Wedding Party
Leon Rotenstein
Groom
The man himself, Leon Guy Rotenstein, Esq.
Molly Ellis
Bride
The woman of wonders, Molly Paige Ellis.
Agoston Walter
Best Man
Leon and Ago meet at Zeta fencing when they were both still in middle school. Over the years they've stayed close, traveling for competitions, visiting each other at college, and playing online Risk and Settlers of Catan.
Carina Fresa
Maid of Honor
Carina and Molly met in Rampage show choir in college. The two get into all sorts of shenanigans (including adopting pandemic pets at the same time) and have travelled to New York and Connecticut together.
Caelan Matta
Groomsman
Caelan and Leon met in kindergarten when they were six. They bonded over the fact their parents were immigrants: since then they have stayed close and loyal friends.
Trinity Grafft
Bridesmaid
Trinity and Molly met in high school through their mothers, who were in the same organization. The duo went to the same school and became quick friends. They've stayed close after moving away for college. Trinity is one of Molly's closest friends from growing up.
Michael Barshteyn
Groomsman
Misha and Leon have known each other their whole lives. A friendship that was preordained, their father's became friends in the first grade and were in each other's bridal parties.
Renata Gaifullina
Bridesmaid
Renata and Molly lived the same dorm their freshman year, but became friends their sophomore year in show choir. Leon, Molly, and Renata lived together in East Boston for 2 years during school.
Andrew Hoffman
Groomsman
Andy and Leon became friends in college through their fraternity. Andy was there the night Leon and Molly met and kindly drove them all to Insomnia Cookies after the concert. Andy graciously let Leon borrow his car for Leon and Molly's first date.
Caitlyn Burn
Bridesmaid
Caitlyn and Molly met in a writing class their freshman year of college and bonded over their crazy teacher. The two clicked instantly and are convinced they met somehow before in life, maybe as kids.
Harrison Adler
Groomsman
Harrison and Leon met through their fraternity in college. After college, they both stayed in the greater Boston area and meet up for old Soviet movies, board games, and the occasional ski trip.
Anna Craven
Bridesmaid
Anna and Molly met through Leon. Leon and Anna fenced together in college. When Anna moved back from New York, they all (re)connected. Anna and Molly actually work together now too!
Shawn Pyatetsky
Groomsman
Shawn and Leon knew of each other through fencing, but formally met when they both visited Brandeis for recruitment weekend. They agreed to attend Brandeis that weekend during a party and proceeded to live on the same floor for two years and together for one.
Alisa Traskunov
Bridesmaid
Alisa and Molly met through Leon. Leon and Alisa met through fencing in college. They have all stayed closed bouncing between New York and Boston to see each other for events over the years.