Carisa met Amanda over 13 years ago at Webster University. While studying abroad together in Osaka, they became fast friends through shared adventures (and traumas). Every time Carisa was too shy to ask for more ketchup at a restaurant, Amanda was always there as her ketchup-providing knight in shining armor.

The Sam to Minh’s Frodo, Jose is one of Minh’s oldest friend from childhood. They met as neighbors and have been inseparable ever since. Jose is the friend you always call who is willing to join on any adventure and the one you can trust to carry you up the mountain.

Carisa met Taylor 15 years ago in Japanese class. She thought Taylor was too cool and was shy at first, but soon became friends once she realized they were both jpop nerds. They have many fond memories of Japanese "tutoring" sessions in the library, which mostly consisted of gossip and doodling. Taylor is an artist and also a skilled web designer!

The one who’s always committed to the bit. Since meeting Seth at UMSL, Seth and Minh have spent a lot of time together growing into the sane adults they are today. Seth has an academic mind and love for literature as well as a love for anime.

Kristy and Carisa met online through Rachael, a mutual friend. They followed eachother on social media, and finally met in person in 2021! She introduced Carisa to Minh, her former roommate and best friend, and worked as a wingman from both sides. Currently, she is a corporate boss babe who also teaches Bodypump class at the YMCA (which the bride and groom attend somewhat regularly). Yes, she can benchpress you.

With warmth like a baguette fresh out of the oven, Gilles radiates an aura that brings you peace. He’s always a source of knowledge from his love of history and an inspiring voice in the gym. The other half to Kristy Bincaille, Gilles and Minh have spent a lot of time together in the office to gaming online.

Rachael and Carisa met 15 years ago as freshmen at Webster University's Japanese class. They shared the same nerdy hobbies and bonded instantly. Rachael even went to visit Carisa when she was living in Kobe, and they got up to mischief all over the Kansai area. She works in STEM on weekdays, but moonlights as a vet tech on weekends. Rumor has it she is just 3 cats in a trenchcoat.

The soul with a thousand colors , Lowell is the life of the party. Minh met Lowell at an anime convention in high school and never since their friendship has burned hotter than the sun. Lowell is an artist that works with various mediums and has helped shaped Minh’s creative ideas.

Hank has been a dear friend of both Carisa and Minh, capturing them both through the lens of his favorite camera throughout all their milestones. He has the extraordinary ability to read the mood and transform whatever situation he's in into a memorable one. The couple wouldn't choose anyone else to be their officiant!