Wedding Party
Tuseka Njoko
Maid of Honor
How I met Tat: I walked into the first lab of a microbiology paper in my second year of uni to Tat staring me down with an empty seat beside her. Since we were in a lab, it was only right to carry out research on why she was staring. I walked over to sit next to her and the rest is history. How I met Nic: I met Nic over a drink at Vault 21 that Tat had planned to introduce the two of us. I had a good feeling. Favourite memory together: There are so many where do I start š One word that describes your friendship/relationship with Tat: unwavering One word that describes your relationship with Nic: brother
Brandon Williams
Best Man
How i met Tat: I first met Tat when Nic bought her around home one night for tea. Gee can she cook! We had enough food for an army. How I met Nic: I met Nic several years back now in the local sporting scene. We both, being large sporting fanatics, not only have had the privilege of being able to watch the professionals do their thing, but weāve had numerous occasions ourselves to express our own individual talents through battles on the tennis court or game of indoor bowls. Favourite memory together: Lots of great memories however two iconic moments stand out for me. The first being when Nic moved in with me & we, God did we have some fun. The second being the time we both made the South Island indoor bowls team & even the same team. One word that describes your friendship/relationship with Tat: Firework One word that describes your friendship/relationship with Nic: Legend
Ollie Sibanda
Bridesmaid
How we met Tat/ How we met Nic: Tat and I are both social people, we first met at the African Students association AGM where we were voted President and Vice President for the year to come. From then on we worked closely together to bring fun and various cultures to Dunedin! I first met Nic in Wellington, Tat introduced us on a Triple date with our friends Nico and Jacob! From there the rest is history. Honestly it feels like Nic has been around us forever ā¾ļø Favorite memory together: Tat and I have many unhinged memories together some of which we'll keep to ourselves, but I think my Favourite would be the first day drive thru's opened up after lockdown, and tat immediately calling us to ask "should we go to KFC?" We spent close to 2 hours in the drive through listening to music and having a laugh it was a great way to break up the lockdown blues and reconnect with friends we hadn't seen for ages. One word that describes your friendship/relationship with tat/nic: Sisterly and brotherly!
Daniel French
Groomsman
How we met Nic: Iāve known Nic for 20-25 years through his dad and bowls and have been stepbrothers for 10+ years How I met Tat: I met Tat when Nic bought her along to bowls Favourite memory Together: Any family dinner/ any get together weāve had One word that describes your friendship/ relationship with Tat/Nic: Loyal
Ashleigh Moir
Bridesmaid
How I met Tat/ How I met Nic: I met Tat back in Year 9, and we just instantly clicked. It just felt so easy and natural from the very beginning. Over the years, sheās become such an important part of my life, and Iām so grateful to have her as my friend. I met Nic through Tat at Brewtown with my partner, where we all caught up over drinks and pizzas. It didnāt take long to see how happy they make each other and how perfectly they fit together. Favourite memory: Honestly, itās hard to pick just one! Some of my favourite memories are just the everyday moments, laughing, talking, and being there for each other. One word that describes your friendship/relationship with tat/nic: Tat - The word I would use to describe our friendship is āConstantā, because no matter what or where, weāre always there for each other. Nic - Like Tusekah said, the word that fits Nic best is Brother. Heās easygoing, supportive, and just really easy to be around.
Daryl King
Groomsman
Hi Iām Daza king one of Nics groomsmen which Iām so stoked to be a part of, I meet Nic a few years ago through another good mate Brandon and we hit it off from the start I met tat when Nic brought her to dinner one night and to see how happy they were together melted my ā¤ļø!!! Favourite memory there are to many but for me itās when ever I went out with Nic and tat we always had a great time heaps of laughs and great memories made, one word that would describe my relationship/friendship either tat / lifelong friend And Nic / great friend I know thatās 2 words !!! I hope I donāt get told off, so looking forward to seeing you guys tie the knot I canāt wait to be a part of your special day !!! Live life ā¤ļø much love daza
Nico Ritmeester
Bridesman
How we met Tat/ How we met Nic: Tat and I have been close since early Uni days, wreaking havoc down at Otago. We quickly formed into a tight group of gals and have shared some of the most formative memories together, all of the beautiful highs and lows of life. Iāll never forget when Tat introduced Nic and just thinking, wow finally this feels like her person. Favorite memory together: There are too many to pick just one, but very high up there has to be the many beautiful meals shared, cackling over some scandalous tea or silky jokes. Plus the countless round of crazy 8s x One word that describes your friendship/relationship with tat/nic: Maiwee
Carl Sinclair
Groomsman
Kia ora, Iām Carl, the oldest brother of the groom, Nicholas, and somehow also the shortest in the family. I like to think I led the way, just not in height. Iāve known Nic his entire life, and heās not just my brother, heās one of my best mates. Growing up together, weāve shared a lot, the good, the chaotic, and everything in between, and I wouldnāt trade that for anything. Iāve always been proud of him, and even more so seeing the kind of man heās grown into. Being the youngest, Nicās definitely had a few perks in life, a bit more leeway, a bit less blame, and probably got away with more than he should have. I like to think I helped pave the way for that, whether I meant to or not. As the oldest, Iāve always taken my role seriously, whether he asked for it or not, offering guidance, advice, and the occasional reminder that I was here first. Seeing Nic so happy with Tat honestly means a lot to me. Sheās adds a great vibrancy to the family. As for me, Iām usually the first one on the dance floor and not afraid to have a laugh at myself, so if things get a bit lively on the dance floor on the wedding night , youāll definitely spot me. Being the shortest hasnāt stopped me from bringing the biggest energy. Fun fact, I may be the smallest in the family, but Iāve had the longest time to perfect my role as the favourite sibling, results are still under review.