Dominique & Ari
Wedding Party
Olivia DeMirjian
Maid of Honor
Olivia and Dominique are not only BEST FRIENDS but sisters! Olivia is Dominique's Maid of Honor! They met when Olivia was about 5 hours old. Lets just say these two have been joined at the hip since. Dominique can't wait to have her sister, business partner and best friend standing next to her on the big day.
Alec Mandell
Best Man
Alec is Ari’s big brother and role model. Alec and Ari grew hand in hand playing video games and attending to their countless hobbies. Ari followed Alec to Tarbut V’ Torah for high school, USC for college, and then just had to also be a lawyer just like his big bro (but skipped the whole mechanical engineering part).
Natasha Sheridan
Bridesmaid
Natasha and Dominique met in kindergarten while attending Campbell Hall. They have been best friends since the 1st grade, when Natasha asked Dominique to go see the Madagascar Movie with her. They have been like second sistas since! The two have seen each other throughout every part of life and can't wait to share the joy that this next chapter will bring.
Jack Harris
Groomsman
Jack is Ari’s closest childhood friend. Jack and Ari met in last place on their after school swim team when they were in 2nd grade. While mistakenly seen as identical twins the two are inseparable and consider each other as brothers. Jack and Ari still to this day paint model figurines that they bonded over through their childhood.
Ani Geragosian
Bridesmaid
Ani and Dominique met when they attended Camp Arev together way back in 2012! Ani was the cool girl and Dominique the young freshman, they found each other and bonded over their Armenian Heritage and Christian faith. FUN FACT: Ani and Ari were also friends growing up and In 2015 Ani introduced Dominique to Ari at a USC Fraternity Party!
Raffi Krigel
Groomsman
Raffi was Ari’s little brother in his fraternity in college, where they grew close due to their similar sense of humor (some might considered it childish). The two lived together for four years before Raffi moved to New York City. The two still go and visit each other in their respective cities.
Alexa Weidenfeld
Bridesmaid
Alexa and Dominique met their freshman year of school while at USC. They both joined Pi Beta Phi Sorority in Fall of 2015, and instantly knew they had found friends for life! While in school they spent many game days cheering on the USC football team together and celebrating (win or lose) after. No matter how bad a defeat, Alexa would always put a smile on Dominique's face!
Elijah Lichtenberg
Groomsman
Before Elijah and Ari were friends they argued against each other in their first year law school negotiation course (the true winner of these negotiations is still disputed to this day). While Elijah and Ari only met in law school they have become best friends and consider each other kindred spirits.
McKenna Hughes
Bridesmaid
Mckenna and Dominique became friends while attending USC together. The pair joined Pi Beta Phi Sorority in the same pledge class, and they've been besties ever since! While at school Mckenna always encouraged Dominique to go out of her comfort zone, which lead them on many fun and wild adventures over the course of their four years.
Brett Ridley
Groomsman
Brett is Ari’s cousin and best friend. The two grew up just a few blocks away from each other and have countless memories of fun. Ari and Brett have always looked out for one another and have bonded over their similar sense of humor and many similar hobbies.
Maggie DiFederico
Bridesmaid
Maggie and Dominique met at USC right after they joined Pi Beta Phi, their freshman year. Dominque knew they were going to be instant friends when Maggie mentioned her love of Harry Potter. They bonded over which house they should be in and loved spending time watching movie marathons together!
Paul Hachigian
Groomsman
Paul is one of Ari’s oldest friends and consider each other cousins. The two grew up at each other homes, armenian events, and bonding over video games. Paul and Ari were both in the same fraternity in college and later lived together.
Danielle Lion
Bridesmaid
Danielle and Dominique met Spring of 2021, when Ari introduced them at Ani's Birthday party! The two became instant friends! Soon after meeting Danielle asked Dominique to go to the Baked Potato Jazz Club. Dominique knew from that moment on Danielle was the coolest friend ever!
Justin Pugrant
Groomsman
Justin and Ari became friends in college at USC. They have become so close they have nicknames for eachother, BFP (Best Friend Pugs) and BFA (Best Friend Ari). The two have traveled and skied is some of the most incredible places in the world.
Taylor Rainey
Flower Girl
Taylor is Dominique's cousin! Taylor is in the 2nd grade and loves to draw and make art (just like her big cousin). Like the bride and groom, Taylor loves going to USC football games and cheering on the Trojans. When she grows up, Taylor would like to become a doctor.
Carson Rainey
Ring Bearer
Carson is also one of Dominique's cousins! Carson is currently in Kindergarten and in his free time he loves to play with trucks and build legos. Carson also enjoys cheering on the Trojans at football games. Like the groom, Carson loves Star Wars (particularly The Mandalorian), his favorite character is Grogu (Baby Yoda)
Max Rainey
Ring Bearer
Max is Dominique's newest cousin! Max is a year and half old, and this will be his first ever wedding! Max enjoys long walks, exploring, and taking naps. Max is most excited about making his debut with his cousins by his side on the big day!