As Steffi’s little sister, I had no choice but to stick around by her side and own the fact that everyone will always refer to me as “Steffi’s little sister”. Almost 3 1/2 years later, I came into the world and she hated the idea of sharing the spotlight with someone. But then we became friends! All the years filled with tears from fighting like brothers, to laughing so hard we can’t breathe I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m so happy to be standing next to you on yours and Tom’s special day!
How did I meet Steffi? I was forced to meet her! 2 years after I was born, her parents brought her into this world taking away my baby princess crown and my crib! She’s lucky I liked her. Actually she’s lucky we became best friends. We went from week long sleepovers full of Sailor Moon and Hillary Duff , to college roommates full of parties, and boyssss. (Just kidding we studied all night... in the library) From laughing, to fighting, to crying, to loving, we have been through it ALL. Tom, thanks for accepting US and OUR weirdness! Welcome to the family! Sailor Moon, I’m so glad you found your Tuxedo Mask.
Love always - Sailor Mars.
The first time I met Steffi was about 2 years ago when Tom finally decided to let us meet in person. Tom had told me all about her and I was really curious to meet the girl that actually made the decision to put up with Tom (some of us didn’t have that luxury). When I first met Steffi I remember we were both really shy and quiet. I remember thinking that she was really nice and pretty but I was honestly really afraid that we wouldn’t have anything in common and that we wouldn’t be close. I remember voicing this to Tom and all he would say was “give it time”, and like always he was right. Steffi has become not only one of my favorite people to hang out with, but also the big sister I always wanted. She’s the person that I know I can go to when I want to talk about anything and everything (sorry Tom), that I can randomly facetime when I’m trying to buy new outfits, that I can complain to about the most stupid things, and that I know will always have my back. Steffi, I’m so excited for you to legally become my big sister and I can’t wait for us to annoy Tom together for the rest of our lives <3
Two years after Steffi was born I came into the world and claimed the princess crown from her. It’s been a love/hate relationship ever since. From sleepovers and video games to vacations and you’ve always been the older cousin who’s there. Steffi I love you so much and I’m so glad that I get to return the favor and be there with you on your big day. Congratulations Steffi and Tom y’all are made for each other.
Steffi and I have always known each other from church, but surprisingly she was never the biggest fan of me - I know what you’re thinking...who wouldn’t like me? Steffi didnt. Around her senior year of high school we finally started hanging out with each other (out of association, of course) and she shortly realized that everything she ever thought about me was wrong and I was the best friend she was always longing for. Since then it’s been tiff tiff & steff steff and we never looked back. So happy to be a part of the most important day of your life!
I met Steffi our freshman year of college at a mutual friend’s party. We started talking and found out that we both drove a Jetta and we’ve been inseparable since! Who would’ve thought that such a small thing in common would result in almost 10 years of friendship! We’ve come such a long way in life together, from our kickboxing class at TWU to graduating nursing school and now getting married! I’m so glad we’ve been there for each other during these milestones in life and can’t wait to see her start this new journey with the love of her life by her side!
I first met Steffi during our orientation for nursing school. We were playing a game to where we get to know our classmates and turns out were both June babies. After classes started, we started to get to know each other better and have been great friends since! I still remember her telling me I had an RBF (which I really do have) the first time she met me and I looked unapproachable haha, but I’m glad she did because I don’t know what I’d do without her!! From nursing school to my apartment parties, to meeting Tom, and now getting married... I’m so glad I was there almost every step of the way as she starts her new adventure. CONGRATS AND LOVE YOU BOTH!!
Steffi and I grew up in Mesquite, did our first dance together at the age of 12, went to the same church our whole life, and yet, we weren’t close till we reached our college years. To me, she was the girl with the big glasses, braces, and a pet ferret. I mean, who has a pet ferret
As the years went on, she started becoming a part of my friend circle. When she started her freshman year of college, our friendship started to grow. We went from talking once in a while, to talking every day. I would go visit her in Denton on a weekly basis and soon after, I started to do everything with her. We built one of those friendships where we showed our love to one another by making fun of each other (you know those are the realest). The amount of memories and inside jokes got longer and longer as the years went by. Today, she stands blossomed into the beautiful, caring friend she is with a rock on her finger, although, her old habits such as clumsiness, being loud and all still exist. (Ask her to sing, it’s one of her favorite hobbies)
I can't be happier for Steffi finding her other half! Can't wait for the big day and I could not be more excited!
I can't really think of a time when I didn't know Tom, from my earliest memories playing tag in our backyard together, learning (psyche) to play the piano together, "dueling" every chance we got, to the most recent memories bumming around his place. He's always been my older brother for me, the quintessential "Chettai" in my life, and that's something I would never change. I wouldn't be the person I am today without him in my life; from loving superheroes (Superman for him, Batman for me), cartoons (we won't ever forget Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh) and sports (ehh). I've watched him grow and mature, while still staying the same person deep down; someone who will always look out for you, rub it in your face when your wrong about ANYTHING, and is always down to play a game or two with you. I'm so excited to see him enter into this new stage of his life, and can't wait to see what life has in store now for Tom and Steffi together!
What can I say, Tom and I go all the way back to elementary school. I remember he was this annoying, tall, nerdy kid always rambling on about Pokemon or DBZ. Honestly, not much has changed except for the fact that we’re actually friends now. Tom and I have definitely shared a lot of journeys together, from taking SAT classes that we never went to, to going to college at UH and staying up countless nights before our exams, not studying; Tom has obviously been a great influence on me. I can’t really recall a time when Tom wasn’t there for me, he only calls pretty much every day. When he’s not getting a chubby talking about credit cards or anime, he’s actually a great person to talk to and someone I can always go to for advice- Thanks bro! Can’t wait to stand by your side on your big day… wasssted!
I met Tom, the Indian Born American Confused Desi, when he first visited India. If you ask me, I remember being super excited to meet this Tom Chettai who was coming from America. One of my earliest memories of Tom was watching him swing so high on the swing, and then jumping off. I'd stand there thinking "ohh wow Tom Chettai, you're so cool!"
Tom will probably tell you that I was the first bully in his life. I would apparently throw rocks at him and then climb up a tree so he couldn't catch me. I might have also hidden his cricket bats and balls.
We've come a long way since then. We basically lived together for 2 years in St. Louis and saw each other every day. We gave up beer for Lent and instead got wine drunk. Probably why I stopped throwing rocks at you.
Tom, you can thank me for toughening you up
I've known Tom since I was born, considering we are born a month apart and our dads are brothers. At first he was just the weird cousin who lived in Texas that I see once a year at family events. As we got older, and started hanging out and spending more time with each other; he quickly went from being my first cousin to my brother.
Tom and I met freshman year at the University of Houston. I really didn’t know anyone there but noticed this Indian guy in almost all of my classes. I tried to avoid him cus I felt he would somehow block my view of the professor. We ended up exchanging class notes and assignments and instantly bonded when we realized we were both from Dallas. I feel like I got smarter after I decided to sit next to him instead of directly behind his tall ass. I also got better grades (but that may have been due to me cheating off of him). He is one of those rare guys that is knowledgeable in everything and excels in everything he puts his mind to, such as graduating with his PharmD, while never once sacrificing his time with friends/family or even strangers in need. I am grateful for his friendship and owe him big time since he introduced me to my wife Susan. He was part of my biggest day a few years ago and I can’t wait to switch roles on June 15th so I can see him go through with the best decision he has made in marrying Steffi!
From being jealous of my fully grown beard, to crazy college parties, to countless hours of us cuddling and snoring together, and always introducing me as your "nephew" in front of girls....I am very happy knowing that you found someone who could put up with your snoring all night long. I wish you two nothing but the BEST and can't wait for the big weekend to get here! You're the BEST uncle ever!
Tom Joseph, Height: 6’1”, Eyes:BLK, Class C driver in the state of Texas...these were just some of the things I got to know about Tom as I was waiting in line to show the bouncer “my” ID lol
In all seriousness, Tom has always been like the older brother who you hate to admit when he is right but glad that he is. It’s hard to imagine that we would go from standing toe-to-toe to now standing along side you on your biggest day. I wish you and Steffi nothing but the best and let’s get this party started!
I have known Tom for as long as I can remember. Probably my oldest friend in Dallas. I followed this guy through most of my childhood, whether it was going to the same elementary school, playing Sega Genesis all night long, watching all the 3 Ninjas movies, or trying to be ninjas by taking karate classes (it may be hard to believe, but if you haven't seen this man do his sweet ninja backflip, you should ask him to show you at the wedding). From Mesquite all the way to Rockwall, it's been nothing but great times. I don't expect anything less of the future to come. Congratulations bro!
It’s hard for me to pinpoint exactly when I met Tom, but it’s even harder to try and remember a time I didn’t know him. Growing up, Tom was just always there with me (and usually always talking about Superman). My parents keep a picture from my (keyword) first or second birthday where a pear-shaped young Tom is clearly trying to blow out the candles before I could. From celebrating those birthdays to riding a bike for the first time to eating squirrels to axe kicking wooden boards in tae kwon do to dueling pokemon cards last week…blah blah blah…we have a lot of memories. And I know this wedding is going to be the most memorable of those come June. Congratulations to Tom for finding his perfect Lois Lane and I wish them nothing but the best!
From skipping Karen Dillard’s SAT prep classes, to skipping Parkland Hospital Volunteering days, to skipping classes at the University of Houston...all I have to say is it’s been an honor skipping through life alongside you Tom! I can’t wait to continue skipping through life with you and now Steffi together :)