Emily & Martin
Wedding Party
Rebecca Lysaght
Maid of Honor
Probably should have listened to mum when she said that my sisters were going to be my best friends one day, because today, there is no one I would rather call when I need to laugh or vent or outline my newest theory . It has been a pleasure growing up with you, even if you spent half of it up a tree or lighting fires in the backyard, and wherever we end up together, from Berkeley to Budapest to Brooklyn, I know we are going to laugh (at me usually...), learn something, and forget to text mum....
Stephanie Lysaght
Bridesmaid
My baby sister and the sweetest soul. From cooking a fancy recipe (to the symphony of fire alarms in my house) to kayaking on the Providence River to learning how to ride mopeds on Block Island, I am so thankful for an adventure partner who makes every moment memorable. There is no one else who I want giving me a pep talk while I am drunk crying after a night at the Los Gatos bars (help....) or teaching me how to Cat Daddy (not going to happen for me but we will persist) or starting random house projects at 9pm at night (while the early birds look on in horror).
Kendal Stark
Bridesmaid
As my cousin and first friend, I have always looked up to Kendal and her impeccable sense of style (although we may have layered one too many tank tops back in the day!!). It is no surprise that we both became teachers, as we spent most of our childhood organizing our family to produce world class dance recitals and Scotland's first ever softball games.
Ainsley Stark
Bridesmaid
I am so lucky to have Ainsley as a little cousin, because she brings the brightest energy to every situation. From the choreographer of our family dance routines (a true hero with my dance skills and Rebecca's disdain for performing) to her endless ability to quote the funniest bits of any movie or TV show, Ainsley is the talent and fun of our crew.
Caitlin Kennedy
Bridesmaid
I knew Caitlin was going to be a life-long friend when she still wanted to hang out with me after I threw up on our first playdate (sorry Sandra!!). Our friendship continued to defy the odds when I moved 6,000 miles away and yet we still managed to create the best memories together. From hosting our own talk show in her bedroom to organizing our hotel bathroom for hours in Belgium to eating In-n-Out in California, Caitlin and I have proven that we can be anywhere in the world and still have fun!
Sara Hughes
Bridesmaid
Sara!! My third little sister!! And the only one who truly understands my obsession with musicals - without her, no one would have performed in my Hairspray numbers or responded to my Instagram DMs of In the Heights songs!! As much as Martin loves me, there is only one person in my life who cried so much when I (and the other Lysaghts) left Scotland that her mum had to buy her a fish to distract her on the way home from the airport. Most people are just lucky to have you as their friend but I get the honor of having you as my bridesmaid <3
Omar Wahid
Best Man
I was stressed at middle school orientation, feeling out of place in a jacket and tie for the first time until Omar, clad in a Red Hot Chili Peppers T-shirt and shorts, was the first person to introduce themselves to me. We stuck by each other during the campus tour and ever since. A calming, compassionate soul, I knew he’d become an excellent doctor when I thought I broke my foot in the pool and he calmly said “I got you.” He carried our heavy backpack up and down Katahdin helping me summit a mountain that I did not believe I could. When I texted him that I’d been admitted to the hospital he was there within the hour. We’ve shared countless meals, conversations about life and an appreciation for any film that is up. I would not be who I am today without his friendship, he is my brother.
Danny Wulff
Groomsman
Despite me walking away from him mid sentence after getting rocked in our first AP History class, Danny still invited me to eat with him and the boys at lunch and showed me around my new high school. We got through awkward social circles, Algebra 2 and crew together. I don’t have a competitive bone in my body and fueled entirely by his encouragement we were the only two to PR on our 2k test the day our coach said we had to or test again. All I remember after that was him gassing me up for having a better time than him. We’ve helped each other ever since to “go the distance” in college and beyond. I text him every day (more than I text Emily) to hype each other up for every workout and life milestone. I’m honored to have him be a part of this one.
Varun Konanki
Groomsman
I don’t remember a time where I didn’t know Varun. We grew up together. We both started at Montessori before we turned two and became best friends as 2 of 5 students in our graduating 6th grade class. We invented the two week sleepover, routinely staying up for hours waiting for MTV to play our new favorite rap song so we could find the name of it and put it on our Ipod Nanos. We learned the intricacies of complicated family dynamics together. We learned how to vent together and carve out fun times too. I’ll never forget the time we convinced his conservative 18 year old cousin visiting from India to take us to see the first Hangover movie or all the times we’ve called each other to process life’s challenges and celebrate life’s wins. He is family and always will be.
Jared Shaw
Groomsman
Jared is quietly the most giving person I know. The Shaw's became my second family in high school, their house, a second home. While not much of a talker, Jared is a master of quality time and good vibes. Some weeks I spent more nights watching Game of Thrones in the man cave, playing knockout in the backyard and goofing around at their house than at my own. During a time in my life where I needed family and positivity, Jared intuitively gave me that without ever naming it. Jared showed me what family means. From Milton, to Redwood City, to Half Moon Bay, to Plymouth, to LA, I know I can always find the warmth of home with Jared, my little brother Ethan, Gray, and the woman I text on Mother’s day, Melanie.
Ethan Shaw
Groomsman
The very first time I went to the Shaw's, Ethan punched me in the top of the foot so hard that I thought I broke something. He also gave me a cold can of soda to put on it to help with the pain. Weirdly, I think that was the first time I was shown what having a little brother must feel like. We went to war on the knockout court a hundred times because he sparked the closest thing to sibling rivalry I’ve ever felt. I am inspired by Ethan. A wild child at heart, in high school when everyone was trying to fit in, Ethan showed me it was okay to march to your own drum. He is simultaneously the most genuine, thoughtful and creative person in my life and I love him like a little brother. When I talk to him I feel better in just about every way. I’m genuinely excited to have him as a groomsman.