Kevin & Maili

September 12, 2024 • Oceanside, CA

Kevin & Maili

September 12, 2024 • Oceanside, CA

Wedding Party

Kai Reed
Kai Reed - Best Man
"Kai and I met when we both worked for Local Motion in Ala Moana. We were on the same closing shift one night and it didn't take long to realize we were brothers... wasn't all good though. The shop we worked at usually only received 1 pair of size 33 boardshorts and it didn't fail, if I wanted it, he did too... and we both wore 33's. This guy has been with me through it all and I'm honored to have him up there with me as my right-hand."
Jon Simek
Jon Simek - Groomsman
"I met Jon pretty early in my college career at UH Manoa. He showed up at the Ala Moana Bowls/Kaisers parking lot with another friend; I didn't know him or know he was coming with us. By the end of the session, I grabbed his number and he's been my best friend since. Jon's been there for me since we met; one of the nicest and most down to earth guys you'll ever meet"
Matt Derouin
Matt Derouin - Groomsman
"Despite growing up on the same island together for the better half of my life, Matt and I didn't meet until college at UH. My last years of college were spent closer with Matt as we lived in the same house together- surfing, coming back home late (all buss') and surviving a fake nuclear attack in our beatup house in Palolo valley. I really feel blessed to have Matt in my life and think anyone that knows him would say the same- Matt's another brother to me and a mentor in a lot of ways."
Riley Murphy
Riley Murphy - Groomsmen
"I met Riley when I moved to California back in 2018 at Stance- he's probably one of the first friends I made after the move. Since then, Riley's become one my closest friends and a guy I look up to in many ways: great family man with a strong moral compass and a pretty decent golf swing; he works hard, but plays A LOT harder... for some reason, we tend to share the same expensive hobbies and probably encourage each other too much to make either really poor or really great financial decisions. If you need a good conversation, find Riley at the wedding."
Esther Bent
Esther Bent - Maid of Honor
Esther isn't just my cousin; she's my partner in mischief and my rock. Our childhoods were a whirlwind of crazy adventures at our Granny's, with our brothers by our sides. We were roomies a few years back and it was like stepping into our own little world of cozy Trader Joe's cooking nights , Netflix marathons and laugh attacks. Oh, and let's not forget our legendary Sequence battles! As I prepare for the biggest and most exciting day of my life, there's no question in my mind that Esther is the perfect choice for my Maid of Honor.
Lauren Graves
Lauren Graves - Bridesmaid
My oldest friend. We became friends right before Kindergarten and have been best friends ever since. We were so stuck at the hip that we even morphed our names into MaiLaur and painted it onto our heads at the San Clemente Pier Festival. Those that knew us understood that our friendship was genuine, goofy, and one to last. Lauren has been a constant in my life-through ups and downs, and so many life memories have her right next to my side. Just as I have always known, I am so excited and thankful to have her with me on my special day.
Kellyna Derouin
Kellyna Derouin - Bridesmaid
I met Kellyna a few years back in a two hour long line at Sano over delicious breakfast burritos. We hit it off and became besties ever since. We quickly connected over the same love for surfing, as well as similar crazy quirks that just make our friendship that much more fun. Despite the miles between us (Hawaii/California), we make it a point to stay connected. Kellyna's thoughtfulness knows no bounds and I am so excited to spend this day with her next to me as my Bridesmaid, surfing buddy and forever friend!
Sheridan Dyches
Sheridan Dyches - Bridesmaid
I met Sheridan early into college at UH Manoa. We were part of the same friend group and soon became much closer friends. We bonded over elderly activities our early years of college such as wine nights on the couch and having back pain while all of our friends went out to the clubs. Since then, our friendship has grown over the years with countless amounts of beach days, travels, and lots of fun in the sun. I can count on her to know my true heart and I am so excited to have Sheridan with me on my special day!