THE BRIDESMAIDS:

 

peggyMATRON OF HONOUR
Name:
Peggy Chi
Nicknames: Pegs, Peg, Peggers, Pei-Chi,Pegster, Peachy(Pchi), Chip.....etc
Occupation: Intern Architect Cad Monkey
Favourite Food: Pesto Pasta and Soup and string beans
Favourite Movie: Beauty And the Beast, Love Actually, Good Will Hunting
Which movie character would be the closest thing to me?: J-Lo in Wedding Planner
Favourite song: All The Way by Frank Sinatra and Celine Dion
Favourite quote: "What we get is ours to give, and what we give is ours to keep"
Favourite place to be: Barcelona Spain
If I could meet any 3 people dead or alive, who would they be?: Gene Kelley so he can teach me how to dance, Frank Lloyd Wright so he can teach me architecture, Gary Barlow just because he's an embarrassing childhood boyband crush, i'm adding in a 4th: Michael Van Valkenburgh because I want to work with him in Landscape Architecture
Most Embarassing CDs on shelf: SClub 7 and SoulDecision...surprisingly both from the bride
How you know the bride: I'm the angel on her shoulder, she traded me in 16 years ago. And her conscience to say "no ice cream when you are sick...3 bottles of buckley in one week wouldn't make the first bottle work...."
How you know the groom: I found him in a Bazaar
Any last words of encouragement/wisdom for the bride & groom?: Good Luck! I once heard a wiseman say "keep your wife happy and you too will be happy...."

 

Lisa

Name: Lisa Ma
Nicknames: Miss Ma, Ma, Lis
Occupation: Recruitment Specialist
Favourite Food: Sushi
Favourite Movie: Armageddon
Which movie character would be the closest thing to me?: ??? I dunno
Favourite song: don’t have one
Favourite quote: Bottoms’ Up!
Favourite place to be: ?? what?
If I could meet any 3 people dead or alive, who would they be?: honestly, I don’t think about these things… hahaha hmmm Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston HAHAHA
Most Embarassing CDs on shelf: 98 degrees, Christmas edition
How you know the bride: middle school
How you know the groom: snobby ex-neighbor
Any last words of encouragement/wisdom for the bride & groom?: good luck Jen… may you have all the patience in the world…AND A BAT when needed… Just kidding, Love ya both!



min

Name: depends on who's asking... "Stacy" if I don't like you, and "Min" if I like you.
Nicknames: Minnie, Princess, Princess Minnie... ;)
Occupation: I'd like to pass on this question please...thinking of work stresses me out!!!!
Favourite Food: oh gosh. i love food, period. i favor way too many dishes to list just one..
Favourite Movie: the sound of music! really.
Which movie character would be the closest thing to me?:
Favourite song: i like to sing "dancing queen" at karaoke.. does that count?
Favourite quote: "Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn. " - C. S. Lewis...
Favourite place to be: my bed.
If I could meet any 3 people dead or alive, who would they be?: Daniel Henney, Adolf Hitler, and Jesus Christ. (i know, a really random/weird mix... ha ha )
Most Embarassing CDs on shelf: I don't know where any of my CDs are!!! But considering I only have about a handful... I don't think any of t hem are too embrarassing... well, most of them are K-Pop .. so maybe all of them.. x)
How you know the bride: through the groom! =)
How you know the groom: ASIANAVENUE hahaha... should I lie and say something else? *-) jk.
Any last words of encouragement/wisdom for the bride & groom?: Jen, it's not too late to change your mind and re-think this...... JK! don't kill me Dennypoops. I'm gonna save all the mushy, gushy, sentimental stuff for the wedding card/letter.... but I'm just so thankful and honored to be a part of this special time of your lives. My place (or parents' place haha) is always open for you guys~ and you both already know I'm ALWAYS here for you though not physically THERE with you 24-7... <3



Mira
Name: Mi-Ra Choi
Nicknames: Myra? not sure if i have one.
Occupation: sales associate
Favourite Food: sushi
Favourite Movie: The Incredibles
Which movie character would be the closest thing to me?: hmmm...no idea
Favourite song: goo goo dolls: Iris
Favourite quote: "Be who you are, say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind" - Dr seuss.
Favourite place to be: by the waters.
If I could meet any 3 people dead or alive, who would they be?: Micheal Jordan, Will Smith, Princess Diana
Most Embarassing CDs on shelf: don't have any...i like all my CDS. :)
How you know the bride: through mutal friends, church
How you know the groom: church
Any last words of encouragement/wisdom for the bride & groom?: Marriage is a place where you become more of who you are meant to be, so live with truth, honesty& respect.



misunNicknames: Meese
Occupation: Student Teacher/ Computer Teacher
Favourite Food: Greek Food
Favourite Movie: Gladiators
Which movie character would be the closest thing to me?: thats a hard one...i dont know..
Favourite song: Goo goo dolls - Let love in
Favourite quote: Once you choose hope, anything is possible-- Chrisptpher Reeves
Favourite place to be: Starbucks. lol
If I could meet any 3 people dead or alive, who would they be?: Michael Jordan, Will Smith, I'll get back to you on the third person
Most Embarassing CDs on shelf: i don't have any embarassing CDs.
How you know the bride: we met through mutal friends. =)
How you know the groom: We met through mutual friends.=)
Any last words of encouragement/wisdom for the bride & groom?: LOVE IS THE ANSWER!







THE GROOMSMEN:

peterBEST MAN
Nicknames:
Saiy, Wong, Momo, Cool guy
Occupation: Aspiring Firefighter
Favourite Food: What's not a favorite?
Favourite Movie: IRONMAN, Dumb and Dumber, The Kite Runner
Which movie character would be the closest thing to me?: Lloyd Christmas jk... Johnny Storm
Favourite song: Been listening to the Step Up 2 soundtrack alot
Favourite quote: "Humankind I love, Its people I hate; Linnus
Favourite place to be: CHINA
If I could meet any 3 people dead or alive, who would they be?: Bruce Lee, Grandpa Wong, Jessica Alba
Most Embarassing CDs on shelf: I buy no cd's that I am embarrassed of
How you know the bride: Through Denny, Can't remember when but the most memorable time would have to be the golf incident... but we met around that time
How you know the groom: oooooo I can go on forever with this one... first thing that comes to mind, cocky smile, drumstick, and allowance, but I think we started to talk in gr. 8 we sat at group tables next to each other...
Any last words of encouragement/wisdom for the bride & groom?: Jen - nose plugs and ear plugs when u sleep, and denny start learning how to clean since u mastered cooking already.. haha... on the serious side now... May u both live a happy life together and dont let the troubles and worries hold you down but use them as stepping stones to a happier time together... learn from ur past and use what u learn for the future... denny try to see the positive side of things, jen try to be positive... haha



adam
Name: Adam Mak
Nickname(s): Mak, Cheddar (damnnn guys).
Occupation: Full Time Talker (a.k.a IT Consultant)
Favourite Food: Seafood, Sushi
Favourite Movie: Batmin Begins, Dark Knight, Star Trek- First Contact, The Last Castle
Which movie character would be the closest thing to me: Adam Sandler in Anger Management (AFTER he's been through Anger Management with Jack Nicholson)
Favourite Song: All My Life (KCI and Jojo), Back at One (Bryan McKnight)
Favourite Quote: "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot, and missed. I've failed over and over again in my life ... and that is why I SUCCEED" - Michael Jordan.
Favourite place to be: Wherever it's quiet enough to sleep
If I could meet any 3 people dead or alive, who would they be: Dad's dad, Batman/Bruce Wayne, Nelson Mandela
Most Embarassing CDs on shelf: Star Trek Learn Conversational Klingon
How you know the bride: For some reason I can't remember the first time I met Jen's. It's almost like she appeared one day with Denny in tow and it was
like it is now. Like she was always there.
How you know the groom: Two fingers + pain and show + lots of noise + and then many years of organized noise later. It's an honour and pleasure to know
you buddy.
Any last words of encouragement/wisdom for the bride & groom?: There's no better way to tell each other you love each other than actually TELLING each other that every day. It reminds both of you, but also your heart why you wake up each morning to each other. Of course flowers, chocalates, starbucks probably work too, as well as golf, games, and wwe/ufc. All my best/love to you two. We've all seen you grow and mature in more ways than we can count. Best of luck in the future. It may not be the perfect one, but you two are DEFINITELY PERFECT together.



jack
Name: Jack Chang
Nicknames: gorilla, nipples, monkey boy, graybones,
Occupation: insurance
Favourite Food: sushi
Favourite Movie: bad boys 2
Which movie character would be the closest thing to me?: the hulk
Favourite song: Babyface - everytime I close my eyes
Favourite quote: "always look for the best in people"
Favourite place to be: south beach, miami
If I could meet any 3 people dead or alive, who would they be?: 2pac,
jesus, yoon eun hye
Most Embarassing CDs on shelf: don't buy cd's,
How you know the bride: through the groom, how unfortunate
How you know the groom: 9th grade gym class (change room)
Any last words of encouragement/wisdom for the bride & groom?: its not
too late!!




moses
Name:
Moses Choi
Nicknames: momo
Occupation: Marketing Manager, Research in Motion
Favourite Food: Caprese salad, chicago-style steak medium-rare, sparkling water and ice cream.
Favourite Movie: The last few scenes from the godfather
Which movie character would be the closest thing to me?: I am unlike anyone else. Seriously.
Favourite song: I don't have one
Favourite quote: I don't have one
Favourite place to be: Anywhere outside of North America. Preferably in a country I've never visited and struggling to get around.
If I could meet any 3 people dead or alive, who would they be?: Kim Jong-Il, Mohandas Karamchand Ghandi, any of the renaissance artists
Most Embarassing CDs on shelf: I don't purchase CDs
How you know the bride: I met Jennifer through Denny sometime in 2004.
How you know the groom: I met Denny on the streets of Rexale in 2000 and then we visited Pacific Mall to purchase a Motorola StarTAC mobile phone.
Any last words of encouragement/wisdom for the bride & groom?: Through the decades, remember to put your relationship first and foremost above all else to keep yourselves engaged with each other, even when things get hectic and responsibilities pile up and it seems there is no time for the both of you. Work to support the goals of your spouse and accept the fact that compromise will usually be required. Finally, remember to cook together. I think all this will ensure a strong family and set a good example for your children.





randy
Name: Randy Lam
Nicknames: Don't really have any...However Denny likes to call me "Randizzle"
Occupation: Inspiring poker player? =P
Favourite Food: Steak!
Favourite Movie: Memento
Which movie character would be the closest thing to me?: No one comes to mind.
Favourite song: Three songs that come to mind are Jason Mraz - I'm Yours / Usher - Can You Help Me / Michael Buble - Home
Favourite quote: Can't just pick one.
Favourite place to be: (Past) sweating and working out while listening to music and being able to block out the world for an hour. (Present) sitting in front of my monitor playing poker while listening to music and being able to block out the world for hours.
If I could meet any 3 people dead or alive, who would they be?: Bruce Lee, Albert Einstein, Martin Luther King
Most Embarassing CDs on shelf: i'm not sure if I still have it but Ace of Base from the early '90s
How you know the bride: Through Mr Denny Kim. First time was probably at bubble tea where she was very quiet and shy. Who wouldn't be infront of a bunch of loud and obnoxious males =)
How you know the groom: Applewood Heights Secondary School Grade 11 Community Service Class. I asked him in the cafeteria during lunch if he was Chinese, and he disgustingly said, "NO". haha. Then he introduced me to "Asian Avenue" and we shared many conversations while walking home on Tomken that year.
Any last words of encouragement/wisdom for the bride & groom?: Two words: Compromise and Dedication!