Kelcey has been by my side since our freshman year of college. We felt an immediate connection when we met during our school orientation, and we have been inseparable ever since! Our friendship is deeply meaningful to me, and she is a fiercely loyal friend! Kelcey is an extraordinary cellist, and when she isn't hopping all around the country to perform, you can catch her hiking 14ers or backpacking the Colorado trail. Kelcey makes my world brighter, and infinitely better! I’m beyond grateful to have her as my maid of honor, and I couldn’t imagine this day without her!

I truly hit the sister-in-law jackpot with Jamie! As soon as we met, we quickly hit it off and I knew Jamie was going to be a lifelong friend. Jamie is not only incredibly intelligent—she holds a PhD in Integrative Biology—but she is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. She's someone I can always count on for unwavering support and thoughtful advice. I am so thankful to have her in my life and I can’t wait for all of the adventures still to come! Jamie and Yoni live in Cleveland with their adorable son, Rami.

Deanna is one of the most supportive and caring people I know. We met at USC in 2019 and became the best of friends! Deanna is one of the most interesting and multifaceted people you'll ever meet. She is an amazing flutist and educator, world traveler, wine enthusiast, photographer, and the list goes on! One of our favorite activities to do together is go on adventures around LA to find the best gluten free food. I couldn’t be happier for Deanna as she is getting married this year to her amazing partner, Ashane!

Kaitlyn is my amazing younger cousin, and I couldn't be more proud of her as she is incredibly intelligent, thoughtful, and kind-hearted. Although we only get to see each other once a year, I know I'll be greeted with the tightest and longest hug. I remember feeling so honored to be a bridesmaid at her mom's wedding, and now I am so excited to have her stand by my side as one of my bridesmaids. I can't wait to make more memories with her and watch her continue to grow into the amazing young adult she’s becoming.

Sierra has been one of my closest friends since we met in school in 2019. She is one of the most driven people I know, and she is also the first to say “yes” to any type of adventure! Sierra has an amazing sense of humor and she never fails to make me laugh! A long chat with Sierra will leave you feeling ready to conquer the world. I can always count on her to show up! I am so grateful for her friendship and can't wait to see what other fun adventures life has in store for us!

Ximena is one of the kindest and most genuine people you will ever meet! We became great friends during college, and spent our junior and senior years as roommates. We have shared so many experiences together over the last 10 years, from playing chamber music together, to staying up all night talking and laughing! She will always feel like a sister to me! Ximena lives a beautiful life in Georgia with her husband, Robert, and their sweet daughter, Elena.

We are so honored and excited to have Sarah’s sibling, A., recite the seven blessings in our wedding ceremony. Sarah has always treasured her relationship with A., and having them play such a meaningful role in our ceremony is so special to us! The room lights up every time they enter with their contagious laughter, vibrant energy, and warm, outgoing personality. Though they live in Jamaica- where their photography business is absolutely thriving(!)- A. remains deeply connected to us, and we couldn’t imagine this day without them!

An obvious choice as my best man, Yoni's been there through thick and thin since day one. Always reliable (and often times overly confident, according to his residency advisor), Yoni is always the go-to for advice, a sounding board, or just a chat when I'm bored on my long drives. As a travel enthusiast, he's done a good job upholding his obligation to giving me free hotel nights, as I've instructed during my speech at his wedding. Along with Sarah and Jamie (Yoni’s wife), I've really enjoyed seeing our relationships develop into real friendships over the last several years.

I always know when Sarah is on a FaceTime call with Phil because at some point during the call when I'm walking nearby, I'll hear a piercing squeal, "BEANNN," on the other end of the line. Phil's way of life is the epitome of "work hard, play hard," and he isn't shy to bring everyone into his orbit with his irresistible enthusiasm and vitality. He’s the kind of guy who instantly lifts the mood, and his outlook on life is inspiring. When Sarah and I are killing time at home and don't know what to do, we play a game of "what would Phil do?", and it hasn't failed us yet!

I'm hard-pressed to think of anyone whose natural effervescence does a better job of always leaving me thinking "that's such a thoughtful person... what a guy." My first encounter with Danny was a typical example of his character when he insisted on having Sarah and me over to his home where he cooked a fantastic Shabbat dinner, and the conversation flowed easily and naturally over our shared interests for cooking, Judaism, and family. I'm looking forward to seeing more of him now on the West Coast!

Although being a bonafide connoisseur on all things related to instruments, food, and lizards might be plenty for some, Jeff's real strength comes through in his selfless-to-a-fault attitude towards those around him. A few free hours with Jeff living the true Southern Californian experience will surely set you on the right track for the week, whether it be enjoying poke by the water, bubble tea at the hottest new place he found online, or getting demolished at doubles by people nearly three times our age on the pickleball court.

Although Russell is widely-known to disappear for long stretches of time ("doing quartet things"), his personable and relatable qualities make it seem as though no time has passed since our last encounter. Thinking back to my favorite moments during my time in Chicago and later when I moved to Los Angeles, Russell has been close by, elevating every experience. As one of my longest-standing friendships, we've shared the pleasure of sitting front row at our respective musical and personal milestones.