Wedding Party
Nikki Stanek
Maid of Honor
Nikki and I met while working in a salon together. We realized that after a two hour long interview, that we had a ton in common and instantly hit it off as friends (and new co-workers). As our friendship blossomed, we instantly became attached at the hip, and soon after started our own salon business called Bloom! Nikki has been a true friend since I've known her. And while we have many of the same interests, I've always liked that we are also opposites in many ways as well. We balance each other well, and she's very much like a sister to me.
Kat Pokoleva
Best Woman
Kat and I first met at a dance class in middle school, where we quickly became friends and spent a majority of our high school years going on all sorts of adventures - the most memorable of which was accidentally running into each other at Disney World. We've been there for each other through thick and thin, and I couldn't ask for a better best woman.
Alexa Faeth
Bridesmaid
Alexa and I met working at Starbucks almost a decade ago. We instantly became friends when we realized we both had an obsession with cats, enjoyed weird music and movies, and were always up for late night date night adventures. Alexa has been one of my longest friendships, and I'm beyond thankful to have her in my life.
Matt Harrington
Groomsman
Matt and I met in first grade shortly after I moved into the neighborhood we'd both grew up in. Who knew that a class assignment thirty years ago on Amelia Earhart (ask one of us when you get the chance) would lead to a solid friendship. We've had many adventures - from elementary school until after college, though these days we don't mind getting together to play Settlers of Catan and watch Workaholics. Matt's one of the most loyal friends a guy could ask for, and I'm honored to have him as my groomsman.
Kim Nicolett - Arango
Bridesmaid
They say cousins are you first friends. Kim is more like the sister I've never had. From growing up together, to rooming in college, and to just picking up where we left off every time we see each other, we've always had a very sister-like connection!
Mike Nicolett
Groomsman
Mike is Alyssa's brother and my soon to be brother-in-law. I'm beyond thrilled to finally be getting a brother, and I couldn't ask for a better one. Mike is kind, generous, and very down to earth. We love to bond over Settlers of Catan and Star Wars, and he's always teaching me something knew every time we see each other. I'm truly honored to call Mike my friend and groomsman.
Alice Polonsky
Bridesmaid
Yay, I'm finally getting a sister! Alice is Misha sisters and my soon to be sister-in-law. Alice has always been welcoming to me, and I'm so excited to have her apart of our wedding party, and apart of my life!
Dan Stanek
Groomsman
Dan and I first met when we painted our wives new salon. We jammed out to Queens of the Stone Age and bonded over similar interests like graphic design, music, and comics.
Angelina Scalia-Gannon
Bridesmaid
Ang has become one of my closets friends over the past few years. She's a woman of her word, as she always come through for me whether its to help plan a wedding, or help me get off the couch when I hurt my back.
Jose Arango
Groomsman
Jose and I really clicked at family parties. When I first met them, they really made me feel like apart of Alyssa's family, and I'm happy to say we're officially family!
Jill Scalia-Gannon
Bridesmaid
Jill and I have gotten closer over the past few years as well! We both have a fondness for weird humor and her favorite thing to do is cheat at Mario party.
Craig Wilson
Groomsman
I met Craig on Alyssa and I's first date. Even though I was warned of his antics, Craig is a super cool dude, that continues to impress me with his hobbies and interest. Craig definitely brings out the more chaotic side of me, and I really enjoy our growing friendship. Also Magic The Gathering... you go...
Casey Ortiz
The Master of Ceremonies
Casey has been our life saver during this hectic wedding planning. When our clergy was unable to join us, she promptly volunteered her award winning personality and ability to be "off-book" in under a week. While Casey works with Alyssa, she's also been an amazing person, and a supportive friend to both Alyssa and Misha. We love and appreciate her beyond words!