Rawan & James
Wedding Party
Amanda Bannoura
Matron of Honor
Amanda is my first cousin on my fathers side, and I just had the honor of being her Maid of Honor in 2019. She is like a big sister to me as I've looked up to her my whole life! She keeps me on my toes and I can turn to her for the best advice at any moment. I am so excited for her to stand by my side and show the love and support I have felt from her for years.
Ian Sourk
Best Man
Ian is the friend that has put up with James’s antics longer than anyone else. They go way back to 1998 and have spent the past few years as roommates in Northern Virginia. Ian is as loyal as they come and any one blessed to be his close friend can count their lucky stars. Single.
Nora Eways
Bridesmaid
Nora and I have been a package deal for as long as I could remember. She always helps me make big decisions and is almost always the first person I turn to for things. I truly cannot picture my life without her since we went through life's milestones together. James and Nora also have a hilarious friendship that always cracks me up and I couldn't be happier at how close they have gotten!
Michael Scholl
Groomsman
Cute Mike as he is best known from his college days. James and Mike met in Intro to Bible freshmen year of college. There are two very different versions of that story. Mike and James have no issues holding each other accountable or getting on each other’s nerves. Mike is always willing to go above and beyond for those he cares about. Single.
Ashley Aljadah
Bridesmaid
Why yes, this is my long lost sister! Ashley and I met at summer camp when I was 14. Everyone thought we were twins! This bond held out a long distance friendship throughout many years. She is someone I can turn to and count on to always listen and care about what i'm feeling. We rarely get to see each other, but when we do it's always the best time! I am so excited to spend this year with a close, yet far, friend by my side!
Kingsley Boateng
Groomsman
Dr. Boateng. James and King met in their high school days at Wiregrass Ranch. They quickly formed a tight bond based on an affinity for minivan acceleration and poorly run basketball organizations. James had the great honor of being King’s groomsmen back in May of 2018. King has always demanded respect with his consistency and always doing the right thing. Kingsley is married to his beautiful wife Sydney.
Vanessa Palau
Bridesmaid
Vanessa has been a close friend since elementary school. She is one of the sincerest, quirkiest, and funniest people I know! Hanging out with Vanessa typically means we'll be getting into some trouble or we'll be on the couch playing Sims- no in between and that's how I love it! She's someone I can always count on for support in all aspects of life and I am so lucky to have a friend like her.
Azan Piperno
Groomsman
Portfolio Manager extraordinaire and Calcutta’s finest. Azan and James met at their first employer and made a quick connection. James exchanges tennis lessons from the former D1 athlete for consistent victories on the golf course. Azan, ever the debater, provides a much needed analytical counterbalance to James.
Zaida Schebish
Bridesmaid
Zaida is the reason her, Vanessa, and I became best friends in middle school. She has always been the glue to our group with her wittiness and ability to express love so purely. Having a friend like Zaida means you'll never have a dull day! Zaida and I have very similar brain waves, and if you're lucky enough to be alone with us you'll experience just how crazy and weird we are! I am so happy to have a friend like her to turn to for brighter days.
Kevin Krueger
Groomsman
Kevin and James grew up an hour apart and somehow met for the first time down the hall from each other 1,400 miles away. James was lucky enough to be Kev’s roommate for 3.5 years at SNC. You will be hard pressed to find someone able to have a better time and do more for the people he cares about. Kevin is getting married to his beautiful fiancée Abby in September.