Wedding Party
Shreya Acharya
Maid of Honor
Shreya is Sahana's younger sister who effortlessly lights up any room she enters. Despite being 5 years younger, Shreya possesses a wisdom beyond her years. She takes her MOH responsibilities very seriously. “I am beyond excited to be my sister’s Maid of Honor! I’ve loved helping Saana plan the wedding of her dreams and have taken great care to fulfill my duty as little-sister-in-law of keeping Tanner humble. My favorite memories with the bride and groom are of being their favorite (unwelcome) house guest and making them lose to me in Monopoly (especially Tanner).”
Avani Singh
Bridesmaid
Avani has been Sahana's best friend for nearly two decades, after first meeting in elementary school. If you've ever seen them together, you know they have infectious giggles! “I am ecstatic to be a bridesmaid for my best friend since elementary school! Being there to support both Sahana and Tanner as they exchange vows and begin their journey together is an honor I cherish. From helping Sahana choose the perfect dress to sharing in their joy on the big day, I can't wait to make every moment unforgettable. There are way too many memories for me to choose from with Sahana and Tanner, but I’d say my favorites would be our wine tasting adventures. Exploring and indulging in our shared passion for wine always ends up in big belly laughs and heartwarming stories, making each experience something I will always look back on and remember forever!”
Alexis Bibler
Bridesmaid
Sahana and Alexis were fortunate to cross paths through Austin, who happens to be Alexis' soon-to-be husband! Sahana and Alexis quickly bonded and formed a close friendship. Alexis' vibrant personality and infectious energy always guarantee a great time! “Tanner and Sahana are two of the kindest people I know…total power couple! I’m so excited to be a part of their special day and add to our growing list of fun memories together. T & S are perfect for each other…they love each other more than they love wine…and that’s saying something 🍷”
Paige Herzog
Bridesmaid
After first meeting during their Sophomore year in college, Paige & Sahana have shared many wonderful years living together as roommates. “What I most excited about about my role in the wedding party is keeping the dance party going at all times and making sure the bride has everything she needs at all times 😊 For some reason, my main memory of Sahana is when we were all getting ready to go out one night and she put on her heels and then climbed on the countertops and started dancing for us. For some reason I feel like that embodies her fun spirit and that’s why I love her so much ❤️”
Calvin Olsen
Best Man
Having met in the dorms at UNR their freshman year of college, Calvin (CJ) is a longtime friend of Tanner and Sahana's. "I'm looking forward to being Tanner's best man and giving a speech to remember. I'm also looking forward to the bachelor party in Mexico and snorkeling. My favorite memory with Tanner and Sahana is going wine tasting for my first time in Napa. I enjoyed being fancy with them & having an awesome weekend together. They always include me in their fun plans and it means a lot to me. A quirky fact about Tanner is that he likes to wrestle with me when he's had too much to drink and Sahana is that she likes decoration books that you don't read."
Tyler Frasca
Groomsman
After first meeting in their CS classes at UNR- Tyler, Tanner, and Sahana became lifelong friends. What sets Tyler apart is his adventurous spirit and lifestyle choice of full-time van life. “I am so honored to be a part of your wedding party and am so happy that I get to celebrate your love with you both. I also look forward to playing the role of head of security to ensure no wedding crashers try to ruin your special day! I have too many great memories to choose from with Tanner and Sahana over the years it’s too hard to choose a single favorite. My first time wine tasting, our trip to Seattle, and skiing in Mammoth 💙 even all of our computer classes in college are happy memories now!”
Austin Harney
Groomsman
Austin, Tanner & Sahana all met during their time at UNR and still remain the closest of friends. “I’m looking forward to bearing witness to Sahana and Tanner making the ultimate commitment to love and cherishing each other. My favorite memories with them include the endless laughs and multiple wine tasting trips. Tanner and Sahana are very warm people who are incredible hosts and friends!”
Taylor Mesa
Groomsman
Taylor and Tanner's frienship dates back to their first year of college at UNR, where they instantly hit it off and became great buddies. “I am looking forward to standing beside one of my best friends as he gets to marry such a great girl like Sahana. They are such easy people to be around and we’ve had lots of great times. One of the times that stands out the most is when we went on a group white water rafting trip for Sahana’s birthday. That was my first time going white water rafting and being with Tanner and Sahana and all our friends made it that much better”
Landon Thomas
Ring Bearer
Landon is Tanner's nephew of 4 years residing in Denver, CO. He is the best big brother to his baby sister, Kennedy and has such a curious mind and kind heart. He couldn't be more excited for his ring bearing responsibilities. "I'm excited for pizza at the wedding! And when can I get married?"
Frankie McMahon
Flower Girl
Frankie is Tanner’s niece of 3 years. She loves her uncool (uncle) and TT (auntie) as much as they love her. Some of her favorite things include her dogs, mermaids, anything purple, and the beach. “Beep beep. Frankie here, reporting for flower girl duty on my hot pink Jeep, all the way from Florida! I’m the flower girl because I’m very big now and I’m excited to throw the flowers”
Kennedy Thomas
Flower Girl
As Tanner's newest little neice, Kennedy will be bringing an extra dose of joy and cuteness to the wedding, as she has already stolen their hearts with her adorable smiles and charm. “Hi…hi…hi!”
Tim Matthies
Officiant
Meet Tim, who is not just Tanner's uncle but also the one who's going to make this whole thing official! Tim has been there for all the big moments. And now, he's here to help Sahana and Tanner take the biggest step of all. “Being able to be a part of one of the most momentous and symbolic days of your respective lives - there is no greater honor. A favorite memory with Tanner has to be that infamous hike we went on with Tanner taking on upper Yosemite falls in 2005….taken as a captive more or less - I don’t think he was super excited about the hike (understatement) but stayed his stoic and staid self, even at that young age, not complaining a bit and just powered through a hike that most adults wouldn’t tackle in a day.”