Maya & Mo
08.08.15
Topanga, CA
THESE ARE MY BOYZ
These men that you see on this page are the guys that will stand beside me on my wedding day. I consider each one of them a best friend and an important part of why I am the person I am.
Johnny Blau
BEST MAN
We met in high school. I think it was in summer school. He would always show up early, so we talked about the cool cars driving by and who drove what. I was the new kid, and Johnny didn't care that I didn't have a crew.
We'd go on AOL instant messenger and stay up too late eating cereal. Our messages were always about the girls we crushed on that were out of our league, and how we were way too old to not have had our first kiss. Years later (lol), I was stoked to go on my first date with this beautiful girl, Maya. I finally got that first kiss. On the way home, I remember calling Johnny and saying "Dude. You won't even believe what happened."
Paul Arzoian
GROOMSMAN
Paul, paul, paul. I met this guy as the Brother of Mark, in high school as well. We only spoke for a brief moment but I felt a strange sense that we would probably get along. I would later find that he is quite the gentleman with plenty of things in common with me. We would spend nights talking and fantasizing about gingerbreadmen and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Mark Arzoian
GROOMSMAN
I met this man back in high school. Mark and I would soon become great friends bonded by CA glue (only a few will know that that doesn't stand for California). Mark has been through so much with me, and is one of the few guys I've ever felt comfortable sharing the ups and the downs with, but he always continues to be one of my best friends. With this guy around I know I will always have a smart guy to talk to as well as a hobby buddy for lyfe.
Alan Tom
GROOMSMAN
Ah Alan TOM. I met this guy back at the lovely Ashley's wedding (see bridesmaid page). I didn't realize it but he was an old friend of the future bride (that would be Maya, pay attention dood). We immediately hit it off, creating inside jokes having met only for 15 minutes. I knew the moment that Maya and I were getting married that Alan should be by my side. He will be a wonderful friend for a life time.
Jason Prz
GROOMSMAN
Mohamed Eloustaz
GROOMSMAN
Ah yes, who can forget Mo #1 otherwise known as mohawker2000. Don't google that name...it may or may not have been used as a username since the internet was created. I have grown up with this guy like the brother I never had. I've heard a lot of great things about having a brother, but a cousin is good enough for me. From talking about girls to practicing karate moves on each other, he is family through and through, and I am so glad for him to be there when my family grows.
Doug Fowler
GROOMSMAN
I met Jason back in high school Trigonometry, but he doesn't remember. Jasson is a genuinely nice guy. We've always been cool, but our guy dates at the gym definitely brought us closer. He's a person who I honestly feel I can always count on being there whether for a good laugh or a new adventure. I am seriously happy to have him by my side.
Max Kattypoonan
GROOMSAN
When I first saw Max (and he knows it), I thought EMO kid. As much as he tells you otherwise, this guy was the definition of EMO kid in high school. College is where Max and I became real good friends. We were house mates for years and bonded over food, food, and food. Oh and we always go to the gym together too. He's a great guy with a great attitude and I am sure we will be friends forevah.
My first impression of Doug was that this guy could be an asshole. But he was older than me and better at soccer, so fine. When I would come and visit home during college breaks, I figured out that I have way more in common with Doug than I ever thought. Our double dates with our girlfriends were tough to be rivaled, but I have a feeling our double dates with our wives will be that much better.