Mayoor and Sajni
Wedding Party
Lydia Sine
Maid of Honor
I’ve known Lydia for 5 life-changing years. She was my first real friend when I moved to Pittsburgh. From singing together in Sounds Like Treble (our a Capella group) to snuggling together on "snow days" (2 inches of snow in PGH), we've created some unforgettable memories. When the long distance days with Mayoor got extremely hard, she never let me feel lonely. She is the most gentle (but bold), loyal and grounding person I know. She constantly motivates me to be the best version of myself every single day. As I continue to learn from her and our friendship, I realize that she is so much more than a best friend.
Shankar Jonnagadla
Best Man
In 2010, if anyone were to tell me that Shankar would be at my wedding, let alone be my Best Man, I would have never believed it. I still remember the day we met - I had long hair, wore plaid flannel and skinny jeans and was a Computer Science major and Shankar had pierced ears and a backwards hat, was wearing a Ravens jersey and was in Finance. We couldn't have looked more different. Little did we know that in the years since, we've connected on things more important such as our love for food & travel, debating our strong convictions and opinions, and pushing each other in our careers. I also got a haircut and ditched the jeans and he took the piercings out along the way. I'm incredibly blessed to have Shankar as our Best Man and Sajni and I couldn't imagine our wedding without him.
Neha Rai
Bridesmaid
Neha might be a few years younger, but I have so much to learn from this one. She is one of the smartest women I know. One of my oldest memories together is when I drove us downtown, shopped for makeup, almost got us into an accident, and silently drove her back home! Neha has always had my back no matter what, which is why I felt welcome into the Rai family from day one. She's unapologetically herself and always knows exactly what to say to make you feel better. I can't wait to finally call her my sister!
Milan Ganger
Groomsman
When Sajni and I first started dating, I’m not sure if Milan and I actually knew how to start getting to know each other. After all, he is Sajni’s big brother and I was his younger sister’s boyfriend. I’m so happy to say that quickly changed as Milan made it incredibly easy to become close to him and make me feel welcome to the Ganger family. He doesn’t believe in formalities and makes you feel like you’ve known him for awhile, even if you’ve just met. If you scroll through our text history, it’s either us talking about the newest iPhone or tech gadget or me making him be my WebMD as I explain symptoms every time I get sick. He is an incredibly supportive big brother to Sajni and I am excited to finally call him family!
Urvi Ganger
Bridesmaid
Where Urvi lacks in appreciation for Harry Potter, she makes up for in caring for her family. When Mom fell sick, she immediately stepped up to the plate and took care of the family the best way she could. Although she will forever hold being 8 months older than me over my head, I appreciate the connection we've created over the last few years. She has the ability to make everyone around her feel comfortable. She is my guinea pig when it comes to makeup, and I'm hers when it comes to hair :) I couldn't have asked for a better partner for Milan... and a better sister for myself!
Bindu Paul
Groomsman
I still remember Facebook stalking a guy named "Bindu Paul" when I received who would be my random roommate for Freshman year before I entered college. He seemed like a nice enough dude, although I questioned his sense of style a bit :P His Facebook bio read "I just like to go with the flow." Almost 10 years later, I still like to tease him about that, but in reality that little bio is seriously an understatement. Not only is he always willing to try anything out, he is always pushing me to go a bit further. His sense of adventure and infectious personality generally make him the most popular guy in the room and his loyalty and genuineness make others lucky to call him as a friend. Fun fact: Sajni and I would not be together without Bindu - he's the one that convinced me to ask her out :)
Jaclyn Davies
Bridesmaid
Jac's undying love for paneer and pav bhaji is one of the many reasons why we get along so well. From our trip to Peru to living on her couch for a month, our friendship has grown tremendously. Her ability to balance her life in PA school, keep up with her music (you can find her killing it on Spotify), and still be an incredible friend always amazes me. Jac is extremely kind-hearted and perceptive. She always finds beauty in the most simple things. Her only flaws are that she loves The Bachelor and is American Eagle's number one customer!
Rohan Shah
Groomsman
Besides Sajni, Rohan is probably my oldest best friend. We grew up in the same hometown of Glenview, IL - we lived so close, I practically could see his house from my backyard! From us grabbing bubble tea from liquid fusion (our favorite bubble tea spot) when we were in high school to applying to all the same colleges (we were on the phone together the second we both clicked the "submit" button on our University of Illinois applications), to living together for that last 5th year we both were on campus and the rest of the guys had graduated, and to our travels around the world, Rohan has always been there. I've known him since I was 15 years old - almost half my life! I'm honored to still consider him one of my closest friends and to have him as one of our groomsmen.
Deepal Bhat
Bridesmaid
Deepal is the best shopping buddy I could ask for. She is my go-to person when it comes to anything Indian fashion and style. She fought through Typhoid Fever to make sure she would be with me on my first trip to Europe. With all the traveling we have to do to see each other, we've made some incredible memories together, from doing pretend mendhi on her hands when we were younger, to sitting in front of a mirror to show her how to do a smokey eye. Even being on opposite ends of the world, I could message her at any time of the day and she'll always be there for me.
Ashwin Parupalli
Groomsman
Ashwin has a reputation for being a bit mysterious. Most people don’t really know what he is up to or where he is. I like to think that I’m an exception. Over the years, Ashwin and I have grown to understand exactly what the other is thinking, sometimes even without words! We both can usually tell each other with just a glance when its about time to leave a party, one of us is making a questionable fashion choice, or which dessert to order when we drag everyone after a meal (we did 8 gelato places in Italy). He’s the smartest guy I know and his calculated thoughtfulness makes every point he makes the most meaningful one. Oh, and if you ever are lucky enough to have him as your secret Santa, you will always get the best gift compared to everyone else.
Rachel Dill
Bridesmaid
Rachel and I have gone from strangers to classmates to roommates to best friends, all in a matter of four years. Whether it's talking through a tough procedure at work or teaching me (and Mayoor lol) how to change a flat tire, she's my forever go-to person. I can literally ask her about anything, knowing I won't get any judgement from her. While she’s one of the smartest perfusionists I know, she always knows how to have a good time :) I wouldn't be where I am today without her!
Hiren Pithadia
Groomsman
Out of all these guys, Hiren was the only other one that was in the same major as me in college. Still remember all the nights we spent on coding assignments - well, most of that time was probably spent on us listening to new music or grabbing food whenever we needed a break (which happened a lot). During both our time in college and afterwards, Hiren has always made the most effort to be there at every dinner and night out in college, every weekend meetup - no matter what city in the country it may be in, and every surprise birthday party :) We both have the exact same sense of humor - he’s probably the only one who understands most of my stupid jokes 😜. I’m glad that the laughs together are still as strong as they were 10 years ago and am excited to have him as one of our groomsmen.
Pooja Patel
Bridesmaid
One of my favorite compliments I get is that Pooja and I look like twins. Although we're cousins, Pooja is one of my dearest friends. From helping me pull my teeth out, to the sleepless sleepovers, to partying it up in Miami (including broken ribs and stitches...), to learning her dances in 24 hours (hah), Pooj has been through it all. She's one of the most generous, big-hearted, and caring women I know. She's one of my biggest role models.. and now I can't wait to watch her be an incredible mom to baby Patel! :)
Stephen Martinek
Groomsman
If I had to describe Stephen in a couple words, it would be unapologetically dependable. He’s the guy that will drop everything he’s doing and fly across the country or jump into the water immediately when your kayak flips over (that actually happened, ask Bindu) when you need help. Over the years, Stephen and I have bonded over us being the “designated drivers” (literally, we always end up being the drivers on road trips) of the group and the fact that we’ve both been in continuous relationships since college. He also is incredibly close to Neha - I’m pretty sure he sees her more often than I do! Sajni and I can’t imagine our wedding without him and Tori and are blessed to have him as one of our groomsmen.
Mira Chotalia
Bridesmaid
Mira is one of my oldest friends; we've both had the opportunity to watch each other grow our entire lives. From taking me to get my first manicure, to introducing me to the world of makeup, to sharing our love of Bollywood, Mira has been through it all! Even after all these years and all the challenges we both have gone through, her core personality remains the same. And as a cherry on top: she now lives so close to me! So excited to have her by my side on our big day!
Samir Lakhani
Groomsman
“It’s my birthday today!” That’s what I told this random guy I met in our communal bathroom back in freshman year. Not sure why I did it, and I’m pretty sure the guy thought I was crazy, but he played it off well. That guy turned out to be Samir, who ended up becoming one of my closest friends. We love telling people that story because it’s a perfect example of how serendipity can create lifelong friendship. Samir is always finding opportunities for his friends to find success- he had me in mind when he introduced me to a recruiter at GE (my first job!) His ambition and drive has always motivated me in my career and his love for finding the best view or the sweetest freshly squeezed orange juice push me to always make every experience count. I’m thankful to have that energy at our wedding!