Wedding Party

Nate

Groom

Shamika

Bride

Likes: True crime, cats, and long walks in NYC with Nate trying not to get run over by a biker/ pooped on by a pigeon. Dislikes: The fact that Nate dislikes true crime, being allergic to cats, the cost of living in NYC

Garrett

Best Man

Garrett is the brother of the groom. Being brothers we’ve shared many hobbies like building LEGO, playing soccer together, and family walks. The two of us shared paper route that Garrett gave up after two long weeks of hard work. He could not be happier to be a part of Nate and Shamika’s big day.

Ruta

Matron of Honor

Likes: good chicken salad, planning trips on an excel sheet, wegmans, the balrog Dislikes: reverse parking, humidity, Frodo

Michael

Groomsman

Chaitrali

Bridesmaid

I am so happy to be one of Shamika's bridesmaids! I have known Shamika for 25 years and would like to thank our moms and AOL messenger for reconnecting us all those years back lol. Watching Shamika and Nate's story unfold over the years has been amazing to see. I am so happy they found each other. I cant wait to celebrate Shamika and Nate <3

Chris

Groomsman

Groomsman / BFF

Prajacta

Bridesmaid

My name is Prajacta and I am so honored to be one of Shamika’s bridesmaids!! Shamika and I go back a long time, we‘be been childhood friends since 1998 when both our families lived in Long Island. We drifted apart for a few years after her family moved to Buffalo and my family moved to Texas, but thanks to our persistent moms we reconnected in high school and have been best friends ever since making sure to see each other at least once year. I can’t wait to be by her side as she and Nate start their new journey together!

Kwasi

Groomsman

Nate and I started as roommates back in pharmacy school, but we finished off as brothers. We spent hours bonding over hard exams, $4.25 student specials from Xing Long, and endless games of Fifa. Despite being 800 miles away as professionals, our brotherhood continues.

Geet

Bridesmaid

Geet was Shamika’s undergrad roommate during their years at NYIT. While Geet was looking for someone who is as obsessively clean and organized as herself, Shamika entered her world and showed her the beauty of having a thing or two out of place without the world ending.

Karim

Groomsman

In honor of Nate, I will procrastinate this task in solidarity

Emily

Bridesmaid

Emily first met Shamika in 8th grade since they were new neighbors and since Ruta was in Emily's Earth Science class. They are forever bonded by events such as going to a Big Time Rush/ One Direction concert together, being forced to eat cheese against their will for a bucket list, and singing High School Musical together at karaoke.

Kaleb

Groomsman

I’ve known Nate for 25 years. No matter how much time has passed, the best things about him have never changed. Excited to see how he and Shamika spend their first 25 years married.

Mukta

Bridesmaid

likes: shamika (and Nate now I guess), indochinese food, animals, convincing myself i’m wasting less time by watching videos on 2x speed dislikes: incompetency, slow walkers, melted ice cream, netflix making me feel guilty by asking if i’m still watching

Lane

Groomsman

Lane followed Nate’s footsteps through middle school and high school, didn’t take the hint and followed him to pharmacy school too. Despite all odds they still became great friends, leading to a friendship that has spanned decades and multiple cities

Anjor

Bridesmaid

Anjor is thrilled to be a bridesmaid in Shamika and Nate’s wedding! She and Shamika have been friends ever since she can remember, as both their families have been friends since they moved to Buffalo many years ago. It’s been nothing short of delightful to get to know Shamika and Nate together, and Anjor feels so lucky they all live close by! She can’t wait to celebrate the two of them as they start their lives together.

Kurt

Groomsman

Kelvin

Groomsman

Nate has been an ESSENTIAL part of my life during the college days. Nathaniel has always had my back, from sharing meals to lending his car, showing the true meaning of loyalty and friendship. His selflessness and unwavering support is seen when he res’s me and gives me 2 big pots and a purple scar so I can catch him the dub. This kind of support makes Shamika a lucky woman, as Nathan will take care of her for the rest of her life.