Wedding Party
Lauren Jansen
Matron of Honor
Lauren and Paria met their first day of high school, and have been best friends ever since. They have gone on many adventures together from running around The Woodlands to knocking down coconuts from trees in Costa Rica. Paria even made Lauren an "Honorary Persian". She even gave her a shirt, which Lauren wears with pride. She is also the one who introduced John and Paria to each other! So it looks like she is the "Honorary Matchmaker" as well! She truly is the best and greatest friend, and Paria is honored to have Lauren right by her side.
Abel Rodriguez
Best Man
Abel and John met their first day of college at Texas A&M University and have been inseparable ever since. They've shared many of life's biggest moments together since then, and have travelled the far corners of the world together including a summer backpacking through Europe. Abel is one of John's closest and best friends, and is someone John looks up to with tremendous respect. John is honored to have him by his side as Best Man this November. If you want to make Abel smile, ask him about some of his escapades with John throughout Budapest, London, Edinburgh, or even Francis Hall.
Haley Walker
Bridesmaid
Haley and Paria have known each other since they were in sixth grade. Haley is one of Paria's oldest and greatest friends. Haley is someone that is there for you no matter what, and her heart is full of so much kindness. She also has fantastic taste in music. In high school, they would both share their headphones and listen to all the alternative bands they were into. They also love going to music concerts together! She is a wonderful friend, such a blessing. Paria is so so excited to have her as a bridesmaid!
Conner Carmichael
Groomsman
Conner and John also met their first day of college at Texas A&M University. Conner, one of the most studious and focused people there is, kept John on his A-Game throughout college. They were inseparable since then, pulling countless all-nighters on campus studying for the fabled Estimating II and attending nearly every Aggie Football home game. After college, they've shared a profound friendship and shared love of travel, watching Aggie Football, and golfing. Conner is a shining example of a loyal, strong, and courageous friend, and John is blessed and honored to have him as a Groomsman. Ask Conner about the latest book he's read, or about how any of his favorite Milwaukee team's are doing.
Armita Tajadod
Bridesmaid
Armita and Paria have known each other since they were about eight years old. One of Paria's first memories of Armita was that they bonded over the computer game, "Barbie Horse Adventures: Mystery Ride". Of course for two eight year olds, it was the greatest game ever made! As they got older, Armita and Paria became great travel buddies, and went on several trips together, which were filled with everlasting memories. Armita is such an amazing friend. She's a fantastic listener and always gives great advice. Paria is so grateful to have Armita in her life, and as a bridesmaid.
Nathan Wagaman
Groomsman
Nathan and John first met in high school. Sharing a witty, unique sense of humor, they are never seen together without both of them engulfed with laughter. Nathan and John were went on to be roommates throughout college, and have shared many of life's many milestones together. One of Nathan and John's favorite things to do is to hike and backpack. To this day, John considers Nathan one of his closet and best friends, and is incredibly grateful to have him as a Groomsman. Make sure to ask Nathan about some his favorite college memories with John and the other Groomsmen, as he has a tremendous way of recreating and sharing stories.
Hastia Darvish
Bridesmaid
Hastia is Paria's cousin, and they first met when Hastia was five years old. She had just came to America, and only spoke Swedish and Farsi. She was a cute little trouble maker, but she was a fast learner. She quickly adjusted to life here, and Paria and her would hang out quite often growing up. Once she got older, the two were quite inseparable. They would see each other all the time, and became great friends. Hastia even sees Paria as a big sister. Hastia is now a dedicated Aggie and is getting her Bachelor's! Hastia is not just family, she is a cherished friend. Paria is so happy to have her as a bridesmaid.
Ethan Ellis
Groomsman
Ethan and John met during their first day of college, and have been close friends throughout their days at Texas A&M University and beyond. Sharing a passion for lifting, enjoying Chinese tea, and staying up way too late playing grand strategy games, they have shared years of friendship akin to that of a brotherhood. Ethan is a kind, strong, and dear friend, and John looks up to him and his strong faith. John is very excited to have him at his side as a Groomsman.
Donya Darvish
Bridesmaid
Donya is Paria's cousin, and they have known each other since Donya was a baby. Donya and her family live in Ohio, but they come to Houston every year, which of course for Paria, was the best time of the year. When they were little, Paria and Donya would ride around the neighborhood in Paria's Barbie Jeep! It is one of Paria's fondest memories! They both also loved matching their outfits together, everyone always thought they were sisters. Donya will always be your #1 cheerleader, and she will do it quite fashionably. She is the best person to go to for fashion advice, plus she studied it in school! Paria absolutely adores Donya, she is one of her dearest friends. She'll be the most stylish bridesmaid out there!
Chris Jansen
Groomsman
Chris and John have been close friends since high school. Over the years, they remained strong and true friends and continue to enjoy time with one another. Chris and John share a passion for college football, scotch collecting, and spending time on the golf course trying to out-score one another. Chris' wife, Lauren, was the one who introduced Paria and John to one another over a double date at Deacon Baldy's. Make sure to ask Chris about his love for K-State Football, whisky, flying. John considers Chris to be one of his closet friends, and cherishes his focus, humor, and tremendous grilling skills. John couldn't be more excited to have Chris by his side as a Groomsman.
Autumn Hunt
Bridesmaid
Autumn and Paria have been friends since the fifth grade. She is one of Paria's oldest and most amazing friends. Autumn has so many stories to tell and is one of Paria's funniest friends. Autumn and Paria have soooooo many inside jokes, that it's way too many to count. Autumn is someone who cares so deeply for the ones she loves. Her heart is filled with so much love and she's one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. Paria is so ecstatic to have Autumn as one of her bridesmaids!
Nicholaus McDavid
Groomsman
Nicholaus and John have shared life's biggest moments together as brothers. Nicholaus, or "Nick" as John calls him, has an incredible sense of humor, a deep passion for helping others, and will make anyone smile by his warm personality. Growing up together, Nick and John would come to bond over climbing trees, playing the Wii, and collecting trading cards together. John deeply admires Nick's perseverance, sharp focus, and profound kindness he shares others. John is blessed to have him as a brother, and is honored to have him by his side as a Groomsman. Ask him about the latest video game he is playing, or about his passion for psychology.
Daniel Koorosh Darvish
Ring Bearer
Daniel a.k.a "Danny Boy" is Paria's younger cousin. He is definitely the one that makes everybody laugh in his classroom, it's his favorite thing to do. He's also the sweetest boy you will ever meet. He loves to talk, and has a lot of personalty! Paria and John are so excited to have him as their ring bearer!
Marion McDavid
Groomsman
Marion "Thomas" and John are two inseparable brothers. When together, expect to see them laughing about random nonsense or obscure inside jokes. Thomas and John grew up together alongside Nick gaming, exploring the outdoors, and traveling together. John greatly looks up to Thomas' strength, deep faith, and perseverance. John is blessed to have him as a brother, and is honored to have him by his side as a Groomsman. Ask Thomas about his passion for lifting, his adventures of the outdoors, or whether or not he can beat John in an arm wrestle.
