Best Man
Jon's wonderful brother and amazing all around musician, craftsman, director, carpenter, auto mechanic, audio engineer, teacher...the list can go on and on! Dan and Jon both grew up in Truckee. They are two and half years apart and were very close growing up, sharing many of the same friends who are also in this wedding party! Dan currently lives in Reno with his beautiful girlfriend Kelsey and Jon is very honored to have him as his best man!
Best Woman
Fritz's second older sister. She is a kind, sweet, beautiful, open-minded and understanding sister. She and Fritz were four years apart. She has many achievements that Fritz is very proud of. She was an OR Nurse, a model for a skin care clinic and also an entrepreneur. Currently she is a Utilization Management Nurse for OptumRx in the Philippines. Fritz and Eleanore both love ordering and eating fast food in the middle of night, and also have each others backs through the good times and the bad.
Groomsman
One of Jon's best friends. Stephen and Jon met in Berkeley in their gay fraternity, Sigma Epsilon Omega and have been friends ever since. Stephen has lived with Jon's parents and brother and is basically a Sturtevant.
Groomsman
One of Jon's non-blood related brothers. Jon and Damon grew up together in Truckee and became friends in middle school. They have remained close ever since. Damon is currently living in New Jersey with his beautiful wife Macy and their son Xander.
Groomsman
One of Jon's best friends. Jon and Mark met in Berkeley at their gay fraternity, Sigma Epsilon Omega. Mark and Jon became close when they both lived in Los Angeles after their time in college.
Groomswoman
Fritz and Sherryl met working for Quest Diagnostic and quickly became close friends. Sherryl is one of Fritz's best friends. They both enjoy eating out and exploring all types of restaurants and cuisines. They are buddies when it comes to K-POP concerts or Asian food festivals. Sherryl lives in Los Angeles with her daughter Rosalyn.
Groomswoman
Meg and Jon became best friends at Truckee High School. Jon and Meg attended their senior prom together and have been friends ever since. Meg lives up in Oregon with her wonderful husband Kyle and their two dogs Max and Finn.
Groomswoman
Arlene and Fritz were coworkers at Quest Diagnostics Inc. in West Hills, CA and became best friends along with Sherryl. They love watching movies together and also eating fried green tea ice cream in 2 Die For Sushi. Arlene lives in Canoga Park with Virgil and their daughter Jade. She has always been there for Fritz when he needs someone to lean on, and also helped him move many times throughout his living situations.
Groomswoman
Michelle and Jon met in Math for America Los Angeles. They were roommates for a year out in Rancho Cucamonga during their first year teaching after their masters program at Claremont Graduate University. Jon was one of the first people to meet Michelle's now husband Brice and they are still living in Southern California with their beautiful son Andrew.
Groomsman
Robbie and Jon grew up in Truckee together. They were in the same classes for number of years and could walk to each other's houses growing up. They have remained close friends ever since. Robbie and his fiance (wife on February 29, 2020!) is Laura and they live in Reno, Nevada.
Groomsman
Elliot is Jon's cousin. Growing up, Elliot lived three houses down from Jon. Elliot introduced Jon to video games and would always hang out with him growing up despite their age difference. They have remained close ever since. Elliot now lives in Chico with his beautiful wife Emily.
Groomsman
Craig and Jon grew up in Truckee together as very close friends, both living in Glenshire and in the same grade. They have stayed close despite their high school academic rivalry and have a wonderful network of Truckee friends they stay connected to. Craig currently lives in San Francisco.
Groomswoman
Kara and Fritz went to University of Santo Tomas together in the Philippines, and became a part of the quadricentennial graduates. They were both part of a group of friends called "The B's" for their last names even through Fritz is technically a "T" he is forever grateful for being welcomed with open arms. Kara served in the US Navy for 5 years in Jacksonville, FL and currently lives in Arlington, Virginia as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
Groomswoman
Jon and Emily grew up together in Truckee with Emily a few grades ahead of Jon. Jon and Emily got close in Truckee Tahoe Youth Theater where they always seemed to be married to each other in many shows. Fritz and Emily also got close when she, Jon and Fritz all played on the same Bocce team over the last year. Emily lives in Truckee with her amazing husband Ron.
Groomswoman
One of Fritz's close friends at work. She is Fritz's sister from another mother. They both love eating out whether it is Filipino, Korean or Japanese cuisine. They also bond over their similar lunches at work, and how they both love to eat their bacon as if it's pork belly.