handsome. He is a blessing to Ryan, Issa, and everybody else who knows him!
Sydney Yumal
Bridesmaid
Sydney and Issa met while they were in 2nd grade. Since then they have moved to many different cities and even different states! Sydney has a heart of Gold! She is sweet and kind but she is also a bit of a thrill seeker! Fun Fact: Syd and Issa went Skydiving together! Sydney is still Issa's most loved childhood bestie! This is the kind of friendship where they don't get together too often because they live in different states, but when they do, these girls pick up right where they left off! Friendships like this are hard to find and deeply cherished!
Christian Magenheimer
Groomsman
Ryan and Christian are great friends and fraternity brothers from Pepperdine. They were roommates first year, met up in Europe twice while they studied abroad (Switzerland and Germany respectively), and of course brought it back to room together Junior and Senior years. Christian is a great friend, he is kind, steadfast, and always hilarious to be around. He is a true American and VERY handsome. No matter how much time they spend apart, Christian and Ryan pick up right where they left off so you know they will be friends for life.
Rachel Bledy
Bridesmaid
Rachel and Issa met at church! They both started serving together in the Jr. High ministry and became best friends! She is kind and thoughtful and has a bit of a wild side if you know her well enough! (Some of her besties refer to her as Rage instead of Rach). Over the years these girls have stuck by each other's side through church, college, starting their careers, and now getting Issa married! Fun Fact: She is a DIE HARD Dodgers fan, and really loves boy bands! Just this last year, these two girls went to a Jonas Brothers concert together! Through thick and thin, she is a true gem!
David Monin
Groomsman
Dave is Ryan's friend and roommate from Midwestern Dental School. They bonded over sports, Penn Station sub sandwiches, Pokemon GO trips all around Chicago, and being the best lane duo in all of Dota 2 (that's a video game). The two always stick together through the good and bad. Double D is a fierce and loyal friend and the greatest Keeper of the Light around. He is funny, witty, extremely capable, and VERY handsome. No matter how much distance separates them, Dave and Ryan will always be true friends.
Danielle Hanckel
Bridesmaid
Danielle and Issa met when they were interns at church together. These two have the most similar personalities. They both truly find joy in the little things and have the most fun when they're together! Fun Fact: Danielle's top two strengths are Positivity and Harmony! Whenever you hangout with her, you walk away feeling refreshed and encouraged! Walking through life's ups and downs, it has been so wonderful for Issa to have a life-giving friendship like this one!
Chris Buchanan
Groomsman
Ryan and Chris have been great friends and fraternity brothers since Chris joined Sigma Phi Epsilon and realized that their parents were friends! They hit it off from the start due to their love of Jesus, sports, WWE, and anime. Ryan was honored that Chris would succeed him as chaplain of their fraternity after seeing his leadership, honesty, and faith. Chris goes to great lengths for his friends and is VERY handsome. Chris is a blessing to everyone and Ryan is very lucky to call him a friend.
Kayla Castagnola
Bridesmaid
Kayla and Issa also met at church! They met around the same time as Rachel and the three of them have always stayed close! Kayla is the kind of friend that is genuine, honest, and FUN! Not to mention, she is a huge Disney fan! Fun Fact: She knows EVERY word to the Hercules Disney songs! Everyone needs a Kayla in their lives and Issa was lucky enough to know her as a friend, a roomie, and now a bridesmaid!
Randy Hughes Jr.
Groomsman
Randy and Ryan have been cousins since Ryan's birth. They have always had a great time together and pushed each other through competition from video games to eating challenges to annual Thanksgiving foosball tournaments. They have more inside jokes than could be possible listed and they never fail to spark up laughter. Randy is quick-witted and the most genuinely good person. He is a great fantasy football commissioner and VERY handsome. From Randy's wedding to Ryan's - these cousins always have each other's back.
Mollie Radenbaugh
Bridesmaid
Mollie is Issa's cousin! Issa has a lot of cousins and she tries not to play favorites... but these two have spent a lot of time together and are easily the closest! Mollie has spent many summers living in the Crew house and she now feels like one of the Crew sisters. Issa and Mollie share a love of boba drinks and amusement parks! Fun Fact: Both Mollie and Issa's first jobs was working at Six Flags Magic Mountain! Issa is so excited to have Mollie be a part of her big day!
Ethan Crew
Groomsman
Ethan and Ryan are buddies and soon to be brothers! The future brothers hit it off from the first time Issa brought Ryan home. They love anime, video games, basketball, and WWE. With the huge amount of both trash talk and hugs, they are basically already brothers. Ethan is one of the smartest and most fun guys to be around. He is sweet and loving and VERY handsome. Ryan feels extremely lucky for Ethan to become his family since they are already such good friends.
Megan Arima
Bridesmaid
Megan is Issa's NEW sister! Issa met Megan shortly after she started dating Ryan and the two hit it off immediately! They are such good friends that sometimes they joke the two met BEFORE Issa and Ryan started dating! Fun Fact: Megan does an incredible Britney Spears voice impersonation! If you run into her during the reception, you should ask her to show ya! Megan is kind and sweet and Issa is so excited to be getting another sister/forever best friend!
Sean Romo
Groomsman
Sean and Ryan have been great friends ever since Ryan's sister Megan introduced him as her boyfriend. Although Ryan attacked him relentlessly the first night about his favorite soccer team, Sean's good nature allowed that to be the start of a great friendship. They share a passion for adventure, coffee, sport, good music, and good food. Sean is firm in his beliefs, delightful company, kind, comforting, and VERY handsome. He is Ryan's brother in Christ and brother in life.
Kiera Carroll
Bridesmaid
Kiera and Issa met during nursing school too! Kiera has a work hard/play hard personality. She works hard and invests in her dreams, her family, and her friendships. She also loves to let loose, have fun, and celebrate! She is the type of friend that is genuinely happy to celebrate her friends success too! Together, Kiera and Issa have celebrated graduating school, Kiera becoming a mommy, and now Issa getting married! Fun Fact: She used to work for Judge Judy and they're totally besties!
Mikey Pittario
Groomsman
Even though Mikey is a Celtics fan, he and Ryan are friends. Ryan and Mikey are often times TOO similar - the words "I was just about to say that" were said constantly as they got to know each other. Many great times were had from church to sports games, overly competitive game nights, and movie nights both good (Shang-Chi) and bad (Djinn). He is honest, true to himself, and inspirational in his faith. He is genuine and intentional with his relationships and he is VERY handsome. Mikey is a beloved friend and brother in Christ.
Jennifer Schwartz
Bridesmaid
Jen and Issa met during nursing school...need I say more? Nursing school is the hardest thing these girls have done but they got through it together and the bond they have is so special! They spent many early mornings stopping by Starbucks on the way to school. Fun Fact: Jen always orders her spinach feta wrap DOUBLE toasted! Anyways, now that the hard stuff is over, they have been able to celebrate starting their dream careers, Jen becoming a mommy, and now Issa getting married! These two are friends for life!
Matthew Hughes
Groomsman
Matthew and Ryan have been cousins since Matthew's birth. They bonded over video games, film and tv, and their passion for knowledge. Matt and Ryan love to chat and joke about everything from film to world politics and history no matter how much they alienate the others at the table. Matt is intelligent, genuine, and sweet. He has a fascinating and quick mind and is VERY handsome. Both of these cousins know the value of family and friendship.