A Wedding in Sri Lanka
Wedding Party
Sinéad Doherty
Officiant
Sinéad is Tanya’s bff, Justin’s new bff, and 100% Irish, which is a solid 49% of her personality. She knows way too much about the couple but is still being handed a microphone.
Mike Abbott
Speech Giver
Mike is Justin’s uncle and hails from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. He’s a world traveler, a great storyteller, and if you imagine what Justin was like as a child, you know he has an extraordinary amount of patience.
Ethan Wolf
Speech Giver
For 15 years, Ethan has been Justin’s business partner, confidante, and gym buddy. He’s a German party fun boy who is loved by all who know him — except our dog, Dolce.
Mark Somanader
Speech Giver
Tanya’s brother described himself best at 10 years old: “Things that make me happy are cats and vacations. Things that make me sad are death and brussel sprouts. Things that tick me off are my sister and screaming babies.” All still true.
Ted Somanader
Speech Giver
Ted is Tanya and Mark’s dad who was born in Batticoloa, Sri Lanka but chose to move to Ohio for some reason. He still wows Tanya by making salt packets “disappear” at the dinner table. Magic!
Franzi and Wen von Schroder
Speech Giver
Franzi and Wen are Justin and Tanya’s German relations and were the first friends to meet the couple. Ask them to sing “I’m So Excited” by the Pointer Sisters. You won’t be disappointed.