Officiant
Chris and I met each other the first week of med school after a staff, whom we had separately met during our summer programs at Columbia, had accurately predicted we would become very best friends. It is for that reason, and not the fact that he begged me to, that he is officiating the wedding.
Best Man
Scott and I met in a bathroom at a bar. There is nothing that can be said publicly about that encounter. He is the blonde brother I never knew I would never want.
Groomsman
Bebo is my brother from the same mother. He makes me feel like the sexiest, smartest, funniest boy in the family. And for that, I will forever be thankful.
Groomsman
Kelsey said I couldn't show up drunk to the ceremony. No one is better suited to make sure of that than 'El Abuelo', one of my oldest and most boring friends. He drinks water and eats healthy. Christian has been calling me fat since 2000, with 0% success. I am giving him one last chance, make me skinny for my wedding abuelo!
Assistant to the Regional Groomsmen
I barely know Chi, but I needed diversity in the group. He is one of the most unselfish, generous people I know, so I figured he'd give me a nice wedding gift if I made him a groomsman. TBD.
Maid of Honor
I knew Gurpreet was an Indian princess from the first moment I met her. She thought I was a hillbilly. We instantly became best friends, and now she will always be my partner in crime and human calculator.
Bridesmaid
Jennifer-Ann is one of my oldest and dearest friends. Throughout all stages of life she has always been my constant support system and the one person I can always count on to organize my closet (life).
Bridesmaid
Amy is my sister from another mister. Somehow we survived high school shenanigans and now she is even responsible for raising another human being. Hopefully she will make all the mistakes and give me a heads up.
Bridesmaid
Tanya is an angel sent from heaven to teach me how to tolerate Ernie. She has had a lot of practice tolerating Chris. God bless her. Help me Tanya!
Bridesmaid
Barron is my bombshell of a cousin. She is such a boss, and always has been. I've looked up to her for as long as I can remember, and it means the world that she will be standing with me on the best day of my life! She is also the mother to the cutest little munchkins I have ever seen. Love you B!!