Evan & Victoria
Wedding Party
Krystal Bailey-Arzu
Matron of Honor
By sheer luck, Krystal was assigned to be Victoria's RA at Hofstra, and the two immediately struck up a friendship that has only strengthened over time. Even though a thousand miles currently separate Krystal and Victoria, they more than make up for the distance with frequent FaceTimes and even the occasional couples vacation. Also, she just got married earlier this year - congrats to Krystal and Fernando!
Alec Mazursky
Best Man
Alec is Evan's brother, close friend, former roommate (people forget that), and confidant. They've been through it all together, to the point where they're finishing each other's sentences and racing to be the first one to make the relevant pop culture reference. If you pressure the groom, he might admit that he looks up to his little brother just a little bit.
Mackenzie Emmens
Bridesmaid
Mackenzie and Victoria got to know each other primarily at 631 Edgecombe Ave, Washington Heights! Brunch, graphic design, Game of Thrones, Grey's Anatomy, 90-Day Fiance: these are just a few of their common interests. Plus, she's a Celtics fan, so Evan isn't completely outnumbered when talking about basketball with the Stewart family.
Alexander Stewart
Groomsman
The bride’s brother and also one of her very best friends from the day he was born. She is probably the only sister who actually wanted a little brother, someone to play with and share things that only a sibling would understand. Little did she know, he’d grow up to be the coolest, funniest, most sarcastic person she knows. Even though she is the oldest, the bride finds herself looking up to him. Her life wouldn’t be the same without him.
Carly Norman
Bridesmaid
Both bride and groom are lucky to have gotten to know Carly well over the past few years. She is a wonderful friend and hard worker who is mature beyond her years. It has been an honor to watch Carly grow and they can't wait to see what's next for her!
Jason Mazursky
Groomsman
Jason (Jase) is 9 years younger than Evan, but the brothers have overcome their generational gap and built an unbreakable bond. Evan lives vicariously through Jase as he progresses through his college years (go Knights). At the same time, they continue to develop their pick-and-roll game, send each other new rap songs, and above all else, support each other in their endeavors.
Courtnie Julien
Bridesmaid
Courtnie and Victoria are cousins and childhood playmates who grew up to be forever friends. From Barbies to choreographed dance shows to family cruise vacations, Courtnie has always been the bride’s Day One. Even though she's far away, she is still Victoria's go-to resource for beauty tips - makes sense that she owns her own salon!
Brandon Eagle
Groomsman
Brandon and Evan can genuinely recall specific memories from 7th grade. They're 17 years (!) removed from those days, which is a testament to the strength of this friendship. They spent endless amounts of time together throughout high school, and when they went to college in different areas of the country, their bond didn't bend an inch. Nowadays, their friendship remains rock-solid despite the distance between Boston and Tampa, thanks in no small part to Teams and FaceTime.
Rachel Winigrad
Bridesmaid
Rachel is a woman of many talents, including artistry; she painted a picture of the bride and groom that ended up being on their Save the Dates! She also just completed grad school to become an occupational therapist - exciting to see her take the next step in her career. Above all else, Rachel has become a close friend, and the bride and groom are truly honored she will be a part of our special day.
Will Engel
Groomsman
From Victoria: "My first memory of Will is him saying he wanted to be a groomsman when we got married. And that was when we had been dating for like 3 months!" That's the perfect way to encapsulate Will: a caring friend, the life of the party, and above all, a truly great person. The details of how Will and Evan became friends have been retold countless times and ultimately aren't that important; just know that the groom would do anything for Will, comfortable in the knowledge that Will would do the same. (And if you do want to know the details, just ask either one - they'll be happy to tell you).