We're Getting Married!
Wedding Party
Vivian Nguyen
Maid of Honor
Even though they are three years apart, Jennifer and her older sister Vivian were inseparable growing up. Sometimes not by choice; They have gone from sharing rooms together, to embracing their differences in personal style, and guys. Now that they are both miles away from each other, they have never been closer. Vivian has always been Jennifer's best support system all along and she admires her sister's beautiful, genuine soul. Vivian recently gave birth to her very first babygirl, Alia -two days after Jennifer's birthday (and a day after their youngest brother Gabriel)! Best yet, Jennifer was recently chosen as Alia's Godmother during the Christmas holiday. Family is everything to us.
Minh Le
Best Man
Cuong's younger brother of a year. Since they were younger, everything has been a competition. Whether it is competition to see who can get better grades, who will win the Madden game, or who is better at sports, they have both pushed each other to be the best that they can. Friendly competition can sometimes get ugly though, especially between brothers, which resulted in wrestling matches to settle disputes. Cuong and Minh both worked at Kroger and the Belle Meade Country Club together and both attended MTSU.
Julie Nguyen
Bridesmaid
Jennifer moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 2013 with her family and within the second year living there, her cousin Julie & now cousin in-law Tu were very generous to take her in so that Jennifer could be closer to campus at UMKC. Jennifer and Julie grew a very close bond from exploring Kansas City, sharing their outlooks on life, Julie providing Jennifer great advice, to their interests in makeup! During the time Julie and Tu were planning their wedding, they were nice enough to have Jennifer tag along the process of what wedding planning was like(cake-tasting, yum!) and the end result turned out beautiful! Now that Jennifer is getting married, she is grateful to have Julie as a helping guide!
Thanu Muruges
Groomsman
Cuong and Thanu met in high school while playing basketball during their 4th period Wellness class. They have always been bonded by their love of sports and drive to be as successful as possible. Whether it is playing pick-up basketball or getting in a round on the golf course, they have always found ways to stay active. Thanu's pet dog, Bailey is also Cuong & Jennifer's pet sibling, Duke. What makes it even cooler, they both live on the same street, only a couple houses away!
Marisa Tran
Bridesmaid
Jennifer's cousin Marisa resided in Yukon, Oklahoma and they have been miles and miles apart since childhood, but never at heart. They see each other during family functions all the time & constantly keep up with each other as they get more into adult-hood. Marisa's mom is Jennifer's godmother so that makes Marisa pretty much another older sister. She now resides in Dallas, TX and Jennifer promises to visit her very soon!
Andrew Foust
Groomsman
Cuong and Andrew met in high school. They went on to be college roommates at MTSU for 2 years and then roommates again in Nashville for 3 years after college. Andrew and Cuong have always played intramural sports together and that carried over to pick up basketball games as adults.
Lilian Tran
Bridesmaid
These two together are like two peas in a pod. With endless laughter when together and sharing common interests, Jennifer's cousin Lilian is like a little sister she never had but always imagined having. A few of the best memories when they were very young was when Lilian would stay over Jennifer's place after school to catch up on Keeping Up With The Kardashians while munching on cream cheese and crackers, hopping over the house fence to Target, and climbing on the roof to watch the sunset.
Brandon Swygert
Groomsman
Cuong and Brandon grew up in the same neighborhood and became friends at a young age. Brandon and Cuong have an ongoing college basketball rivalry that will never die, Duke vs North Carolina. Brandon proclaims that he taught Cuong how to play basketball and golf. Brandon was the first to work at Kroger before Cuong, Ronnie, Minh, James, and Joseph all worked there.
Kayla Harless
Bridesmaid
Jennifer met Kayla through Cuong's close friend, her husband, Kerry. The first memory they all made together was when they took a trip to Kentucky and zip-lined through a cave. Jennifer and Kayla alternate making dinner from home every now and then, introducing new and delicious cuisines. They both share a common interest in going out on a brief adventure like trying out a new place to eat or finding new things to do in the city. Without Kayla, Jennifer's life would have been different living here in Nashville. Jennifer is grateful for her spontaneity and loyalty as a friend.
Kerry Doane
Groomsman
Cuong and Kerry met while working at Enterprise. They worked in the same branch for a year and spent endless hours together. They have always bonded over their drive to climb the corporate ladder and to be as successful as possible. Cuong and Kerry share a common hobby on Saturdays competing on the golf course.
Christi Nguyen
Bridesmaid
Christi and Jennifer grew up together being Lilian's cousin on her maternal side. When you add them all together, they become The Three Musketeers! Always down for whatever with matching outfits. Before they knew how to drive, Jennifer was able to hang out with Christi in Houston, Texas when Lilian and her family would make the trip. Some of the memorable moments was when Christi and Jennifer were flower girls to Jennifer's aunt's wedding and a trip to California for a family wedding. As time flies, and they get older, life gets busy, but Jennifer knows they will always remain close like family.
Ronnie Williams
Groomsman
Cuong and Ronnie grew up in the same neighborhood and met in High School. They both went to MTSU and spent 4 years together there. Since they both majored in Business Administration, they had a lot of the same classes and became very close while working on projects and studying for tests. Ronnie was Cuong's boss at the Belle Meade Country Club for a year, but he could never control his best employee.
Arlena Nguyen
Bridesmaid
Jennifer and Arlena met in 5th grade Sunday school in their hometown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Within those three years of school every Sunday they would enjoy each other's company eating Pho during break hour before mass with their group of friends they both grew close to. We'd have countless sleepovers and growing up, Jennifer would hangout and enjoy Baton Rouge's nightlife with Arlena's family(VIP tables, oh yeah!). Jennifer always admired Arlena's outgoing personality, support, and sense of encouragement; a person who does not take no for an answer. She is a perfect example of a true friend.
James White
Groomsman
Cuong and James met through Minh. Cuong got to know James very well since James was often spending the night at their house. Cuong and James both went to MTSU and hung out a lot playing Call of Duty and going the Rec Center. Cuong and James both worked at Kroger and the Belle Meade Country Club together. James spent a lot of weekends hanging out with Cuong and other guys before moving to Dallas for his job.
Stephanie Pham
Bridesmaid
Stephanie and Jennifer also met during Sunday school along with Arlena. They both grew up together and both share a sense of spiritual grace and the importance of family. Jennifer not only adores Stephanie's kind heart, but her genuine personality and love for beauty and fashion. Their friendship will last for a lifetime!
Joseph Hayden
Groomsman
Cuong and Joseph met each other through James and Minh's friendship. They both worked at Kroger and the Belle Meade Country Club together. They spent a lot of time together while at MTSU. Cuong and Joseph were roommates for a year at MTSU and also played intramural sports together.
Olivia, Grace, & Evelyn Nguyen
Flower Girls
Jennifer's precious cousins; Olivia and her little sisters, twins Grace & Evelyn are from Overland Park, KS. They all have such beaming personalties that exudes so much love in every room they walk in. Jennifer enjoys their endless hugs and kisses, participating in their little tea party, reacting a hospital checkup, and so much more. She is beyond grateful to have them walk down the aisle as her flower girls on the big day!