BERM SAYS: Grandpa Bernie is the greatest dad, grandpa and role model ever. I'd like to say that he & my mom did a great job raising 4 kids, working hard & staying sane. I've always been able to count on dad for anything, whether I was in trouble or not. He is such a happy man, always down for a laugh. After 22 years in the Navy & 20 years working as a civilian, he finally retired in October 2008. He now enjoys the free life of golf, poker & part-time Jaelynn-sitting. We love you dad and thanks for everything!!!

RUSS SAYS: Dae. I think Maribel has officially filled out the quota of Filipino people in Ohio, 1. I really can says I have never met anyone like Maribel. At first, I really didn't know how to take her in. But when Dae came in overnight to be with Berm when her mother passed away I knew right away. Maribel sees everything as silver lining inside the cloud, the glass half-full, and greener on the other side of the grass. She loves everyone and everyone loves her. I'm so glad Berm has Dae and she is able to be with us on the most important day in our lives. Our wedding party wouldn't be a party without Maribel! Dae-Ooooo, me say Dae, me say Dae, me say Dae...

BERM SAYS: I've known Maribel (aka Dae) since elementary school. I met her through her godsister, Jennifer Sison. We used to play with a group of neighborhood kids and called ourselves the "Corner Crew Pose (CCP)" only because we met up with everyone at the Julaton's house, which is at the corner. Ha. Since we were young, Dae has always been my adventurous friend. We used to ride through the dirt of the undeveloped housing area, explored the canyons behind our housing track, make music videos & cooking shows of ourselves, cut each other's hair, etc. You name it, we probably did it. We did have our little black era when we didn't talk to each other much during the beginning of high school. It was only around senior year into college that we got close again. Our senior year high school group was Around 4 plus 1 more (Raymond Pelia, Hieu Tran, Elaine Escuadro, Maribel & me). Things I remember the most are carne asada fries and soap operas, Dae's old truck "love mobile", road trips to south San Diego, and family parties. We all have a ton of memories that I could go on rambling for years. But through it all, even to this day, Maribel is the one friend that I'm always in touch with. We could go for a long time without talking and pick up right where we left off. It's been really tough with Maribel living out in Ohio now with her husband Josh. We don't get to see each other that often, but we do chat a lot on the phone. She does make it a point to fly out to California for important events. She flew in for Jaelynn's baptism (which she is one of her godmothers) and she also came in when I needed her most when my mom passed away. Whether Maribel is here with me physically or not, she always has my back. I've never had to worry about loosing her out of my life, no matter where life takes us. Dae is such a warm, loving, outgoing, witty, understanding, beautiful (the list could on and on...) person. She is everything that a best friend could ever be. I could not think of any other person to stand by me on one of the biggest days of my life. I love you Dae and appreciate you in my life. Thank you for everything!

RUSS SAYS: The infamous "Charger Girl". When Berm said she had a friend that was a Charger girl, I asked myself one thing. Why a Charger girl, why not a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader? I wasn't fortunate to attend Myke and Tiffany's wedding because 55 miles north in Dana Point, on the same day, I was the groomsman in my friend Lam's wedding. This by coinsidence is Tiffany’s partner. Tiffany is a great friend to Berm and they get along like two peas in a pod. Tiffany has a laugh that makes everyone wonder, what the heck is goin' on over 'der? I'm very happy to have Tiffany share in our special day.

BERM SAYS: Tiffany is the big sister that I never had. Although we originally met in elementary school at Sandburg, we didn't really become close until high school when I joined drill team. Tiff is a year ahead of me so it was my freshman year. Since then, we've been on the Gulls Girls and pageants together. If there was ever a family party, Tiff was always there with me. You know when you start to hang out with someone so much; you start to look like them. There was one time that Myke (Tiff's husband) had mistaken me for her. He came from behind and put his arms around me and all I could think about was to laugh and say "what the heck are you doing"? Time has definitely changed 'cause now I don't look anything like Tiff, she's still skinny and I sure as hell am not! :) Even though we are adults now (supposedly), I still look up to Tiffany. Heck, we ended up graduating with the same degree (and minor) and we pretty much do the same kind of work (different industries). Tiff has always been someone that I could count on in good times and in bad. Since high school, I've always known that she was going to be one of my bridesmaids. As a big sister, she's always been there for me and I thank God for having her in my life.

RUSS SAYS: Whoa! Shelley is quirky and funny! Such a small voice for person that strives to do so much in life. She is another truly optimistic person in Berm's arsenal of friends. I have only a few opportunities to meet and talk with Shelley but she is truly a great person. Shelley has always been so nice to me and welcomed me with warm smiles every time we meet. I have always felt like family with Berm's friends and Shelley make me feel like family. Thanks again Shelley for being apart of our special day.

BERM SAYS: Crazy Shelley... I love this girl so much! She is so full of energy, all the time. I don't know how she does it. I've known Shelley since junior high. We were in Pop Warner Royal Blues (drill team) together. Growing up, we were in high school drill team, band, Gulls Girls, Mesa dance classes, 220 (Second to None) and pageants together. Shelley is a year ahead of me and was another one of my big sisters. Shelley is one of the most positive friends. Even when life puts up obstacles that seem too hard to overcome, Shel consistently manages to see the light at the end of the tunnel. She's always inspired me to live life to the fullest, every day. Shel has such great charisma and could make a friend anywhere she goes. She knows how to make people smile. Great memories with Shel always seem to have some sort of funky dance attached to it. Now it's time to think of a new dance for the newlyweds... help me out girl!

BERM SAYS: Kata is one of my truest friends. We met playing football for San Diego State. This girl is so extremely athletic, outgoing, intelligent, ambitious & caring. There has never been a day that I've ever questioned Kata as a person or a friend. She is always there to listen when I'm having a bad day or not, toast to anything and everything, random trips to hooters for wings & hef(eweizen), or just a random time out on the town. Kata is my constant reminder that life is for living and to live it to its full potential. I am so fortunate to have someone like Kata in my life. I look forward to so many more memories. Love you girl!

RUSS SAYS: Ladies and gentlemen, here is the life of the party! Phi is one of the first of Berm's friends that I had the chance to meet. Phi is such a great ball of energy and excitement. I can always remember my most memorable moment with Berm and Phi at Roscoe's in Long Beach, no need to say anymore. She has a great glow to her smile and is a great aunt to Jaelynn. Phi is another person to bless us with her friendship and we could have a special day without her. Thanks Phi!

BERM SAYS: Bottom line, I met her at the bar! I know that this sounds weird, but how many people can say they met their roommate at the local bar?! Give me a minute to explain. There's a sports bar out in Huntington Beach called "Michael's". Nat and I started going there when we moved to our new apartment in Huntington Beach. There was a night when we ended up at Michael's when Phi was there with her friends. I remembered her face from another time we were there. But this time around we all had enough to drink to start talking to everyone. From then we've become friends, which was in February. In June, we all became roommates (Nat, Phi, me & Phi's friend Amy). We found an apartment just up the street from downtown HB. I remember that from the time that I met Phi to about early April we were out on the town every single day, whether it was to eat or play pool. She was one of the people that really helped me get through my tough pregnancy. She is always there with open arms to hug me when I'm sad and keep me up and positive. Phi has something about her that everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, loves. No matter where she is or who she's with, it's always good times. Phi lives such an eclectic life. I love her to death! Thanks for being willing to wear a dress for my big day. :)

RUSS SAYS: Nat is the first friend of Berm's I've ever met. I don't have enough words to describe Natalia. She is funny, caring, exciting, and loving. Nat may seem tough sometimes, but I see the way she has always looked after Berm that she is a true friend. Nat is Jaelynn's kick-ass auntie. They play Guitar Hero together and rock out way past bedtime. Nat is another essential part of our wedding. Nat rocks on the pool table and in life, we wouldn't be here without her.

BERM SAYS: I met Nat in college at CSU Long Beach. It was at a PacModern workshop on campus. I was standing next to her and then we ended up chatting it up. Even though it felt kind of weird, I asked her for her number and said we should kick it sometime. The rest is history. Nat has been my "Felicia" since. We've been through a lot, in the 3 years that we've known each other. From studying, partying, moving, working, having a baby, and so on... Nat was there. Late night Pho and pool outings have to top our list. I don't know any other person that could out-do the amount of driving me & her did while we were in school, working and commuting home to San Diego to visit our families & play Sunday night pool. There was a span of time when I saw this girl every day (morning to night). She is the one friend from Long Beach (which coincidentally she's from San Diego also) which I've grown so close to and will always be a part of my life. I respect her for all she is and miss the days of our college years...

BERM SAYS: I've known Jen (aka Miss G - I named her that because she's a school teacher at heart, whether she's in the industry or not) for over 4 years. She originally was my boss when I started working at Recreation Park Golf Course in Long Beach. We were the Catering Sales girls in the office upstairs. I had the pleasure of working as her assistant for about a year before I transferred to Skylinks Golf Course to manage my own property. I've learned so much from Jen on a personal and professional level. We've been through a lot together: various relationships, major family events, stresses of work, and so on. I think out of all of my friends, Jen has been there to witness my transition into adulthood. To this day we still chat about our thoughts on relationships and life in general (how and why things work out the way they do). I love catching up with Jen because we always could talk for hours. This is another landmark events in my life and it would not be complete without having her there to stand by me.

RUSS SAYS: My cousin who's not my cousin. We have grown up together and raised as cousins. Kary is just a part of my life as my family is to me. If anyone has had a older sibling that would pass judgments on their date, Kary is my older sibling. I look at it as her being very, very over protective of me. She has always had my best interest at heart and I owe her too much. Kary being a girl, she can't be one of my groomsmen, but she can be apart of my bride's bridal party.

BERM SAYS: Cara is the daughter of one of my "honorary big sisters", Claudine. Cara reminds me a lot of myself when I was younger. She's skinny and dark... just like me (back in the days). She is such a special young lady. She's smart, beautiful & talented. Thus far, she's been a great Ate to Jaelynn. I look forward to watching the two of them growing up together. Currently, she's a student at Challenger Middle School.

BERM SAYS: Nephew #2... what could I say about Ray Ray. This kid is catching up to Uncle Mikey on the weirdness scale. I love Ray so much... his expressions, his comments, his laughs, his grunts, his little dances he does (when he thinks no one is watching), and most of all his sweetness. Such a mommy's boy... but I love it! If you ever get the chance, just sit back and watch the guy. You'll get a good laugh or two or more. Him and Jaelynn are like two peas in a pod. He also started playing baseball like his big brother Jordan; those two are unstoppable. I'm so proud of him and enjoy watching him grow into the little man he's becoming. I love you kid!

Note to Ray: Lay low on the sugar on the day of the wedding... don't want you to loose the rings or anything. j/k... I know you won't. But just make it down the aisle and try your very hardest to sit still for our fairly short ceremony. :)

Mira Mesa/San Diego, CA
Relation: Town mates of Bermellyn's mom ~ Tagudin, Ilocor Sur, Philippines

Camarillo, CA
Relation: Bermellyn's dad's 2nd cousin and wife

Chula Vista, CA
Relation: Bermellyn's father's cousin

Cerritos, CA
Relation: Russel's close family friend (Travis' parents)

Palos Verdes, CA
Relation: Russel's family friend

Mira Mesa/San Diego, CA
Relation: Bermellyn's eldest (aka "the good-looking) brother and Jaelynn's godmother