Courtney & Saravanan
Wedding Party
Kaylee Vance
Maid of Honor
Kaylee and Courtney met in middle school during poms practice and became immediate friends. In middle school, they would unintentionally show up to school in matching outfits (American Eagle was life). In high school they were like sisters, the best of friends but always fighting over clothes since they couldn't both have the same outfit. They love to travel together and hope to get in another trip between planning their weddings. Kaylee is getting married soon too!! 20 years later they still show up twinning and embrace it - shockingly they did not buy the same wedding dress.
Diana Martin
Bridesmaid
Diana and Courtney met in college at UW-Lacrosse. They were roomies for only one year but seriously feels like forever in all the best ways. They bonded over mac and cheese, gossip girl, and cleaning. Diana lives about an hour and a half away from Courtney and every now and then Courtney goes for a long drive and ends up at Diana’s doorstep. Diana has the cutest little baby boy that Courtney gushes over.
Chandler Zolliecoffer
Bridesmaid
Chandler and Courtney met in a their running group. Chandler joined looking to meet new friends while in Milwaukee studying for her Ph. D (whoo!). Courtney had her best run times while trying desperately to stay on pace with Chandler. They became friends after running when they had time to talk and get to know each other once Courtney finally caught her breath.
Danielle Nabak
Bridesmaid
Danielle and Courtney met in their running group. The two bonded first over a bottle of wine at the beach on a moonlit evening. How romantic! Since then, their friendship has continued over many more bottles of wine, champagne, tequila & fireball, lots and lots of dancing, and their love of food. Danielle is the BEST cook and anyone who comes to her kitchen will always leave with a happy heart and a full belly.
Karli Tatum
Bridesmaid
Courtney and Karli met in their running group, F.E.A.R MKE (Forget Everything And Run). They didn't know each other well until Milwaukee film festival began and they'd see each other at the same films and events. They finally took each other out of their phones as "Courtney FEAR" and "Karli FEAR", learned each others last names and learned how much fun they had together! They can be found running (Karli is training for a marathon), traveling, buying toe rings, and dropping it low on the dance floor.
Shankaran Shanmugabaskaran
Best Man
Shankaran is Saravanan's older brother. The guy he's relied on since day one. Saravanan may not have had as good grades, but he's better looking.
Tyler Lamont Burks
Groomsman
Saravanan and Tyler met in preschool. Tyler followed Saravanan to middle school and college. Somehow they did not get into too much trouble...except that one time when they were asked to disembark a cruise ship in the Caribbean.
Nathan Michael
Groomsman
They met in Highschool and became close in college. Some how Nathan got Saravanan to pledge a fraternity. Nate also eats all of Saravanan's leftovers. All the time.
Sam Lee Nobiensky
Groomsman
Sam Lee and Saravanan met through the MAC. Instead of working out they would just drink at the bar, daily. "Working out"
Christopher Ulicki
Groomsman
Christopher and Saravanan met through the MAC. The first thing Chris asked is if Saravanan had any old ATI Radeon video cards so he could mine bitcoin. Saravanan thought Chris was cool for a nerd.
Tenia Fisher
Officiant
Tenia!!! She is the one we owe this entire day to and lifetime of happiness! Saravanan and Tenia met in passing, but really got to know each other at a bachelor party over an armful of Whiteclaws. Saravanan knew Tenia knew a lot of cute girls from her running group, and he wanted some introductions. Courtney and Tenia met at F.E.A.R. (You may have seen Tenia in magazines and on TV this past year for her work in the running community) Saravanan and Courtney truly cannot be more excited for her to officiate their wedding!
Sampson
Usher
Sampson and Saravanan met through Cigar Club. An odd pair some would say but they sure do know how to party. You’ll know it’s Sampson because he’s the only person who wears flip flops in the snow.
Nathan Shimp
Usher
Nathan is Saravanan's cousin who is 3x bigger than him. Saravanan was Nathan's babysitter. He still needs it.
Ashwin Sivaainkaran
Usher
Ashwin is Saravanan's cousin from Tennessee. They enjoy being jokesters and tinkering with cars. Ashwin's stereo system will never be louder than Saravanan's.