Wedding Party
Gigi Garrity
Maid of Honor
After a struggle through 6th grade honors social studies and passing notes in Spanish class, Gigi and Gillian have been inseparable ever since. No matter the distance, the differences in opinions, or the complications of everyday life, Gillian and Gigi have been the dynamic duo. Behind every speech about the bride marrying her best friend, there sits the true best friend laughing in the background. She is that best friend, that sidekick, that sister Gillian never had.
Molly Osmulski
Bridesmaid
You shouldn't become inseparable with the girl your best friend is dating in high school - or should you? Molly came into Gillian's life via Ronnie - good thing we're all still together nearly seven years later. Molly has become the shoulder to lean on, the career advice when the going gets tough, the brunch date that is always there for Gillian's basic ideas. Molly is a best friend and a soulmate - someone who Gillian couldn't live, breathe, and *function* without.
Sara Izrailev
Bridesmaid
What would we do without Sara? Lets just say there has been occasion of a pregnant Sara and Mark in a courtroom. While Mark and Sara are already family, Gillian can't wait to share this special day with Sara and become family as well. Always one with advice (and amazing dinners) Sara is the hip parent Gillian and Mark aspire to be. We can always count on her to show us what it really means to be truly kind and warm.
Misha Izrailev
Best Man
Despite the 7.5 year age gap, teenage Mark without fail still found things to argue about with Misha. Lets say a lot has changed and Mark listens to him a bit more now - sometimes. Another person who we wouldn't know what to do without (turns out an immigration lawyer in the family comes in handy), Misha is always there when needed. He's always quick with a ribbing joke about Mark, quickly followed up with how much more he loves Gillian. We're so happy to share this day with Misha and to give Gillian the same last name.
Ilya Merkulovich
Groomsman
The test of friendship - pumping shit at Lake Powell when the sewage tanks on the boat overflowed at 7am (you can trust Mark and Ilya on that one). Nowadays when Mark and Ilya are together they can most likely be found talking about cars in their quintessential thick old Russian man accents. They may be joking, but we all know they're just giving us a glimpse into their future. Good thing our venue has good beer, otherwise Ilya might not have been able to make it. You can find him sipping on a kolsch - let just make it sure both him and Mark make it to the ceremony.
Boris Plotkin
Groomsman
Source? We love giving Boris all the crap, 87.2% of it kind of deserved. Mark's best friend since they were in diapers, we couldn't picture our special day without this guy by our side. We know he'll serve us well, after all he is a scholar of rigorous and lengthy schooling. Whether it's discovering the next digestive breakthrough for cows or just helping us out with our taxes, we love Boris and he will always step up to the plate and deliver.
Ronnie Kleyzit
Groomsman
When a guy annoys you in seventh grade math class because he thinks your friend is hot, you don't expect to see him standing with you on your wedding day. Gillian and Ronnie have experienced it all together - let's talk buying first condoms together level (!!!). Through thick and thin this pair has seen it all; middle school, bad dating histories, meeting their loves, high school graduation, navigating Rutgers together, sorority/fraternity date nights, college graduation, first jobs, the list goes on and on. What would our bride do without this weird male clone by her side for years and years to come?!
Elana Izrailev
Flower Girl
A cutie with attitude to match! Gillian couldn't pick her dress without this one's advice. Definitely a top contender for most adorable niece. Most likely to be reminded of all the dirty diapers her uncle changed on her wedding day. Also in the running for best flower girl ever!
Ariel Izrailev
Flower Girl
Another top contender for cutest niece and best flower girl ever! Ask her a question, you'll get a very thorough response, we bet. She cried when we asked her to be a flower girl, you can assume it was happy tears (disclaimer: they weren't). But, we think she came around to the idea, eventually.
Zev Izrailev
Ring Bearer
The life of the party without a doubt. The best nephew we have, hands down (not because he's the only one)! This kid won't disappoint in terms of smiles. He may only be a year old, but our rings will definitely be safe with Zev's top notch security surveillance.