Wedding Party
Lydia Nguyen
Maid of Honor
My older sister, therapist, and fashion consultant. I have always looked up to Lydia. I value everything she tells me, and I love that she does not hesitate in speaking her mind and telling people what they should do. She's not controlling... she just knows what's best for everyone ;) Lydia has taught me to go after what I want, and has been a great source of wisdom throughout my relationship with Avy. I am so excited to have her by my side during this wedding and throughout my marriage.
Jessica Nguyen
Bridesmaid
My younger sister, "business manager", creative director, photoshop queen, and IT specialist. Jessica is smart, blunt, and witty. She is wise beyond her years! I forget she is younger than me because Avy and I always learn something new when we're around her! I can't wait for more quality time that Avy and I will have with her as the years go by. It is so special to watch her grow into this amazing intelligent woman and we couldn't be more proud of her!
Alexandra Nguyen
Bridesmaid
My cousin, fellow pastor's kid, and "Martha Stewart 2.0". She is known as the sweetest cousin, and is one of the most creative people you'll ever meet! From calligraphy to knitting, she can do it all. She is not only a high school math teacher, she also runs her own Etsy shop! We have been close ever since we were young, and I love talking with her because it's always so life-giving. She was one of the first people in my family that Avy connected with and I love seeing how close they have become over the years.
Christine Sauveur
Bridesmaid
My cousin, old roommate, and fellow boba fanatic. From daily calls coming home from work, to getting pedicures and boba drinks together, Christine is always fun to be around. She is a photographer, world traveller, and huge foodie, and I love how thoughtful she is - whenever she sees sweet treats or baking items, she always grabs it for me. She was one of the first cousins to get married, and Avy and I are so grateful for all the advice she has given us these past years!
John Pham
Best Man
More than just my best friend, John has been an anchor to faith in many ways. When I met Amanda, he wanted to make sure that my mind is focused on being the best guy I could be for her. He was always that way, and in the future, I know he’ll always check if I’m on the right path to being a good husband as well. I can always count on John to call me out when I start wavering in my choices. He makes sure my compass is always pointing north.
Sam Hsieh
Groomsman
He ran and spearheaded with me so much in ministry. We pushed each other not only to be better men, but to care about the people around us and always put them first. We would spend hours and long nights in prayer, sometimes all the way until the next morning, hoping that God would move and bring more joy to the places around us. Sam would constantly text me and pray for Amanda’s and my relationship, wanting for us to be happy and elevate our relationship even higher. Even when I’m not in the same city, I can always count on Sam to interceding for me and Amanda, and that means the world to me.
Erik Pham
Groomsman
When I met this guy, I had no idea the passion and charisma he carried to change people for the better. We created a Christian dance team at UC Davis called Agape, and after 5 generations, that team is still going strong, performing and telling for world with movement, how great God is and how His love affects us. Erik was in the same fellowship as Amanda and I in Davis, and I would come to him to debrief about the time I spent with Amanda. Erik is a powerhouse when it comes to being selfless and encouraging others, especially his students, and he encourages me all the time, especially in my relationship with Amanda.
Philip Yi
Groomsman
The man behind it all. I had little bravery to ever approach Amanda when I first saw her. Phillip made it happen. He encouraged Amanda and I to go out on our first date, and if it wasn’t for him, I don’t know if it would have ever happened at all. Phillip, while being housemates, would nag me constantly about me needing to find the bravery to ask her out. More than being a close friend of mine, he also became a main catalyst to my relationship with Amanda. I can never thank him enough for all the times he challenged me, because at the end of the day, those moments changed the course of my life for the better.