Maryn & Abhilash
Wedding Party
Maryn White
Bride
Maryn was initially smitten by Abhilash's charm, intelligence, and smile! Maryn and Abhilash shared countless dinner dates the first summer they met, quickly realizing how their values and futures completely aligned, both being extremely ambitious. Maryn loves that their relationship encourages each other to be the best versions of themselves. Maryn is a determined public health graduate student at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire.
Abhilash Arnipalli
Groom
Abhilash found Maryn to be a unique and strikingly beautiful first date. He says he knew he wanted a second date after finding out she had been on a chess team in elementary school! LOL! Abhilash thinks their relationship has flourished because they are adventurous and love introducing each other to new things. There is truly never a dull moment. Abhilash and Maryn enjoy traveling together and living life to the fullest. Abhilash is a Senior Software Engineer at Netsmart in Overland Park, Kansas.
Erica Fulbright, Cousin
Maid of Honor
Erica has always served as a wonderful role model for the bride. She is elegant and classy, while being fun and so very thoughtful. The bride has witnessed Erica being a forceful and strong woman and applauds the way she's rearing Madelyn to approach life in the same manner. She is an expert in her field of advising elite financial clients for Truist in Dallas, Texas. Interestingly, Erica's mother served as Maid of Honor for Maryn's mother.
Rachelle Drescher, Sister
Bridesmaid
Rachelle is the bride's only sibling. Even though there are 13 years difference between the sisters, Rachelle has been a great sounding board and advice giver for the bride through the years. These opposite sisters find that they can learn from each other. The bride respects the way her Sissy manages all of her responsibilities, including the most important one...raising Graham to be a loving and thoughtful young man. Rachelle is a civil and environmental engineer, while serving as the sustainable corporate director for Burns and McDonnell in Kansas City, Missouri.
Taylor Wilmore, Friend
Bridesmaid
Taylor and the bride have been friends since 3rd grade. Taylor is a loyal friend. The girls have had numerous sleepovers, attended concerts together, and played tennis together in high school. Chiefly, their humor and laughs make this friendship so viable. Taylor works as a journalist and reporter for Startland News in Kansas City, Missouri.
Delaney Fearon, Friend
Bridesmaid
Delaney and the bride have been friends since high school and both attended Mizzou at the same time. The bride describes Delaney as reliable and a friend that shares many common goals with her, including their focus on healthcare. Delaney plans to attend medical school in the near future.
Emma Robinson, Friend
Bridesmaid
Emma was one of the first sorority sisters the bride met when she pledged to Alpha Phi at Mizzou. Emma served as the bride's big sister in the organization. They both have lots of memories from college experiences together. Happily, they share a love of the color pink. Emma works at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Rebecca & Rachel Danforth
Escorts
Rebecca and Rachel share the longest friendship with the bride. They have cultivated their friendships since Pre-K. The bride has learned a great deal about twin relationships from these sweet sisters. They are social butterflies, travel aficionados, and have always encouraged the bride through life's highs and lows. Rebecca is employed at Spring Venture Group in Kansas City, Missouri and Rachel teaches middle school language arts in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Mary Lea Shehorn, Grandmother
Flower Lady
Thayer, Missouri Maryn's "Gram" has played an influential role in her life. She has provided Maryn with sound advice and loving hugs throughout the years. She is also the best cook ever! She has enjoyed watching Maryn and Abhilash's relationship flourish. The couple always feels extra loved and at home during trips to visit Gram and Pop in Thayer.
Lakshmi Marada, Grandmother
Flower Lady
Hyderabad, India Abhilash's "Ammamma" has always been an encouraging and joyful spirit in Abhilash's life. She has a very sweet and calming presence and knows how to make everyone feel special! She has loved Maryn's appreciation for her culture and has been impressed by her attempts to speak and write Telugu. She enjoys the visits she gets from Maryn and Abhilash.
Joyce White, Grandmother
Flower Lady
Lee's Summit, Missouri Maryn's "Grandma" adds a spunky and fun perspective in Maryn's life. They share laughs, fashion ideas, and love to bake cookies together. Maryn likes to say that Grandma Joyce is 81 going on 16. She has enjoyed getting to have conversations with Maryn and Abhilash and thinks they are the perfect match!
Nathan Burger, Friend
Best Man
Nathan has been the groom’s closest friend since 2nd grade, making him his longest-standing friendship. They grew up together, sharing countless milestones, and celebrated every birthday together from elementary school through high school. Nathan was by his side through both the good times and the challenging moments. As a standout athlete, he won three Varsity Basketball State Championships in high school. Now, Nathan works as a Production Planner at TT Electronics in Kansas City.
Matthew Chapman, Friend
Groomsman
Matthew and the groom have been friends since 6th grade, forming a bond over their shared sense of humor. Always the comedian of the group, Matthew brings humor to every situation, but he is also someone the groom can always rely on. As a talented athlete, he won three Varsity Basketball State Championships in high school alongside Nathan. Matthew now works as a Data Analyst at Lockton Companies in Kansas City.
Devin Olson, Friend
Groomsman
Devin and the groom have known each other since middle school but became especially close in high school. Their long-standing friendship grew even stronger when they became college roommates. Their bond deepened even further when Devin played a crucial role in saving the groom’s life during his battle with meningitis. Now, Devin lives in Boston, Massachusetts, where he is a student at UMASS Boston. Despite the distance, he will always remain one of the groom’s closest friends.
Matt LaTendresse, Friend
Groomsman
Matt has always been a reliable and supportive friend. He and the groom met in middle school and continued their friendship through high school. Their shared love for the rapper NAV strengthened their bond, leading to an unforgettable trip to his Dallas concert together. When the groom was in the hospital, Matt stepped up and organized a GoFundMe to support him during his recovery, and even got NAV to donate. Known for his kindness, humor, and loyalty, Matt now works as a Software Engineer at Microsoft in Seattle, Washington.
Bhargav Marada, Cousin
Groomsman
Bhargav is not just a friend but also one of the groom’s closest cousins. Growing up together, they spent countless holidays playing sports and making memories. Bhargav played baseball throughout his childhood and up to varsity in high school. Now, he works as an Applications Analyst for Honeywell FM&T at the Kansas City National Security Campus and lives in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.
Graham Drescher, Nephew
Ring Security
Graham gives the sweetest hugs to Aunt Maryn and soon-to-be Uncle A. He is a sports enthusiast and connoisseur of video games. He is a straight A student in the 2nd grade in Overland Park, Kansas. Graham plans to play in the NFL and if that doesn't work out, he wants to be an engineer like his mama.
Madelyn Fulbright, Cousin
Reader
Madelyn is the bride's spunky, fun, and funny cousin. Plus, she is a "cartwheel queen" that plays basketball, softball, and soccer. She is wicked smart and is a straight A student in Carrollton, Texas. Madelyn expects to be a banker when she's grown.
Kyleigh Taylor, Friend
Musical Talent
Kyleigh is such a special friend to the bride. They attended Missouri Leadership Seminar and Missouri Girls State together. They were fast friends once they met and the bride has always admired Kyleigh's musical talent, especially all her awards and education for film scoring. Kyleigh is a masterful violist, living in Seattle, Washington.
Braydon Pender, Cousin
Officiant
Braydon is the bride's cousin. At just three-years-old, he was present on the day the bride was born and was among the first people to hold her. He lives in Thayer, Missouri with his wife Aubrey and sweet little Banks. They own an individualized supported living (ISL) business and Braydon is a real estate agent.