Shannon & Yeremey
Wedding Party
Haley Tong
Maid of Honor
Haley and Shannon have been dear friends since 15 years old. Haley is the Rhoda to Shannon's Mary, the Will Ferrell to her John C. Reilly, the Rachel to her Phoebe...you get the picture. From their original stomping grounds at Ursuline High School, to reunions through college, and to now being within 20 miles of each other - Haley and Shannon have always remained true friends, sisters at heart, and a forever present anchor in each other's lives, and keeping each other sane.
Nikita Krivoshey
Groomsman
Nikita is Yeremey's big brother. They are the same. And they are opposite. Who is to say - we are all one? Shto? Nikita molded a younger Yeremey's brain. Where Nikita went, Yeremey followed. And Nikita went fast, boldly, and with all his heart. Things learned along the way - potato peelers can peel human skin (Yer's). Bones do crack under pressure (Yer's). Fun! Yeremey and Nikita were indentured servants together, played instruments together, went to K-12 together (in Belarus and Louisville), ran away from a predator together, fought the neighborhood kids together, and had the wildest conversations, together. Nikita is a true talent, an artist, a monk, and friend. The Krivoshey gene is strong with this one.
Alison Malfesi
Bridesmaid
Alison and Shannon were destined to be friends - as predicted by her husband, David - and so it was. Alison and Shannon met over a civil, cordial game of beer pong, and quickly realized they were definitely each other's cup of tea. Both are karaoke enthusiasts, and consider the perfect afternoon to be staying in and belting out a Celine Dion song or two together.
Prov Krivoshey
Groomsman
Prov is Yeremey's younger brother. Prov and Yeremey spent a glorious 12 years sharing a room. For 12 years, Prov was forced to listen to Yeremey practice the violin in that same room, most of it repetitive and laborious. Now, he's making sick beats and tunes as a music producer and artist in Chicago. You're welcome, world. Prov is truly one of a kind, and the coolest kid that was or is. Provolone. Aka, cheese. Forever the baby. The Krivoshey gene is also strong with this one.
Jennifer Stammberger
Bridesmaid
Jen and Shannon met while working at an animal hospital in Pacifica, CA, and quickly formed a friendship rooted in their shared animal obsession and love of music. They bonded quickly over all things 90s, from music, icons, to fashion. Jen was the key player in how the bride and groom met - she introduced the couple at a party - and foresaw what their future entailed.
David Jogwe
Groomsman
David Jogwe and Yeremey met on move-in day at Vanderbilt in 2006 and were roommates/suitemates through all four years of college. They were quite a tandem - 1) an Oregon kid raised on a farm who worked in a Juniper forest and was allergic to Juniper trees and 2) a Belarussian from Louisville who played violin and liked to wrestle people, willingly or not. The first question either of them would get going anywhere without the other would be - where's Jogwe/Yeremey? Jogwe had an endless supply of "the next big thing" ideas, which ran the gammut of business, pranks, schemes, and ventures. Jogwe was instant family.
Sophia Dermoutz
Bridesmaid
Sophia and Shannon met through their significant others' friendship, and it could not have been a better match! Sophia hails from sunny southern California, and brought her style and energy to San Francisco. Shannon was star struck at Sophia's talents from fashion to design, to party organizing - the girl can do it all! Sophia brings a light and joy to every occasion, and Shannon could not be more thrilled to have her in her life.
Aleks Mistratov
Groomsman
Aleks and Yeremey met in the second grade in Louisville, and went to the same school through high school. Aleks is a bridge between then and now, from recess and jewish dayschool, years hanging out with Ilya Lyalin at the Krivoshey household (and Waffle house), house parties, field parties, sleepovers, college visits, trips to the woods, music festivals, visits to New York during law school, and now six more years and counting in the Bay Area. In middle school, Yeremey and Aleks built an incredible floating submarine and got cussed out by their science teacher for protesting their grade - fuck you Mr. Watts. A lifetime of friendship.
Sierra Stoughton
Bridesmaid
Sierra and Shannon were literally each other's first friend. From the days of preschool, and now to marriage and adulthood, these two have always remained true friends. No matter how much time passes between get togethers, once these two get together, it is as if they saw each other yesterday. Sierra resides in Seattle, WA and is a dedicated behavioral therapist to some amazing children. She is an amazing friend, strong willed, and passionate about life, and Shannon will forever admire Sierra's fire and drive. Cheers to 27 years of friendship..and counting!
David Spinks
Groomsman
Yeremey and David Spinks met on a much younger Yeremey's infamous first visit to the West Coast (San Francisco) in 2012. Spinks was skeptical. What changed his mind? Yeremey has no idea. Puppers? Spinks, Aleks (groomsman), and Jen (bridesmaid) bonded living out their Golden Years in a small Mission apartment in San Francisco, with Puppers (dowg), and Missy (meow). In fact, Yeremey met Shannon at a Golden Years party at the Mission apartment, complete with a blow-up kiddie pool filled with bathwater and a slip and slide. Also fireball. Spinks is an entrepreneur, a giver, a sharer, and a doer, and his moral compass points the right way. The curiosity and fomo is strong with this one. Be warned, the poor guy is made of glass, so if he is not already in a cast or sling, be gentle.