Wedding Party
Juju
Ring Bearer
Juju has been the constant in my life since 2010. I got lonely in grad school, so I impulsively entered my credit card number on a puppies-for-sale website, and a week later, she was delivered to my door in a pink crate. That's not how I'd recommend anyone get a puppy, but I hit a jackpot. She's the sweetest Chihuahua; you're likely never to hear her bark. I'd like to think she's proof that I'd make a great mom, although I'm only ever willing to raise puppies, and never babies. She's quite the global citizen, calling Ann Arbor, Pittsburgh, Bangkok, and Los Angeles home, and she goes "everywhere" with me. She'll be our ring bearer, but since she's 15 years old and has lost much of her hearing, she may need a bit of your help finding her way down the aisle.
Tae Kang
Officiant
Tae was my housemate and classmate during public policy school at UCLA. After graduating, he went to work at Harbor Freight Tools. A few years later, I also joined Harbor Freight because I missed him too much. Tae does three things better than anyone else I know: 1) learn and retain facts: he has the greatest trivia mind I’ve ever seen; 2) identify good Korean BBQ: “they have quality meats” is Tae’s way of saying “two thumbs up”; 3) approach everything with seriousness and earnestness: no matter what, Tae does everything with 100% commitment and love. It’s what I respect and appreciate most about him. I had the honor of giving a speech at Tae and his wonderful wife Claire’s wedding. It was a good speech, but now Tae will return the favor 10-fold and show me up.
Kat Catherine
Maid of Honor
Kat is a startup founder, author, and my closest friend. Although we've "seen" each other since kindergarten, we never hung out. It must be because she was popular and I was antisocial. In high school, we grew closer after I successfully tricked her into uprooting her good life in Singapore to move into a boarding school with me in boring Big Island of Hawaii. We became roommates and best friends, and people still wondered how that happened. They didn't realize that alpha females come in all shapes and forms, and rather than fashion and handbags, we bond over our shared love of careers and mutual unease around babies. Up until today, Kat is still the only person who understands me completely and whom I trust unconditionally — maybe it's because she has a degree in cognitive neuroscience and has published a book about it. More than a friend, and more than my designated shrink, she explains it best in her words: "We've found family in each other.”
Richard Wang
Best Man
In another universe, I would be marrying Richard. We met in grad school because we shared a hotel room and bed during a conference. The next morning, I woke up with my arm around him. It was extremely embarrassing, but it led to a wonderful friendship. Together, Richard and I (with this incredible wife, Addy) have watched hundreds of basketball games, attended countless concerts and music festivals, and traveled all over the world. I don’t have many core memories from the last 10 years that do not involve Richard. I cannot say enough about how fun, reflective, and strong he is (and I’m not just talking about his huge calves). Richard has helped shape me into the person I am by giving me the confidence to live on my terms and pursue the life of my dreams. I love this man.
Pom Siwat
Bridesman
Thailand knows him as a legend in the digital advertising industry—an engineer-turned-marketer who pioneered digital marketing in Thailand during the dotcom era. In the advertising world, he's known as mInteraction and GroupM's ex-CEO of 14 years who, after stepping down, became a certified strengths coach and now serves as the chairman and director for many of Thailand's most prestigious brands and companies. I didn't know who he was when he volunteered to help MC my album launch in 2009 when rain poured unexpectedly, leaving tears in my eyes when our original MC ran late. I thought to myself, "What a nice fan! And, wow, he can talk!" I adopted him as my brother without his consent and found out later that he was way more famous than I was. 16 years and a jazz bar later (yes, we opened a jazz bar together!), Pom has remained one of my life's biggest supporters.
Kelcey Cheung
Groomsman
Kelcey and I met in middle school, went to high school together, lived in the same house during college, separated for four difficult years, and then went to graduate school together. He’s famous for his loud voice, so it’s very possible that you will hear him before you see him. Kelcey looks weird when he runs, but is beautiful when he swims. He’s lucky to be married to Kelly, his college girlfriend, and they have two rambunctious sons together. I claim credit for introducing them to each other, and was the first to find out they were dating. Kelcey and I have literally stood next to each other through so much of life, and he’s brought endless laughter, depth, and joy to it. It’s genuinely difficult to remember a time without Kelcey, and I’m glad to know there won’t be any time in the future without him in it.
Wynn Rapeedech
Bridesman
Thailand's hottest Composer of Music, Director of Shows, and Hoarder of Board Games. You can hear Wynn's work everywhere—from the Miss Universe Thailand stage to sold-out shows at the 70,000-seat national stadium, from countless TV series and films to avant-garde musicals and theatre productions. My all-time permanent co-host of the famous "Natasha (and Jeff)'s Game Nights," Wynn is arguably the real host of our quarterly game nights. He will outdraw you at Drawful and outbid you at Modern Art. He eagerly buys new games despite having zero storage space left—to the point where his board games now sleep on his bed while he happily sleeps on the floor. Always making me laugh, and listening to my rants, Wynn and I share a special bond over questionable boxed wines, memes, and 4 AM conversations.
Kyle Stoffers
Groomsman
Kyle and I first met in Little League baseball at 7 years old. We were baseball and football teammates through high school, and on opposing rugby teams in college. I tried to tackle him once, and instantly wished we were on the same team again. Kyle could lift a car, but his joy, brain, and heart are his true strengths. In high school, he would carry a giant stereo around school all day, playing music for everyone. He turned his passion for sports and biology into a career in medicine. And though his tackles will break you, Kyle has always been a gentle, thoughtful, and loving person (ask Katie, his equally brilliant wife, and their son). The conversations we had as teenagers while playing ping pong in his backyard helped me become who I am today, and I’m grateful our friendship has stood the test of time.
Adam Yukol
Bridesman
Adam is the only other person I know (apart from Jeff) that only wears one thing. You will 99% of the time see him in jeans and a T-shirt with the logo of one of the movies he made. Adam (lovingly known as "Koon Chai Adam") is a filmmaker who has always had an impressively long list of titles. Adam and I share the joy (and grief) of juggling multiple positions and overworking. He is always working on improving the industry, and while it's hard to keep track of what he's up to, everyone knows that whatever he touches turns to gold. We both want to be change agents in the entertainment industry, but he does it so much better than I do. What I love most about Adam is his big personality — he's genuine, kind, fun, and honorable. Adam is one of those friends whom I don't see often, but every time I see him, he lifts me up in ways that very few can. Adam always introduces me as his female doppelganger, and that is truly the best compliment.
James Liu
Groomsman
Since we were in middle school, James has had three loves: making films, the Golden State Warriors, and turtles (his fiancé Carly is the excellent new addition to this list). We used to spend hours acting in, filming, and editing home movies. We started a political activism club to save democracy (failed) and meet a player from the Warriors (succeeded). In college (we were roommates), turtle tanks would light the apartment while he studied biology. Today, James is a world-famous reptile expert that fights animal trafficking with the UN, a producer of the Netflix series Tiger King, and a director of the Turtle Conservancy. Somehow, he still finds time to watch Warriors games with me. I’m so proud to call him a friend. The Turtle Boy followed his dreams and is now a huge deal.
Woody Saravuth
Bridesman
The Mastering Engineer of few words, Woody's reputation precedes him as the man with "Golden Ears." And rightfully so—he is the first and only Thai person ever nominated for and won a Grammy Award. Woody has worked on some of the world's greatest jazz records during his time at Sony Music in New York. When I first met him 18 years ago, I freaked out a bit when I learned that the man responsible for cleaning up Louis and Ella's vocal clicks and phlegm would now be cleaning mine. Through four albums, one EP, one jazz bar, countless tours and travels, and even being by my side when my mom took her last breath, Woody has been an important presence during many chapters of my life, and I will forever be grateful for him.
Rob Herron
Groomsman
I met Rob on Day 1 of freshman year at UCLA. The university decided that we should be neighbors, and put Yuri, his future wife, one door over. I knew from the start they’d end up together, though it took a few years to happen. Rob introduced me to white t-shirts, basketball shorts, and backwards baseball caps, all of which I wore to try to be as cool as him. And he is cool. If there were a face of “quiet confidence,” it would be his. He’s a constant and necessary reminder that it’s all right to be spontaneous, and to not worry because things will be alright. Our trips to the beach with his two sons during lunch breaks, last-minute tickets to countless sports playoff games, and evenings around a campfire in his backyard are testament to how he’s made my life richer.
Mian Pinijsakkul
Bridesmaid
At a certain point in your life, if you are a workaholic, single, and always partying, the only friends who can manage to stay in your life are the ones who share the same lifestyle. Mian is one of those people. A successful and driven entrepreneur, retail mogul, and restaurateur, you can always find Mian at Bangkok's top live music and entertainment venues, from your favorite neighborhood jazz bar to an EDM club. Her liver is made of steel, and she can make vodka magically appear from her purse when you most need it. Don't let her size fool you — "Little Mian" doesn't just enter, she makes an entrance. The first thing you notice about her might be her loud, infectious laugh, but her kindness is what you will remember. The only petite woman I know with "Big D" energy, Mian is one of the most caring, thoughtful, down-to-earth, loving, and fun people you'll ever meet.
Dave Obrand
Groomsman
I met Dave playing rugby at UCLA. Later, I had a class with him, which is where he learned I could speak English. I used this language to convince him to join UniCamp, a nonprofit I was in that works with low-income children, which is where we got to know each other most. Dave is a giant, and though I try, I will never be half the man he is. First, it’s because he is 6’2” / 260lb (188cm / 118kg), and I stopped growing in 2005. Second, it’s because despite his intimidating appearance, he is one of the kindest, most good-natured, and thoughtful people I know. At home, he dotes on his wife Patty and their daughter. At work, he takes on child welfare cases as a public attorney and fights for change as a candidate for state office. He makes me want to be a better person, not just a taller person.
Matt Ploy
Bridesman
You know you must be pretty cool when your ex's friend becomes your friend. Matt is a fun, happy-go-lucky Thai/Chinese-American guy who owns a construction company in Fresno. My ex weirdly left me a lot of things, including a roomful of useless belongings when he ghosted me, but perhaps the best thing he left me is Matt. Matt and my ex first met at a bar in Bangkok and began to hang out. About a year later, I bumped into Matt coincidentally when my ex started ghosting me. Long story short, he helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life. Over time, we became good friends. Matt is one of the few people who shares an almost identical life to mine, living the Bangkok ↔ LA life, and we share this weird limbo of loving both places but finding it hard to stay in either for too long. Matt is fun to party with, but more importantly, he's very warm to confide in and talk to.
Chris Weber
Groomsman
The day I met Chris, he told me that if I didn’t listen to him, I wouldn’t find a job. He’s not a jerk, he was my graduate school career advisor (and he was right). Chris and I first connected over being former public school teachers. I quickly realized we had more in common, like our love for baseball, the band Third Eye Blind, and late 2000s TV comedies. Most importantly, we became friends because Chris is a Good Person (TM). He is always thinking of and helping other people. While I despair over US politics, he organizes letter-writing campaigns and volunteers for city council. He’s thoughtful, patient, kind, and caring (and his husband, Kevin, is a doctor!). I will always be thankful to Chris for helping me start my career, but more than that, I’ll always be thankful for his friendship and for reminding me of the good in people.
Alex Kang
Groomsman
One of the few good things to come out of COVID was that Alex and I both couldn’t travel for our consulting jobs, so had to stay in Los Angeles. I finally got to know him and Cindy, his wife and better half, after being classmates in business school and living down the street from each other. I learned in school that some companies are “fast followers,” meaning they look at what other, successful companies do, and just copy them quickly. I try to be a fast follower of Alex. He does all the reading and research I don’t know how to do, and is the first to take the risks that I’m not yet confident enough to take. I know, though, that if I just copy him, good things should happen. Come on, Alex. Take us all to the promised land!
Yuyee Pimlada
Photographer / Film
I've known Yuyee for several years now. As a record label executive, she was always my first-call photographer for my artists. Yuyee is responsible for all the on-location shoots you see on this site. Yuyee is not only a great photographer but is also the sweetest person and super fun to work with. She brings so much life out of the people she photographs, and focuses on making sure they feel the most comfortable. When I knew I was getting married, Yuyee was going to be one of the photographers I wanted to work with. Photoshoots are not always easy, but she has the ability to make me feel 100% at ease. Even Jeff (who was a photoshoot virgin) can pose now because of Yuyee. It's incredible.