Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Wedding Party
Arezou Gholami
Maid of Honor
THE SOUL MATE HERE'S THE LOWDOWN: Jas met Arezou in the dorms their freshman year at SDSU (Jas basically lived on Arezou’s floor) and they were roommates for the rest of college. FUN FACT: Arezou's favorite "Friends" character is Ross Eustace Geller... "PIVOT!" THE BEST THING ABOUT AREZOU: Her patience and consideration for someone she's loved her whole life or just met, is unmatched. This woman is all heart.
Jay Johnson
Best Man
THE HOMIE HERE’S THE LOWDOWN: Spencer met Jay at UCSD when he rushed FIJI (Phi Gamma Delta); Jay was in the same pledge class. To this day when these two get together, it’s always a party. FUN FACT: Jay is the world’s best snowboarder... PLEASE ask him about it! THE BEST THING ABOUT JAY: You can always count on him. Good friends show up, keep promises, stand up for you, and do what they say they will do; that’s Jay.
Britten Valdivieso
Bridesmaid
THE BESTIE HERE'S THE LOWDOWN: Jas met Britten just after moving to San Diego, during their sophomore year of high school. Jas didn't know Britt had an identical twin sister... there was confusion... and now it makes for a great story. FUN FACT: Britt is an amazing artist; she's painted murals all over San Diego and is currently working on a painting for Spencer and Jas! THE BEST THING ABOUT BRITTEN: She's always striving to learn and grow as a person, which inevitably encourages and inspires others to do the same.
Brett Katayama
Groomsman
THE BROSKI HERE’S THE LOWDOWN: Although they are Punahou classmates, Spencer cannot pinpoint how and when he met Brett; he is just one of those mythical creatures who you can't remember your life without. FUN FACT: There’s a good chance Brett will show up to a party with his own eating utensils in his front shirt pocket because why not?! THE BEST THING ABOUT BRETT: If you’re with Brett, you’re laughing until your belly hurts. This guy effortlessly puts people at ease with his humble, goofy and good-natured spirit.
Leandra Baldwin
Bridesmaid
THE DAY ONE HERE'S THE LOWDOWN: Leandra is Jas' younger sister and ergo, oldest friend. They've been together through thick and thin for 33 years! FUN FACT: Leandra has some major pipes; we're hoping she will sing a little something for us at the wedding reception. THE BEST THING ABOUT LEANDRA: She's open-minded and understanding; you can always come to the table as your true self and she will never judge you for being you.
Bryan Hudson
Groomsman
DER BRUDER HERE’S THE LOWDOWN: Spencer met Bryan at UCSD; they were also in FIJI together and ended up being roommates (where Spencer “consistently beat him at FIFA”). FUN FACT: In college Bryan ate an entire Costco-sized box of Snickers over the course of 2 weeks. Wowza. THE BEST THING ABOUT BRYAN: He is a great listener. He gives you room to speak, asks questions, validates your emotions, can lead you to a new perspective, and will always give it to you straight.
Mitch Evans
Bridesman
THE BROTHA FROM ANOTHA MOTHA HERE'S THE LOWDOWN: Jas met Mitch at a summer birthday party (between 5th and 6th grade), showing off his sweet dance moves with his BFF, Steve. FUN FACT: Mitch's actual first name is Michael... ask him how he got the nickname and throw in some questions about aliens... we promise you a good time! THE BEST THING ABOUT MITCH: If he counts you as a friend, he'll be there through all of life's ups and downs; this guy is absolutely loyal to the bone.
Erin Dung
Groomsmaid
THE ADVENTURE PARTNER HERE’S THE LOWDOWN: As many of you know, Erin was adopted from China; Spencer and Erin met when he was ten and she was three at lunch with their parents in her home country. FUN FACT: At that same lunch, Spencer pulled out one of Erin’s pigtails; it turned out they were fake but he FULLY thought he ripped part of her hair out! THE BEST THING ABOUT ERIN: Tenacity is her middle name; if she sets her sights to something, it’s hers for the taking.
Steve Mather
Bridesman
THE RIDE OR DIE HERE'S THE LOWDOWN: Minutes after meeting Mitch, Jas met Steve on the dance floor at the same party and they have been friends ever since. FUN FACT: Steve is a master guitar builder; he's done guitar work for members of Devo, Muse, and the Sex Pistols and spent some time working for the Fender Custom Shop. THE BEST THING ABOUT STEVE: He truly cares about others and is willing to help with no expectation of getting anything in return; he's 100% an altruist.
Kristi Waddell
Groomsmaid
THE SISTA FROM ANOTHER MISTA HERE’S THE LOWDOWN: Spencer and Kristi met on their 2nd grade Punahou swim team and spent the next 10 years there becoming the best of friends #BUFFNBLUE! FUN FACT: She’s a member of the Hufflepuff house, whose characteristics include a strong sense of justice, loyalty, patience, and a propensity for hard work. Hufflepuffs are also seen as nice, almost to a fault (seeeeems about right). THE BEST THING ABOUT KRISTI: Positive energy radiates out of this girl; hanging out with her is like a pick-me-up for the soul.
Claudia Herrera
Officiant
THE HYPE (WO)MAN HERE'S THE LOWDOWN: Claudia hired Jas to be her admin in San Diego and the two became fast friends. Little did Jas know that her future fiancé was also an advisor at the same company! Since Claudia and Spencer hung out (both in/outside the office), Jas and Spence got to know each other better and better. Once they started dating, Claudia was incredibly supportive. FUN FACT: There are quite a few fun facts we could share but we're just gunna leave this tidbit here... she can breakdance. THE BEST THING ABOUT CLAUDIA: If "hype girl" was a person, she's it. Spending time with her just makes you feel good!
Taylor
Best Dog
THE BEST FRIEND FUR-EVER HERE'S THE LOWDOWN: Jas' friend found Tay as a stray puppy on the streets of Los Angeles. Knowing Jas was looking to adopt a rescue she called her up and Jas drove the two and a half hours to get her. Tay's skin was in such bad condition it took months of treatment before she fully healed, but bounced back with flying colors. Jas and Tay had seven years together as a dynamic duo before Spencer entered the picture; Taylor instantly liked him and now can't imagine life without him. FUN FACT: She has two bionic knees (double ACL surgery), never met a squeaker she didn’t like, and still swims like a champ! Okay that's three facts but she's just really fun. THE BEST THING ABOUT TAY: Everything.