Alexandra & Nicholas
Wedding Party
Anastasia Evanoff
Maid of Honor
Ana has been my life long best friend. We grew up together in the same church, going to the beach, watching our brothers play basketball, and surviving (hopefully thriving) through our teenage years, college years, and Russia. Whether together or apart, we have always picked up right where we have left off. Ana is fiercely loyal, organized, dedicated, funny, and smart. She is the sister that I never had growing up, and I am forever grateful for our long lasting friendship.
Brian Farley
Best Man
Our inseparable bond first formed when Brian chose to become Orthodox in 2009. Our friendship has been strengthened ever since through our Faith, long car trips, love of cooking, fluency in sarcasm and Guinness. Whether Brian is at his restaurant (Emma Cleary's Cafe), running St. Seraphim Camp or anywhere else, you can be sure he is making the world a better place by brightening the lives of everyone he meets. New York Giants fan.
Alexandra Taylor
Matron of Honor
Alika and I became fast friends through St. Seraphim's Camp. Alika is loving, compassionate, and a woman of many talents (I would list them all, but I do not have enough room). We have shared adventures in Russia, in many bodies of water, and the moments she forces me to dance in public. Our bond has grown so much, that we will even have the same name. She has always had my back and encourages me to be the best person I can be. I am lucky to call her one of my now six new sisters!
Benjamin Taylor
Groomsman
Unanimously considered the most athletic Taylor brother, David and I honed our respective competitive edges against Ben time and again in our backyard growing up. Ben is goofy, fun-loving, determined and a caring brother, father and husband. Despite Ben refusing to take turns with David and I sleeping in the bunk bed in our room, I couldn't have asked for a better roommate and friend growing up. Indianapolis Colts fan.
Emily Soloviev
Bridesmaid
Emily and I became friends at St. Seraphim's Camp. We grew up together from tent mates to counselors, spreading our love for our favorite place to everyone we can. Emily is kind, gentle, smart, and thoughtful. I admire her love of our Faith, love of delicious baked goods, and her creativity. Emily is a wonderful friend, wife, and new mom to the cutest little lady. You can find Emily snuggled up with a good book, little baby, and her sweet pup.
David Taylor
Groomsman
Growing up, David, Ben and I never got tired running through the woods or playing sports together, but David always had the most vivid imagination. David and I bonded over trying to beat Ben in sports when we were younger but in the years since we've come to share a love of movies, comedy, grilling and whiskey. David loves Medieval weaponry and is a self-proclaimed carnivore. Carolina Panthers fan.
Jenna Schmitt
Bridesmaid
Jenna and I became friends in high school, although our parents could have fostered our friendship sooner as our dads played pickup basketball together. Our friendship developed through dance, love of pointe, and love of good food. I admire Jenna's love of adventure, strength, and love of her fur babies. We were born a day apart across the hall from each other, so I had to have her stand by my side on this special day.
Andrew Sokoloff
Groomsman
Andrew is one of the most self-less, hard-working, intelligent and fun-loving people I know. Andrew is a bruiser on the basketball court, loves the Church and is a sharp-dresser everywhere he goes. If you ever want to have a chuckle at my expense, Andrew can supply you with any number of amusing stories. I am honored and could not be more excited to have Andrew as another brother. Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
Desirae Samiani
Bridesmaid
Desirae and I survived 6 long, trying years of college together. She has been my partner in crime, especially through grad school. She never fails to make me laugh until I cry, and we continue to bring out each other's best sarcasm and sass (queens of Western, NY). I admire her drive, passion, fierce personality, humor, and her big heart. You can usually find her on the basketball court, in the gym, or in Italy.
Dimitri Soloviev
Groomsman
Dimitri and I laugh at the misadventures we've shared together over the years, and we would not be the men we are today without them. Always up for an adventure, I continue to admire Dimitri's faith, fearlessness, determination, sharp wit and compassion. Disclaimer: never let Dimitri be the banker in Monopoly. Typical braggadocious Dallas Cowboys fan.
Allison Muth
Bridesmaid
Allison was my first friend in college and our friendship has grown ever since. I barged into a conversation she was having during our orientation, and we have been inseparable ever since. She is one of the many reasons I made it through PT school. Allison is a free spirit, loyal, honest, and never fails to make me laugh. She is always down for a good time, and she keeps us all on our toes. She is stuck with me forever after 7 fabulous and memorable years of friendship.
Alexander Klinoff
Groomsman
Alex is a gregarious and mischievous American patriot who I became fast friends with while attending Springfield College. Alex loves good food and drink, playing pranks, the outdoors and his beloved wife Vera. You may have heard lore of our humble abode in Springfield, MA used for quaint gatherings of friends and family: The Forge. We endured a burglary and had shady dealings with sketchy characters along the way but we broadened our cultural horizons and thrived through Faith and frivolity. Bandwagon New England Patriots fan.
Anna Clifford
Bridesmaid
Anna and I have Craigslist to thank for our wonderful friendship. She was my roommate in grad school and quickly became one of my closest friends. We bonded over our love of good food, sweet treats, cheap champagne, good craft beer, and Dancing with the Stars. I admire Anna's outlook on life and aspire to live life to the fullest as she does. Anna is kind, thoughtful, compassionate, and hardworking, and I look forward to our many more years of friendship.
Alexander Prokopienko
Groomsman
Alex is a whacky, extremely intelligent and passionate person who I am honored to call a loyal friend. Alex is a multi-talented person who has both taught me how to milk a cow and explained complex pharmaceutical chemical formulas to me. A tornado on the dance floor, every minute spent with Alex is a giggly, barrel of laughs, and he is one of the most hard-working, humble, faithful and protective people I know. Buffalo Bills fan.