Our Special Guests

Simone

Maid of Honor

In Bangkok, we were on our way to the Grand Palace when a guy stopped us with very serious: "Buddhist holiday. Palace closed!" Luckily, he had the perfect solution - a three-hour TukTuk sightseeing tour. We were SO grateful for this valuable insider tip that Lisa even slipped him some extra cash with a sneaky "Hey, pssst pssst!" We were then driven to several jewelry stores, where a "professor" at a temple told us that THIS week we could save tax on jewelry. Joey almost bought an expensive ring for her mom. Three ours later turns out, we hadn't dicovered a hidden Bangkok secret - we had simply won the tourist idiot award. And yes, the internet is FULL of warnings about this exact scam.

Annette

Matron of Honor

Once upon a time... 1969 At just 2 years old, Lisa arrived in Heidelberg with her mom to stay with her grandparents and the rest of the family. Her dad was on his way to Vietnam. I was 13, and Elsa trusted me with the very important job of pushing little Lisa around the village in her stroller. I was SO proud of my tiny American cousin in her yellow dress, matching socks and shoes. I pushed her around like she was royalty - making sure EVERYONE got to see her. A few years later, Lisa graduated from stroller royalty to barnyard daredevil. The huge barn was her playground, along with 3 younger cousins. One day, she jumped from a high beam and hit her chin with her knee. She got hurt bad AND got yelled at while the boys laughed. But Lisa had the last laugh, she married her true love, Joey, and now I have another special cousin to love in our family.

Dirk

Cousin

Larry, Michael and Nic

Cousins

The first time Nic and Larry met Joey was when they both visited Portland March of 2020. We had an amazing time hanging out at the bars downtown! None of us knew it would be the last time any of us would be hanging out at a bar for a long time, since COVID quarantines started the very next day.

Mary Grace

Friend from Phoenix

I know how we all met. But do not blame me how you two met. I am not responsible! I’m so happy for both of you.

Maryellen & David

Friends from Long Island NY

The highlight of our trip to Croatia was certainly not being redirected back to Rome because the plane could not land. The highlight was meeting Lisa and Joey at the hotel where they put us up! We became instant besties, sharing meals and happy hour, and attempting to crash a private event :) Meeting up with them in three cities during that trip, and the fun antics that ensued, cemented a lifelong friendship. Our world is so much richer with these two amazing women in it.

Anna & Daryl

Friends from NYC

We will never forget meeting on a boat tour in Polignano a Mare where it was just the four of us. We drank two bottles of prosecco and then proceeded to drink all over town till the two of you caught a train back to Bari.

Adrienne & Jeff

Friends from Seattle

I met Siti when she first arrived in Phoenix to help her settle in. I remember shopping with her, thinking that she would need utensils, TP, and all the practical stuff for her apartment. Meanwhile, Siti was in the stereo aisle because music was her life. LOL! When Jeff and I got to meet Lisa, it became clear that Siti has met the true music of her life. It is an honor to celebrate this very special occasion with Siti and Lisa.

Joseph & Yuliana

Friends from Phoenix

Justine

Amigita from Sacramento

when I very first met Joey I had already known Lisa for several years. And I swear to God if I had written a description of who would be the absolute perfect woman for my friend, Joey would be it. Except that my brain couldn’t have even come up with someone as perfect for Lisa as she is. Whether it be hanging out at their home and talking about our favorite books, or laughing about whether or not she has enough tea to be sure she won’t accidentally run out, Joey has quickly become another true Amiguita! Ask me about our Dim Sum experience!

Michele

Friend from Scottsdale

After the wedding at the courthouse, and a wonderful sushi dinner…Z and Joey and me were back at their house where they toasted with Champagne flutes and shared the first bite of a wedding cupcake as a married couple. In the middle of this beautiful moment - Z stops and yells oh shit I forgot to feed the dog!! Joey and I look at each other and start cracking up laughing!!!

Christina

Friend from Walla Walla

I met Lisa in Las Vegas and Lisa was such a great tour guide. She took us everywhere and was so excited to host us. It was the best Vegas trip ever. I met Siti in Phoenix. I was invited to a women’s dance party by a mutual friend Lou. We were pretty much instant friends after that. We’ve seen each other through tough times and happy times. She is a true friend for life.

Abi

Friend from Seattle area

Zee and I met when we were young pups working at Scholastic. Good times.

Susana

Friend from Phoenix

I met Joey and Lisa at a FI (money nerd club) event in PHX. Luckily Joey followed it up with a call in December 2025 and we have been inseparable since Jan 2026. I am fast becoming a thriple with Lisa and Joey in the short time we have known each other!! ;) We have this motto of #youcan'tquitme even tho I have unintentionally ditched them multiple times!! In all seriousness, I am so lucky to have Lisa and Joey in my backyard!! They are such a beautiful, amazing, generous and loving couple (and peeps)!! Wishing them all the best including all the happiness in the world!!

Suzie & Jay

Friends from Phoenix (Cave Creek)

After a full day sightseeing in Budapest, my friend Siobhan & I were running on fumes; exhausted & starving, we stumbled to a highly recommended, Hungarian restaurant & like a rom-com, ran into Joey & Lisa outside. We studied the window menu, grabbed the handle &… Locked! Through the tinted glass: darkness. Panic: 4 phones out googling nearby food. Then a passersby strolls up, PUSHES the door open & walks in without hesitation. We were just aggressive “pull” people. We laughed, sighed, & shared a magnificent meal. The day spun on; Christmas Market Wonder, another meal, then a nightlife adventure rave at the Ruins to the naming of our group chat “Kick Step Bitches Budapest” (stairs are my nemesis). Congrats to two incredible women – may your adventures in life be full of love. Suzie and Jay

Mary Jane & Thierry

Friends from Mulhouse France

Notre rencontre avec Liza et Siti n’est pas juste le fruit du hasard, mais plutôt celui du destin, grâce à notre sœur qui est une amie proche de Liza et Siti. Penser que nous les avons rencontrées pour les 60 ans de Thierry, pendant leur voyage en Europe, c’est quand même extraordinaire ! 😅