Wedding Party
Serena Weimer
Maid of Honor
Serena holds a special place as Anisha's younger sister. When Anisha's parents were expecting for the second time, Anisha continuously voiced her wish for a sister named Serena, inspired by her fondness for the name of a character from a soap opera her mother used to watch (Serena Baldwin from "General Hospital"). As fate would have it, Anisha's wish came true when her little sister was born. Anisha is so fortunate to have Serena as her sister; she displays a unique blend of charm, wit and wisdom. Together, Anisha and Serena share countless memorable experiences, from attending concerts and Broadway shows to meeting Anisha's celebrity crush, Nick Jonas, with their parents and Kathryn (bridesmaid) after his Broadway performance in How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying. In addition to their love for live performances, Serena and Anisha are passionate about traversing various countries, indulging in fresh culinary encounters and fully immersing themselves in the culture at each destination. Fun Fact: Serena exhibits an incredibly adventurous spirit, evident in her daring exploits such as flying roundtrip to and from India all by herself, scuba diving in the Galapagos, skydiving in Philly, crowdsurfing at Warped Tour and getting a tattoo on her rib cage.
Kathryn Soto
Bridesmaid
Kathryn is Anisha's "ride or die." They initially crossed paths in February 2010 at a cheer competition in New Jersey, where their younger sisters were teammates. Anisha, full of energy, contrasted Kathryn's initial shyness. Their bond solidified in March of the same year when both families allowed the 14-year-olds to navigate both Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios alone during a trip to Disney World for a cheer competition—an adventure they both found thrilling. Over the past 15 years, their friendship has flourished, marked by numerous shared experiences, exploring New York City alone together at 15, working at Wet Seal as teenagers at the mall, staying up till the break of dawn at sleepovers, visiting each other at Penn State and Marist College and venturing to different theme parks and cities along the East Coast and attending numerous concerts together, with a notable highlight of seeing the Jonas Brothers in concert four times and meeting Nick Jonas himself after his seeing him on Broadway in "How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying" in 2012! Fun Fact: Kathryn and Chad went to the same high school, just one grade apart, but had no clue the other existed back then.
Rachel Straw
Bridesmaid
Rachel is Anisha’s “soulmate wifey.” They met on the first day of college sitting next to each other at Penn State’s convocation, where Anisha photobombed Rachel’s panorama with her infectious grin. Afterwards, they hit the HUB for some first-day activities, including immortalizing their faces on a t-shirt. Anisha thought she just met her college bestie, while Rachel figured she’d never see Anisha again as they parted ways without exchanging numbers. To Rachel’s surprise, the very next day she saw the next day she spotted Anisha just four doors down in their dorm. From that moment, fate sealed their friendship. They became roommates for the next year and a half, with Anisha heading to London and Rachel to Florence to study abroad during their spring semester junior year. They visited each other in the UK and Italy, backpacked through Europe, sleeping on buses or in hostels, and storing their luggage with strangers like broke college kids do. Rachel and Anisha have also explored Rachel’s hometown of Hershey (PA), Anisha’s NJ stomping grounds, and all over Florida from the panhandle to the Keys! Besides their epic adventures, they love belting out karaoke renditions of “Believe” by Cher and “Cotton Eyed Joe.” Fun Fact: Anisha and Rachel got a surprise upgrade front row seats at Beyoncé's 2016 Formation World Tour thanks to some extra Queen Bey equipment that wiped out their original rows (a good 100 feet away), they ended up so close they could practically feel the Bey-nergy!
Aditi Isaac
Bridesmaid
Anisha and Aditi share a special connection as "womb buddies," stemming from their mothers' simultaneous pregnancies. Their families became intertwined even before Anisha and Aditi were born, as their fathers worked together. Over the years, the two have grown up attending each other's family gatherings, celebrating birthdays, and even high school graduations together. Anisha showed her support by attending Aditi's arangetram (classical Indian dance graduation ceremony), enduring three straight hours of Aditi's sole dance performances. Although Aditi may not share Anisha's enthusiasm for the Jonas Brothers, she found amusement in witnessing Anisha's screaming her head off the entire night during a concert they attended together in 2008. Anisha and Aditi still enjoy listening to various music genres together. Despite living on opposite ends of Florida (and in two different time zones), they make efforts to visit each other, whether in South Florida where Aditi and her husband reside or in New Jersey where their families all still reside in. Excited about future adventures, they look forward to exploring new destinations and trying new cusines together. Fun Fact: As a child, Aditi and her family moved to Singapore for three years because of her father’s job.
Melissa Kaplowitz
Bridesmaid
Melissa is Chad's younger sister (just by a smidge; they're practically Irish twins) and soon-to-be Anisha's sister-in-law. Growing up, Chad and Melissa embarked on endless epic adventures, from wild camping escapades to magical Disney World and Universal vacations. Melissa and Anisha have their own adventurous tales, like their wild road trip to Nashville for sister-in-law Stefanie’s bachelorette bash, complete with a two-day Kentucky stopover, and another fun-filled journey to South Florida for groomsman Brandon’s wedding, with a foodie pit stop at Disney Springs. These two adventure-seekers also love exploring the great outdoors together, from mountain hikes to beach lounging. Fun Fact: Melissa once heroically saved Anisha from a potential jellyfish sting in the ocean!
Stefanie Kaplowitz
Bridesmaid
Stefanie is Chad's sister-in-law (married to Best Man, Adam) and soon to be Anisha's sister-in-law too. Stefanie, Anisha and Melissa (Chad’s sister and bridesmaid) have racked up some epic memories together: from Stefanie’s wild bachelorette bash in Nashville to tearing up the dance floor at her and Adam’s wedding, celebrating Chad’s college graduation, and partying at several South Florida weddings. Stefanie and Anisha bond over their shared experience of growing up in large extended families and marrying into a fun-loving, holiday-celebrating Jewish family. Fun Fact: One time, Stefanie, Adam, Anisha, and bridesmaid Kathryn hit up a Drake Bell concert (yep, the Nickelodeon star, not the Canadian singer) at iPlay America in Freehold, NJ, purely to hear the "Drake and Josh" theme song. They had no clue about his other songs but still managed to meet him after the show!
Adam Kaplowitz
Best Man
Adam, Chad's older brother, shares an unshakable bond forged through years of mischief. From creating massive bonfires at family camp outs to surviving Adam's unforgettable bachelor bash at Lake George and collaborating navigating the intricate journey of home construction, the Kaplowitz brothers are a dynamic duo. Fun Fact: Adam once nonchalantly touched an alligator's tail in the wilds of the Everglades!
Louis Cannizzaro
Groomsman
Lou and Chad's friendship began in high school when Chad crashed one of Lou's epic parties. Bonding over movies in Lou's Subaru WRX, their connection grew stronger. Chad even ventured to Utah to visit Lou at his welding school. At one of the Cannizzaro family’s Christmas Eve bashes in Lou’s hometown of Colts Neck (NJ), Chad famously took on the role of "Jewish Santa.” Legend has it that Lou's brief stint in Florida, lasting a mere 6 months, was all thanks to Chad's influence before Lou finally settled in Staten Island. Fun Fact: Lou's arm doubles as a Deadpool mural!
Austin Nigrelli
Groomsman
Chad and Austin first crossed paths on the chaotic fields of kiddie t-ball, where they swung and missed their way into a lifelong friendship. After losing touch during their teenage years, fate brought them back together at Brookdale Community College. Austin and Chad have a unique connection forged by bonfires, navigating rugged terrain in their jeeps, and taking on ambitious DIY home projects together. Fun Fact: Austin secretly excels at sewing. Once, he skillfully patched up Chad's jeep soft top, proving that even tough guys have a soft spot for stitching.
Ryan Kaplowitz
Groomsman
Ryan is Chad’s cousin, though he is really a bonus brother. They had so much fun growing up from family sleepovers to trips to the Orlando theme parks. Even though Ryan now calls Charlotte, NC home, these two can talk on the phone for hours without skipping a beat. Fun Fact: Ryan is a fan of globe-trotting both literally and at Epcot in Disney World.
Brandon Simon
Groomsman
Brandon and Chad have been tight since their diaper days, meeting through a toddler playgroup in their hometown (Freehold, NJ). From epic basement basketball battles as kids to both ending up at Florida Atlantic University (just not at the same time—Go Owls!) and moving to the sunshine state, they've shared a ton of life's wins together. Fun Fact: Brandon is a hardcore Florida Atlantic Owls sports fan, he refuses to miss a home game and even hits the road for March Madness and championship games.
Gary Bouwmans
Groomsman/Flower Man
Gary and Chad were introduced by a mutual friend and instantly clicked—sparks were flying! These two quickly became adventure buddies, diving headfirst into epic escapades. Whether they're hitting up bars along the Jersey Shore, rocking Friendsgiving and holiday bashes, or tubing down the Delaware River, life with Gary is a non-stop thrill ride! Fun Fact: Gary's spontaneous humor turns everyday situations into comedy gold!
Connor Davis
Beer Boy
Anisha and Connor met at Penn State in the Student Programming Association (SPA)—not a coding club, but one that brings free entertainment to students. Connor ditched the club after two years, but their friendship thrived. They partied at Connor's college apartment, hit the Jersey Shore and Six Flags during summer 2015 with Rachel (bridesmaid), and even had drinks together in Southern California during their work trips in October 2022. Connor loves mixing creative drinks and cracking jokes, making him the life of the party wherever he goes! Fun Fact: one time Connor, Anisha, and Rachel (bridesmaid) took on the world's tallest drop tower at Six Flags Great Adventure—415 feet of pure terror. As they were plummeting down, Connor, with a straight face, turns to Anisha and Rachel and asked, "you guys scared yet?"
Roma Naik
The Seltzerette
Roma is technically Anisha’s aunt—shoutout to the wonderfully complex rules of the Indian family tree—but with just 11 years between them, their energy is way more “cool cousins” than “different generations.” A proud California native, Roma has been part of Anisha’s life for over two decades of unforgettable adventures. From weddings and work trips to “low-key” visits that conveniently included BBQ in Texas, tacos & margaritas in Cali, and bagels & pizza in Jersey — because why limit the good times (and great food) to just one time zone? Their bond runs deep, fueled by a shared love of Harry Potter, pop culture, and an uncanny ability to turn any gathering into a highlight reel of joy and laughter. Fun Fact: In October 2022, Roma gave Anisha a very important mission—bring a dozen bagels from Jersey (shoutout to Tommy's Bagels in Manalapan) on her flight to California. Because, let’s be real, when you're from Jersey, you know there’s no substitute for a real bagel!
Kieran McCleary
Usher
Kieran, Anisha’s 14-year-old cousin, always has a blast when she visits New Jersey. Their adventures span holiday game nights to summer trips to Point Pleasant Beach and boardwalk. One of Anisha’s favorite memories was taking Kieran on his first roller coaster at Sesame Place when he was just 2 years old! Fun Fact: Kieran is a trumpet prodigy, playing his dad’s trumpet in his middle school jazz and chorus bands.
Rohan Desai
Usher
Rohan is Anisha’s 13-year-old cousin and Shailen’s (usher) older brother. Anisha and Rohan had some fun times together, from day trips to Philadelphia when he was a toddler, to when Anisha stayed with his family in Colorado during the summer of 2018, to skiing together during Christmas break 2023 in Loveland, CO! Fun Fact: Rohan attends an arts middle school for gifted students, where he specializes in creating cinematic arts!
Shailen Desai
Usher
Shailen, Anisha's 8-year-old cousin and Rohan's (usher) younger brother, was just a toddler when Anisha stayed with his family in the summer of 2018, so he does not remember much. But he loved skiing and hanging out with Anisha and her family during Christmas break 2023. One of his favorite games they played together was Cards Against Humanity (the family friendly version). Fun Fact: Shailen is quite the jokester! When Anisha and Chad got engaged, she asked Shailen what that meant. His reply? "It means you can have babies now!" His mom’s response? "He's not wrong." 😂
Bella Desai
Usher
Bella, Anisha's 13-year-old cousin, is all about hanging out at the Jersey Shore, especially at Point Pleasant Beach and the boardwalk. Anisha loves visiting Bella and her family in NYC and Maryland too. Anisha's pretty sure Bella will soon tower over her, thanks to her dad's tall genes. Fun Fact: Bella is a globetrotter, having visited over 7 countries!
Ayaan Ali
Usher
Ayaan is Anisha’s 13-year-old cousin who lives in Maryland. Anisha had a blast staying with Ayaan and his family during the summer of 2017 while she interned in DC. He could not wait for his cousin to get back from work everyday that summer so he could hang out with her and show her his latest dance moves! Fun Fact: Ayaan loves spending summers in Pakistan with his parents!