Wedding Party
Jessica Figueroa
Maid of Honor
Erins BFF, main squeeze, right hand woman, partner in crime, ride or die, or simply "My Boo." Friends and neighbors since the 5th grade we've been through it all together. We've traveled the country together, gotten ourselves into some questionable situations, been there for each other through the ups and downs, break-ups and make-ups. We can pretty much read each others minds and we fight like sisters.
Jack Ku
Best Man
Paul is blessed to have Jack as an older brother. Jack paved the way as the first sibling, which allowed Paul to get away with everything. There's countless stories of them getting in trouble together, but Paul knew Jack always had his back. Party Jack has slowed down a bit the past few years after he married his beautiful wife Linda, and is now a father to his new baby princess Emma. Paul and Jack have been business partners for 10 years, and have managed to grow a strong bond not only as partners, but as brothers.
Teri Leigh Derderian
Bridesmaid
In the summer after 4th grade Erin moved to Teri Leigh and Jessica's neighborhood in Oceanside. Teri Leigh and Jessica had already been friends for some years now but they decided Erin was cool enough and she could join their gang. The 3 of them became friends fast and were almost inseparable...or so Erin thought. Three can sometimes be a crowd, as was the case with Erin, Jessica, and Teri Leigh. One of them was almost being ganged up on, and it was usually Erin. Teri Leigh and Jessica found it hilarious to play pranks on Erin and get her all worked up and watch her throw a fit. Secretly, Teri Leigh found Erin annoying, but Erin's persistence paid off and she must have grown on Teri Leigh because they became best friends...going on 20 years now!
Mike Chiodo
Groomsman
Michael Anthony Chiodo came into Pauls life Fall of 2000. From their Northwood High School Days, to their bachelor days in Newport Beach, Mike has been a best friend of Pauls through the good and the bad. Mike is also the reason Erin and Paul met in the Summer of 2011! Mike and Erin had both attended Cal State Fullerton, and had become close friends. He currently lives in San Diego. His beard game is strong. And he is single ladies!
Krystle LaFontaine
Bridesmaid
Krystle is Teri Leigh's older sister. Growing up, Erin thought Krystle was THE coolest and loved trying to tag along with Krystle and her older friends. Occasionally Krystle would allow it, but most of the time she was mean to us and thought we were just her little sisters annoying friends. Krystle paved the way for all the bad things we would come to do as young tweens and teenagers. As we got older and more mature we were no longer just these annoying "little kids" and genuinely became friends. Krystle, Teri Leigh, and Jessica are Erin's lifelong and closest friends and have made memories we will never forget!
Garrett McClelland
Groomsman
Good Ol' Gary! There's only a handful of people that can read Paul like a book, and Garrett is one of them. He's been a best friend of Pauls since high school. They were roommates throughout college at USC, and continued to live with each other during their post college party days in Newport Beach. Garrett and his wife, Ali, currently live in Ladera Ranch, and have started a beautiful family with their sweet 1-year old Sloan.
Ashley Downs
Bridesmaid
Ashley is basically the sister Erin never had. She and Erin's brother, Jeff, have been together for so long she can't even remember when or how they met. Erin and Ashley became much closer in recent years as Jeff and Ashley (and their dog Nina) were Erin's roommates in her Carlsbad condo for 2 years. They have been on countless family vacations and celebrate all the holidays together. Erin and Paul couldn't imagine having this celebration without her there next to them.
Jeff Machen
Groomsman
Jeff is Erin's younger brother by almost 3 years. Growing up they fought like cats and dogs, mostly Erin beating up on Jeff. Their personalities couldn't be more different.....Jeff is sweet, kind, and laid back....not exactly the words one would use to describe Erin. As they've gotten older and become adults they've learned to appreciate and even enjoy each other, but they still have their typical sibling arguments from time to time. Jeff followed Erin's footsteps and pursued a career in nursing and is going to be working at the same hospital as his sister!
Hannah Ku
Bridesmaid
Hannah is the third and youngest sibling in the Ku family. She has always been the baby in the family, especially growing up with 10 older siblings/cousins on the Ku side! She has grown up to be a beautiful woman, with the ability to stun a room with her musical skills.