Stacey & Ralston
Wedding Party
Ruby Chan
Matron of Honor
Friends since freshman year of college. One day she came over my dorm with her stuffed animals and Disney blankets and never left. We threw our IDs out the window so she and other friends could sneak into the dorms. We got caught and had to pay a fine. We literally cried together because we were so broke. We've been causing trouble together ever since but we're "mature" adults now. We thought we were so cool in our fashion sense with hot pink leggings and denim skirts but somehow we were always on the same page and looked like fools together. Confident fools.
Andrea Acosta
Bridesmaid
Friends since freshman year of highschool. We locked eyes in homeroom together from day 1 and I automatically thought she was a B. (Still half true.) We both still have our RBFs but we're the greatest people you will ever meet.. and the worst. I joined the Filipino club at school with her and got to try tinikling! (holding the sticks, not the dancing lol) We made a hypothetical baby together in Biology class with our mixed gene traits and it was one nasty looking baby but she has 3 beautiful children of her own now. Whew.
Tiffany Chiu
Bridesmaid
Friends since freshman year of college. We were roommates year after year in multiple apartments after we became friends in the dorms. Our first lunch together on campus she just asked deep personal questions that caught me off guard but I told her my entire life anyway. Things got weirder and weirder as we became closer and things haven't changed! As soon as we met, she saw that I had a digital camera #tbt and made me take pics of her for her Myspace. She literally made me do a photoshoot in the hallways. We bonded over reggaeton and the fact that we both used way too much gel in our hair.
Christie Park
Bridesmaid
Friends since middle school but not really. We were acquaintances in middle school because we hung out in different crowds but we became friends when we went to high school together. We were on the same bus route being mean together early in the morning. Jk we were the nicest. I guess that's a lie. I laughed in her face once when she only had fake eyelashes on one eye and she asked me if something was wrong. She disappeared off the face of the earth for a couple years and then reunited with our current posse post-college and we've spoken almost everyday ever since.
Hana Seo
Bridesmaid
Friends since the 3rd grade. We sat in the playground trading stickers with each other based on different values of fuzzy, sparkly, etc. Who did we think we were bartering knowing its value? We sang the cootie song to random boys and called each other on our landlines. We grew up from sharing school lunches to sharing alcohol bottles. We thought we were so badass when we got beepers together and sent each other worthless #s like 79-42-012 but I guess those numbers were true. It reads "friends forever" in Korean. Don't judge us.
Joseph Javier
Best Man
Asian Joe, JJ, Double J, Hoseph. Joe goes by many names, but you can just call him a legend. You see Joe has been a fixture in my life for nearly 20 years. We met in high school, became better friends when we went to college together and he became my best friend in the years after college. From high school dances, proms, college parties, barrios, semi-formals, road trips to now weddings, we have done it all. He is one of the most loyal people I know, and I couldn't be happier to have him standing by my side on my wedding day. Keep an ear out for his best man speech, which will no doubt be filled with embarrassing tales! Just know: If he needed a liver, I would give him yours, no questions asked.
Kielan D'Souza
Groomsman
There was no question that Kielan was always going to be a groomsman at my wedding. Cousins since 1988 but more like brothers since day 1. As only children we spent a lot of time together from a young age and weirdly as we got older we wanted to spend more time together. To this date I don't think we ever had a real fight. Kielan is always down to travel, dance, socialize, stare at architecture, and cry to Michael Jackson if he is drunk. P.S. He may cry at my wedding at some point so make a mental note on where he is at all times.
Jim Flynn
Groomsman
Jim was my brother since day one. We met at Seton Hall and fostered a great partnership. Our love for random movies, dogs, playing cards, and drinking full bottles of hypno solidified our bond. My parents definitely consider him a son and I pride myself on being the 3rd most loved son in his family. The way I know my parents love him more than me is that he still has a room in my house that will always be "Jim's Room". I am pretty sure my room still exists in their house only because of the optics. Our family bond is so strong, that for a little while I lived at his parents house while I worked in Philadelphia and he lived with my parents while he completed grad school (It should have been a TLC show for sure). These are just a few reasons why I will always love ya El Presidente!
Jonathan Lam
Groomsman
Jon has been the guy that I have texted or who has texted me every weekend for the last few years asking "whats going down tonight?". Always ready to take the party to the next level Jon is a great friend who always makes everyone feel included. From Miami, to the Lakehouse, to London, to Slate, to Ktown, to M1-5, to AC, to the Poconos, to Turtle bay, to Ski Trips we have filled the weekends up with great memories. Its been a great run so far and I look forward to answering that weekly text for years to come.
Anthony Oboyle
Groomsman
Sir AO has been a great friend over the years. We also went to high school and college together. Some would consider him the Mayor of North Arlington and even though he now works in DC, he is always plugged in on what's going down in North Jersey. AO loves to debate/talk about anything and everything. Its one of the things that makes him a great friend. So be sure to find him on the day if you're up for a good conversation (that's if you can keep up!).
Kevin Pollack
Groomsman
Dr. Pollack and I met on the first day of high school. He sat behind me in nearly every class since seat arrangements were arrange alphabetically and ever since then he has had my back. Our high school stories are random but definitely worth a listen at the wedding. Pollacko and I have maintained our friendship over the years: from visiting him in Philly to driving to Texas to hang out, to our random phone calls these days catching up when I am on the road. Kevin is the type of smart, caring and calculated guy you want on your Ocean's 11 team so I knew he had to be one of my groomsman.