Julia & Oliver
Wedding Party
Sean
Best Man
Sean is my brother, sharing experiences together from elementary school through college and beyond. We've traveled the world together many times -- and one of our Machu Picchu photos was even immortalized on the front page of reddit! Beyond the adventures, Sean is a loyal and caring friend that I'm proud to call my best man.
Shelly
Maid of Honor
Since meeting in Korea the summer before we started undergrad at UC Berkeley in 2009, Shelly and I have been inseparable for more than over a decade - apart from when she left California and me to pursue a higher calling (than partying every weekend with her bestie) and got her MA for Social Work at UPenn. Unofficially the 'taller daughter' to my parents, Shelly is an integral part of all the facets of my life and an implicitly trusted presence that I'm so fortunate to have. Often referred to as wifey, Shelly is the sweetest, downest, most caring friend I was blessed with and has been my partner in crime, long before Oliver ;). And now, as I kick off my biggest adventure yet, I am so excited to have her be by my side as my beautiful Maid of Honor.
Alli
Best Woman
Alli (Allison, but please call her Alli) is my baby sister and I couldn't be happier that she will be in our wedding party, even though this whole heteronormative marriage thing isn’t her cup of tea. Alli has grown up to be one of the coolest people I know as a rising star in the Oakland kitchen scene, but even beyond that as a community leader and all around shining light. Can't wait to have my sis standing up there with us.
Jane
Maid of Honor
Jane is my most brilliant, and oldest friend (more like sister). Having gone through grade school, undergrad (also at Cal, go Bears!), and now adulthood together, we've grown up along side each other across almost three decades. She's probably the single most person to know where all my bodies are buried. She and I were at the hip until she left to pursue Conducting at Juilliard in NY - but the distance didn't stop us from our bicoastal relationship. In addition to being my consistent source of unconditional support over the years, she is one of the strongest people I know and is often my confidant when I need some hard-ass perspective. She was there when Oliver proposed (with a secret suitcase full of decorations *cue tears), and I'm so happy to have her there when we I walk down the aisle as my Maid of Honor.
Joon
Groomsman
Joon is the best ddongseng (Korean for younger brother) one can ask for. Literally. He’s fun, sharp, and probably the most responsible of all the Joungs. No disrespect intended Julia, Appa, or Umma. I'm genuinely excited to see what the future holds for Joon as he is constantly taking on bigger projects and killing it every step of the way.
Hanna
Bridesmaid
Hanna is my sister in law and the smart, fun, and sweet little sister I always dreamed of. Joon (my little brother) did something right and fell in love with, who is now, the best pastry chef and resident sweetheart of the family, and my mom's pride and joy - a medical professional child. Dr. Hanna is a proud recent graduate of UCSF School of Dentistry and our future kids' beloved dentist and auntie. My family is very tight knit and... a lot... imagine 4 Joungs as enthusiastic as me, but she has seamlessly won all of our hearts and by sharing her personality has enhanced our dynamics for the better. As Oliver and I join Hanna and Joon's ranks of happily ever after people, our not so baby siblings will be leading us down the aisle into our own forever that I can only hope is as beautiful as theirs!
Eric
Groomsman
Eric and I used to bike around the neighborhood together when we were kids and his is the longest standing friendship I have. The most stand up person I know, it’s no wonder we used to call him Captain America in high school, and that this nickname would prove accurate later as Eric would rise up the officer ranks of the US Army. And yet he is one of the most loving people I know. If Eric was a movie, he’d be a mashup of every Michael Bay film and Love Actually.
Jessica
Bridesmaid
From middle school basketball, to college parties, young adulthood, and now mother/auntie-hood, Jessica has been my sister from another mister my entire life. As the responsible one of the pair, she often kept me out of trouble, but she somehow never failed to be there with me in the action ;). She is the wisest person I know and the friend I always turn to, and look up to, for advice on fashion, life, life planning, love and relationships. She is the kind of friend that has always done things first and was such a graceful example for the rest of us. And now as one of my oldest and dearest friends, she will be there to walk the aisle with me as someone who has had such an impact on the person and partner-to-Oliver-to-be that I am today.
Kyle
Groomsman
Of the three Kyles in my wedding party, I met Kyle Schoell first, when we were pledge brothers joining KA. We’ve played countless games of snappa, skied many a mountain together, but I truly believe our best adventures are ahead of us. Dadventures, in Kyle’s case, shortly.
Vishalli
Bridesmaid
Having met as candidates for UC Berkeley student government elections (she was literally the president of UC Berkeley), Vishalli and I were brought together through the intensive filters created by California's most fierce nerds. It was catharsis and love at first sight for two intensely over achieving type-A asian girls. While also being a med student, philanthropist, and activist extraordinaire, she is also an exceptionally soulful, thoughtful and humble person upon whom I rely on to navigate the challenging dynamics of my own life. This is not to say her equally ambitious party and social antics didn't get us into our fair share of trouble in the best ways possible :) Vishalli is also a newly wed bride! The universe conspired to let us go through our wedding seasons together and I am so happy to have had yet another parallel experience with this beautiful lady.
Kyle
Groomsman
Kyle Lau is a name you’ll see on TV when you tune into your favorite comedies. He writes for shows like Fresh Off the Boat, Nora from Queens, and more, but he’s just getting started and I’m always proud to see my boy’s name up on the screen. Despite being from the Bay Area, Kyle is one of the most LA guys I know.
Anne
Bridesmaid
When we met in undergrad (Go Bears :)) we were totally different people. I was a rowdy bay area girl ready to party through college and Anne was a prim and polished private school princess from La Jolla. But it took hardly any time to reveal our deeply similar ratchet, girly, bougie, and maternal(?)/caring sensibilities. Anne often refers to me as her classiest, unclassy friend and she is the exact opposite, my unclassiest (for lack of a better term because there's actually nothing unclassy about Anne), classy friend, which somehow make us exactly the same. She's not only hilarious, but she's also one of my favorite people to gossip with which has allowed for 10+ years of laughs and memories. There's not many who are better suited for the mom chic life I am headed into than with my bridesmaid Anne.
Kyle
Groomsman
Lev is the one who told me I’d be dating Julia months before we ever actually did. We shared an office in Family Guy for four years, where we chatted every day on topics from sports to race to investing, and I truly believe that time spent together has made us better men. Together, we are Rush Hour: he’s the Chris Tucker to my Jackie Chan.
Sarah
Bridesmaid
What can I say about my most sarcastic, Larry-David-level-dry, curmudgeon of a girlfriend Sarah? I would say that she is the most thoughtful, loyal, and caring friend that anyone in her life is lucky to have. When we met in undergrad I'm pretty sure my 98% tendency for extraversion and high decibel voice terrified her. But with enough persistence Sarah accepted me into her highly curated list of friends and we have since, over the 10+ years, been through many a shenanigan. She's someone I rely on to give me the hard truths when I really need it. And now, I am so very lucky to have her walking down the aisle with me as a bridesmaid (there are not a lot of people Sarah would commit to bridesmaid level festivities for and I don't take this for granted).
Billy
Groomsman
Billy, like me, is from the San Fernando Valley, and we became friends despite playing for rival tennis teams in high school. He’s a fellow Cal alum and Rams fan, so when he moved next door to us in Santa Monica, we spent lots of time watching games, hanging out, and living a sort of Southern California version of the show Friends. I hope we’re still playing beer pong together at 60+, and honestly, I bet we will.
Oana
Bridesmaid
Oana is my fabulously fierce friend whom I first met when we both worked in the marketing department at Ubisoft (it's a video game company, and no neither of us are gamers). We naturally became fast work wives and quickly bonded over our boisterous personalities, perfectionist tendencies, and love of all things fun and bougie. Though we no longer work together, our passion for our careers as women navigating the trials and tribulations of the corporate climb keeps us uniquely bonded and allow us to lean on each other. Now one of my best friends, Oana has been my source of perspective, inspiration and fabulousness and I am so happy to have her by my side down the aisle.
Jordan
Groomsman
Jordan and I worked together on Family Guy, and it was a daily highlight to have him drop by to hang out in our office. Beyond our shared years in the entertainment industry trenches, Jordan is an incredibly thoughtful friend and we can talk for hours about anything from sports to TV to our personal lives. And on that note, he still thinks Julia is the third wheel of our relationship. Tough luck, J, but appreciate you being there for us as my groomsman.
Rebecca
Bridesmaid
Becca, as we affectionately call her, is one of the most supportive, loyal and down to earth (and beautiful) women I am lucky to have in my life. Since our early days of ditching class in high school, to partying through our twenties (with a short stint as roommates in LA), and now as professionals both in sports marketing, Becca is one of my oldest friends with whom I've navigated the many chapters of life. She's one of those people that always showed up without question in the hard times, and celebrated the hardest in the good times. There aren't many people that make me feel more at home and like everything is ok at any given time than Becca and I couldn't ask for a more supportive presence than her by my side.
Simon
Groomsman
How do I write a bio about Simon appropriate for a wedding website? Beyond the stories and the crazy experiences we’ve shared, Simon has one of the biggest hearts. He’s hilarious even when he doesn’t intend to be, and a ton of fun as well. I feel so fortunate that we have not only survived our younger adventure years, but also are entering this next phase of our lives as grown up versions of the hooligans we used to be.
Lisa
Bridesmaid
Lisa is quite literally my most fabulously fashionable friend (she's a St. Martin trained designer with her own label donned by celebrities) and is deemed my unofficial stylist during wedding season. Despite our polar opposite personalities we became fast friends at Cal where we loved to spend hours at the library or spend full days on the couch with hot cheetos and reality TV. I like to describe our dynamic as the unlikely pairing between a loud and enthusiastic pup and a quiet and discerning cat. She likes to say she attracts Pisces in her life. However you look at it, Lisa is a curator and you're made to feel special to have her stamp of approval. Somehow she's stuck with me and has been a sweet and loving friend over the years, and I'm so excited to have her with me on my big day.
Nick
Groomsman
Nick is an anomaly in that he's the most put together guy in many situations, and just as often, he can be the opposite. I want to keep these bios PG but let's just say he's lived some experiences I laugh to look back on and like to share stories of when we're out at bars. But Nick is also one of those people you don't need to go to drink with to enjoy their company. We couldn't be happier just playing video games for hours. That being said, I'm glad he'll be off the couch and next to us come wedding day.
Aaron
Officiant
Aaron is the perfect person to officiate our wedding. He and Oliver have gone through middle school, high school, college and now post college adulthood together. Once at Cal, Aaron quickly became one of Julia's best friends. There are so many things that make Aaron wonderful. His hilariously quirky sense of humor makes him some of the best company to keep, but it's his unconditional, selfless, support and loyalty that sets him apart. There are countless stories from all of his friends that speak to how Aaron was there when you wouldn't expect many others to be. He is also a secret sweetie pie, despite his highly pragmatic and sarcastic personality. We are so happy to have our friend Aaron officiate our wedding and couldn't think of a better individual to be standing up there with us.