Madeline Brent & Thomas Chau
Wedding Party
Sophia Brent
Maid of Honor
My sister and I have always been close and our relationship has only gotten stronger over the years. She's an extremely hard worker and truly cares and wants the best for others. I couldn't image life without our daily phone calls and I certainly couldn't image not having her by my side on such a special day!
Jin Chen
Groomsman
Commitment. Someone who doesn't let obstacles prevent him or his close friends from accomplishing objectives. That's who Jin is. Jin has known me since high school. Our relationship blossomed when we found out we were going to join the same fraternity freshmen year at Drexel. From there, we were committed to investing in our newfound organization, our leadership skills and each other.
Dara Feller
Bridesmaid
As my longest friend, Dara has been with me through every part of life. From preschool on, Dara has been like a sister and her family like a family to me. Although we now live on opposite ends of the country, long distance has got nothing on us! Her creativity, spunk, and talent has led her to build an incredible portfolio in the photography world and I'm so lucky to have her in my life!
Ryan Benjamin
Groomsman
Loyalty. Someone who remains by his friends side no matter the circumstance. That's who Ryan "Benji" is. Our relationship took off when we found ourselves in leadership positions in college. While I was off building developmental opportunities, Benji was securing the financial backing of the organization. When I needed somebody to confide in, Benji was there. When I needed help, Benji was there... especially when I needed to move apartments!
Addey Dominguez
Bridesmaid
My Jessica Day girly! Addey is my number #1 supporter and has been my partner in crime through high school and beyond. There are more stories than I can count from our time commuting to school on the train and bus (I can't believe we did that for 4 years!!). Addey is kind, generous, and always has a smile on her face and a joke in her back pocket.
Ryan Bannon
Groomsman
Hardwork. Someone who doesn't accept the average. That's who Bannon is. Ever met someone who isn't satisfied with a 100/100? Meet Bannon. Whether it be with schoolwork, his career, his relationship or travel itineraries, Bannon puts 110% into everything he does. Bannon's work ethic was a model for me all through college and till this day, is something that I admire. Given his skills, it was a no brainer for Bannon to be the one to plan my Bachelor Party!
Lauren Jandak
Bridesmaid
Lauren and I met in college and were roomies throughout our time at Drexel. We've enjoyed many Philly adventures and double dates since Tom and Ryan were friends before Lauren and I met them. Lauren is always down for a good time and her sweet personality makes her infectious to be around. We've been close friends since we first met and it's so special to know that she will be apart of mine and Tom's big day.
Vish G.
Groomsman
Challenge. Someone who pushes others to their fullest potential. That's who Vish is. Having never met each other before, we moved down to Richmond, VA at the start of the pandemic in 2020 and agreed to be roommates. Little did I know, this was going to be the best decision I could've made. At every critical life decision, Vish is the first call that I make. Why? Because Vish would be the first to challenge me on the decision. Funny enough, Vish's last name (Gopalakrishnan) was too long to put into Zola so it posed a challenge for me... Ha!
Stuti Majmudar
Bridesmaid
Stuti and I have been friends ever since meeting in the dorms our freshman year of college. Whether it's going out on the town or just staying home binging shows and drinking wine, Stuti is your gal. I couldn't have gotten through college without our late night chats and having her by my side during the occasional apartment fiasco.
Adrian Galera
Groomsman
Resilient. Someone who doesn't give up. That's who Adrian is. I first became a manager at the young age of 23. Unfortunately for Adrian, that's when I managed him. Needless to say, Adrian needed a lot of resilience that year! We go on to not only be manager and managee, but fellow coworkers, partners and close friends. We encountered highs and lows together and each time, we remained resilient searching for shorter lows and longer highs. Given our experience together, it was clear that Adrian was going to be the point person to execute my detailed proposal plan. Ask him for behind-the-scene photos!
Ella Holland
Bridesmaid
Ella and I both moved to Richmond, VA around the same time and we quickly became friends. Ella is someone I can call when I want to go get my nails done or if I want to request some of her incredible homemade treats! She is always on the go whether she's in school, taking ballet classes, or playing with her sweet doggies. It was so great to be apart of her special day and I couldn't image mine without her!
Logan Holland
Groomsman
Mentor. Someone who clears the road for those who come after. That's who Logan is. I moved back to Richmond, VA in 2022 with Maddy and just so happen, Logan moved to Richmond from Florida at the same time with his now-wife, Ella. Having a shared experience, the four of us go on to become close friends. Whether it be with careers, wedding planning, relationship advice, house/financial investments, Logan is always the one I go to. Why? Because Logan has been there or is currently where I aspire to be.
Matt Dutcher
Officiant
Take all the previous words and put them in one person. That person's name is Matt Dutcher. There's a lot that we can say about Matt and the character count that Zola has won't do it justice. In lieu of the character count, here's a list of other words that describe Matt: Well-spoken, Adaptable, People-First, Stories, Funny, Role Model, Intentional, Articulate, Inspiration, Metal... There is no one better equipped to officiate our wedding.
