Wedding Party
Craig Chen | Officiant
Hometown: Just five minutes from Brian in the O.C.
Spirit Animal: Turtle!
Favourite Activities: Dancing!
Go-to Boba: Honey milk tea with boba, 50% sweet, less ice.
How did you meet Brian? I don't remember! But one of my early favo(u)rite memories is our Starcraft LAN parties. With CJ sending out "doggies" (zerglings). And me accidentally turning off allies. Nuclear launch detected...
What's your best memory with Brian? Anything with book nights/cats/board games/85 degree cakes/hot pot with that oh-so-yummy-marbled-rib-eye/crater lake cocktail testing.
Kelly Gieser | MATRON OF HONOR
Hometown: Cupertino, California.
Spirit Animal: Felines - generally lazy until motivated by food.
Favourite Activities: Arts and crafts, but currently obsessed with 3D Paper Sculptures.
Go-to Boba: Jasmine milk tea.
How did you meet LJ? Through Chinese folk dancing in high school.
What's your best memory with LJ? My favorite memory of LJ is of when we were running Chinese Dance and Arts Club together at UC Davis. It was crazy fun building this awesome group together to dance Chinese folk dance.
KEVIN LIU | BEST MAN
Hometown: Inner Mongolia, China.
Spirit Animal: Bear. My back itches often and I like to grind against objects to scratch that itch.
Favourite Activities: Clean up my home. A clean home makes me happy.
Go-to Boba: Whatever the “original" flavor is.
How did you meet Brian? I met Brian through a High School chemistry class.
What's your best memory with Brian? Commuting to and from high school on our bikes. Brian and I had some nice heart to heart talks on these rides.
LOUISA LIU | MAID OF HONOR
Hometown: Born in Guangzhou, China but grew up in the Bay Area since age 5. Now a proud resident of NYC!
Spirit Animal: Toucan! Social, gregarious, wanderlust but also misses home easily :)
Favourite Activities: Dancing, karaoke, Chinese soap operas, Dancing With the Stars, traveling, eating and drinking!
Go-to Boba: Rose green milk tea!
How did you meet LJ? LJ showed up at my middle school graduation since she was besties with some of my close friends. Little did I know she would become my soul sister through life :)
What's your best memory with LJ? When we did our summer vacation in China with our families and had to share the same Chinese version of the porta potty. We definitely bonded in that moment, not to mention watching "Meteor Garden" and obsessing over F4 in high school, and laughing over our numerous dance duets together.
TONY WU | BEST MAN
Hometown: Born in Kaifeng (China), Grew up in Ottawa (Canada) and in Irvine (California).
Spirit Animal: I'm a beaver: I like to work hard and build stuff, and I eat a lot.
Favourite Activities: Play boardgames, watch sports, and go on hikes with my amazing wife.
Go-to Boba: Lychee with Aloe (Tea Era), Matcha with Red Bean (Chatime), and Honey milk tea with Aloe (Sharetea).
How did you meet Brian? I joined Science Club sophomore year (Brian was a Senior). We participated in Science Bowl and he dominated the competition. All the girls in science club began swooning over how much of a genius he was. That's when I realized what a boss he was and that I should be as like him as possible.
What's your best memory with Brian? A few years ago, we headed over to Brian's house for Starcraft on his birthday. LJ was so thoughtful and went to pick up In N' Out for us, while we dominated random noobs. I was impressed by how much LJ appreciated the importance of games in life.
AMY HO | BRIDESMAID
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Spirit Animal: I'm gonna roll with unicorn. BELIEVE IN THE IMPOSSIBLE.
Favourite Activities: CrossFit, outdoorsy stuff, cuddle/annoy my dog, karaoke/sing loudly in my car, and whatever my friends want to do. I love trying new activities. :)
Go-to Boba: It's a toss up between taro milk tea (the fake kind, not the real kind) and green milk tea with egg pudding.
How did you meet LJ? LJ was my roommate during my second year in college. We started chatting more in winter quarter. Often times, very late into the night. Essentially, she is the big sister I never had. I call her 'jiejie'. :)
What's your best memory with LJ? When we were prepping for LJ's graduation from Davis. She was decorating her cap with all kinds of crazy things, while I and two other friends made three giant signs (L, J, and !) to hold up the next day. We stayed up really late laughing and reminiscing. Lucky for me, we still get to hang out all the time! <3
DAVID SA | GROOMSMAN
Hometown: Born in Taipei, but California raised.
Spirit Animal: Based off of an online quiz, I'm a deer.
Favourite Activities: I ride motorcycles, dabble in Jiu Jitsu, and I like exercising.
Go-to Boba: Plain milk tea.
How did you meet Brian? When I was 4 I told my parents I wanted a little brother...
What's your best memory with Brian? In the past few years, as my grandmother's health waned, Brian and I spent time together while spending time with her in the hospital and when we would visit her at home. It was nice to both be away from our normal busy lives and spend time together.
SAMANTHA LUKE LUIS | BRIDESMAID
Hometown: Hong Kong and Lafayette.
Spirit Animal: Dog.
Favourite Activities: Traveling, going outdoors, chilling with friends and playing with my baby.
Go-to Boba: Lychee green tea and brown sugar milk tea.
How did you meet LJ? During my sophomore year at UC Davis, I randomly met LJ on a bus when she was recruiting for her dance club. Dancing is one of those things I always wanted to try as a kid but never got the chance. Thanks to LJ, despite my horrible dancing skills, I made it to two performances and fulfilled a childhood dream.
What's your best memory with LJ? LJ and I got a lot closer when we worked together at IGG. My favorite memories with LJ would be those girl talks during our lunch dates, late nights and business trips.
ERIC CHEN | GROOMSMAN
Hometown: Irvine, California.
Spirit Animal: Wolf.
Favourite Activities: Workout, sports, computer games.
Go-to Boba: Thai iced tea.
How did you meet Brian? Too long ago to remember at this point.
What's your best memory with Brian? Playing quartet with Brian in high school.
YIKKI WONG | BRIDESMAID
Hometown: Born and raised in Hong Kong. Moved to San Francisco at age 17.
Spirit Animal: Meow.
Favourite Activities: Play Boardgames, explore new (get away) places on the weekend.
Go-to Boba: Earl Grey green tea without boba.
How did you meet LJ? I met LJ in my 3rd year of college when I joined the Chinese Art and Dance Club (CDAC). She was the founder, club president, teacher, etc... aka the heart and soul of the club.
What's your best memory with LJ? Karaoke night with the boardgames crew. Oh man... LJ sings VERY WELL and I highly recommend you to go to Karaoke with her.
DAN NGUYEN | GROOMSMAN
Hometown: Irvine, California.
Spirit Animal: Sea turtle.
Favourite Activities: Playing video games, attending music events, napping.
Go-to Boba: Honey milk tea.
How did you meet Brian? At Arrowbear Music Camp.
What's your best memory with Brian? One of my favorite memories of Brian is when I first met him at Arrowbear Music Camp in the Summer after 5th grade. I was introduced to him through Eric, and we immediately clearly shared interests including Magic: The Gathering, basketball, Nintendo, ping-pong and string instruments. I knew then I would be friends with him for a very long time.
JENNY FONG | BRIDESMAID
Hometown: Born and raised in California.
Spirit Animal: Dog!
Favourite Activities: Going to the gym, eating (I believe LJ once dubbed me as the "human garbage disposal"), playing with my puppy, karaoke, and shopping.
Go-to Boba: Grapefruit green tea - especially when with actual grapefruit pulp! And brown sugar milk tea.
How did you meet LJ? I remember exactly when and where I met LJ. It was 2006, and I was a freshman at UC Davis. LJ was holding an informational meeting at the ARC (gym) lobby for her new club. The rest is history!
What's your best memory with LJ? The time we discovered a giant dying cockroach in the middle of my kitchen. I remember lots of screaming as I stood on a chair and used a broom to sweep the cockroach outside. Screaming first. Then lots of laughter. Good times LOL.
Steve Wu | GROOMSMAN
Hometown: Taiwan.
Spirit Animal: Tiger.
Favourite Activities: Basketball, badminton, and video games.
Go-to Boba: The original - black milk tea.
How did you meet Brian? I met Brian in middle school, shortly after I moved to Irvine. I sat down at his lunch table, and the rest is history.
What's your best memory with Brian? In high school, we would throw LAN birthday parties every year. Of course, Brian always dominated.