Wedding Party
Emily Okupski
Maid of Honor
Imagine the best Maid of Honor ever. Now double it, and you’ve got Em! She’s been my best friend my whole life, and her help has been priceless during wedding prep. She’s an absolute sweetheart and always knows the right thing to do. She is your woman for a nice comment or a historical fact.
Will Charles
Best Man
Picture Bill Nye the Science Guy, but younger and more interested in space, and you’ve got Will. We met during freshmen orientation when he described boiling bananas in small group 38. I can’t promise you our conversations have gotten more interesting, but I wouldn’t trade them for any others. He is your man if you want funny stories, to play games, or talk about the universe.
Mary Cacace
Bridesmaid
Mary and I met in grad school and grew close during Covid (one cart life). I don’t know how I would have survived either without her. She always has the perfect one-liner for any situation and is always down to listen to T-Swift when the mood calls… which is often. She is your woman if you need a good chuckle.
Victor Rodríguez Pagán
Groomsman
No description of Victor would do him justice, so you’ll just have to meet him. I can say he’s all the things I’m not: cool, stylish, and artistic. Fortunately, our differences haven’t stopped us from spending hours arguing and bonding over issues ranging from NCAA policies to Beyonce albums. He is your man if you want to go down a conversation rabbit hole.
Sara Hurley
Bridesmaid
Sara and I met in college and became friends through late-night study sessions in Club Lib. She is as intelligent as they come and is always up for a good laugh. She is the reason I got into grad school, but she is also the reason for my coffee and Advil addiction. She is your woman if you want a little chaos.
Alvin Halimwidjaya
Groomsman
Alvin! Think Erik Spoelstra, but also passionate about rap music. He was my college editor for four years, roommate for three, and my news source for life. Although he lives in Indonesia, he keeps me updated on everything and everyone in the US. He is your man if you need info about any of the guests.