TAMMY YUEN - CO-MAID OF HONOR
Wheel of fortune contestant, Las Vegas card shark, and bin candy enthusiast, Tammy and Amber's history can be traced back to long nights of “studying” in the Anacapa lounge. When not traveling the world and dining on exotic delicacies, this Future Farmer of America enjoys watching Law and Order, shopping for shoes, and preaching the virtues of sour skittles.
LISSA BARGER - CO-MAID OF HONOR
Former diving superstar and lover of all things veggie, Lissa met Amber at a dorm room disco party in 2001. After having the pleasure of living in six states in as many years, she has finally returned to her old SB stomping grounds. Dr. Lissa's hobbies include saving lives at Cottage Hospital, visiting with her nephew Jakers, and watching C grade reality television on TLC.
DESIREE VAN OSS - BRIDESMAID
Amber's cousin and winner of this wedding's “I traveled the furthest to be here” award, Desiree comes from a land down under. No really, she lives in Australia. When not reminiscing about the summers she and Amber spent playing the flute at band camp, Desiree enjoys watching Sweet Valley High reruns and eating hot cheetos.
YELENA GIMELBERG - BRIDESMAID
Euge's younger sister and admirer of fine gin beverages, Yelena is the most recent graduate of UCSB. She and Amber became quick friends over their mutual love of eating desserts and sharing in the latest celebrity gossip. Like both Maids of Honor, Yelena is embarking on a career in the medical profession where she will attempt to rescue humanity from itself.
ANDRE SANCHEZ - BEST MAN
Andre, or “Sanch” as most know him, has been friends with Euge for the better part of the last two decades. Roommates in college, best friends, and fellow mixologists, you can find Sanch and Euge reciting quotes to each other from their favorite TV shows at most social functions. Sanch, you are a true king among men.
JACK DOBBS - GROOMSMAN
Legendary fisherman and rising star of the US Army, Jack is Amber's brother and Euge's favorite New Jersey native. Long before Amber and Euge began their relationship, Jack and Euge became friends during one of his visits to Santa Barbara, bonding over a Futurama marathon.
JASON VALENCIA - GROOMSMAN
Chef extraordinaire, Seinfeld historian, and veteran of UCSB's 2001 Anacapa dorm, Jason has known Amber and Euge before they even knew each other. When he's not in the kitchen roasting a chicken, Jason dabbles in painting bicycles and perfecting his conversational skills on the phone.
RON ZVAGELSKY - GROOMSMAN
Euge's oldest and wisest friend, Ron befriended Euge in second grade. It was Ron's mechanical pencil box spitball launcher that first got the pair in trouble, and they have remained friends ever since. Growing up, Ron and Euge spent their time playing hockey, skipping gym class, and singing the praises of vintage Jean Claude van Damme movies.
JAKERS - RING BEARER
What can we say? Jakers is the reason why this wedding is happening.
From an early age, he knew that Amber and Euge were meant to be together. He proceeded to leave Euge “presents” under his desk as a means of getting the couple to acknowledge each other. His plan ultimately succeeded. When not napping or chewing on water bottles, Jakers continues to offer his matchmaking services for a nominal fee, usually chicken.
