Harlean & Michael
Wedding Party
Jaslean Ahuja
Maid of Honor
Born 3 years and 364 days apart Jaslean is the best birthday gift Harlean has ever gotten (even though they had to share them for about 10 years)! A more responsible version of Harlean, she is the girl you want to travel with because she'll actually remember what color the suitcase is. The cutest audiologist by day, Harlean's favorite oreo and milk/parent trap watching buddy by night
Christopher Hansen
Best Man
Best man, brotherman, wilderness man, fireman and promoter of the air guitar in his spare time, “this is my song!” Christopher coined Michael’s infamous “and therrrre I wassss, hoggg tied to the bed and smothered in motor oil.” Somewhat of a wordsmith, lucky for us Christopher will get the chance to publicly roast his brother most of the night, so get ready to hit record and enjoy the show.
Harmani Sethi
Bridesmaid
Growing up, there was a period of time where Harmani would only let Harlean push her stroller, which was the hilight of 13 year old Harlean's life. You can catch the cooler, more hip "Har" djing late night radio and knowing the most obscure bands years before they will even make it to the radio (hello 21 pilots). Making a difference at incredible non-profits by day, finding ways to keep Sharan from taking all her band t shirts by night
Devin Hansen
Groomsman
Talk, dark, and handsome…most don’t believe he’s related to Michael but he still doesn’t deny it to this day. More precise at Beer Pong than Mark Wallberg in the movie Shooter, step up and challenge him at the Sangeet, I’ve got 20 Rupees on Devin. Consistently Michael’s chaperone at music festivals, Devin has his fair share of stories - hand him an Appletini and please…don’t hit record.
Sharan Sethi
Bridesmaid
Pretty much Harlean's (not-so) mini me in the family, this ball of energy will be the life of the dance floor just watch out for her high kicks and keep her away from the candles. This smart, sassy, part time actress/producer and part time tennis instructor probably missed a lot of studying for finals to come to this wedding but we couldn't be more thankful (sorry Noni Mamu and Sona Mami). Ambitious high school student buying pizzas for her friends during the day, finding ways to get all of Harmani's band t-shirts by night
Nathan Hansen
Groomsman
Rocking James Dean’s haircut and smile, Nathan is heartthrob but calm down ladies this guy is taking his talents to San Diego this Summer. Nathan and Shouvik will likely be doing a “walk off” by the end of the night, if Nathan isnt already showing off his moves on top of the table - so watch out for this rico suave. More importantly, he’s Michael’s pong and bags teammate and they are regarded as UNBEATABLE, right Steve and Devin Hansen?
Sukhi Singh
Bridesmaid
Present at the hospital when Harlean was born at the tender, adorable age of 2 - Sukhi helped shape Harlean in many ways including her love for animals (playing the sheet game with Chester) and her wild imagination when they would use pillows as rocks to escape from molten lava in the living room. Although, far from the age of 2 she still has the most adorable voice you will ever hear. Brilliant landscape architect by day, incredible cook/chef (that has made some of the best thanksgiving meals Harlean has ever had) by night
Shouvik Ponussamy
Groomsman
The “Great White Buffalo” Shouvik “I don’t believe in ghosts” Ponnusamy, aka “Starroast” as Mrs. Hansen used to say. The Dos Equis guy doesn’t have anything on this gentleman. He once declined to be featured in GQ because it didn’t meet his standards. Probably the nicest guy you will ever meet, Shouvik enjoys mixology, art, and garbage can pizza. If you’re not walking 10 blocks in the freezing rain with Shouvik to go to a new “cool lounge” that even Kanye with shades on would think is too dark, then you haven’t lived. “Nah man.”
Emily Elledge
Bridesmaid
If you have ever seen Bend it like Beckham...Emily is the Jules to Harlean's Jessminder. Best friends since middle school, many years and thousands of miles couldn't stop these two from staying that way. Even though they didn't get off to the best start (re: Girl Scouts and Emily having to throw her cats in the laundry room), their friendship finally blossomed over a love for oreo cookies, high school musical and their 7th grade math teacher. Badass United States Marine Corp Officer by day, lover of all things British and Scottish by night.
Christopher Summey
Groomsman
“Did we just become best friends?!” Well, not really. The “Sum of All Summey’s or The Summinator” is Michael’s childhood best friend and supporter of their bomb making, fire starting, tire swinging and river rat lifestyle growing up. They've been through it all together, even against Summey's will (cough cough furniture shopping) but these two are inseparable. If he’s not shaking hands, he’s avoiding the dance floor. So if you see him please show him how to “pet the dog and change the light bulb!”
Sarah Anand
Bridesmaid
No one (including Michael courtesy of Nani) has lived with Harlean as long as this brave woman. These two know each other like the back of their "grandma" hands and are truly each other's soul sistas. Sarah is the voice of reason to Harlean's madness and the netflix and chill to her night out. Besties since DFLo's freshman year biology class, you can trust this girl with about anything except curling your hair and filling up your gas. Despite minor car troubles on both of their ends (the curb lol), these two are windows down, hood up ride or die. A hard working no bs lawyer by day, dog lover and marvel fanatic by night
Anthony Lotesto
Groomsman
Probably the biggest liability in this wedding, excluding Abhishek and Harlean, Anthony is bound to be the guy that people ask about. “Why is one of Michael’s groomsman drinking water from that flower vase?” About as liberal as they get, if he isn’t hugging trees or driving his Prius then he’s probably delivering Pizza to people’s car windshields at 2:00 a.m while wearing a suit. Shouvik and Tony can tell you the story.
Sharadhi Gadagkar
Bridesmaid
Sharlean is the dynamic duo that joined up when the two first met living in Cienega at U of A. Sharadhi was key in the development of Harlean's knowledge of harry potter, her addiction to ben and jerrys and taught her how life changing sriracha is. You will probably hear her use the term "crushed it" about 15 times in one sentence but this girl "crushed it" being one of Harlean's greatest friends. London's hottest newest residence and start up extraordinaire by day, Oakland As second most loyal fan by night
Sean Mitchell
Groomsman
This stereotypical red haired, freckled Irishmen will not only drink you under the table, challenge you to a dance off, but will then prepare a post party gourmet meal that Gordon Ramsay would be proud of. Pina coladas, Daquiris, Appletinis, yes please. Sean will take two of each, serve them up ladies and buckle in, Sean is about to get this party started! If you get chance bring up Coachella and the Thai food fiasco, he will love it.
Nikki Koushik
Bridesmaid
Nikki and Harlean's friendship truly blossomed when Nikki hosted the most amazing nights of film and television you could imagine, including jersey shore and one of Harlean's now favorite movies - My Cousin Vinny. Every time Harlean buys an item of clothing (which is a lot) she always thinks of the phrase WWNW (what would Nikki wear). This fashionista is a badass lawyer by day and will have your entire evening of dinner, entertainment and dancing mapped out by night.
Max Woolf
Groomsman
“Suh dude?” If Max has that “classic Hansen puffy face” at the wedding it’s likely because he’s sleep deprived, hungry, and stressed out with an anxiety level almost as huge as this guest list. This is mostly because he just started residency and he’s definitely freaking out about the groomsman dance, so hand him a Daiquiri and point him to the dance floor. “How does this thing work?” Ask Max about our Magic Mountain trip after Dental School.
Akila Prasad
Bridesmaid
Akila and Harlean are the equiavalent of bonnie and clyde - aka they have trouble written all over them when they are together. Mostly in the form of being too loud, taking up too much space and being too aggressive. Hold on tight to your drinks if a country song plays or really any song that was featured at Club 'Stang. Top audiologist in the nation by day, ridiculous dance moves and impressively being able to finish her entire meal and yours by night
Chander Gupta
Groomsman
Surgeon of the gin-giva, protector of the gums, this sexy Periodontist is likely to make the after party highlight reel with his shenanigans. Responsible for introducing Michael to Indian weddings, please thank him for making Michael a little less white, if that’s even possible. Ask him about their trip to Nashville if he remembers any of it. “Let’s get some starters people.”
Sheetal Singh
Bridesmaid
This girl is queen of great impressions, goofy dance moves and all around just keeping it real. Whether Sheetal is chopping up sushi on the dance floor, making fun of all her best friends or showing you pictures of the cutest baby in the world, her nephew Rian, she is sure to bring a smile and laugh to your face. Google's top former employee and MBA student by day, notorious photobomber by night.
Emad Abdou
Groomsman
Brother in arms while in the trenches of residency with Michael, Emad’s phrase “Classic Hansen” has become a mainstay. From Brooklyn, birthed in Egypt, mostly likely raised by Aliens (have you seen the Pyramids, seriously) this guy somehow convinces us year to year to celebrate his “real birthday” and his “actual birthday.” Almost as big of a liability as Anthony Lotesto who knows what this wedding will entail with these two.
Brenda Martin
Bridesmaid
Brenda, aka sweetums, met Harlean her first year of dental school and they instantly hit it off. Their shared love of music, eating and going out provided many amazing times in Chicago but some of the best memories were cuddling in the cloud and organizing her extensive sock collection. Doesn't matter what state or country this girl is in - she will find the best places to eat, best bars to entertain and will provide the best sound track to go with it. Fearless dentist by day, worlds best maker of apperol spritzs by night
Rana Sweis
Bridesmaid
Harlean's second year of dental school, all of her faculty members kept asking if she was friends with some first year student who was apparently her "twin". That twin was none other than Rana Sweis. Loud, hyper and a whirlwind of energy this was a match made in heaven. From coordinating moccasins, sweatshirts and glasses in clinic to their shared love for chik fil a, Pizza Hut and DMK burger these two were inseparable. Worlds best cosmetic med/spa dentist by day, work out connoisseur and Harlean's personal motivator by night