Anu & Joseph
Our People
Kezia Thomas
Maid of Honor
She has the wonderful honor of being my sister, a.k.a the one who I get to bother for the rest of her life. On the real, she's my mini me and I am so proud to be her sister. From teaching her how to read, forcing her into pageants, dance lessons, teaching her piano, to watching her grow into a beautifully talented young woman who can stand up for herself, has been my favorite part. Can't wait to have her stand by my side on my biggest day. I'm thankful that God answered my prayer and gave me a little sister. Thankful to have a built-in best friend and to have someone to always depend on.
Zach George
Best Man
I have known this man since I was a kid but we only started becoming close friends since 2017, through a community group that we are part of and our love for food, especially Korean and Japanese BBQ. He has been by my side through the thick and the thin. He is the guy that if you were about to make a decision that was not the best one, he would do all in his power to make sure that you would not do it. I know life would not be as awesome as it is and my relationship with God would not be where it is without his constant encouragement and challenging me in my faith. So happy to have this man stand next to me on my wedding day to support me in this next chapter of life.
Jessica Vattiprolu
Maid of Honor
The most unexpected yet blessed friendship I've ever had. She is my soul-sister through and through. My other half. The 3rd person in this relationship with Jo. She's been my confidant, supporter of all things wild, fun and free. Best encourager and most faithful and consistent friend. Don't know how I would have made it through any relationship without you, so I definitely know I need you to help me make it through this wedding. We are definitely a one package deal, and thankfully Jo already knows that. Honored to even know her and her beautiful soul, much less have her stand by me on my biggest day.
Allen George
Best Man
I have known this man since I was a freshman in high school, but actively ignored him until I was done with college and found him to be one of the funniest and most encouraging guys I know. He is also best friends with my other best man, so it would be a crime to not get the full package of having them both as my best men on my wedding day. He is also the one I share my love for food and Jesus with. Glad to have this man help and support me in this next chapter of life
Mary Thevatheril
Bridesmaid
From being her college tour guide, to being her co-worker, then her boss, then quitting our jobs at the same time, to finally being her co-worker again, it's been a whole journey these last few years but through it all she has been my laughing and crying buddy, the one who supports me and corrects me, the one who takes care of me (mom of the group problems) and who lets me go crazy once in a while. It's only right that the common denominator between Joseph and I gets to stand beside me on that day as she has the last few years. Her friendship has reminded me that God does speak to you through people and sends people to make sure you’re taken care of.
Finny Koshy
Groomsman
If there are two things I could describe this man as is the “gift of wisdom” and “human dictionary.” The amount of times I would have to search the words up after a conversation with this man, is astounding. However, I am glad to call this man a mentor and brother. He has challenged me in many ways to be best man I could be. Thankful for his guidance and for his constant mentorship in my life.
Hannah Earl
Bridesmaid
We shared the joys, laughs, cries, and horrors that is surviving college as introverted extroverts. We are either hyping each other up to go wild or dying laughing at absolutely nothing. There were no in-betweens. Aside from the given people, Hannah is the biggest reason I might have survived college. Her love for life, people and the pursuit of growth has been my greatest example. She is and will forever be the one person I can always, always count on to laugh at every single one of my jokes, whether they are actually funny or not. Her presence in my life has made life more bearable and I could not imagine surviving my big day without her.
Zephaniah Cherian
Groomsman
One of my biggest inspirations and advocates to go into teaching. If you are wanting a human encyclopedia about the history of anything, this is the man to go to. He always knows how to challenge someone to push them closer to God and make them a better person. To study the Word with this man, will show you how much you are missing when you are reading the Word.
Priscilla Varughese
Bridesmaid
We grew up always a half-country apart but never missing a moment in each others lives. Having her in New York was the best excuse to visit my favorite city, and my favorite cousin. Although she's 5 years younger than me, she has officially grown taller. I will never forget the days we would go from sharing jokes to getting into physical fights as kids. She was and still is the sassiest person I know. Watching her mature and grow up and talk about adult things is the first and scariest "big sister" experience of my life. I was not ready. I can't wait to have her stand by me on my big day as my second not-so-little sister.
Praise Mathew
Groomsman
LADIES THIS MAN IS SINGLE, so pay attention. This man is one of my former roommates and can attest to the things that I put him through. When I say God has gifted him the gift of music, He has definitely gifted him that. Praise has been able to work with amazing artists around the globe and has always been able to produce amazing an quality content. He is definitely a quality bachelor with a great heart for God and with a great job and loves his family well. If you need to get more information about him, reach out to me and we will direct you from there.
Jeslin Edakkalloor
Bridesmaid
We've been friends since we were 2 years and practically lived the same life up until college. From moving from India to Kuwait at 2 years old, to attending the same church and school. Then moving to America with our families when we were 8 and 9, living together, going to school together, always hanging out. We definitely got history. Having her as a consistent friend for so many of my big and small moments growing up has taught me a lot, definitely patience cause she took forever to decide anything, but also what a caring friend looks like. She's been present in all my moments since the age of 8 till the day we graduated college in 2020. They say a 7+ year friendship bond will never break. We're going on 14 years and we still sorta like each other. Can't wait for the next 14!
Denny Philip
Groomsman
Oh wow! This man right here had the privilege and challenge to take care of me when I was a little kid and definitely will never let me forget it. He always took me to go out to eat when I was a kid and is one of the best cooks I know. If you have not had the chance to taste what he makes, you are definitely missing out. Denny Chach has always been there for me and always looked out for me. I am thankful for him being constantly being in my life and being a big brother to me.
Rachel George
Bridesmaid
We haven't known each other for very long, but it definitely feels like a long time. Gaining Joseph as a husband gives me the greatest gift of gaining her, not just as an (older) sister, but also as a built in friend. I have always grown up praying God would give me an older sister, and I’m glad she was the answer to that prayer. As much as her voice is beautiful, her heart is that much more. She’s down to earth and enjoys life. I can’t wait to join the family and to bother Joseph together with her for the rest of our lives. Can’t wait to discover all the crazy things about Joseph she tried to warn me about. The sooner the better!
Chris Thomas
Groomsman
The brother of my beautiful bride and admitted pain in the butt of his older sister. He has a professed love for video games and basketball. He is a currently a senior in high school and has endured the online school crisis of COVID so he definitely not a force to be reckoned with.