Wedding Party
Erica Pollard
Maid of Honor
Erica is Melissa's older sister, she was Melissa's very first friend in 1988 when their mom and dad brought her home from the hospital. Erica and Melissa spent most of their childhood hanging out with each other, going for bike rides, throwing empty beer bottles at each other in the front yard when their mom and dad didn't know, and making mud pies on their bedroom floor. Melissa obviously couldn't picture her special day without her sister by her side.
Nicole Pollard
Bridesmaid
Nicole is Melissa's cousin and her very first best friend. Melissa and Nicole grew up together in small town Swansea Massachusetts. They would go for bike rides, have snow ball fights with the boys from Somerset, pretend to be asleep as kids to try and finagle their way into a sleepover, and countless other fun moments. Melissa had the honor of being a part of Nicole's wedding to her husband Jeremy and Melissa couldn't imagine her day without Nicole.
Adriana Zokan
Bridesmaid
Melissa first met Adriana in late summer of 2017, it was in their first weekend together that Adriana announced how excited she was to have a new sister in law, long before it was official. Melissa and Adriana spent that first weekend together truly bonding and becoming fast friends, a bond that was meant to be. Adriana was so excited when Alex and Melissa got engaged and Melissa really, truly, couldn't imagine her big day without her by her side.
Scarleth Artau
Bridesmaid
Melissa and Scarleth met at Melissa's 29th birthday celebration in 2017, but with a new engagement for Scarleth and a 90 day adventure through Europe for her and her then fiance, Melissa and Scarleth didn't really start hanging out until early 2018. They became such fast friends - going on countless double dates, traveling through Costa Rica and Panama, celebrating Scarleth's wedding day, and so many more fun memories! Melissa counts herself blessed to have such a true and genuine friend with Scarleth and is so excited to have her by her side on her big day!
Jayson Zokan
Best Man
Jayson is Alex's older brother and very first best friend. Jay is an unbelievably kind spirited person and is always going out of his way for others. Alex and Jay have shared many adventures together, sometimes bringing their wife/future wife along for the fun. Alex couldn't imagine having anyone else stand up by his side on his big day.
Steven Artau
Groomsman
Steven and Alex have been friends for a couple of years now, growing closer in 2018. They've been on many double dates with their lovely ladies, traveled to Central America together, and have an overall good time talking about real estate, motarized bicycles, and how much they have in common. Alex was honored to be a part of Steven's wedding and thought of Steven immediately when deciding who he wanted standing up next to him on his day.
Mike Henika
Groomsman
Mike has been a long time friend of Alex's, and is coming all the way from Wisconsin to stand by Alex's side on his big day. Mike and Alex have managed to remain great friends with the distance of Orlando and Milwaukee never getting in the way!
Dave Parewski
Groomsman
Alex and Dave have been great friends since high school and have always managed to remain close even with the distance between Florida and Wisconsin. Alex was lucky enough to be apart of Dave's wedding and couldn't imagine his own without Dave there by his side.
Anthony Nardi
Groomsman
Anthony is Alex's oldest nephew, coming into Alex's life a few years ago. Alex is so incredibly proud of the man that Anthony has become and considers himself blessed to have him as his nephew. Alex's wedding party wouldn't be complete without Anthony a part of it.
Jaiden Zokan
Junior Bridesmaid
Jaiden is one of Melissa's newest nieces, and an amazing member of Melissa's new extended family. Jaiden is one of the goofiest people Melissa knows and has a wonderful personality. She loves to record Tik Toks, color, dance like no one is watching, and play with her baby sisters. Melissa couldn't be happier to have Jaiden apart of her special day!
Sophia Zokan
Junior Bridesmaid
Sophia is another of Melissa's newest nieces and yet another amazing member of her extended family. Sophia is one of the kindest people Melissa knows, always has endless questions about life, and is a blast to spend time with. Sophia likes to watch movies, do arts and crafts, and help take care of her baby sisters. Melissa really couldn't imagine walking down the aisle without Sophia being a part of the day!
Trevor Hathaway
Ring Bearer
Trevor is Melissa's super cool nephew! He is both incredibly fun and incredibly intelligent and loves reading suspense/horror novels, playing video games, and drawing. Melissa counts her self lucky to have Trevor deliver the rings at her wedding!
Erin Hill
Flower Girl
Erin is Melissa's neice and Melissa is so honored that Erin will be walking down the aisle as her flower girl. Erin loves mermaids, playing make believe, and wants to be a dentist when she grows up! Melissa is so blessed to have such a fun loving and beautiful neice a part of her big day!
Pastor Justin Todd
Officiant
Pastor Justin Todd is one of the incredible pastors at Celebration Church Orlando, the church that Alex and Melissa call their church home. With every word that Justin preaches in his services he truly resonates the word of God. Alex and Melissa couldn't be happier to have Pastor Justin be the person to officially join them in holy union.