Wedding Party
Charlee Ellingson
Maid of Honor
Marissa met this lovely human at the age of 8 when they auditioned for a children’s theater play. Marissa was crying and wanted to leave because she was so nervous, but this one was so kind to her that Marissa decided to stick around. Years down the line, they played French Horn together at a concert in 6th grade. Finally they went to the same school and became the best of friends! She is an extremely talented artist that received her BFA from Western Washington University. She currently resides in Ohio with her boyfriend Jonny.
Damian Teague
Best Man
Thien met Damian at Central Washington University at a random game of pick-up basketball at the gym. They were roommates for 3 years and graduated together. He has provided Thien tremendous amounts of support over the years. Damian He has his degree in Musical Theater and resides in Washington.
Nikita Ginnett
Bridesmaid
Nikita is Marissa’s sister. They don’t look much alike, but they share a liking for gymnastics and Blink-182. She is in charge of most games for our wedding, in the spirit of her competitive nature. She currently resides in Washington with her boyfriend Marshall.
Minh Pham
Groomsman
Minh is Thien’s brother. They share common interests in video games and computers. Because Minh has been there for all of Thien’s life, it would a shame to not have him be there on Thien’s special day. He currently resides in Washington.
Taylor Richardson
Bridesmaid
Marissa met Taylor in middle school. She taught Marissa how to do cross stitch, together scraped their knees riding bikes off road on the local beach park trails, and have had sleepovers just to watch Pokémon Indigo League. She is pursuing her Master’s in Library and Information Science and resides in Washington.
Alan Nguyen
Groomsman
Alan is Thien’s cousin. Alan can be described as a down to earth individual. He knows how to just have fun and be a chill in any setting. He was the person that helped Thien build his first computer rig that got him into pc gaming. Currently resides in washington.
Liz Zitnik
Bridesmaid
Marisa met Liz at the University of Montana. They originally had a lot of classes together, but then she drastically switched majors (but it’s okay, they became roommates anyway!). Liz hates when Marissa tells her pirate jokes. She is working on pursuing a career in UX design and currently resides in Washington with her boyfriend Nathan.
Elliot Choe
Groomsman
Thien met Elliot in 2019 at Wells Fargo. One time at work, during lunch they bonded over a conversation about playing Maplestory and working out. The rest in history.
Isaac VanDiest
Bridesman
Marissa also met Isaac at the University of Montana. Isaac is obsessed with birds and the plant family cupracesseae (it includes Junpier trees!). Even though the two of them have actually only been in each other’s presence a few times since graduating college, they communicate so regularly its like they haven’t been apart. He is currently pursuing his Bird PhD at Virginia Tech, where he currently resides with his girlfriend Jenessa.
Rodslyn Alvarez
Groomswoman
Thien met Rods at Wells Fargo, where she ended up being his manager. He says it was a breath of fresh air to have someone put so much effort into working with someone she had just met. She provided support with grace and professionalism inside and outside of work. Rods cares so much about everyone, that should be coveted in everyone’s life. She currently resides in Washington.
Arnel Hadzic
Officiant
Marissa has known Arnel since they were in elementary school; even used the same bus stop! Best memory is when he forgot to add water to his Cup of Noodles and nearly burnt down the classroom! Thien met Arnel in high school. Thien and Arnel have realized how similar their upbringing was coming from families that immigrated to the U.S. when they were young. Arnel will be marrying his Fiancé, Jessica, later this year.