Janki & Zach

August 28, 2021 • Madison, WI, USA

Janki & Zach

August 28, 2021 • Madison, WI, USA

Wedding Party

Bride's Side

Cindy Gackstetter
Cindy Gackstetter - Matron of Honor
Cindy and Janki have known each other since 2013! They were roommates for two years, and Cindy married Janki's friend Tony! No one throws a Badger tailgate like Cindy, and those are some of Janki's favorite Madison memories. Janki stood up in Cindy's wedding and is so excited to have Cindy by her side. If you see Cindy at the wedding, try to guess how many Badger games she has attended. Warning, you have to drink the difference you're off by - it's the Badger way.
Lindsay Johnson
Lindsay Johnson - Maid of Honor
Janki and Lindsay met through mutual friends in 2015! Janki had just started working after college, and Lindsay became her first non-college/non-coworker friend! Lindsay is always there for a good girls trip and adventure! If you see Lindsay at the wedding, ask her about the elevator her and Janki rode in Egypt, and their bus ride after the beaches in Mykonos!
Jose Vera
Jose Vera - Bridesman
Janki and Jose have been best friends since move-in weekend at UW-Madison freshman year of college in 2009! The last 12 years have been nothing but laughs, trips, and adventures! Jose is one of the most genuine people Janki knows, and he is an avid concert goer. Taylor Swift even liked one of his concert videos he tagged her in. If you see him at the wedding, ask about when the group lost him on the beaches of FL on spring break!
Scott Kaul
Scott Kaul - Bridesman
Scott lived next door to Janki and her roommates her senior year of college (2012), and Scott moved into their porch bedroom! He's been there for the 1520 house girls for years! Ask him about their backyard waterpark, being their DD, and why he had a flip phone until 2018. Single ladies, don't be afraid to ask him to dance! He has moves!
Brianna Freund
Brianna Freund - Bridesmaid
Janki and Brianna were random roommates at UW-Madison and have been best friends since 2009! They lived together for two years, had many classes together, and have many fun memories from weekends in Brianna's hometown. Janki stood up in Bri's wedding and can't wait to have Bri at her side. If you see Brianna at the wedding ask her about almost sinking the pontoon or shooting paintballs at Louis' back (Usher).
Kelsey Reynolds
Kelsey Reynolds - Bridesmaid
Janki and Kelsey met in 2010 at UW-Madison after Kelsey asked Janki to be her friend. Janki was with Kelsey the night Kelsey met her husband, stood in Kelsey's wedding, and now is excited to have Kelsey at her side for when she marries Kelsey's brother, Zach! If you see Kelsey at the wedding, ask her why she loves play-doh.
Alayna Westenberg
Alayna Westenberg - Bridesmaid
Alayna is Zach's little sister, and a student at UW-Madison! Janki is so proud of her and excited to have Alayna as a sister-in-law. Alayna even lived with Janki and Zach in AZ for two weeks. Ask her about her study abroad experience with them if you see her!
Erica Lewis
Erica Lewis - Bridesmaid
Janki and Erica met in 2009 at UW-Madison! They lived in the same dorm, and Janki had Erica in her phone as "Erica 3B" (Erica's dorm floor) until Erica got married in 2017. Erica was also one of Janki's roommates in college! Janki stood up in Erica's wedding, and is so excited to have Erica stand by her side! If you see Erica at the wedding ask her about the mouse house, corndogs, and pickles!
Crystle Burgette
Crystle Burgette - Bridesmaid
Janki and Crystle met at UW-Madison have been friends since 2011! Janki has fond memories of her first summer in Madison with Crystle which includes sand volleyball league, and taking summer classes together. Crystle is fun and feisty! If you see Crystle at the wedding, ask her about the things she's seen as an event planner!
Kelly Binotto
Kelly Binotto - Bridesmaid
Janki and Kelly met at UW-Madison in 2010, and it's been a wild ride since. Last minute trip to Houston, sure! Last minute trip to Vegas, why not? Kelly loves all you can drink packages on cruise ships, and is an HR Manager at Anheuser Busch and gets free beer to take home. If you see Kelly at the wedding, ask about Smokey and Bandit, and her cruise ship status!
Jaclyn Kotlarek
Jaclyn Kotlarek - Bridesmaid
Janki and Jaclyn met in 2012 at UW-Madison! They were roommates for 3 fun years! They also both were Genetics majors and took classes together. Jaclyn is the calm and reasonable voice that Janki often needs and is a loyal friend. If you see Jaclyn at the wedding ask her about the Six Flags trip with Janki and Louis (Usher).
Alycia Lawson
Alycia Lawson - Bridesmaid
Janki and Alycia met in 2018 on Janki's 28th birthday at a Cardinal's football game. Alycia works with Zach and brought cupcakes and candles for Janki's birthday! Alycia and her husband Josh have become close friends of Janki and Zach over the last few years. If you see Alycia at the wedding ask her anything about Jennifer Lopez, and the birthday party she threw for J-Lo.
Alyssa Hemlock
Alyssa Hemlock - Usher
Janki and Alyssa have known each other since 2008! They went to high school together but became best friends when they went to UW-Madison! Alyssa and Janki have been roommates, and Alyssa moved out to Seattle a couple months after Janki did in 2016 where they explored Seattle together! Janki's favorite quality about Alyssa is her sarcastic humor. If you see Alyssa at the wedding, please only talk to her in Office or Schitt's Creek references.
Jon and Louis Asimakopoulos
Jon and Louis Asimakopoulos - Ushers
Yes the twins are Badgers as well! Janki met Jon and Louis in 2009 at UW-Madison through Alyssa (who is also an Usher) when Jon used to be "John." They became instant friends, and tons of memories including Badger tailgates, road tripping to FL, and many fun nights out in Madison! If you see them at the wedding ask about their bunk beds, Jon's decision to drop the "h" after 22 years, and when Louis got pulled over for driving too slow in Alabama.
Julie Powell
Julie Powell - Usher
Janki and Julie have known each other for almost 20 years. In 5th grade they played basketball against each other, and Julie's team let Janki's team score points out of pity. If you see Julie ask her about that 5th grade basketball game and how tip off went.

Groom's Side

Cole Wales
Cole Wales - Best Man
Zach and Cole met at UW-Oshkosh in 2011, were roommates for two years, and remain best friends despite being across the country from each other. If you run into Cole at the wedding, ask him about the years him and Zach lived together at the Rotten Banana house!
Jason Sells
Jason Sells - Best Man
Zach moved to Arizona for a job in 2015, and met Jason at work. Jason is from Indiana, and he took Zach under his wing due to that midwest connection. Zach didn't eat breakfast the first time they hung out outside of work, and Jason literally made Zach eat off his plate. They've been best friends since. Are you a weather enthusiast or simply curious about cloud structures? Track down Jason at the wedding, he's your man.
Mitch Ross
Mitch Ross - Best Man
Zach met Mitch in 2015 when he moved to Arizona, and they have been enjoying Zipp's wings, sports, and big Miller Lites together ever since. Don't be afraid to ask Mitch about his experience from living on an island in the Caribbean for a couple years. He has stories to tell!
Sean Dennis
Sean Dennis - Groomsman
Zach and Sean were random roommates freshman year of college in 2011. Zach thought Sean's sleep talking was creepy, but they made it through and were roommates by choice for 4 more years. They remain friends to this day. Don't be afraid to ask Sean about his first impressions of Zach on move-in day freshman year!
Joe Salloum
Joe Salloum - Groomsman
Zach became friends with Joe in 2015 when he moved to Arizona. Joe is always down for a fun time, and they love to enjoy beers and dirty martinis together! Joe's lovely wife Caitlyn (pictured) and newborn son, Jett, will also be in attendance! If you see Joe at the wedding, ask him about his Pomeranian, and their first time at the airport together!
Scott Reynolds
Scott Reynolds - Groomsman
Scott is Zach's brother-in-law, and they have known each other since 2013. Scott showed up late to a pre-game, because he stopped at a fish fry buffet. Zach knew then he was the one for his sister, and a friend for life. If you're an aspiring grill master, make it a point to talk to Scott!
Josh Lawson
Josh Lawson - Groomsman
Zach and Josh met in 2018, and when Zach heard Josh's rap EPs, he knew they had to be friends. Zach is a fan for life. If you see Josh around on the wedding weekend, challenge him to a rap battle or ask him how he feels about Hawaiian shirts.
Cody Ross
Cody Ross - Groomsman
Zach met Cody in Arizona in 2015 and have been friends since. Zach enjoys beating Cody in golf and drinking beers with him. Ask Cody why CVS receipts are so long.