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August 24, 2019
Los Angeles, CA
#AbelsEverAfter

Olga & Justin

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Meet our family and friends who are walking down the aisle with us.

Marija Cvetanoska

Maid of Honor

Marija (silent "j") is Olga's first cousin, pretend to be sister, best friend. They were born 6 months apart, grew up together, went to school together, and became frenemies during college (UCLA vs USC). Marija and Olga are stronger when they are together.


Howard Abels

Best Man

Howard is Justin's oldest brother and someone he has always looked up to. Some of Justin’s fondest childhood memories are of playing with his brothers in the streets of Alameda and in his parents’ back yard, which continues to this day with beers and barbecue replacing hot wheels and G.I. Joe.

Sora Jin

Bridesmaid

This Korean princess is Olga's soul sister. Both born in February makes them the romantic duo, friends that understand and support each other in the hardest of times. Sora lives in Hawaii now, and talks to Olga over the phone almost every morning on the way to work.


Sam Abels

Groomsman

Sam is Justin's middle brother and the other person he has always looked up to. Sam has always been supportive of Justin and has always looked out for him, even helping to get him jobs at wherever he was working. He has always been one of Justin’s closest friends.

Elviana Thio

Bridesmaid

Elvi is Olga's so called little sister who currently lives in San Francisco. Elvi has a large family that Olga always was jealous of, so she "adopted" herself into the family. Olga considers Elvi as one of the few people she can talk to and connect about anything.


Christopher Drury

Groomsman

Chris and Justin met first year in college at Sacramento State University and instantly became friends. They were fraternity brothers, drinking buddies, and co-founders of a rockin’ pop-punk band. Chris is one of the most solid bros Justin knows.

Aleksandra Nikolovski

Bridesmaid

Olga met Saska 13 years ago. Over the years they would see each other at different events, but really became close after they realized they live 5 minutes away from each other. They would be each other’s best going out buddies. Saska lives in Maryland now, however they talk often to one another about "life" things, and are there to love and support each other.


Steve Varady

Groomsman

Steve and Justin have known each other since the age of 2. Justin’s childhood memories are inextricably linked with Steve, from annual summer vacations in Lake Tahoe to countless sleepovers (Justin’s first being at Steve’s). They remain close through mutual interests in beer, country music, and food.

Jessica Lella

Bridesmaid

Jess and Olga were cubicle neighbors at work. Their relationship evolved and they became best travel buddies, Pilates enthusiasts, and fancy dinner companions. Olga considers Jess her closest friend in Los Angeles, and this day would not be complete without her there.


Elliot Carney

Groomsman

Justin and Elliot grew up together and shared various esoteric interests such as comic books, fantasy novels, and sci-fi video games. Elliot was also an early partner in Justin’s musical interest, as the two played clarinet and saxophone, respectively, in their school band.

Lena & Jordan Cvetanoski

Flower Girl and Ring Boy

They are Olga's beautiful niece and nephew.


Maverick

Ring Boy

Justin's most handsome nephew.

Julia

Flower Girl

Julia is Justin's adorable niece.


Penelope

Flower Girl

Penelope is Justin's adorable niece.

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