MICHAEL & Ekaterina
Wedding Party
Ekaterina Zvezdova
Bride
THE QUEEN Confirmed as the most amazing woman in the world. Russian-born, American converted. A scientist with a Doctorate degree and long-standing role at Bio Labs. Katya is above all else tolerant, resilient, future-focused, health-oriented, considerate, insightful, introverted, mindful, goal-based, and a world-traveler. In addition to being the kindest, most understanding, wonderful woman who has ever been on planet Earth, the person whom other-than, nothing else matters at all. Katya is someone who helps others do better and become their best. She has a keen eye for BS, and is all about enhancing those around her, the one woman who has managed to take on Mike's wild nature and guide him towards value-related use of his energy, time, and resources. The absolute pinnacle support beam as the foundation of the couple. It's all of the above which drives both Katya and Mike to enjoy life to the best of both of their abilities! (Mike wrote this)
Michael Katz
Groom
THE CHARACTER An entertainer, troublemaker, DJ, promoter, Fightfighter, Real Estate Agent, Marketing Expert, Brand Ambassador, Insurance Agent, RV Fleet Manager, Husband, and Father. What can be said about this maniac that you don't all-ready know. The man the myth the legend, the story teller and dream-weaver, the idea guy and mastermind who has built multiple enterprises and is focused on his current empire and Queen of it Katya.
Carmen Demartino
Best Man
THE GO TO Mike's best friend since being young kids going to multiple different schools together, from snow boarding trips to playing golf to always bouncing ideas back and forth, having each other's backs and best interests, to doing promotional brand ambassador events, and eventually working together with Stress Free RVs. Currently both living in San Diego after taking different paths leaving the East Coast which converged in California.
Daniel Katz
Groomsman
THE BROTHER Mike's younger brother, "The Good One" Dan, excelled at school, graduating near the top of his class at both Cornell and Columbia. Always responsible, reliable, insightful, and shares many mannerisms with Mike.
Sean Krisanda
Groomsman
THE PROFESSIONAL Known as either Sean *THE PROFESSIONAL* or "There he goes again, Krisanda," it's fair to say that 99.5% of the time, you'll always get THE PROFESSIONAL. A nickname EARNED over decades of being there as a close friend to save the day and do whatever is necessary to make things work and be right. A true friend for life who Mike has experienced it all with from elementary school through current and into the future, Sean, his sister Michaela, her husband Derek, mom Alice, and husband Charlie are all considered to be part of Mike's family.
Olga Khohlova
Best Woman
Tango and fortepiano goddess, always fun and in a great mood. Known for being playful, romantic, and unpredictable. While being thousand miles apart, we always keep in touch, laugh and support each other.
Anastasia Lihacheva
Bridesmaid
Queen of pole and dance, MUA artist, and a great friend! I had an honor to be her pole dance student which not only helped me to embrace myself through dance, obtain confidence and strength, but also brought our friendship to another level. I'm very grateful for all the support received during hard moments of my life and I'm lucky to call her my friend.
Julia Smolenskaya
Bridesmaid
San Diego known social butterfly! Party organizer, influencer, real estate agent, forever traveller, lifelong learner, book worm, and a pole addict. She brings light and laughter everywhere she goes and I'm happy to have her in my life.
Tim Mosher
Officiant
PRIMARY OFFICIANT Tim will be serving as the lead officiant for Ekaterina and Michael in leading the wedding ceremony, helping the couple with the vows, and making the wedding legal. Tim will be supported by Rob - Robert Haddock as this is a non-denominal wedding, with various religions and beliefs being involved. Tim has become a true source of wisdom, friendship, support, and insight to Mike as well as becoming a respected friend of Katya as well while being the general manager of OB Noodlehouse aka the go-to destination for a good vibe, good time, and good meal as well as the place to take every friend, family-member, tourist, and visitor that comes to San Diego.
Robert Haddock
Officiant
SECONDARY OFFICIANT Rob will be serving as the supporting officiant for Ekaterina and Michael in their wedding ceremony, helping the couple with the vows, and making the wedding legal. Tim will be supported by Rob as this is a non-denominal wedding, with various religions and beliefs being involved. Rob is and has become a close friend to Mike ever since Mike arrived in San Diego.
Cheryl Katz
Mother of the Groom
Cheryl, also known as Ms Katz, is the woman who not only had to deal with Mike's inappropriate behavior and adolescence but also found ways to push her son to use his abilities despite teenage pushback... Sometimes successfully utilizing the highest levels of reverse psychology, sometimes forcing her hand as a parent, incorporating her own experiences and upbringing, and occasionally inheriting her mother's instincts to draw from "BUBBIE KNOWS BEST" to push Mike towards making better decisions in general, in life, in all aspects. As a mother, she understood and knew that Mike's "potential" was sky-high and that without resilience and determination, he wouldn't have found the path that led him to success. Cheryl has not only helped Michael to grow and build character but also supported and committed to ensure his dreams and creativeness flourished. In raising two sons who had entirely opposing traits both have found their way and their partners and we must give the appropriate thanks and credit that is due.
Yuri Katz
Father of the Groom
POP. Yuri Katz known to his sons both Mike and Dan as "POP" has made every effort to ensure that his love for his sons is known fully. Originally an immigrant from Kiev, Ukraine coming to America in the 1970s. He has held strong beliefs about what is important in life and instilled countless fatherly words of wisdom in both of his sons. While sometimes beliefs have differed in opinions of how to view and handle a variety of aspects of life, what matters the most is that Yuri and his wife Irene have not only done everything possible to support both Michael and Daniel, both Yuri and Irene have also shown at every curve, turn, and milestone of life that they are ALWAYS there, and ALWAYS doing everything they can to not just be part of their son's lives but to also share guidance, experiences, highlights, encouragement, support, and enhance their children's well being overall. Yuri as a father of the groom has at times had his doubts early on, but over time has come to become proud of each of his sons and made it clear that he couldn't be happier for both of them finding true love and happiness. Mike wanted to note here that his father means the world to him and that he has learned to appreciate the gems of "fatherly advice" over the years.