Alta Vista Country Club

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

While our story may not be unique, it is special to us all the same. We met online, which is common these days, but our connection was deep from the beginning. The two of us grew up in different places, but fate brought us together. While together, we were strong, but it took separation to forge our bond. Through our separation, we learned to persevere, communicate, trust and enjoy our time together. Through our time in America and Japan, we learned how special it can be to have two amazing families and learn from one another. Our story is one of passion and separation, endurance and reunion, family and friends. We spent as much time together as we did apart leading to our special day, but this isn't just about the two of us, but all of you. Our family and friends have supported and rooted for us throughout our time with each other. We are so happy for this day, but more importantly that we can share it with you.

The Two of Us and All of You

Our Story

Details

Brent Wallace is not only the best man for the groom, but his brother. In June 2016, the roles were reversed and Michael served as his best man as he married the love of his life, Lauren. 

Brent Wallace

Kanako is the bride's proud older sister and first best friend. She and Natsuki have shared all the good times for twice the happiness. As they have always supported each other, this role was always meant for her.

Kanako Kikuchi

Akemi and Natsuki first met in the middle school and went the same high school. They literally had spent  everyday after school and have become best friends since. She is a very loving and caring person and she knows the bride the best.

Akemi Ido 

Lenny and Michael met while working together at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center and became fast friends. Lenny enjoys climbing and regularly enjoys the peaks of Coloado where he is going to school. 

Lenny Yurgin

Bob and Mike have been friends since kindergarten and have had a lot of good memories over the years. Bob recently earned his doctorate and is a curator at the Riverside Metropolitan Museum. 

T. Robert "Bob" Przeklasa, Ph. D.

Katie is the bride's creative buddy she met at the Art Institute. As they have shared the same goals, they have motivated and supported each other through the course. Natsuki is proud to have such a loving and creative friend like Katie.

Katie Etter 

Edgar and Mike met in high school, but became friends afterwards. Through the years they have done everything from road trips or chilled in Edgar's old garage together. Mike couldn't imagine a more loyal friend than Edgar. 

Edgar Medina

Chihiro is not only one of the friends that  the bride has met in the states, but also her starbucks friend to chat with for hours. Chihiro also got engaged with her love last summer and this year will be a memorable and special one for both of us!

Chihiro Masunaga

Danny and Mike have been best friends for over a decade. They lived together for over two years as roommates and also have always been at the center of each other's social circles for most of their adult lives.

Danny Marmolejo

Cindy and Natsuki met in the interior design course at Orange Coast College in 2008 and have been friends since. Cindy is a fun time creator and good listener that loved by many. One of the longest friendships Natsuki has had through the adventure in her U.S. life!

Cindy Nguyen

Marc and Mike became friends through their mutual relationship with Edgar. That has been the start of a long lasting friendship that is made even more solid by their mutual love of UCLA sports and healthy living. 

Marc Villafuerte

This 9-year-old-princess is the bride's one and only niece. As her aunty, she has been enjoying to watch Yuna grow yet it feels like yesterday when she is in her arms as a baby. Yuna is very excited to play the important role on her aunty's special day. 

Yuna Kikuchi 

Ikuto is the youngest of the bride's s nephews. Very shy boy with a kind heart. Starting his first school in April and Natsuki is looking forward to seeing him becoming a big boy at the wedding!

Ikuto Kikuchi 

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Q + A

Travel

Magical kingdoms and storybook fairy tales come to life before your eyes at Disneyland® Resort Theme Parks. Discover why Walt Disney's enchanting Disneyland® Park is the happiest place on earth and see your favorite Disney and Pixar stories leap into reality at Disney California Adventure® Park.
Disneyland® Park
Enter a magical kingdom where you can sail with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses, dive under the ocean, and rocket through the stars—all in the same day. Embrace world-famous classics like “it’s a small world,” the Matterhorn Bobsleds, and those beloved Disney Characters you’re never too old to hug. Then blast off into the Star Wars™ universe aboard Star Tours—The Adventures Continue. Disneyland® Park is a beloved Southern California destination where generations of families have made their Disney dreams come true.
Disney California Adventure® Park
Explore 7 exciting lands that bring to life Disney and Pixar stories and characters through amazing attractions, entertainment, and dining. Prepare to be floored at Cars Land, where the Disney•Pixar’s hit movie &quot;Cars&quot; comes to life. Then hop aboard a vintage red trolley—inspired by the historic 1920s Pacific Electric Railway street cars—at Buena Vista Street. Take the day—and night—to discover the awe-inspiring and unforgettable themed lands of Grizzly Peak, Paradise Pier, Pacific Wharf, &quot;a bug's land&quot;, and Hollywood Land.

Disneyland® Resort Tickets

Dive into the waters of Laguna Beach and come face-to-face with the natural marine life of the area. Led by an enthusiastic and informative guide, this snorkeling tour brings you up-close to the native fish and animals of Laguna Beach, including sculpin, leopard sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays.
Your adventure takes place in the waters of Laguna Beach's Goff Island, a local favorite spot for snorkeling and swimming. Stretches of rocky shore jut out into the water to protect the beaches from most of the surf, creating calm waters that are ideal for exploring. Your passionate guide helps you get equipped with your snorkeling gear before leading you into the turquoise waters.
As you swim, your guide helps you find examples of Laguna Beach's incredible range of fish and marine animals. Catch sight of bright garibaldi and sculpin lurking near the ocean floor, and watch as leopard sharks weave gracefully through the water. You may also glimpse creatures like stingrays and sea turtles, and the occasional harbor seal playing in the water or on the beach's rocks.

Laguna Beach Native Fish Snorkeling Tour

Come on board this 2-hour and 30-minute cruise for a chance to view a wide variety of whales—plus dolphins, seals, and more. Newport Harbor and its surroundings offer deep, nutrient-rich waters that attract all types of marine life.
Experience the serene beauty of the sea's gentle giants while enjoying the beautiful Southern California coastline. Giant blue whales, with lengths up to 100 feet (30.48 m), finback whales, and humpback whales are just a few varieties that make their home in the Southern California waters.
The captain and crew are all specialists in marine biology and engage and entertain each passenger with detailed information about the marine life and environment. The ship offers a large sundeck, indoor and outdoor seating, and snacks (not included in the listed price).

Michael & Natsuki

Michael & Natsuki

Registry

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