Wedding Party

Isabella Nikolic

Co-Maid of Honor

Zachary Brkovich

Best Man

Sofia Nikolic

Co-Maid of Honor

Joshua Schmidt

Groomsman

Melanie Brkovich

Bridesmaid

Mihailo Dragovich

Groomsman

Nicole Zeisler

Bridesmaid

Alessandro Martin

Groomsman

Izabelle Rottier

Bridesmaid

William Rothermel

Groomsman

Emilija Stankovic

Kuma

The role of Kuma or "godmother" is a special honor chosen for a close female friend of the bride and groom. She serves as a witness to the sacrament of Marriage and shares a deep spiritual bond with the couple. Kumovi are considered to be honorary members of the couple’s extended family.

Stefan Slavkovic

Kum

The role of Kum or "godfather" is a special honor chosen for a close male friend of the bride and groom. He serves as a witness to the sacrament of Marriage and shares a deep spiritual bond with the couple. Kumovi are considered to be honorary members of the couple’s extended family.

Dominick Capolarello

Stari Svat

The Stari Svat or "marriage elder" is typically a close older relative of the groom. He is honored as a source of love, knowledge and guidance for the newlyweds as they start their lives as husband and wife.

Ognjen Marinkovic

Dever

The role of Dever serves as the protector of the bride and ultimately as a representative of the newly married couple. In a fun Serbian tradition, the groom will "buy the bride" from the Dever and his family, proving his ability to provide for his new wife!

Srdjan and Drinka Marinkovic

Domaćini

Domaćini, meaning "hosts," are close family members who assist with keeping order throughout the day, providing announcements, and welcoming wedding guests with a greeting of živeli!

Strahinja Marinkovic

Barjaktar

The Barjaktar or "flag bearer" waves a flag which represents the nationalities of the bride and groom coming together. In a traditional wedding procession, the Barjaktari are friends and family who proudly lead the wedding party to the church for the ceremony.

Rastko Marinkovic

Barjaktar

The Barjaktar or "flag bearer" waves a flag which represents the nationalities of the bride and groom coming together. In a traditional wedding procession, the Barjaktari are friends and family who proudly lead the wedding party to the church for the ceremony.

Nikola Topich

Barjaktar

The Barjaktar or "flag bearer" waves a flag which represents the nationalities of the bride and groom coming together. In a traditional wedding procession, the Barjaktari are friends and family who proudly lead the wedding party to the church for the ceremony.

Matea Zaper

Ružmarinci

Ružmarinci, from ružmarin, or "rosemary" joyfully welcome guests to the wedding festivities by pinning a single sprig of rosemary on their left side. In Serbian and Croatian tradition, pinning rosemary symbolizes the hope of love and fertility for the couple, as the strong fragrance was customarily meant to ward off evil spirits for good luck!

Teodora Marinkovic

Ružmarinci

Ružmarinci, from ružmarin, or "rosemary" joyfully welcome guests to the wedding festivities by pinning a single sprig of rosemary on their left side. In Serbian and Croatian tradition, pinning rosemary symbolizes the hope of love and fertility for the couple, as the strong fragrance was customarily meant to ward off evil spirits for good luck!