Angel & Matthew
Wedding Party
Mark Fauese Taumuafono
Best Man
Brother of the groom! Happily married to Doreen Fuga Taumua and proud parents of four beautiful blessings from above - Israel, Hadessah, Hailey, and Hope (the newest addition). Mark serves as a youth leader for Zion Student ministries at Samoan Christian Fellowship in Des Moines, Washington. On his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his family and friends.
Mitavale Faith Papali'i
Maid of Honor
Angel's first cousin and little sister! Seen her grow into the mature and confident young lady she is today! A lover of netball, cooking, family and God. I'm blessed to serve alongside her in ministry on the youth committee and worship team. She is passionate about God and is definitely a leader in the making. Faith just graduated from her last year in high school from Auckland Girls Grammar and she will be studying a Law and Pacific Studies Degree at the University of Auckland.
Angelina Ola
Bridesmaid
The bride's first cousin! We grew up doing everything together along with her older sister Myra Ola. Being the only girl, they were like my very own sisters. We attended the same primary and intermediate schools and we're also a few days apart. Angie is currently working for Air NZ as a flight attendant travelling overseas and within NZ, and has been for a few years. She also enjoys travelling, staying fit and family time.
Jireh Lalotoa-Peniata
Groomsman
Angel's little brother aka Yaz. He is currently in his 2nd year of his Dance Degreee studying at the University of Auckland. Jireh is passionate about dancing and the performing arts. He is also involved with the worship team and teaches dances within the youth ministry. His dream is to eventually share his gift with the world and more importantly, to continue using his gift to honor and glorify God. Jireh is definitely the family entertainer and Angel extremely proud of him and his achievements to date.
Malaelupe Jr Samifua
Groomsman
Malaelupe is one of Matt's fellow colleagues serving side by side in ministry at Samoan Christian Fellowship. A brother from another mother, they both share a passion for music and worship. Malaelupe is currently serving as the worship pastor at Samoan Christian Fellowship. He also serves in various capacities in ministry and the local community in projects that aim towards the development of his people and the younger generation.
Hope Fa'ifa'i
Bridesmaid
First cousin and little sister of the bride! Been there since day one and I've seen her grow up into the lovely young lady she is today. We spend almost every week together and I am blessed to have her in my life. Hope enjoys family time, her friends, listening to music and just having a laugh. She is bubbly, unique with a big heart for family, life and God. She makes really good coffees too. Hope just finished her last year of high school from Avondale College where she is now getting ready for her Criminology Degree at The University of Auckland.
Maria Leilua
Bridesmaid
Maria is Angel's childhood sister. They grew up together in church at Glen Eden SAOG and are the last two girls from our generation in youth. We did everything together, from sleepovers to now serving alongside her. We were also class mates at Bible College, where we graduated together from the Samoan Assemblies of God Bible College in New Zealand in 2015. Maria enjoys a good laugh, loves family time and is a hard worker.
Joshua Taumuafono
Groomsman
Josh is number 4 out of 5 of Matt's siblings. He is young, reserve yet often outspoken when he needs to be. He is quite the jokester once you get to know him and he loves a good laugh. Although sometimes a knuckle head, Josh is loyal and takes after his father's strong work ethics. He has a strong love and cares deeply for his family and friends. Josh also loves music and during his spare time enjoys creating lyrical rhymes.
Fiti Mua Jr
Groomsman
When Matt's family first relocated to Washington, Fiti was one of his first new friends at church. His family was also just beginning to attend Samoan Christian Fellowship (SCF) at the time and so it made it easy for Matt and Fiti to connect. Their friendship grew even further when they both joined the worship team at SCF, and it continues to grow today while serving together in various capacities at SCF. Fiti currently serves as the music director and main pianist at SCF. He is a gifted musician who also serves as an instructor training young people how to play various instruments.
Rose Taito
Bridesmaid
Rose and Angel were classmates at the SAOG Bible College in New Zealand from 2012-2015. Since then we have become best friends. She is currently serving at Life Builder's Ministries under the leadership of her older brother Ps AJ and wife Serena Taito. She sings on their worship team, a preacher and teacher of the Word and also the Sunday School Treasurer. Rose loves spending time with her family, sings with her siblings, makes you laugh and is a genuine and loving sister.
Firah Vailolo-Leu'u
Bridesmaid
Firah is a family friend of Angel through their dads being friends since forever. She's a gifted young woman serving faithfully and supporting her parents who are pastors for Calvary Auburn SAOG in Melbourne, Australia. This girl can rock the guitar, bass guitar and can sang! At the same time, stunning both inside and out!
William Brokaw
Groomsman
Matt and Will's families became best of friends back in Santa Clara, California. It wouldn't be until Matt's family would reunite with Will's family in Washington that their friendship would truly develop. Like his brother Paul, Will is an adventurer who loves the great outdoors and is a jokester who can break the ice in any gathering. He is a musician and recently graduated to become an airplane mechanic. William also loves to spend time with his family and friends!
Glen Via Frost
Groomsman
A friend and brother of the bride from Glen Eden SAOG. They grew up together and are now working together on the youth committee and the worship team. He's a brother that you can count on no matter what. Loves sports, spending time with his family and just hanging out with friends. He is also interested in architecture and design, he hopes to further his studies in the near future God-williing.
Agnes Leapai
Bridesmaid
Agnes is both a colleague and friend to the groom. She is also an acquaintance of the bride having met through mutual friends via social media. Agnes currently serves as a worship leader, Sunday school teacher and in the leadership team for Zion Student Ministries at Samoan Christian Fellowship. She is also very active with her local community. She loves the Lord and her passion is to reach her generation for Jesus. In her downtime, she loves to journal, watch a good movie, and just enjoy quality time with her friends and families.
Malaea Stanley
Bridesmaid
Malaea is first cousins with the groom and she is happily married to Mariota Stanley! She has a love for life and enjoys to travel. She is quiet by nature, but outspoken once you cross her. Nonetheless, she is fun to be around and really enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
Mariota Stanley
Groomsman
Mariota is the husband of Malaea Stanley who is first cousins with Matt. Mariota is currently serving in the US Military. On his downtime, he enjoys spending time with his wife either just relaxing at home or exploring the great outdoors. He is humble and always smiling! He is also down to earth making it easy to get along with him.
Paul Brokaw
Groomsman
Matt and Paul's families first met in Santa Clara, California. It wasn't until Matt's family met up with Paul's family again in Washington that they would begin forging their friendship. Paul is happily married to Mesepa Brokaw and enjoys camping, fishing and working with his hands. He is an experienced airplane mechanic and is quite the handyman for any home projects. But most of all, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends!
Julyeanne Tailiki
Bridesmaid
One of Angel's good friends from Melbourne, Australia. Her parents are the pastors of Hume Samoan AOG. We met each other through our parents' friendship as they were youth members together in Wellington at Berhampore SAOG. Julyeanne serves in her local church, loves family time and having a good laugh. Definitely a role model for many. She's an amazing friend and always encouraging!
Telesia Mauigoa
Bridesmaid
One of Angel's girls from Glen Eden SAOG where they serve together on the worship team, youth committee and the missions ministry. Sia is currently in her 2nd year of her Nursing Degree at AUT. She is a future leader who has a heart for ministry and for young people. One of her strengths are public speaking especially in samoan as well as serving in the church. Has such a huge heart for ministry and aims to help others around the world with her nursing degree.
Jermaine Tagi-Bird
Groomsman
Jermaine is a recent friend of the groom! Matt met Jermaine in church and became friends when he joined the worship team. Although they had several things in common, their main commonality was that they are both die-hard 49'er fans!! Jermaine is a musician and a gifted songwriter. On his spare time, he loves to travel the world and spend quality time with his family and friends.
Abraham Papali'i
Groomsman
First cousins with the bride! Abraham is currently playing professional rugby league where he has played in Wales, France and Sydney Australia for the Sydney Roosters. He is now playing in New Zealand. Growing up, he has always been the family joker or the life of the party. Abraham loves staying fit, cooking, sports and family time. He is the older brother of the maid of honor. You are guaranteed to have a blast when around Abey. He has always been the protective and loving older cousin with a caring heart - who will make you work if you train with him.
Rachel Peni
Bridesmaid
Second cousins with the bride (our Dads are first cousins). Just recently connected with her in Hawaii this year. She lives in California, USA with her Dad and siblings. Rachel loves singing where she serves on their church worship team. Down-to-earth with a great personality! Rachel has a passion for music, loves to sing and enjoys family time.