The Wedding Party

Meet da wahines and da kanes who will be heeding our every beckon and call, consoling us during any massive hair wig-outs, reassuring us in moments of doubt, and most importantly, standing by our side when we exchange our vows.

Da Wahines

Monica M.
Maid of Honor

Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Occupation: Resident
Nickname(s): Moni, Mauser, Mon, Mons, Moni-Mau, Chairman
What is your worst fear: Failure
If you were a professional athlete, what would be your warm-up song: Joi Campbell - Watch Me
These are a few of my favorite things: The beach, food, long walks

How long have you known Stacy: Since the womb.
What was your first impression of Stacy: Fat blob
What is your funniest/fondest memory of Stacy: In her “Kid for Rent” shirt
Do you have any thoughts/advice for the bride & groom: Take time to enjoy each other
Describe Stacy in one word: Ditzy
Describe Edstacy in one word: adventurous
I am most excited about going to Hawaii because: It’s my home!
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Erin F.
Bridesmaid

Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Nickname(s): Er, Eri, Fubu
What is your worst fear: That I'll never be completely happy
These are a few of my favorite things: Ice cream, tv, sleeping, sunny days, dancing in my car, spending time with family and friends

How long have you known Stacy: I have known Stacy for 21 years...wow that's long!
What is your funniest/fondest memory of Stacy: When we bought the same hideous poofy Eddie Bauer jackets freshman year (what were we thinking??), running Green Lake, playing tennis at the IMA, spending an entire valentines day weekend watching sex and the city and eating ice cream and chocolate.
Do you have any thoughts/advice for the bride & groom: A good marriage is full of hard work, commitment and COMPROMISE...or at least that's what I've been told. =)
Describe Stacy in one word: AMAZING!!!
Describe Edstacy in one word: Complementary
I am most excited about going to BEING in Hawaii because: I will get to see and spend time with Stacy!
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Elizabeth K.
Bridesmaid

Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, CA (the 909!)
Occupation: Lawyer
Nickname(s): “Mole Fly” by my Dad. “Ribs” by my Mom.
What is your worst fear: Bugs, getting old, living with the in-laws.
If you were a professional athlete, what would be your warm-up song: T.I. - Bring ‘Em Out
These are a few of my favorite things: Cookies, pugs, Pinkberry, office supplies, lip balm, gum.

How long have you known Stacy: About 6 years
What was your first impression of Stacy: Picking Stacy out of Boalt’s facebook as the “hot one.”
What is your funniest/fondest memory of Stacy: Stacy rolling down the windows of her car and yelling “Use your blinkers, beeyach!” to a guy cutting her off on the freeway.
Do you have any thoughts/advice for the bride & groom: To Ed: just give Stacy her way because in the end, she will be right and you will be wrong.
What is the most embarrassing moment you've ever seen Stacy in: Nothing really, except maybe Stacy’s earth-moving burps, but those don’t seem to embarrass her at all.
Describe Stacy in one word: Bratty Feisty.
I am most excited about going to Hawaii because: My best friend’s wedding of course!!
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Lindsey K.
Bridesmaid

Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Occupation: Manager, Controls and Compliance
Nickname(s): Linds, Kuds and Lkudo
What is your worst fear: Having twins, they run in my family
If you were a professional athlete, what would be your warm-up song: Juvenile - Back that Ass Up
These are a few of my favorite things: Holiday flavored lattes, large earrings, everything at Target and Trader Joes, my ipod, traffic-less drives and things that sparkle.

How long have you known Stacy: Since I was sporting a wave, ok a double wave - since one wasn’t enough back in 1992.
What was your first impression of Stacy: Her mom packs her good lunches we should be friends…
What is your funniest/fondest memory of Stacy: Getting crazy with her in Seattle… for the ‘NSync concert! “Yes yes ya’ll here we go- ‘NYSNC has got the Flow!!!” (Stacy can demo the accompanying glow stick dance).
Do you have any thoughts/advice for the bride & groom: Anytime you have a fight just remember how much you love each other. And there is no issue that can’t be resolved in a dance-off.
Describe Stacy in one word: Generous
I am most excited about going to Hawaii because: Of all the food that I get to eat again and the chance to regain my tan.
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Janet P.
Bridesmaid

Hometown: La Canada, CA
Occupation: RN
Nickname(s): Zhaney, Juanie
What is your worst fear: Getting pooped on by birds
If you were a professional athlete, what would be your warm-up song: Flashdance - What a Feelin’
These are a few of my favorite things: Snowboarding, karaoking, cooking, eating, dancing, laughing and going to concerts.

How long have you known Ed: Ed since birth
How long have you known Stacy: Stacy since Ed’s rebirth
I am most excited about going to Hawaii because: The last time our family was there, it rained practically the whole week…we got lost in a convertible on a rocky road in Maui…and all we did for fun was snorkel because it was free.

Da Kanes

Sung K.
Best Man

Hometown: La Canada, CA
Occupation: Professional Student
Nickname(s): Medicalgrade, the College Dropout, Van Wilder
What is your worst fear: God judging me for how I really am; a pattern of holes placed side-by-side
If you were a professional athlete, what would be your warm-up song: System F - Out of the Blue
These are a few of my favorite things: God, family, friends, futbol, fog, and maps

How long have you known Ed: About 19 years
What was your first impression of Ed: Who is that loner?
Do you have any thoughts/advice for the bride & groom: Think about the other before you think your own
Describe Ed in one word: steady
Describe Edstacy in one word: drug
I am most excited about going to Hawaii because: one of my best friends is getting married
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Joon C.
Groomsman

Hometown: Glendale, CA
Occupation: Clinical Pharmacist
Nickname(s): Goon, Stash
What is your worst fear: that my wife would reach a BMI of beyond 25
If you were a professional athlete, what would be your warm-up song: Eye of the Tiger
These are a few of my favorite things: jamming with Ed, lifting weights, volleyball, polish sausages, Crown Royal, Grey Goose

What was your first impression of Ed: Who is this chump trying to get with the in-crowd at church?
Do you have any thoughts/advice for the bride & groom: Please, no PDA!!
Describe Ed in one word: Jerk
Describe Edstacy in one word: Too much
I am most excited about going to Hawaii because: it’s my first time and hopefully a hot girl native girl can surf with me…
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Allen H.
Groomsman

Hometown: Palos Verdes, CA
Occupation: Investment Wanker
Nickname(s): Dirty Al, Bunny, Gilligan, Pee-Wee, Paul Pfeiffer, Journey
What is your worst fear: Being incontinent
If you were a professional athlete, what would be your warm-up song: Roxette – Fading Like a Flower
These are a few of my favorite things: Playing the bass, cars, racing, football, and fishies.

How long have you known Ed: Since freshman year of college (1997)
What was your first impression of Ed: Whoa - is that really his hairline?
What is your funniest/fondest memory of Ed: There are too many to rank…off the top of my head, our hiking trips, and feeding the rabbits.
Do you have any thoughts/advice for the bride & groom: Compromise!
What is the most embarrassing moment you've ever seen Ed: Taking a crapper in the woods and capturing it on film.
I am most excited about going to Hawaii because: I’ve never been there…OH and because the wedding will be beautiful!
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Jibin P.
Groomsman

Hometown: Cerritos, CA
Occupation: Teacher, Financial Advisor
Nickname(s): Jibby
What is your worst fear: Not having fulfilled my life’s calling
If you were a professional athlete, what would be your warm-up song: Will Smith - Gettin’ Jibby Wit It
These are a few of my favorite things: Reading The Economist, playing MLB ’06, coaching baseball, playing softball, watching baseball

How long have you known Ed: Since freshman year in college (2nd semester), so roughly 9 years
What was your first impression of Ed: Ed’s a jolly guy
What is your funniest/fondest memory of Ed: Ditching class to play ping pong, watching Austin Powers/Swingers and memorizing lines from the movie, Senior Year apartments, Dodger outings
Do you have any thoughts/advice for the bride & groom: If you guys get into a fight, makeup before the sun goes down.
Describe Ed in one word: burly
Describe Edstacy in one word: delightful
I am most excited about going to Hawaii because: chance to meet Hawaiian girls
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Eugene Y.
Groomsman

Hometown: La Canada, CA
Occupation: Investment Management
Nickname(s): Eug(e), Ruhj, the Beekeeper, the Welder, Boba Fett
What is your worst fear: Melting under the hot Hawaiian sun
If you were a professional athlete, what would be your warm-up song: Something by System of a Down, NIN or Queen/David Bowie
These are a few of my favorite things: work free weekends, college football, dark beers, hanging out w/ friends

How long have you known Ed: Before our voices changed...
What is the most embarrassing moment you've ever seen Ed: I have several pics of Ed in very compromising positions
Describe Ed in one word: Brother
Describe Stacy in one word: Sister-in-law?
Describe Edstacy in one word: Incestuous!
I am most excited about going to Hawaii because: Chance to run into Anna from “Maui Fever” (I don’t care what the locals think) and to watch my first close guy friend get married... in that order.