Jasmin & Steven
Wedding Party
Julie Bui
Maid of Honor
Julie, is truly like a sister I never had. We met back in Freshmen year of high school and although our friendship didn't develop right away, I am so glad that we somehow ended up being in 3 classes together sophomore year which led to us being stuck together for life. To say we've been through so much together is an understatement. She's one of the strongest and most caring people I know. We've been there for each other at our lowest and highest points in life so far. From crazy late night adventures, to just grabbing hot pot and catching up, she's always been such an incredible best friend. Since the beginning I always knew she would be the first one I would ask to stand by my side on my wedding day. I look forward to continuing our friendship and making many more life memories
Denis Tran
Best Man
Denis is my one and only littler Brother. As kids, we always talked about the day when we both get married and how awesome it would be to have each other as Groomsman. It was a no brainier for me to haver Denis be my Best man. He has always been there for me through thick and thin. From growing up, til today, he has always been someone I can rely on and someone I can talk to. Denis is such a selfless and loving individual. We both inspire each other to become the best versions of ourselves and Denis is my little brother I look up to. He doesn't know how proud I am of him for what he has accomplished, and to have him be my Best man on my wedding day, is something so special to me. Can't wait to see him by my side on my wedding day.
Ericka Logan Moreno
Bridesmaid
Ericka and I met way back in elementary school, and although neither of us could remember the exact year we met I am so thankful our lives crossed paths and have continued on till this day. Ericka has always been someone I can depend on when I needed someone to talk to or just make me laugh because she just gets it. She's one of the few people who knows more about me than most and always give you the honest truth when you truly need it. It's crazy to think that we would both talk about our careers and life aspirations, and what it would be like getting married and being "adults" and now that time has come. I was lucky enough to stand by her side when she married the love of her life and I am so thankful that she will be there for me when I marry mine.
Vincent Zhao
Groomsman
We meet way back in high school, where we literally had every single class together. Vincent is someone that I can honestly trust and call a brother. He has always been there for me through sports, regular lunch hangouts, random outings, and crazy late night talks with the rest of the guys. He is that one guy in the group that usually sees both sides of the situation and is always down to hangout, no matter the time and place. Though out the years, our friendship has evolved so much. From talking about how dominant we are as double partner in tennis, to our dreams and aspirations, to making big steps as adults and paving our ways into our career. There is no doubt that I wanted Vincent to stand by my side during my wedding day.
Yuniette Ojeda
Bridesmaid
Yuniette and I go all the way back to freshman year of high school. From "attempting" to learn French in Ms. Smiths class, applying to colleges in Avid class, and just getting through those awkward teenage years, we got through it together and I am so thankful that our friendship has continued on. As adults our lives have gotten really busy but Yuniette has always been someone I can count on especially when I need advice. She's always down to have a good time, and her contagious laugh makes any outing so much fun. I am thankful that I met her and that we both have been able to witness each others growth from young teenage girls to strong independent women. I wouldn't dream about getting married without having her by my side.
Edgar Aguilar
Groomsman
Edgar is a special friend of mine that I seriously consider a brother. We met back in high school, but our friendship really took off towards senior year, where he really took me under his wing. We spent countless hours at his parents house, hanging out, swimming in his negative degree pool, and surviving off cheesecake for dinner! Had crazy talks with our group of friends and dreamt about how our future would be like. We ended up going to the same college and living together for 2 years. It was honestly an amazing two years we spent together, filled with late night talks, drives, and crazy memories. From the first time I told Edgar about Jasmin, he has been there for us since day one, and he is always someone we both can trust.
Krizia Ozamiz
Bridesmaid
This girl has been by my side since high school. From Laule'a (Yay Yay), to dance competitions, to GNO's. She's been there for me through many of life's ups and downs and is honestly one of the most kindest and sincere people I know. She always has some of the best advice and brings life to the party anywhere we go. It been so great seeing our friendship grow and continue on throughout the years even when life has become so busy and time consuming. She makes time and puts in the effort to keep our friendship going and I am so blessed to have her in my life. When I got engaged, I knew she was someone I needed by my side in this journey. I am looking forward to making many more memories together and I am thankful she will be there on one of the biggest days of my life.
Virgil Hilvano
Groomsman
Virgil has always been a close friend that I looked up to. Our friendship really took off in senior year of high school where we both had our own struggles which helped us connect and bond. After high school, we took our separate routes in life, and even if we didn't hang out as often I always considered him a close friend. He is the most lovable, respectable, and genuine friend that I have the honor to call a brother. I remember when I first introduced Jasmin to Virgil, he told me that Jasmin is a special person, and that I better treat her right. He didn't have to tell me that, as I saw that with my own eyes, but for a friend to see how someone that special is to me, there is no doubt I needed my brother to stand there with me on my special day!
Nancy Tran
Bridesmaid
I still remember the day I met Nancy. I had only been dating Steven for about a week, but he asked me if I wanted to go see his siblings tennis match.vI was a little hesitant as I knew they didn't know that he was dating someone but as soon as I met Nancy she was so welcoming and so nice. She really put in the effort to get to know who I was and made me feel so comfortable whenever I was at family functions. Seeing Steven and his sister have such a close bond really made me fall for him so much more. Since the beginning till now, she has always been someone to offer help at family functions, be there whenever I needed someone to talk to, and just someone that I am thankful to be calling me new sister. I am so honored to have her by my side as I marry Steven.
David Lopez
Groomsman
David is another close friend of mine from high school. We shared countless nights filled with conversations about life, girls, and just things we currently faced. There were days where we literally just wanted to hangout and just talk about our dreams and aspirations. David would randomly drive out to Northridge and spend a few days to weeks with Edgar, Willie, and I. When I first introduced Jasmin to David, he told me that I was lucky to have someone like Jasmin and that Jasmin isn't like the other girls I've dated. David is actually one of the first people I told that Jasmin was the one. Since then, he stood by my side as I asked her to marry me. For someone to concur his fear of heights to witness our special moment; there was no doubt in my mind that he is going to me my Groomsman
Michelle Tran
Bridesmaid
Ever since I met Michelle, she has always been so welcoming and caring towards me. Being Stevens youngest sister and knowing how close and protective she was with him, I knew it was important to make sure she trusted me and that she knew how much I loved her brother. I am so happy that she's excited for us to get married and that I have her blessing. She's always the first one to ask how are YOU and truly cares about your well being. She embraces her differences and truly makes friends with everyone she encounters. She has a special way of knowing when someone is sad and always tries her best to make them feel better. Her smile is contagious and I'm thankful that Steven has brought her into my life. She's one special person and I am so thankful to be gaining a sister like her.
William Tu
Groomsman
William was my first friend in high school. He actually helped me a lot during my freshman year where I was trying to find my identity and became my best friend. Since then, we shared countless memories, dreams, aspirations. William was actually there when Jasmin and I first met, at a Get Shaved Ice Cream. I remember telling William "Wow she is really cute!" and thinking to myself that there is no way someone like her is even interested in me. When we began dating and I told him, he was not surprised and said he knew it was going to happen eventually. William has always been there for Jasmin and I from the start. From pledging together, dating, and now being engaged. William is the closet friend I have ever had and is someone I truly call my brother and is part of my family.
Melissa Elizondo
Bridesmaid
My cousin Melissa is someone I have looked up to for many years. Even though she is younger than me she has been through so much and yet has always overcome all the hurdles that have been thrown her way. I don't think she realizes how much she means to me and how thankful I am to have her as my cousin. There weren't many girls our age in our family so as kids I always looked forward to her being at family functions to play and hang out with even if that meant watching scary movies which I hated but she enjoyed. As we have gotten older our bond has only depend and it's truly been amazing watching her grow into a beautiful young woman and an amazing mother to little Nathan and one little special girl on the way. I wouldn't dream about getting married without having her by my side.
Estevan Gomez
Groomsman
Estevan is like the Dad of the group. He always has sunscreen when we go camping and packs lunch and gatorade for everyone on our fishing trips. In high school, he would always open up his house for the guys to have a bonfire, a place to hangout, BBQ, and just do group projects. All of that even carried over to college! We would always drive to UCR to party and just hangout with him! I remember the day I told Estevan that I am going to ask Jasmin to marry me, and he got really emotional and told me he is proud and happy for me. This is the brotherhood we created and for a great friend of mine to react like that, really got me emotional. There is no way I would pass up a friend like Estevan to ask if he will stand by my side during my wedding. He is a brother of mine, and he is family!
Misa Manza
Bridesmaid
My sister in law Misa is honestly wonder woman. She can do it all and more. She's always someone I can go to when I have any questions especially when it comes to cooking or party planning. Besides her incredible DIY skills she has this special way of making everyone she comes encounter with feel so welcomed. She's always so caring and giving and will help you out whenever you need it. I still remember the first day my brother told our family about her, I could just see in his eyes how in love he was already and I just thought she must be someone really special. I am incredibly thankful for all that she has brought to our family. I stood by her side as she married my brother and I am so thankful to have her by my side as I marry the love of my life.
Aaron Manza
Groomsman
Aaron is Jasmin's one and only brother. Since the first day I met him (accidentally) he made me feel accepted. He is such a welcoming and genuine person that makes everyone feel included. He's also an incredible cook, and always look forward to family functions with him. Aaron and Jasmin have such a strong sibling relation that I aspire to have with my siblings. To have Aaron as a Groomsman of mine is an honor because I will have an older brother I never had. He really has made me feel so welcomed in the family. Not only does it mean a lot to have him there on our wedding day, I know it will mean the world for Jasmin to have her oldest brother be part of our very special day.