Chris Nishimura, Man of Honor – Emily & Chris met in San Francisco back in 2006 and became instant best friends. They are both originally from OC, but did not know each other back then! With their shared love of Grey’s Anatomy, Glee, horror flicks and shopping, they both tackled SF in their young twenties with full force. As roommates for 3 years, there were endless nights of laughter, many bottles of wine, full force pop concerts amongst themselves while road tripping back to Socal together, and the start of Dinner Club. Without Chris, Emily would have never truly experienced San Francisco and made the life that she is so lucky to have now. Fun fact: Emily & Chris had a ghost in their apartment. True story.

 

Kristen Wong Hoskins, Bridesmaid – Kristen & Emily met in high school at Sunny Hills, Fullerton. They were amicas in Latin class all four years but grew close their senior year as Social & Pep Commissioners in ASB. (Yes, you heard that right!!) They remained close throughout college and made many visits to each other between San Diego and OC. Kristen has been an amazing friend to Emily throughout the years as they have seen each other through many highs and lows, bought houses at the same time, and both have Shiba pups! Kristen has a beautiful family with husband, Josh Hoskins and new baby, Lennon (1 yr old). Fun fact: Kristen and Emily once dated the same guy in high school (at different times, of course!)

 

Christine Choi, Bridesmaid – Christine & Emily also met in high school, though they went to different schools. Always the centers of attention at certain house parties, they always stayed connected and brought high pitched laughter everywhere they went. They continued this fun together while hanging out at each other’s college parties at UCLA and UCI and of course, Vegas. Christine has been one of Emily’s rocks getting her through some tough times and life has only been better since Christine moved to San Francisco a few years ago! Emily has been lucky to have a little piece of “home” in the Bay Area. Fun fact: Christine & Emily both got to share in wedding planning fun this same year, as she is newly wedded to husband, Phil Lee.

 

Jared Frazer, Best Man – Jared & Nate met during summer school, right before starting their freshman year of high school. They instantly bonded as the trouble makers, poking fun at other kids in class and obsessing over the Beastie Boys. Jared and Nate have been house mates in 2 cities at 3 different houses. Somehow they managed to not rip each other's heads off after all those years and have grown to be closer friends for it. Jared is a big creative influence for Nate and has been a constant muse for his camera throughout their adventures. Jared has always been there for Nate and he feels lucky to have him as his Best Man. Fun fact: Jared's birthday is on the same day as our wedding. Happy Birthday, Jared!!!

 

Bryan Song, Groomsman - Bryan & Nate first met in middle school and became even closer friends in college when Bryan moved into the same dorm. They did a lot of growing up together during those years, shared the same major and also shared a house for a year. Even after Bryan moved out, he was always the honorary roommate who was over all the time.  They both took a strong interest in photography around the same time and Bryan was a big influence to help Nate push his photography forward. He was usually the first to come up with a crazy idea that he'd convince Nate of, which would typically end up being a great and memorable time accompanied by pictures, of course. Bryan recently got married to Connie Chung in Cabo and threw an epic wedding. Fun fact: Bryan & Nate both went through their fat years together and shared a steady diet of burritos, nachos, sandwiches, and pho.

 

Anthony Lee, Groomsman - Anthony & Nate became friends when Nate first moved to California in 1993. Anthony was one of the first people he met and they've been close friends ever since. Throughout the years, Anthony has always been a big influence to Nate and his group of friends. He was the first to do a lot of things that the guys would eventually embrace and obsess over, including fishing & fish tanks, racing cars, riding scooters, and road biking to name a few. When Anthony has a goal, he'll do anything to achieve it even if it includes ripping apart 3 old cars in his parents' front yard. He's also a new dad and doing an amazing job raising a rambunctious little boy named Kevin (1 yr old) with his girlfriend, Jenny Dinh.  Fun fact: Anthony and Nate were on a bowling team they named "Forehead Frenzy" during their senior year of high school. The unfortunate fact though is that Anthony's forehead is, and will always be, bigger than Nate's.

 

Ronan Dunlop, Officiant – Ronan Dunlop is the husband of Emily’s cousin, Patty Dunlop. When Emily first moved to San Francisco back in 2006, she lived in Ronan & Patty’s spare room where they quickly took her in as their third child. Emily is forever grateful for all that the Dunlop family has done as they took great care of her and and served as her family foundation throughout the years.  They welcomed Nate with wide arms and have celebrated many Halloweens and Benihana dinners together, and adventures to Disneyland with their sons, Tristan (15) & Kian (11).

 

Kitsu, Flower Girl - Kitsu is the Shiba pup of Nate & Emily. She will be the flower girl at the wedding and will hopefully be able to walk down the aisle by herself (training in progress). Fun fact: For each new Instagram follower she gains, Nate & Emily feed her 10 kibbles! Please follow to feed Kitsu!