Talia & Andrew
Wedding Party
Zoe Milavetz
Maid of Honor
Zoe and Talia have been best friends since birth - literally!! Zoe is the best twin sister a girl could ask for. She never lets Talia forget she is older (by 13 minutes), but uses that extra experience and wisdom to make sure things go according to plan and that everyone always has a good time, which will make her an incredible Maid of Honor. Zoe is unique, loyal, warm, funny, and empathetic. Zoe is currently working towards her PsyD at Augsburg University in Minnesota. She is a UW-Madison grad and from Mendota Heights originally.
Andrew Gelblat
Best Man
Andrew and Andrew have been best friends since he moved to Plainview in 1st grade. They have played countless hours of video games, appeared in school plays together, and were bowling team partners for 12 years. When they finally decided to take the leap and move into NYC after college, they became roommates and lived in the UES. They are on a quest to see every NFL stadium (along with Brian Gelblat) and are traveling to North Carolina for their next NFL stadium adventure. They are currently hosting a podcast about their Fantasy Football league called "Your League" which everyone should definitely listen to! Andrew is thoughtful, loyal, and a huge part of who I am today. Andrew is currently working at Henkel as an Associate Brand Manager in Connecticut.
Hannah Johnson
Bridesmaid
After Zoe, Hannah is Talia's oldest friend! Hannah and Talia logged many hours dancing to every Cheetah Girls album, playing pranks on parents and babysitters, exploring the wilderness at Camp Birchwood, and spending summers interning in Madison, WI. Hannah is insightful, compassionate, caring, easygoing, and kind. She is currently working towards her masters in social work at the University of Chicago. She graduated from Northwestern University and is originally from St. Paul.
Scott Anderson
Groomsman
Andrew and Scott have been great friends since elementary school. Scott was instrumental in helping Andrew conquer his fear of roller coasters and they have now gone on some of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in the world together (Kingda Ka). They both attended business school at SUNY Buffalo and made many memories pledging Delta Sigma Pi and joining the Terese Kelly Investment Group. Scott deserves all the credit for introducing Andrew to his favorite drink, Jack Daniels, which made it even sweeter when they went to the Jack Daniels Distillery together in Lynchberg, TN. He is kind, adventurous, and extremely thoughtful. Scott is a software developer and is currently living in NJ.
Natalie Kramer
Bridesmaid
Natalie and Talia went to school for many years together at Talmud Torah in St. Paul and then Henry Sibley High School. Natalie and Talia bonded over their love of Glee, harmonizing to jewish songs, making music videos, watching movies, and walking around their neighborhoods. Natalie is hilarious, talented, athletic, caring, and determined. Natalie graduated from Lawrence University where she played on the college basketball team. She currently works at the software company SportsEngine.
Andrew Wells
Groomsman
Most people have a BFF, but Andrew is my CFF(Chinese Food Friend). They have bonded over their love for Chinese food and would have family Dim Sim outings on Long Island. Andrew is an avid New York Islanders fan and also loves the New York Yankees and New York Giants. They both went to a Minnesota Vikings bar in NYC the night of the Minneapolis Miracle and witnessed history together. Andrew is outgoing, trustworthy, and sincere. Andrew is a Channel Partner Manager at Gamut and is currently living in Manhattan.
Sarah Selinger
Bridesmaid
Sarah and Talia lived next door to each other their freshman year of college at New York University! They became quick friends over their love of Broadway, Central Park, gluten-free cupcakes, and their favorite philosophy teacher. Sarah and Talia are now life-long travel buddies and have traveled to Israel, Budapest, Australia, and New Zealand together. Sarah is compassionate, authentic, creative, optimistic, and adventurous! She is also serendipitously Andrew's cousin! She graduated from NYU and is currently working in the Film and Television industry in New York. She has worked behind the scenes on popular shows like Younger, Red Oaks, and Dickinson. Sarah is originally from Jacksonville, FL.
Corey Greenwald
Groomsman
Andrew and Corey have been great friends since elementary school. They've spent many hours playing Super Smash Bros on the N64 and TMNT on the Super Nintendo. Andrew and Corey used to play in weekly Texas Hold'em games in high school and have most recently gone to Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Corey has performed stand-up comedy at various bars on Long Island. He is energetic, witty, and intelligent. Corey attended Binghamton University and majored in Neuroscience. He is now a Software Engineer at Google.
Alice Keefe
Bridesmaid
Alice and Talia met while working at a TV News Station in Rochester, Minnesota. Alice and Talia shared a passion for journalism, Taylor Swift, trying new recipes, and swapping our favorite novels. Talia and Alice always helped each-other with their news stories and even got to share the anchor desk a time or two! Alice is capable, thoughtful, funny, adventurous, and courageous! She currently lives in Maine where she is a first year law student at the University of Maine. Alice graduated from Loyola University Chicago. She is originally from Bloomington, Minnesota.
David Milavetz
Groomsman
Andrew and David first met in 2018 when Andrew moved out to Minnesota. Andrew is very excited for David to be his brother-in-law! David helped Andrew get involved in the Jewish community by inviting him to be on the board for Jewfolk Inc and the St. Paul Jewish Federation. David is a big Minnesota sports fan and enjoys playing chess, basketball and tennis. He is thoughtful, humble, and persuasive. David went to the University of Denver and has since graduated from Mitchell Hamline Law School and is now working for his family's Law Firm Milavetz, Gallop, & Milavetz.
Jan Seiler
Bridesmaid
Talia is so excited to have Jan as her future sister-in-law! Just like Zoe and Talia - Andrew and Jan are twins too!! Jan and Talia first got to know each other when they were both living in New York and have since been able to get together on trips to Minnesota, New York, and Delaware. Jan most recently came to Minnesota with her parents to surprise Talia when she got engaged to Andrew in August 2021. Jan is warm, thoughtful, empathetic, artistic, and fun! Jan currently works as the Life Enrichment Manager at a Retirement & Assisted Living Center in PA. She graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh and currently lives in Delaware. She is from Plainview, NY originally.
Danny Milavetz
Groomsman
Andrew and Danny first met in 2018 when Andrew moved out to Minnesota. Andrew is excited have a second brother-in-law for the price of one! Danny is a steak aficionado and loves all Minnesota sports. He and Andrew have tailgated together for Gophers games and have been to Vikings Training Camp together. Danny loves going to the casino and flying out to Las Vegas for March Madness. Danny and Andrew enjoy fishing on Gull Lake and Leech Lake during their annual trip to Grand View Lodge. Danny is funny, attentive, and adventurous. He went to college at the University of Arizona and then attended law school. He is now working at his family's Law Firm Milavetz, Gallop, & Milavetz.
Adam Green
Usher
Adam is Andrew and Talia's brother-in-love! He has been dating Talia's twin sister for the last two years. Adam loves to play golf, talk sports, and enjoy the outdoors! Adam is intelligent, funny, open-minded, and a new cat-lover. Adam is originally from Michigan and graduated from the University of Michigan and then attended the University of Minnesota for law school. He currently works as a clerk for the Hennepin County Judge.
Katie Cera
Usher
Katie is Talia and Andrew's sister-in-love! She has been dating Talia's brother Danny for the last year. Katie is fun, adventurous, warm, and social! She is involved in the Twin Cities Jewish Community and currently works in inventory operations at Target Corporation. Katie is from the Twin Cities originally and graduated from UW - Madison.
Cory Howitt
Usher
Cory is Andrew and Talia's brother-in-love! He has been dating Andrew's twin sister Jan for two years. Cory is currently studying to become an electrician and will graduate in May 2022. He enjoys cooking, watching movies, going to concerts, exploring new places and backpacking and hiking. He also volunteers to help build homes in his community as part of Habitat for Humanity.