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Shannon & Sanchit

Sunday, October Twenty-Seventh, Two Thousand Twenty-Four • Sonoma, CA

Shannon & Sanchit

Sunday, October Twenty-Seventh, Two Thousand Twenty-Four • Sonoma, CA
Steve & Becky Riordan
Steve & Becky Riordan - Father & Mother of the Bride
Becky & Steve have been married for 32 years and have been Shannon's role models for how a relationship should be. Whether together or apart their love and strength have stood the test of time. Becky & Steve are excited to welcome Sanchit into the family as their son in law as well as the Chhibber's as family as well. They hope you will join them in this celebration of love, culture & family.
Sanjay & Deepa Chhibber
Sanjay & Deepa Chhibber - Father & Mother of the Groom
Deepa & Sanjay began their love story 34 years ago and still continue to live, love, laugh and enjoy throughout this whole journey. Their values and support have made Sanchit the man he is. They are beyond elated to welcome Shannon as their daughter-in-law and call the Riordans their extended family. Like true Punjabis, they look forward to celebrating this memorable day with you with lots of dance, music, laughter and delicious food!
Emily Goard
Emily Goard - Matron of Honor
Emily and Shannon met at Longwood University in 2011 when they were both RA’s. They became best friends almost instantly as they bonded over greys anatomy and the Longwood Ambassadors. Over the past 12 years they created many wonderful memories together and even though they live on opposite coasts, their friendship is never wavering.
Timm Silva
Timm Silva - Best Man
If you have ever seen Timm and Sanchit together they seem to be have been separated at birth. They first met in a small vacation town of Fort Myers, FL during the magical days of Gartner. After Timm took Sanchit for a beach day they were inseparable, mostly by Timm’s never ending cycles of Late nights dancing, early morning breakfast and weekend after weekend benders. More than Friends they are brothers and aptly call each other “Hermanos” Sadly Shannon will have to sit on the sidelines at times during the reception to view their awkward in sync dance moves. Ironically those dance moves that they practiced together are the ones that won Shannon’s heart. Be ready for Selfies, life of the party, and energy from parents that haven’t been out in forever. The one and only Timmy Tuesday.
Cole McConnell
Cole McConnell - Bridesmaid
Cole and Shannon met while working at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Neuroscience ICU. These sassy ladies bonded over a shared love for travel, good food and good drink. After Cole moved away for grad school, the two remained close despite the distance. Since then, Cole and Shannon have taken several trips together, including to Utah’s Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, Yosemite, Sonoma, and Napa Valley. Just like the fine wine they enjoy so much, Cole and Shannon’s friendship has only gotten better with time!
Vaibhav Bajaj
Vaibhav Bajaj - Best Man
Vaibhav met Sanchit on a Facebook group for the newly admitted Duke grads lol! Both connected instantly, primarily on Food, Music and Sports. Haha! From Coldplay to Jack Harlow, from Paradise Biryani to Bojangles Fried Chicken, from Golden State Warriors to Kansas City Chiefs, both have been a part of the same fanbase irrespective of name, style or genre. The memories and experiences they have shared from Durham, North Carolina to San Francisco, California, involved the most challenging yet exciting moments where they studied together, learned together, failed together but ALWAYS grew together with each other’s support. Here’s to many more exciting times and memories ahead that they look forward to in future.
Maddie Potter
Maddie Potter - Bridesmaid
Maddie and Shannon met during high school in their hometown of Virginia Beach. Even though they went to different schools, they quickly became great friends over weekend hangs, rom com movie nights (complete with Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownies courtesy of Shannon’s mom), summer job visits, and swim practice run-ins. Over 15 years of friendship later, they still live nowhere near each other, but they catch up often and share a mutual love of a good margarita and a concert!
Abhinav Kumar
Abhinav Kumar - Groomsman
Abhi and Sanchit have known each since the day they left India to build a life here in the US. It did not take long to go from roommates to close friends. Along with being Sanchit's EDM dance partner, Abhi also tries to push Sanchit off the couch to go participate in outdoor activities (still can't convince him to go Skiing or Camping though haha!). After 7 years of friendship, Abhi is proud to call Sanchit his brother and one of his closest friends.
Liz Greenwood
Liz Greenwood - Bridesmaid
Liz met Shannon at Longwood University when they were paired as Mentor/Mentee in Ambassadors - and they quickly became like sisters (the curly hair definitely helped with that!). After 10 years of friendship the two are states apart but just as close of friends. You'll be sure to find the pair getting down on the dance floor with champagne in hand!
Jaskaran Kalra
Jaskaran Kalra - Groomsman
Sanchit and JK have been together at every step of the way, right from the day they embarked on their American journey from Duke University to being one neighborhood away here in San Francisco. From that day to this day, they’ve been there for each other be it through heart aches or pub ejections or trying to make sure we make it back home after a fun night out haha! They have been friends, family and home in what once was a foreign land.
Michael Carter
Michael Carter - Officiant
Dr. Michael Carter (or uncle Mikey as we like to call him) has been a presence in Shannon & Sanchit's relationship since the beginning. Since moving to CA Mike has been a surrogate father for Shannon and has been a wine teacher for Sanchit. Mike has been integral in weekend trips, foodie experiences, wine explorations & many belly laughs for the couple. When it came to who would officiate there was no other option for them. They are SO excited to have Uncle Mikey officiate their ceremony.
Annie Williams-Gross
Annie Williams-Gross - Flower Girl
Annie is the daughter of Shannon's cousin Elisabeth. She is a sassy sweet spitfire and loves to play dress up! She can't wait to prance down the aisle and celebrate!
Teddy & Harry Williams
Teddy & Harry Williams - Ring Bearers
These two adorable boys are the son's of Shannon's Cousin Nathan & Faith. They are full of spunk, personality & love. They would make their father proud. Shannon & Sanchit are excited to have these two as part of their wedding party. Good thing there are 2 rings so the boys won't have to fight over who gets to take them down the aisle.