Heather Lien & Benjamin

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Heather Lien & Benjamin

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Wedding Party

Mitchell
Mitchell - Best Man, Brother of the Groom
Mitchell’s a salt-of-the-earth cattle rancher who’d rather wrestle a steer than sit in traffic. He’s big fan of rotational farming practices and an even bigger fan of Coors Light. He doesn’t know much about ben’s fancy city job, but he’s tickled to death watchin’ his boy make somethin’ of himself and get hitched up to a real catch!
Emily
Emily - Grooms Maid, Oldest Sister of the Groom
I'm so excited to stand by my brother as he marries Lien! It's hard to believe the same little kid who used to run around naked on the beach and terrorize our bedroom walls with marker art is now the thoughtful, kind man he's become. I couldn't be prouder of Ben -- and I feel so lucky to be gaining such an incredible sister in Lien.
Jin
Jin - Honorary Brides Maid, Sister of the Bride
I’m Lien’s younger sister, and we share a passion for languages and art. I recently graduated with my Bachelor's in International Studies with a slight concentration on Japan and I speak some Japanese on the side. In my free time I also love to game, cook, draw, learn about foreign cultures, and go places with my friends. My dream is to travel the world.
Alis
Alis - Matron of Honor
I'm a second year osteopathic med student - I live in Dothan with my husband John and our dogs Sunshine and Cooper. I met Lien at USA during my Master's program, first at the rec center, then again in the biology department, and decided two meet-cutes was enough of a coincidence that the Universe was telling me we would be great friends! I cant wait to celebrate and support both Lien and Ben!
Betty
Betty - Niece & Flower Girl Extraordinaire
Betty is thrilled to toddle down the aisle, spreading joy and petals for her Uncle Ben and Auntie Lien on their special day. She adores Ben, the uncle who always makes her laugh, loves her quality time with Auntie Lien, and couldn't be happier to celebrate them both on their special day. Her moms, Emily & Rachel, are so proud that she gets to lead the bridal party and kick off the celebration with a smile, a laugh, and anticipation of future cousins to play with... right??
Julia
Julia - Grooms Maid
My name is Julia, and I’m just a girl trying to have fun and celebrate my friends’ love! Ben and I met in college after I caught him wearing a Zelda t-shirt in the BSC cafeteria and held him hostage yapping his ear off about it. Meeting Lien because of him was such a bonus, as they are absolutely wonderful! I’m a software developer in Nashville, TN, where I reside with my best friend, Salma, and our two children (cats), Bruno and Clover. I like to spend time reading, playing video games, thrifting, and hanging out with my friends, family, and my cute boyfriend, Austin.
Saraina
Saraina - Brides Maid
Hi! I just graduated with my Master's in Psychology to help businesses improve efficiency and effectiveness of processes and systems. Outside of work, I mainly enjoy doing rock climbing and hanging with my cat, Mallow. I met Lien through marching band in high school, but fun fact: I'm adopted from China!
Salma
Salma - Grooms Maid
Hi! I’m Salma and I am a Nashville native! I live with my best friend Julia and our two perfect kitties, Bruno and Clover. These days, you can find me at an early morning yoga class, enjoying a good book, or watching movies at the local cinema with my boyfriend Landon. I love Ben and Lien so much and am so honored to celebrate their love! I met Ben freshman year of college and we instantly hit it off! We have been friends ever since and I am so lucky to have him in my life.
Brianna
Brianna - Brides Maid
Hi, I’m Bri! I’m a 3rd Year PhD student working in cancer immunology at the Mitchell Cancer Institute. Lien & I were roommates freshman year of college. Some fun facts about me is I love dinosaurs, I went to 8 national parks this year, and play the drums!
Fion
Fion - Brides Maid
Hi! I'm from Taichung, Taiwan and I'm a medical student with Lien! One fun fact about me is that I'm named after "Fiona" from "Shrek". We met through our shared love for art and have been friends since!
Gabriel
Gabriel - Brides Man
I work at Navy Federal Credit Union and am a native of Pace, FL. I've recently adopted a kitten named Britches with my partner, Ariah! I have been lucky enough to be friends with Lien since middle school, and I have known Ben since they started dating. They’ve been there for me through thick and thin, and I will never take our friendship for granted. I love you guys!
Maya
Maya - Brides Maid
This one time at band camp… I met Lien! Hi, I’m Maya, and I’ve had the joy of knowing and loving Lien for over a decade. We first met in high school where we quickly formed a friendship that has stood the test of time. Today, I’m a registered nurse at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, working at the Center for Digital Health. When I’m not at the hospital, you can usually find me in a Pilates class, reading at a coffee shop, or meeting the many demands of my tortie cat, Kippi. I’m incredibly honored to stand by Lien’s side on such a meaningful day and ready to celebrate the love, the laughter, and all the incredible moments in between!
Sarah
Sarah - Brides Maid
Hi, my name is Sarah Brewer! I'm from Opelika, and now work as an accountant (future CPA/tax lawyer??). Fun fact, I can balance criss-crossed on a yoga ball! I first met Lien while climbing at the rock wall during our college years at the University of South Alabama. We instantly clicked and quickly became friends. Some of my favorite memories with Lien are from when we lived together sitting on the floor of our apartment, eating Chinese takeout, and laughing while watching Bob’s Burger!