Wedding Party
Didi Bojanova
Maid of Honor
Didi met Rachel when they were young saplings in middle school. They were quickly intertwined by their constant need for new and exciting things and an unparalleled friendship blossomed. Over the years, they have remained close in spirit, even if physically far away. And then, just four years ago, circumstances brought them together in the great Keystone/Yar'hol abode and they proceeded to conquer Los Angeles together, along with their trusty sidekick, Justin. Didi can't believe how lucky she has been to have these two amazing humans as her neighbors and can't wait to celebrate them entering this new chapter, of which she plans to still very much be a rooted part of.
Matthew Knight
Best Man
I am Justin's twin and Rachel's favorite brother-in-law. Being a twin is a special bond that is hard to explain. Imagine having a best friend, who you experienced everything with. When I felt down, I could always count on Justin to pick me up and vice versa. When I met Rachel, I was a little anxious, but after kicking our butts in board games, I had nothing to worry about. She immediately found a place in our family, which is tough with a family of nine! It's obvious how much they care for each other and I am so excited to make more memories with them both and to celebrate their big day! Love you guys.
Summer Stanfield
Maid of Honor
Rachel started out as the girl next door on my freshman hall at Wake Forest. From the moment we met, we became inseparable (except she keeps moving farther away from me - lol!) Rachel is not only my college roommate but also my best friend, partner in crime, and the sister I never had. She’s been the Yang to my Grey and my rock through every high and low. I can’t imagine navigating life without her by my side and I’m honored to be by hers on her special day. If you need me, I’ll be on the dance floor!
Jon Knight
Groomsman
I got to know Justin and Rachel in Wisconsin where they met. I really knew the relationship was serious when Justin convinced Rachel to join our summer ultimate frisbee team and she turned out to be an excellent team member! To let you know what kind of brother Justin is, on short notice, Justin flew out to Phoenix to meet me just to hang out for an extra day. Justin will always go the extra mile and embrace the "just say yes" mind set to life. I can't be more proud to have him as a brother. On a side note, we bowled for an hour and never made it over 100 points.
Alex Dudley
Bridesmaid
Alex and Rachel met freshman year of college and instantly recognized each other's black cat energy. Now both living in LA, Alex has slowly dragged Rachel down into the depths of abject nerdiness with her. Alex's proudest moment was getting Rachel to recognize "The Mummy" for the cinematic masterpiece it is.
Adam Stapelmann
Groomsman
Adam and Justin met through Boy Scouts as teenagers. Despite being younger than him, Adam soon became a mentor to Justin and took him under his wing. Many say Justin would be living under a bridge somewhere if it weren’t for the careful guidance and leadership of his friend Adam
Brittany Denis
Bridesmaid
Rachel and I met living in Wisconsin. We were assigned to the same work project and became instant best friends. I gave her a key for housesitting, and we never got it back. Instead, she became our unofficial roommate. It was a dream come true! Not only did we travel together for work (aka paid vacations with my best friend), but at home, she was always there whether going out for New Year’s parties or just ordering in food in our onesies. It was one of these girls nights that I first met Justin - yes, we were in our onesies. I remember thinking, if he falls for my best friend while she’s wearing a unicorn onesie then he’s got to be something special, and Justin did not disappoint. I’m am so incredibly happy to be a part of Rachel and Justin’s special day all these years later.
Ryan Deyoe
Groomsman
I've enjoyed many years of friendship with Justin and Rachel. It started in Boy Scouts when I met Justin. Despite Justin being older—he's really 31 now?!—we hit it off. Justin and his friends welcomed me into their circle, indulging in all sorts of shenanigans. Fast forward a few years when Justin moved to Madison and I was attending college there, I met Rachel. Our bond grew over her divine cookies and sympathy during board game nights when Justin and Adam would attempt to obliterate me. Even though we are all competitive, a win for Rachel meant Justin losing, which was a win for us all. Now that they live in LA we don't get to see each other as often, but that doesn't stop us from making the most of every trip and creating new memories. Justin and Rachel have proven to be steadfast friends, always there when you need them, and always down to have a good time.
Megan Dhanda
Bridesmaid
Rachel and I met when she joined Cedar Sinai. Our instant connection sparked over discussing Love is Blind and commiserations about our hectic workloads! Despite the pandemic, we scheduled virtual happy hours and games, daily FaceTime workouts, and taking Cloud to the dog beach! It was evident from the start that our friendship would last a lifetime. When Dhanda and I tied the knot, having Rachel as my bridesmaid was an absolute blessing. I'm eagerly counting down the days to celebrate Rachel and Justin on their very special day.
Gagneet Dhanda
Groomsman
Our friendship began when Rachel and Megan met at Cedars. Since then, we've enjoyed crafting drinks, whiskey tastings, surfing, taking Cloud to the dog beach, hiking, playing endless rounds of Mario Kart, and even virtual Happy Hours throughout the pandemic. Megan and I can't wait to celebrate these two tying the knot!
Gloria Chen
Bridesmaid
I was there when Rachel came out of the womb. Ok, not exactly, but I was there when she could barely open her eyes. Growing up as cousins, Rachel and I spent our summers and holidays together with our imaginations running wild; conjuring up new games, pranking our brothers and reading Harry Potter. She’s been a part of so many of my core memories, I’m so grateful that I get to stand by her on her unforgettable day.
Austin Yang
Groomsman
Many of you know me as Rachel’s sister! Since Justin and Rachel have been together, I have come to realize truly good she is at bossing people around. In all seriousness, Justin and Rachel compliment each other so well and I couldn’t ask for a better sister and brother-in-law. I look up to Justin such as his sense of humor, career drive, and the occasional degeneracy. My favorite memories with them include our vacation in Cancun where Justin managed to learn every single shot known to man, or going to Coachella together. I can’t wait to see you two spend the rest of your lives together, and I will never stop crashing at your home in LA!
Adam Knight
Officiant
Toiling away under the direction of two merciless cats, Adam writes stories about adventures in faraway places, striving for purrfection, lest he gets a hairball in his shoes. All this came about after his younger brother, Justin, once beat him in a game of Catan, breaking Adam's spirit and leading him to search for the true meaning of life, which, it seems, is making cats happy. Meow.
