Sydney & Rahul
Wedding Party
Ashley Knowles
Matron of Honor
She has been there from the start and played many roles. A second Mom, sister, friend, confidant, sounding board and always a safe place to land. Ash loves deeply and takes pride in caring for those closest to her. It's a gift to have her on your side and a blessing to have her as an older sister. Any given day you can find her sipping Prosecco out of a mason jar, sitting on the front porch or dancing in the kitchen and probably singing into a spoon!
Nikhil Ghosh
"The Literal Best Man"
Nikhil is literally the best brother a guy could ask for. He has always looked out for me growing up and he has taught me a lot of life lessons along the way.... specifically by showing me Martin Scorsese movies. To this day I know that the number one rule is to "keep your mouth shut and never rat on your friends". I am who I am because I looked up to my brother. I inherited his sense of humor, his taste in music, and most importantly, his sense of loyalty to his friends. I couldn't pick a better best man, and I am excited for him to support me on my big day.
Jenna Koutroulakis
Maid of Honor
My partner in crime and the yin to my yang. Jenna and I met in college and the rest is history. She may have put my GPA in jeopardy a time or two, but I owe all the fun I had to her. She is genuine, loving, warm, witty and a damn good time! She loves to make other people feel special and inspires me to tell people I love them more often. Love you Jenna <3.
Rohan Lall
"The Dad"
There are three important fathers at every wedding: The Father of the Bride, The Father of the Groom, and The Father of the Boys... from driving us around in his Toyota Sequoia to meticulously planning the itinerary for a guy's weekend in Nashville, Rohan has been taking care of this group since we were six years old. I'm very proud and excited that he will be standing by my side (and probably fixing my tie) on my big day.
Rana Rezvan
Bridesmaid
Rana is a life long friend. We've stood together through highs and lows, weathered middle and high school, and witnessed each others glow-ups (thank god!). She is genuine, loving, and always good for a glass of wine or a last minute Italian reservation. If I had to guess, right now she is sliding into restaurant DMs to snag a hard to get dinner res in NYC.
Abhinav Bhardwaj
"The Wild Card"
Abhi is one of the funniest people I have ever met. With just a few words, he can have our entire group on the floor dying of laughter. I call him a wild card because he is always up for an adventure and you never know what he's going to do when he's around. But since we were kids he has always been consistent in caring about his friends and being a fun, light-hearted presence in our lives. I'm excited for him to be a part of the wedding because he will bring an exceptionally hype energy to the day.
Priyanka Ghosh
Bridesmaid
Priyanka and I went to middle and high school together and I certainly never expected to be marrying her brother! Here we are, and I could not be more thankful to have gained an amazing friend and sister-in-law. She has always been supportive, caring and honest. We share a love of roasting Rahul, mango sticky rice and lychee martinis. What's not to love!
Sayuj Srivastava
"The Wing Man"
Sayuj personifies the term "Ride or Die". Some of my best memories of the past 20 years have been with him; such as singing Confrontation from Les Miserables at the top of our lungs while walking back to our dorm at Georgia Tech or constantly getting lost in the car because we got too distracted quoting movies no one has heard of (This Means War is a classic). He is the Legolas to my Gimli, the Joe Pesci to my Robert De Niro, and the Ice Man to my Maverick. Look out for us on the dance floor because we might be pulling out the classic R&S signature dance moves.
Juliette Daigneault
Bridesmaid
The youngest of the the cousin crew and resident TikTok dance queen. Juliette is fun, loving and sentimental. She loves family and always makes people feel welcome. At the wedding if she isn't on the dance floor, she is probably helping Nan & Pop with an iPhone issue. She is their in-house IT support and potentially favorite grandchild because of it!
Ethan Chervonski
"The Valedictorian"
Ethan is the most intelligent, genuine, and fun guy I know. When he's not doing med school rotations, you can find him on an EDM boat cruise or rollerblading through Manhattan. Ethan specializes in making every night memorable. From dancing in bars in Nashville to having the last drink of the night in an empty Times Square, I can easily say that some of the most fun nights in my adult life have been with him. Not only has he been the number one student at every school he has attended, but he is also the number one guy I want by my side on the best day of my life.
Sarah Robb
Bridesmaid
The creative cousin! If she wrote these bios they would be much better ;) Sarah is genuine, loving and laughs through the good and bad times (you can probably hear it from Asheville). She is impossible to have a bad time with, and inspires me to find the best in every situation.
Romik Srivastava
"The Jack of All Trades"
Romik is a man of many talents. When he's not dancing on America's Got Talent or fighting in the Taido Karate National Championships, you can usually find him treating patients at MUSC hospital. While most of the world sees Romik as a jack of all trades, I have the luxury of knowing him as my loveable and charming friend. Over the past 22 years, we formed a strong bond over our love of movie quotes (Romik's references are out of control, everyone knows that), our training in Taido Karate, and our mutual love for my mom's homemade brownies. When he hits the dance floor be sure to expect some fireworks (and backflips).
Lauren McManus
Bridesmaid
Lauren is a steady voice of reason paired with a dose of witty sarcasm. She is fiercely loyal and puts family over everything. When we are together we are driving with the windows down, blasting country music and definitely taking the scenic route.
Jordan Agolli
"The Rival"
Jordan has been my biggest rival in life but in the best way possible. We are competitors in everything from weightlifting and martial arts to career and life ambitions; however, we also support and cheer each other on every step of the way. Over the past decade, I have seen Jordan grow to be a successful entrepreneur, starting multiple businesses and building expertise in marketing and visual communications. I have also seen him grow as a human being; he has faced many adversities in life and the way he has overcome these obstacles and come out stronger has inspired me to do the same. We share a very unique bond and I am very proud to not only have him as a groomsman but also as the officiant at our wedding.
Sarah Dotson
Bridesmaid
Our niche sense of humor is perfectly aligned. We are drinking natural wine and making fun of you (lovingly). Sarah is an epic dance partner, hype woman and an incredibly loyal friend. You'll find her on the dance floor in an amazing dress schmoozing the DJ. When Charlie puth comes on, you know who it was.
Prashant Tailor
"The Optometrist"
Prashant and I became close during our time in college. Late-night runs to Zaxby's and great debates in our dorm rooms were a constant staple in our relationship. Prashant was the first person to ask me about Sydney and he was the first person among my friends to tell me to marry her. He has always looked out for me and he is a go-to friend when I need advice in life. Despite me carrying him through college, Prashant is now at Mayo Clinic training to be an optometrist. When he's not on the dance floor, you can catch him at the local LensCrafters.
Cassie Robb
Bridesmaid
A fellow glamazon and member of the 6 foot cousins club. Cass is loyal, sassy as hell and loves fiercely. She is a ride or die you want with you not against you. If you need us at the wedding we will be crouching awkwardly in photos to minimize the height discrepancy between us and the other guests!
Vito Priore
"The Italian Stallion"
Vito is a man that lives up to his name. When he's not making Florida homeowners an offer they can't refuse on residential solar panels, he's crushing it on the golf course with a cigar and tequila-Redbull in hand. I'm very excited to have Vito as a brother-in-law. We have grown very close over the last 9 years and he has been extremely supportive of my and Syd's relationship (the proposal wouldn't have been possible without him). After all of this time, if there is one thing I've learned from Vito, it's that you can do anything, but never go against the family.
Haley Fica
Greeter
Haley is quite literally one of the friendliest, most interesting people you will ever meet! She is an incredibly supportive friend and always keeps things interesting. In a conversation with her you could find yourself talking about anything from biodynamic wines in the Czech Republic, the physics behind military grade rockets or Cody Ko's latest merch drop. It only makes sense that she will be the first person you see at the wedding greeting all our guests with a smile :)
Chatfield Thompson
"The Brave and Bold"
When I think of Chatfield, I think of someone who is loyal, lovable, and bold. He is always unapologetically himself and brings a contagious energy to every situation he is in. Growing up with Chatfield I have seen many sides of him: a fierce martial artist, a snowboarding aficionado, a party animal, and a loving husband. The man faces everything in life head first in a brave way that I really admire and I am excited for him to be the first person you all will meet at our wedding.