Dippy and Shivani first met back in freshman year, safe to say it was love at first sight. She was a random girl Shivani's then roommate had met on the bus. Dipika somehow decided to subject herself to a night in NYC with a bunch of girls she had never met. They became besties overnight and eventual roomies. Throughout the years they've shared so many adventures together. Shiv can’t wait to be by Dipika's side as Dippy & Zu embark together on their biggest adventure yet.
Dipika & Shreya met in college and their dramatic personalities instantly clicked. College to real life, the memorable times spent together would take hours to read through, not to mention just the FaceTime call log alone would be as long as an encyclopedia! Having a best friend like Dip is like having a safe space in another human being. Always a shoulder to lean on and a person to vent too. Although being the same kind of crazy personalities might not always be helpful lol. Two years ago, Dipika was a bridesmaid for Shreya and now it’s Shreya’s turn to make this experience just as happy and full of love as Dipika did for Shreya!
Suku met Dip her freshman year while pledging for DPO. They quickly became very close throughout college but became even closer post college after Dip started dating Tanzu. Suku, Xai, Tanzy and Dip became an inseparable foursome sharing several memories together from concerts, vacations, weddings, shared hotel rooms and facetime dates. Suku isn’t much of a facetimer but she can’t go more than two weeks without facetiming Dip. Although Suku and Dip have a long distance friendship, they always pick up right where they left off when reunited!
Dipika and Ati met freshman year of college at Rutgers. Ati of course got so excited meeting an Indian girl who was actually kind of cool to hang out with and the rest is history. Dipika and Ati joined the same sorority and later became roomies senior year -- when they did everything together. You could often find them eating pizza (Dippy’s weakness) for any meal of the day. The two share so many memories together as they have encouraged one another to make “wise decisions”. Ati can’t wait to cherish so many more moments moving forward.
Hetali and Dip’s friendship started at Rutgers University. They attended separate campuses but connected through Greek life as Dip took on the role of being her “big” sister. Small conversations on the phone led to dinners and drinks and before they knew it, they were inseparable. Although they are now states apart they have been there for each other throughout the laughs and the tears. Dip will always be an older sister to Hetali and she can’t wait to see her get married to the love of her life.
Dipika has always been someone Janki has looked up to ever since she was little. Regardless of their age gap, the two formed a very special bond from the beginning and have literally grown up to be the same person. Over the years, Dipika and Janki have created endless memories from hair playing sessions to childhood sleepovers to personal photoshoots. (Fun Fact: Dipika was also the one who named Janki when she was born!)
Radhi & Dip have been friends for more than 13 years! Do you have someone who you’d ride or die for? That’s them for each other. They instantly clicked in high school with their vibrant personalities when Radhika first moved to Parsippany. They’ve seen it all, from sharing their first drinks to loves to college to dancing the nights away. Radhi & Dip share their own language where one understands the other by just sounds or motions - sounds funny, but it comes very handy in public. This will definitely be used on the day of Dip’s wedding, while she will be sitting there with a thousand emotions behind that smile. After all, who better to understand you than your best friend.
Reema and Dipika first met at Taco Bell, like any two young girls destined to be best friends would meet! Their love of mexican pizzas was the key to their friendship. From elementary school, to high school Indian cultural programs together, and crazy college parties, they have been through it all! They couldn't be separated for too long, so they both ended up in Jersey City this year!
Shirin is Dipika's older protective brother. Although growing up, Dipika has always had Shirin's back; she hasn't been quite the princess. Their relationship has always had their ups and downs but despite everything they are the bestest of friends that just get each other. Shirin can't wait to see his little sister have her dream wedding. She was an integral part in his wedding day and can't wait to be by her side as she gets married to Tanzu. Tanzu has been a great addition to the family and Shirin can't wait to have not only the first doctor in the fam(always a big plus) but to gain a younger brother to harass Dipika with.
Zaeem and Tanzeeb have had a long friendship that dates back several years to being kids in the Bengali community. While they didn’t start off close, they would see each other at family functions every once in a while. They evolved from acquaintances to friends towards the end of high school/start of college as they had a mutual close friend group and eventually became best friends at Rutgers. They grew from best friends into brothers as they joined Greek life together and developed a crazy amount of memories throughout college and medical school. They became inseparable and became known as “Zu and Xai.” Even though they now live across the country from each other, they continue to grow as brothers and are there for each other at each step of their lives.
Tanzeeb and Yuriy first met in medical school, and yes Tanzeeb was just as loud then. But not in a bad way. That noise level let him communicate well on the court. Even if it is yelling “brickkkkk” as Yuriy 's shooting the game winner in his face. All jokes aside, Tanzeeb is someone Yuriy can always count on. On and off the court. WOHD!
Miraj and Tanzeeb met at Rutgers and after that the rest was history. When they’re not playing basketball or enjoying attending their favorite concerts, you can find them on the phone chatting about the NFL, NBA or anything else.
Neil can’t remember exactly how he met Tanzeeb but it was probably at the lunch tables back in high school when basketball and videogames were 99% of the conversation. As they got older, from high school to college, they grew closer and have been boys ever since. They have been through plenty of antics together. The memory Neil will never forget is just how much Tanzu helped him through COVID and made sure his spirits were high when Neil needed it most. The funniest moment Neil has had with him is their first 20 mins in Cabo spring break, but we will leave that up to imagination.
Arun and young Tanzu met in the early days of Rutgers University while Zu was rushing for IND. Their friendship quickly blossomed from a tiny caterpillar into a beautiful, magnificent butterfly. Tanzu and Arun continued to strike the masses with their bonds, winning the sought out achievement of best big and little combination and even had the once in a life time opportunity of playing Dani California by the Red Hot Chili Peppers for a real live audience. Though they live a world apart, their bond is still as strong as ever today, only closely compared to the love shared by Tanzu and Dip.
Bobby met Tanzeeb when Bobby was just a wide-eyed freshman at Rutgers and since then Tanzeeb has proceeded to change Bobby’s life in the worst and best ways imaginable. From college catastrophes to personal problems to navigating through professional careers, the two have always been there for each other and Bobby cannot imagine life without him. Tanzeeb has been a friend, a mentor, and the best big brother Bobby could have ever hoped for. Bobby is so excited Tanzeeb found the perfect match for him, and can’t wait to celebrate Tanzeeb and Dipika!!
Maddy and Tanzeeb first met in medical school. The two became friends playing basketball, where Zu quickly noticed Maddy's amazing basketball IQ and mastery of the sport. Their friendship quickly grew with all their mutual interests, from music, television, sports and extracurricular activities. They have had countless memories together, including backpacking throughout Europe post-graduation. After 7 years of being homies, Tanzeeb had finally learned all he could from Madaser’s wisdom. Reciprocally, Tanzeeb’s friendship has impacted Madaser’s life dramatically for the better. That may ring true with many people who are friends with Tanzeeb.
Zu and Rohan go way back to South Brunswick High School but never really crossed paths until Spring 2011. That is when he made the second-best decision of his life, to join a brotherhood that would change his entire college experience. The two lived together for 2 years and created endless memories (good and bad). Zu was one of the few people that convinced Rohan to fall in love with EDM music. Sports, music, sarcasm, parent corner, the two have so many things in common. Over these last 10 years Rohan can honestly say Zu has been one of his best friends and he is so excited to be a part of his groooomsquadddd.
Other than being Mowgli's mom, Tamanna also happens to be Tanzu's one and only sister. Although growing up with Tanzu as an older brother had its challenges (because she wasn't allowed to listen to Lil Wayne until she was 18), she wouldn't be the person she is today without him. She couldn't be more excited to be getting a big sister to steal clothes from and gossip with, even though Tanzu and Dips are more parents to Tamanna than her actual parents. Tamanna always tells her friends that don't have an older brother that she feels sorry for them, but in reality, she's grateful to be gaining an older sister to team up on Zu with and can't wait to tag along on all their adventures to come.
While he truly only belongs to Tamanna - he's become everyone's pup. He loves to visit both sets of grandparents and is showered with so much love. He can't wait for his uncle and second favorite person (his Dippu auntie) to get married.