Wedding Party
Amanda Kozar
Maid of Honor
My oldest and dearest friend. We've known each other since we were 5 and we've been best friends since 11. Even after years and years of long distance, we've stayed so close and now we're finally reunited in Chicago! It's a friendship miracle :) Thanks for being the most organized, detail-oriented, to do list-making maid of honor I could ever ask for!
Lion Grenader
Best Man
My right hand man, my chief of staff and most importantly, my best friend. What began as a professional relationship in a college student organization become a strong friendship built on trust, sometimes completely blind trust. I could probably go my whole life and never meet another person like Lion. That's just the kind of guy he is.
Murad Khan
Bridesman
Murad brings me so much joy. I remember sitting in dance studios or abandoned classrooms in college until 5am cramming for organic chemistry tests, which was pure torture, but I'd STILL be happy because of Murad. He'd get me to rehearse a dance or make tons of jokes or try to have philosophical conversations on the value of friendship. Despite my orgo grade, I'm so incredibly grateful for all the fun he's added to my life all these years.
Nick Mustard
Groomsman
We go way back. Actually, even further than we previously realized. In fifth grade, we both played little league baseball. I played for the White Sox and Nick played for the Marauders. In middle school we were fast friends. Now, we are roommates, hosting poker games regularly. Man, time sure does fly.
Adanna Ukah
Bridesmaid
Adanna is one of my closest friends from college. From tap night for our dance group to living in Chicago as actual adults, she's been such a steady, encouraging, and dependable friend. She is the wisest person and is always ready with another question to get me to reconsider my whole life. I know that if I ever need anything, she would drop everything and be there. I'm so lucky to have her in my life.
Chris Thomas
Groomsman
My brother from another mother. This guy has all the genes I wish I had gotten, funny, charming and man would you look at those biceps? Will be the life of the party so beware.
Natalia Temesgen
Bridesmaid
Nat is my older sister and she's also, in my unbiased opinion, the most amazing, talented, creative, passionate, driven person EVER. The way she tirelessly strives after her dreams to create and share her work is incredibly inspiring. I've spent all my life trying to be just like her cause she's just so cool. Now that she's a mom of two and sends sparkly happy easter gifs, I may finally have a chance at it!
Robert Sandoval
Groomsman
Roberto Santos Sandoval Baker. My law school simpatico. My chess sensei. Robert introduced me to the West Coast, affordable LA taco trucks and inspired me with his persistence for success.
Luke Naman
Bridesman
Luke's my little brother and he's also a 3rd year medical student, which makes us practically twins! He is way too chill for his own good but I appreciate it because whenever I get home at 10 pm and try to open a book to study, I think "WWLD" and pass out. He's super funny (just like my dad!) and always makes me crack up. Hands down, favorite brother.
Ankur Sharma
Groomsman
The one person in my life that is more chill than I am. Cool as a cucumber. No doubt one of the many reasons this guy is a brother to me. I will never forget the many many hours spent playing golf instead of studying for the bar exam - and the overwhelming excitement when we found out we passed.
Brianna Naman
Bridesmaid
My little sister, Bri, is super generous with her time and is unafraid to march to the beat of her own drum, two qualities I've always really admired. She's the type of person who will have to be up at 7am but will still sit and talk to you until 4am just for fun. We got tons of quality bonding time when we slept in the same bed (she refused to take the couch...) for a month this past year as she moved to Chicago. She'd have food ready for me when I got home and would listen to all my stories from the day--it was the sweetest thing. Ken has a lot to live up to!
Cory Vogt
Groomsman
Every guy needs someone who will call you out on your baloney. Someone who will appreciate the little things when the big things aren't going the way you'd hoped. Who'd drive an hour out of their way to pick you up and drop you off just to hang out with ya. Cory has been all that, and I've been a better man because of it.