Wedding Party
Akshithaa Suresh
Bridesmaid
Akshi and Sahana have known each other since childhood, but grew especially close when Sahana started college. During COVID, they spent nearly every day together, bonding over their shared love for shopping, food, and concerts. Though they're now long-distance besties, distance has done nothing to weaken their friendship.
Aparna Sudhakar
Bridesmaid
Since meeting as little girls, Appu and Sahana have shared countless weekends and holidays together. Their friendship has remained strong through it all, strengthened by shared memories and a mutual love for boba. Sahana is especially grateful to have Appu helping her learn to dance ahead of the big day.
Deepika Senthil
Bridesmaid
Deepika is one of Sahana's oldest friends, they've been inseparable since they were seven years old. Growing up, they were known for wearing matching outfits and having endless sleepovers filled with laughter and memories. Whenever Deepika is back in Cary, the two make it a priority to spend time together.
Laya Bhandari
Bridesmaid
Laya and Sahana met when Sahana was just four years old, growing up as next-door neighbors. From the beginning, Sahana looked up to Laya as a big sister, learning everything from how to do her makeup to navigating life's challenges with her wise advice. Today, Sahana and Utkarsh love spending time with Laya and her husband, Arnav, often turning to them for guidance as they navigate adulthood together.
Erika Debnam
Bridesmaid
Erika and Sahana met on the first day of college in 2016 and instantly connected over being girls in engineering. They became inseparable throughout their college years, navigating the challenges of adulthood side by side. Through it all, Erika has been Sahana's biggest hype woman, always there to celebrate her wins and lift her up.
Rebecca Vance
Bridesmaid
Rebecca and Sahana met in college and shared three years as roommates, forming a bond that has only deepened over time. Their friendship is built on a beautiful balance, Sahana brings the endless conversation, while Rebecca is always there to listen and support. Through every season of life, they've been able to count on each other.
Valeryia Shutkova
Bridesmaid
Val and Sahana met a few years ago as coworkers, and they’re still coworkers today! While they haven’t known each other for a lifetime, they’ve formed an undeniable bond through friendship. Often known as a dynamic duo, it’s nearly impossible to spot one of them in the office without the other close by.
Annie Fullwood
Bridesmaid
Annie and Sahana's friendship goes all the way back to middle school, where they navigated the awkward years side by side. Fifteen years later, they're still going strong, and one thing that has always united them is a huge love for Taylor Swift. From multiple concerts to traveling to different cities to see their favorite artist, these two never miss a moment.
Shreya Gangaram
Junior Bridesmaid
Shreya was born the day before Sahana's 11th birthday, and from that moment on, the two have been attached at the hip. More than cousins, they consider each other best friends, so much so that Sahana has claimed Shreya as her very own mini me. They keep the bond strong by planning trips between North Carolina and Georgia, with almost daily FaceTimes in between.
Utkal Pandey
Groomsman
As Utkarsh's younger brother, Utkal has been by his side since the very beginning. From Kumon sessions to chess tournaments to whatever sport was in season, the two did everything together growing up. They'll admit they had their fair share of fights along the way, but now that they're older, they've traded the bickering for actually enjoying each other's company.
Kishore Maravarman
Groomsman
Kishore may be the Sahana's older brother, but he's also become one of Utkarsh's closest friends. From the moment they met, the two bonded instantly over a shared love of fantasy football, sports, and music. Living in the same town has only deepened the friendship, these days you can often find them out on the golf course together.
Ayush Kumar
Groomsman
Utkarsh and Ayush go all the way back to childhood, the kind of friendship built on countless sleepovers, heated basketball games, and hours of video games. Though miles now separate them, the two always pick up right where they left off whenever Utkarsh makes it back to Massachusetts.
Shashank Mishra
Groomsman
Utkarsh and Shashank's friendship goes back to childhood, bonded over PlayStation marathons and pickup sports games. No matter how much time passes, getting together whenever Utkarsh is back in Massachusetts always feels effortless.
Noah Choudhury
Groomsman
Noah and Utkarsh crossed paths freshman year of college, and living together as roommates only brought them closer. Their college days were filled with good music and even better meals out. Years later, the distance hasn't put a dent in their friendship.
Arnav Bhandari
Groomsman
Utkarsh and Arnav were brought together by Sahana and Laya's longtime friendship, but it didn't take long for them to forge their own bond over stocks and tech. Now the four are a tight-knit crew, spending their time conquering escape rooms and seeking out the best restaurants around.
Shubhranshu Mishra
Groomsman
Shubhranshu has been in the mix since childhood, part of the same crew as Ayush and Shashank, with sports and video games at the center of it all. What's kept him and Utkarsh especially close over the years is an unexpected parallel in their careers, which has given them plenty to talk about.
