Nick & Diana
Wedding Party
David Kim
Groomsman
David Kim has been friends with Nick nearly 10 years originally meeting over a shared passion; Bicycling. Over many shared rides and other memories (such as climbing Mt. Whitney) Nick and Dave have become best of friends. He has a big heart, is always available to listen and provide true feedback on life – from experience! That experience is across a wide breadth: he is a saxophone player, avid cyclist, dj, photographer, crooner, and jazz freak. Also – he met Bill Clinton (ask him about it) and went to the very first Burning Man! This is all in his personal time – his work focus has spanned legal, product, and now management. Nick looks to Dave as a mentor as he just always seems to have the more thoughtful aspect, and he’s better for it as his friend.
Mark Williams
Groomsman
Mark Williams is like peanut butter to Nick’s jelly. The movie industry first brought Mark to LA, and it was over the love of film and the experience of “making it” that they bonded. Passions such as bicycling, live music, news, and movies have led to quite a few special memories; a few 100 mile rides, many live music experiences, and many buckets of popcorn on Mark’s lap at movies only nerds would like. Mark has one of the best listening abilities on the planet, with deep empathy and compassion, which Nick has grown from. In addition, Mark’s lovely wife Ari and Diana are dear friends, and as a foursome many destinations have been shared, as a group they all love travel and making new friends. Mark manages a large team in ad technology, and he and Ari have a small furry child, Quentin.
Aron Jackson
Groomsman
Aron Jackson and Nick have been friends since Highschool, bonding as ski instructors at Ski Sundown in Connecticut. Aron went West for college, to Colorado, demonstrating his fearlessness. He and Nick remained friends through those years until today with many ski trips across the US, with Aron eventually settling in Jackson, Wyoming where he lives today. Aron has the hardest work ethic Nick knows, a heart of gold, brutal honesty, and shares Nick’s sarcastic wit. Memories include hiking Highlands Bowl, Climbing the Grand, Moose Hot Springs, Yakitori in Tokyo and Powder in Hakuba. Aron is a passionate Lacrosse player founding and coaching the Jackson youth team. He is also owner of Snake River Caretaking, a luxury home management company in Jackson. Nick is lucky to have him as a friend.
Mike Wallerstein
Groomsman
When Nick and Mike first met they found out they both had Polish ladies as their better halves, and determined they must hang out more. Quickly they became friends with common traits; fearlessness, wanderlust, frugality, and very sarcastic wits. Of course, Mike’s wife Karin and Diana became best of friends too. Out of that came some tremendous memories – a shared trip to Poland, a Half Ironman in Colorado, Skiing in California (ask Mike!), Mike and Karin’s Wedding – and now, traditions such as their annual trip to Vegas, and Christmas Tree Delivery. Mike is a natural leader, gifted host, photographer, and professionally has his own Legal Practice and commercial real estate. Nick counts on him often for personal guidance, and can’t wait for more adventures together.
Amanda Schultz
Bridesmaid
Amanda and Diana met in college at CCSU, over 12+ years of friendship, wow! Hard Hittin’ New Britain, New Britski-the Motherland known as New Britain brought them together. Fond memories dancing at college parties, bars and clubs. They both simultaneously lost their hearing at Black Bear Saloon, a bar they frequented back in the day. They both enjoy hiking together, even after getting lost that one time back in CT. To this day they actively go on hikes in SoCal. They took the most epic Europe trip for one month in 2012. From London, Paris, Switzerland, Germany, Italy & more-they saw a large chunk of the world together and will cherish that memory until the end of time. Diana is happy to call Amanda her best friend and she looks forward to celebrating with Amanda on her big day.
Karin Wallerstein
Bridesmaid
Karin and Diana met on a double date in Venice that Nick coordinated with Karin’s husband Mike in 2015. They all had a great time and kept the party going; their paths crossed in Poland that summer. It was fate as they all had trips planned to Poland and the dates worked in their favor. From then on, the friendship blossomed into something bigger and better. Karin and Diana are both Polish Americans, so they always relate to all things Polska-pierogi and kielbasa being the most important. They have loads of fun bopping around Venice & Santa Monica, visiting King’s Head, fashion + shopping, biking on the Venice strand and of course their annual trip to Vegas. Karin brings a lot of happy energy and sunshine to any room, can’t wait to have her support and love on our big day.
Ari Aycock-Williams
Bridesmaid
Ari and Diana became friends in 2013 in the City of Angels. They were introduced to each other after Nick and Mark became friends at work. They went on a handful of double dates and the fun just never stopped. Their friendship was kicked into high gear by getting fabulous facials at Dermalogica, working out with Richard Simmons, going to weird Cat Conventions, meeting famous disfigured cats, Coachella, shopping, Little Mermaid enthusiasm, all things animals and their weird obsession for watching pimples being popped and squeezed on Dr. Pimple Popper. Ari, can't wait to have you be part of our big day, it means the world to us to have you there.
Kay Kavanah
Bridesmaid
Kay and Diana met in Connecticut in 2010 when Nick and Diana started dating. Kay is Nick's cousin and boy oh boy, they have some funny stories together. Diana has fond memories of tucking Kay into bed in the back seat of her car...that's a good one. Lots of adventures with the family in Nantucket, dumpster diving at the Madaket mall, beach time, consuming too much mushroom pizza, love for all things Lily, laughing at silly things and being each other's mentors. Kay, can't wait to have you be part of our special day.