Wedding Party
Mary Vasil
Maid of Honor
Make way for the Maid of Honor! Mary is Maggie's older sister, but more importantly one of her best friends. They have been inseparable since Maggie was born... Mary hasn't had a moment of peace since. If you've ever met Mary, you know what an incredible person she is. She will drop everything in the blink of an eye just to make someone else's day a little brighter. Mary is the best big sister Maggie could have asked for! Mary has been present for every important moment of Maggie's life - from performing on the same dance team for 7 years, to making the big move to Boston together, and now Maggie's wedding day! There is no one else Maggie would want standing beside her on this special occasion!
Allen Liu
Best Man
Make way for the Best Man! Allen has been like a brother to Ari since the beginning! They were roommates from 2016 to 2021, although their friendship started many years before that. They pretty much figured out their adult selves together, sharing tough life situations and helping each other through them. Allen is both a great ear for a serious conversation and a ton of fun to take a trip with. He taught Ari how to cook steak and helped raise Ari and Maggie's cats, Ellie and Lulu. Allen is still Lulu's favorite! Allen was probably the first person to hear about Maggie from Ari when they first started dating, and he's become one of Maggie's best friends as well.
Melanie Walsh
Bridesmaid
Melanie and Maggie have been best friends since they were 10 years old! They bonded over the fact that they are only 6 days apart in age (they're practically twins!). It was an instant connection that has lasted through their awkward middle school years, to the struggles of a long-distance friendship, to now being working professionals. Melanie's boyfriend, Burhan, and Ari love spending time together almost more than spending time with Mel and Maggie..! Maggie is beyond honored to have such an absolute boss of a best friend by her side on her wedding day!
Chris Li
Groomsman
Chris and Ari began their friendship as stand partners in the middle school orchestra almost 2 decades ago! Though Chris moved away from Belmont a few years later, he and Ari stayed close friends, and that hasn't changed even with the dozens of life changes between the two of them. Ari visited Chris all over the country, and is super excited that Chris recently moved back to Boston. They shared many hobbies over the years. They played ping pong and poker together in high school; Chris is the reason that Ari has a sense of style, Ari is the reason Chris can beat his boss at pool, and Chris is currently getting Ari into golf.
Audrey Vasil
Bridesmaid
Audrey is Maggie's second youngest sister. They share many things in life like their passion for dance, love of Broadway musicals, and obsession with a certain KPOP star... Maggie and Audrey danced together for almost a decade! You'll see them bust some moves together on the dance floor during the big day. Audrey (like all Maggie's sisters) is one of the funniest humans alive! She has impeccable comedic timing and always knows how to brighten everyone's day with laughter. There is no one quite like Audrey. Maggie is so happy Audrey will be there to share in her special day!
Dalya Umans
Groomswoman
Dalya is more than Ari's sister; she's also his oldest friend. They were inseparable as children and also indistinguishable on the phone - seriously, their voices sounded identical. Growing up, they had a "first one up wakes the other" rule in the summers to not miss out on any playtime. Dalya is one of the warmest and most caring people, and Ari is so lucky to have her always there to support him and send him cat pictures. Also, Dalya and Maggie get along almost TOO well; they talk for hours upon hours, and Ari really doesn't have to be there at all...
Grace Vasil
Bridesmaid
Grace is the baby of Maggie's family, but probably the most mature. Maggie always pictured Grace as being her "little flower girl", but she has now grown into a gorgeous young woman and one of Maggie's closest friends. When Grace was little, she used to play "MIT" and pretend she went to MIT as an engineer with Ari. It was adorable! But now she is a self-made pianist, song-writer, makeup artist, poet, and fashion icon! Maggie is beyond ecstatic to have Grace by her side as her bridesmaid!! P.S. - If you ever need gift giving advice call Grace. She is the gift giving Queen!
Noa Ghersin
Groomswoman
Although Noa and Ari were at MIT at the same time, they didn't meet until after they'd both graduated when they ended up as housemates. They quickly became great friends, and Noa introduced Ari to a whole number of fantastic new friends, including her now-husband David. Ari even performed their pandemic-style zoom wedding! Both Ari and Maggie admire Noa, who is wise well beyond her years and gives the best advice!
Terry Epps
Officiant
Terry was Maggie's housemate for 2 years starting in 2018 and has now become one of her closest friends. Ari and Maggie made an instant connection with Terry when they all met for the first time. Since then, Terry has seen Maggie and Ari through more than half of their relationship! He knows firsthand how terrible Maggie and Ari are at cooking together... Terry is now Maggie's coworker - he can never escape their friendship! There is no one better to officiate Ari and Maggie's wedding than Terry. He is one of the most reliable, honest, and caring people you will ever meet. Terry is truly an incredible friend! We love you Terry!