Wedding Crew
Valerie
Maid of Honor
Pharmacist How I know the bride: I’m her little sister! Likes/Hobbies: Traveling the world, going on new adventures, hiking, trying Michelin star restaurants & world's 50 best bars all around the world, spending quality time with boyfriend and friends, reading, and binging Netflix shows. Fun memories with Jenn: Our Japan 2022 trip to Izu peninsula feeding capybaras, mudball fights in the backyard when we were kids, hanging out in ASB class together during high school, traveling around Vietnam together in 2013 when we were both broke.
Robin
Best Man
Dental Hygienist How know the groom: I met Harrison at UCI in 2011, we were in the same college Fraternity. Likes/Hobbies: Long distance running, ocean swimming, yoga, gardening, and spending time in nature. Fun memories with Harrison: Lots of college shenanigans. Road trips up and around Redding, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Vegas, and Hawaii. In 2019 I surprised him and showed up to support his 1st Hawaii Marathon. In 2022 he came over to California to be a part of my boat crew when I swam from Catalina Island to the mainland!
Sayaka
Bridesmaid
Graphic Designer How I know the bride: Jenn studied abroad in Tokyo in 2012 at my college Meiji Gakuin University for an exchange program. Likes/Hobbies: Traveling and experiencing new gourmet food all around the world, arts and crafts, hot springs, and wearing kimono! Fun memories with Jenn: When Jenn lived in Tokyo in 2016, we became roomies for 2 years! We organized many trips/events together like snowboarding, camping in the countryside, house parties and birthdays parties!
Travis
Groomsman
Department Manager with the City and County of Honolulu How I know the groom: I’m his younger brother! Likes/Hobbies: Traveling on trains and buses in different countries, eating new foods, watching the Premier League (soccer), and snowboarding. Fun memories with Harrison: Watching a Korean Baseball game in Daejeon with chicken and beer! Also guiding Harrison around in Korea and seeing his culture shock of how different Korea is than back in the States.
Yuri
Bridesmaid
Japanese-English Translator / Purchasing Coordinator How I know the bride: We met at UCLA! We lived in the same dorm. Likes/Hobbies: Traveling, snowboarding, cooking with my daughter Aria, watching cleaning/cooking/home improvement/dash cam TikTok videos. Fun memories with Jenn: All the trips we went on together were a lot of fun but the most special memories we share in my opinion are the weekends we spent at Jenn’s house in Anaheim❤️
Brian
Groomsman
Chief of Staff for a Software Company How I know the groom: Mr. O’Neill’s 7th grade core class! Likes/Hobbies: Anything that gets me outdoors and active with friends. I enjoy cycling, volleyball, swimming, running, and traveling with my partner. Great coffee is the way to my heart. Fun memories with Harrison: Quitting band in high school, running cross country, camping at Lake Siskiyou, hanging out at the Saito’s house after school, Caribbean cruise with your fam, and seeing you with Jenn for the first time!
Krystal
Bridesmaid
Pediatric Occupational Therapist How I know the bride: College and we become roommates at UCLA ! Likes/Hobbies: Working out at Barry’s bootcamp or Lagree Pilates, world travels, designer handbags, taking the fur babies to pet friendly places, home cooking, wine tastings, trying new restaurants with my girls (aka GNOs), tanning, beaches, shooting ranges, and camping. Fun memories with Jenn: Wild Vegas nights at the clurbb when we were in our twenties, white-water rafting (which was a hilarious time) during our Bali trip in 2015, Coachella 2016 where we danced away day & night with absolutely no responsibilities to worry about, and Sept 2015 when Jenn and Tam flew to NYC to celebrate my birthday ❤️.
Kyle
Groomsman
Scientist How I know the groom: I met Harrison in high school - sophomore year after I transferred. Super friendly guy! We hit it off immediately and became friends shortly after chatting a few times. Likes/Hobbies: Reading, games, travel. Fun memories with Harrison: Definitely enjoyed jogging the river trail in our youth. I remember one time we hid from the assistant cross country coach in the forest. One of the kids got caught cause he fell into the creek but we managed to successfully get out of practice that day. Another time Harrison visited me while I was stressed out at uni which was wicked cool of him. We got in trouble for sleeping in a common room (lol) but I was so appreciative that Harrison took the time to make sure I was doing okay.
Tammy
Bridesmaid
Occupational Therapist How I know the bride: College and roomies at UCLA~ go bruins🐻💙💛 Likes/Hobbies: Traveling, trying new restaurants/coffee shops, playing tennis, hiking, yoga, Pilates, pottery-making. Fun memories with Jenn: Our countless Vegas girls trips where we bonded over getting ready together in the hotel room, taking cute pics, going to pool parties, and dancing all night at the club😆👯♀️
Tomi
Groomsman
Physician How I know the groom: Middle school (we were both recipients of the coveted Mr. Spartan award). We went to high school together too. Likes/Hobbies: Open-water swimming, reading. Fun memories with Harrison: One time Harrison and co realized that there was a big inefficiency in a fundraiser we were a part of. Addressing the issue, we were awarded with THE BEST seafood dinner of my life. Harrison’s always had courage, vision, and insight. Many many good talks with him over the years.