Wedding Party
Sadiaka
Matron of Honor
Sadiaka is Sonia’s older sister, closest confidante, and forever constant. Fiercely supportive and endlessly loving, she has stood beside Sonia through every chapter of life, always offering unwavering encouragement, honesty, and strength. Their bond is rooted in deep understanding, unconditional love, and the kind of closeness only sisters can share. She has embraced both Sonia and Rob’s relationship wholeheartedly, and there is no one more fitting to stand beside Sonia on her wedding day.
Aavya
Mini Maid of Honor
Aavya is Sonia’s niece, mini me, and one of the brightest lights in her life. Stylish, spirited, and wise beyond her years, she has always loved being part of Sonia’s adventures, plans, and biggest moments. With a personality that mirrors both her mother and aunt so effortlessly, Aavya brings warmth, laughter, and excitement everywhere she goes. Watching Sonia and Rob begin this next chapter has been just as special for her, making her the perfect person to stand beside them on such an important day.
Alisha
Bridesmaid
Alisha has been part of Sonia’s life for as long as she can remember, making her less of a friend and more like family. Over the years, they have shared weddings, trips, celebrations, laughter, and countless memories together. Known for her vibrant energy and ability to light up any room she enters, Alisha brings joy, warmth, and unwavering support wherever she goes. Her love for both Sonia and Rob, and the excitement she carries for this chapter in their lives, makes having her beside them incredibly meaningful.
Shashi
Bridesmaid
Shashi and Sonia’s friendship began nearly eighteen years ago, despite attending completely different schools. Somehow, life brought them together at exactly the right time, and they have remained inseparable ever since. Over the years, Shashi has witnessed every version of Sonia — every milestone, challenge, late-night conversation, and chapter of growth. No matter the distance, she continues to show up with love, support, and unwavering encouragement for both Sonia and Rob. Their friendship is the kind that feels timeless.
Aya
Bridesmaid
Aya entered Sonia’s life around the same time Rob did and quickly became another sister she never knew she needed. Effortlessly supportive, endlessly fun, and always ready for anything, she brings warmth and energy everywhere she goes. She has celebrated Sonia and Rafee’s relationship wholeheartedly from the very beginning.
Jazzmen
Bridesmaid
Jazzmen is one of the most genuine, fiercely loyal, and deeply loving people in Sonia’s life. Through every season of life, she has remained a constant source of support, laughter, and encouragement for both Sonia and Rob. Her friendship is the kind that feels effortless, meaningful, and irreplaceable.
MG
Something Borrowed
MG and Sonia met at MG’s wedding while Sonia attended as Rob’s plus one, and their friendship quickly became effortless. Thoughtful, supportive, and endlessly caring, she has embraced Sonia wholeheartedly while always championing her relationship with Rob
Fardina
Something Blue
Through Rob and Talha, Sonia gained not only a friend, but someone whose warmth and kindness made her feel instantly welcomed. Like “something blue,” Fardina represents love, loyalty, and the quiet kind of support that means everything.
Stefania
Something New
Stefania is one of the many beautiful friendships that came from Sonia and Rob’s journey together. Genuine, supportive, and endlessly kind, she has always celebrated their relationship with so much love and positivity.
Talha
Best Man
Rob met Talha in 2008 while studying architecture, where surviving studio deadlines turned into a friendship that far outlasted their sleep schedules. Over the years, they’ve chased great food, old fashioneds, and countless adventures across the country. At this point, Talha has been around so long that Rob’s parents simply consider him another son.
Manny
Groomsman
When Manny first walked into Rob’s class in 2008, Rob was convinced he had found another thick-bearded Desi friend. As it turns out, Manny is one of the most Dominican people he has ever met. Between marathon road trips, a shared hatred of wet socks, and Manny’s talent for saying the most unexpected thing in any situation, their friendship has provided a lifetime of laughter and unforgettable memories.
Vanessa
Groomswoman
Rob’s friendship with Vanessa began with spontaneous late-night adventures that somehow always became stories worth retelling. Over the years, she introduced him to new cultures, taught him how to dance bachata and merengue, and helped him become slightly less awkward along the way. Their friendship has always been built on laughter, chaos, and saying “we should go” before thinking it through.
Mike
Groomsman
Mike proudly holds the title of one of Rob’s loudest friends. Their friendship has been fueled by wrestling, sneakers, and spirited debates about topics that probably deserve far less attention than they receive. One of their favorite memories remains spending a semester together in Barcelona during Spain’s World Cup victory, where the celebrations were somehow only slightly louder than Mike.
Cesar
Groomsman
It’s sometimes hard to tell whether Cesar is one of Rob’s closest friends or a reggaetón artist who accidentally wandered into his life and never left. Beneath the style and charisma is one of the most loyal, optimistic, and genuine people you’ll ever meet. Their conversations have been known to begin at night and continue well into the next morning.
Mia
Groomswoman
Mia is one of the few people capable of reminding Rob that health and fitness goals still exist. Between surprisingly delicious healthy desserts and an uncanny ability to make the exact joke he was about to make, their friendship has grown into a sibling-like bond built on laughter, sarcasm, and an alarming tendency to share the same brain cell.
Tyree
Groomsman
Rob’s first interaction with Tyree involved getting roasted for a beat-up pair of sneakers, followed immediately by Tyree offering to clean them. Since then, he has become the friend who is always first to lend a hand and often helps before anyone has the chance to ask. He also serves as the unofficial curator of Rob’s wardrobe whenever it starts heading in the wrong direction.
Martin
Groomsman
Martin may have started as an Ohio transplant, but it didn't take long for him to fully embrace New York life. Through long projects, late nights around the city, and a complete inability to say no to a good time, he and Rob have built a friendship filled with unforgettable memories. He's the kind of friend who always shows up and makes every adventure a little more memorable.
