Ariel & Tyler
Wedding Party
Christopher Walker /伴郎
Groomsman
Chris is Tyler's older brother. Chris works for the University of Florida and spends much of his downtime either with his girlfriend, playing with his cat, building models, or reading comics Mandarin Ability: None Taiwan Familiarity: None
Jack Liu /伴郎
Groomsman
Jack has worn many hats with Tyler and Ariel: friend, roommate, dog sitter, and coworker. Growing up, Jack split time between Taiwan and Long Island, New York. Culturally, he's much more the latter, but he is truly bilingual and can assist with any translation or local guide help you need. Mandarin Ability: Native English Ability: Native Taiwan Familiarity: Native
Carl Crumpler /伴郎
Groomsman
Carl Crumpler is Tyler's best friend, now and forever. Meeting in middle school, Tyler and Carl share too many stories to tell. Their lives frequently manage to abruptly re-align, ending up in the same area and even attending the same graduate school. Mandarin Ability: None Taiwan Familiarity: None
Paul Chien-Po Wang /伴郎
Groomsman
Paul was Tyler's first roommate in DC. They both came through the same internship program. Paul introduced Tyler not only to Taiwanese culture and food, but also to Ariel. Over the years, Tyler and Paul have taken turns meeting each others family and friends, while introducing each other to new experiences such as Disney World, gator tail, and Hong Kong dim sum. Mandarin Ability: Native English Ability: Fluent Taiwan Familiarity: Native
Joyce You / 伴娘
Bridesmaid
Joyce is one of Ariel’s best friends since high school. They met at the school wind band. Joyce plays trombone and still plays at the Touliu Senior High School Alumni Wind Band. Joyce traveled through Europe with Ariel in 2015 and makes the best dessert lava cake. Mandarin Ability: Native English Ability: Fluent Taiwan Familiarity: Native
Eva Tang / 伴娘
Bridesmaid
Eva and Ariel’s friendship began as freshmen in the Department of Political Science at NCKU. Eva, with her boundless energy and natural leadership, took the first step by knocking on Ariel’s door and inviting Ariel to be her deputy at the International Students’ Association, a school club. Through extracurricular activities at the association, their friendship grew and deepened. Mandarin Ability: Native English Ability: Fluent Taiwan Familiarity: Native
Sunny Cheng / 伴娘
Bridesmaid
Sunny has been by Ariel’s side since their earliest school days, from elementary through high school. One of Ariel’s oldest and dearest friends, she’s like a sister to Ariel. She’s currently based in San Francisco. Mandarin Ability: Native English Ability: Native Taiwan Familiarity: Native
Sarah Wang / 伴娘
Bridesmaid
Sarah has been one of Ariel’s best friend since they were roommates in the NCKU dorm as freshmen. They shared late nights, laughter, and even an apartment, supporting each other through every up and down. She has seen all sides of Ariel. Mandarin Ability: Native English Ability: Fluent Taiwan Familiarity: Native