Jessica & Ryan
Wedding Party
Samantha Soohoo
Maid of Honor
Closest thing to a big sister to the bride. Sammi was Jessi's first friend since the day she was born and grew up together with their big brothers.
Jake Nagy
Best Man and Officiant
Ryan and Jake have been RA floor partners, room mates, and Biola admissions co-workers. Most of all, they have been best friends since the moment they bonded over their mutual love of Jesus, sports, and talking about pretty much anything. A true Braj for life.
Alicia Iwakiri
Maid of Honor
Alicia and Jessi met as hula sisters dancing for Kanani Kalama Hula studio and have been besties since middle school. They love traveling together from Seattle to New York, along with their best friends, Kirra and Michelle.
David Greig
Groomsman
David was one of Ryan's very first friends at Biola. They proceeded to be room mates for three years, and spent their time playing basketball, volleyball, adventuring, and laughing over dumb Youtube videos. They continue to do all these things to this day.
Kirra Balasbas
Bridesmaid
Kirra has been a forever friend since 5th grade. Jessi shares many sweet memories with her on their high school exchange program with Kashiwa, Japan.
Samuel Jackson
Groomsman
Sam was Ryan's first roommate in college and continued to be one of his best friends ever since. Perhaps the most responsible of the group, Sam has been a much needed presence in Ryan's life.
Michelle Dresser
Bridesmaid
From middle school seat partners, to NHS basketball teammates, to student council leaders, to faithful sisters in Christ. Michelle and Jessi endured pandemic wedding planning together as she also married the love of her life in 2021. She is now Michelle Schneider!
Jordan Chong
Groomsman
Older brother of the bride and Ryan's former Boy Scout patrol leader. Unintentionally introduced the Ryan and Jessi at a patrol meeting at the Chong's home.
Kristen Tsubaki
Bridesmaid
Kristen is Jessi's sweet cousin and unofficial little sister who she has adored ever since she was a baby.
Ryota Kasashima
Groomsman
Ryan and Ryota, better known as "Yoda" have been best friends since 8th grade. Ryota is one of the most loyal people there is, and is also good at keeping Ryan humble.