Mia & Matt
Wedding Party
Natasha Anik
Maid of Honor
Second eldest sister of the bride. My favorite fr-enemy for the last 30 years <3 Tashi and I have a long history of ups and downs; lots of heart-to-hearts and disagreements, but through every obstacle we will always remain best friends and close sisters. Like many close sisters, we have always helped each other out; she owes me her life for rescuing her from suffocating in a pull-out couch bed (that I may or may not have folded her up in), and I owe her my life for letting me use her ID throughout college. There is no one else I can imagine next to my side on my wedding day. Tashi lives in St. Petersburg, FL
Kevin Sullivan
Best Man
Brother of the groom and wedding officiant. Kevin is my younger brother, and been my ride-or-die pal since he came along. It is hard to even put into words how much he means to me. We have a ton in common, but our love of baseball, and the Cubs in particular, may top the list. Kevin lives in Buffalo Grove, IL.
Michelle Zhuravlev
Maid of Honor
Bride's college & best friend. Michelle and I met as DSP pledge brothers in the fall of 2007 and have since grown to become sisters. I think most would agree that we never fail to have a great time together =) Although we haven't lived in the same city since 2010, our friendship has grown even stronger throughout the miles and the years. Michelle currently holds the world record in shortest time to finish an Irish Car Bomb (she can show you at the wedding). Michelle lives in Washington, D.C.
Nate Malmquist
Best Man
High school friend of the groom. Nate and I became best friends through freshman year baseball and have been inseparable ever since. From our hippie days in high school, filling our free time with frisbee golf, concerts, and rooting for Chicago sports teams, through branching out and attending different big ten universities, to becoming Chicago roomies post college, we have maintained a strong friendship even through Nate's inability to use technology properly. Nate lives in Chicago, IL
Savanah Anik
Bridesmaid
Youngest sister of the bride. Savanah is my baby sister, fellow Buckeye, and world traveler of the group. She spent 2+ years in France teaching English, and I am so proud (and jealous) of all of her worldly travel accomplishments. Vanny has grown from my annoying baby sister to such an intellectual and interesting person; I know she will bring a calming presence to the weekend, as she is our resident "chill sister". Savanah lives in Washington, D.C.
Aaron Self
Groomsman
High school friend of the groom. Aaron and I became great friends through sports and mutual friends. Through the coming-of-age years of high school; exploring new music and movies was a go-to activity with Aaron. Aaron is a truly one of a kind human being, and there is no one better to engage in serious heated debates or Seinfeld-like discussions about nothing. Aaron lives in Chicago, IL
Karishma Anik
Bridesmaid
Eldest sister of the bride. Karishma was my original NYC roommate when we both shared 5 special years together of living in the same city. She housed me when Hurricane Sandy left our apartment dark and cold, and in-between life decisions of moving to the West Coast. Karishma's greatest contribution to our life is giving us my first niece (& flower girl), Fotini Victoria. I'm so excited to have them in California for our wedding weekend! Karishma lives in New York, NY.
Ross Neuman
Groomsman
High school friend of the groom. Ross and I became great friends at Twin Groves Junior High, playing sports and trying to flirt with girls on AOL instant messenger. Ross has always been a trustworthy friend and a fantastic concert companion. Ross and I have experienced some milestone moments together, none bigger than securing the acquisition of our first Playboy magazine. Ross lives in Chicago, IL.
Amy Price (Garrison)
Bridesmaid
College friend of the bride. Amy was the first person I met at Ohio State (shout out to Park Hall), and is always the person I turn to get some great non-judgmental (and sometimes legal) advice. We have traveled all over the United States for fun long weekends in our respective cities and have laughed and cried over our crazy boy tribulations throughout the years- although I think we both finally have it figured out now :). I can't wait to be her daughter’s "fun auntie" once she is due in July 2019. Amy lives in Aurora, OH.
Kirt Trimble
Groomsman
College friend of the groom. I met Kirt my junior year of college at The Ohio State University as we were both pledging the same business fraternity (the place I would eventually meet Mia). Kirt is a good 'ol Ohio boy who has been a trusted friend from day one. Kirt married one of my best friends, Janna, after I dragged her out to Ohio to introduce them at his New Years party many years ago. Kirt lives in Powell, OH.
Danielle Ridgway
Bridesmaid
College friend of the bride. Danni and I met via Craigslist when we needed to fill the vacant rooms in our 7 person residence, also known as 'The White House'. We instantly hit it off when we tailgated for our first Ohio State football game together. She joined DSP and we became so close my senior year, spending countless nights at The Sloppy Donkey and ordering way too many pizzas at Papa Johns. I probably wouldn't be here today if Danni hadn't rescued me from a snorkeling catastrophe in Thailand- thank you for saving one of my 9 lives! Danni lives in Baltimore, MD.
Kevin Barberio
Groomsman
College friend of the groom. Kevin and I went to the same high school together, but connected right before his freshman (and my junior) year of college. I invited him over to my campus house early in his freshman year, and from that moment on he basically became our 5th roommate. Kevin and I have experienced a lot together, from being "bros" and taking pre-workout before spending way too much time in the gym on long summer college days, to backpacking Europe in the middle of winter, to hanging in Chicago post-college. Kevin lives in Scottsdale, AZ.
Jenny Bair (Yan)
Bridesmaid
College friend of the bride. Jenny and I met in DSP and spent 7 weeks studying abroad in Europe together during the summer of 2009 where our friendship blossomed. We have had some of the craziest and most memorable travel experiences, and she has seen me lose apx. 5 of my 9 lives (I can't tell if she is helping me lose them or save them). I can always count on Jenny for her honesty & putting me in my place when I need it, making fun of me when I deserve it, and helping me style my hair (bc she has the best on the planet); which are a few of many reasons why she is an amazing bridesmaid and friend. Jenny lives in Columbus, OH.
Mike Dessilla
Groomsman
Chicago friend of the groom. Mike and I met at the end of our college days, and ended up becoming roommates in Chicago for three years. Although I met Mike a bit later in life, he is one of those guys you can know for a week and it feels like you've known him for a lifetime. We both share a passion for Chicago sports, soulful music, and most importantly, spending time with good friends. Mike once convinced me his family cat was a professional racing cat, a story I somehow believed and will never live down. Mike lives in New Orleans, LA.
Erin Colucci (Sullivan)
Bridesmaid
Sister of the groom. Erin is Matt's cool older sister and my fellow crazy cat lady & John Mayer fan girl. Fun fact: Erin's cat, Chino, was living with Matt the first time I went to his house at Ohio State. I think it was fate that Matt was probably the only boy on campus with a feline companion, and I was lucky enough to find him! Erin gave us our 2nd sweet flower girl, McKenzie Noelle in 2018. Erin lives in Volo, IL.
Sean Sullivan
Groomsman
Cousin of the groom. Sean is my older cousin. We have been close our whole lives, but our family Christmas celebrations and our love of fishing in the northwoods of Wisconsin every year have really bonded us. Sean is a world-class fisherman and an even better cousin and friend. Sean lives in Chicago, IL.
Fotini Victoria Plakogiannis
Flower Girl
Niece of the bride, daughter of Karishma & Mike. Fotini lives in New York, NY.
Nick Colucci
Groomsman
Brother in-law of the groom. Nick married my sister in 2015 and is a wonderful father to their adorable daughter, McKenzie and a great husband to my sister. He has become a true friend, particularly bonding over fantasy football and commiserating over our crazy families (whom we love dearly). Nick lives in Volo, IL.
McKenzie Noelle Colucci
Flower Girl
Niece of the groom, daughter of Erin & Nick. McKenzie lives in Volo, IL.