Wedding Party

Elena Zimareva

Maid of Honor

Me and Olga have been friends since forever ago. And by "friends" I mean real best friends. We met at the pool when we both were 8 years old and have been teammates/roommates/soulmates for more than 8 years until our paths led us into different states of the U.S. We liked the same food, listened to the same music, shared hobbies and interests, and laughed at each other's jokes - it was the awesome time! I am thrilled to be the maid of honor and very nervous at the same time. And also, I like oranges!

Ryan Reffitt

Man of Honor

Zack has been my boy since day 1. When my family moved in first grade, I saw this kid my age with a wet jumper outside playing basketball next door. I introduced myself and we’ve been tight ever since. We grew up playing sports together, taking the same classes, and hanging out all the way through high school. We’ve been separated by a couple timezones since going separate ways for college, but Zack is still my best friend and someone I know I can always count on no matter what.

Kate Galichenko

Bridesmaid

Olga and I never had anything to hide from one another. From the first time we met in a swim meet shower, to the first time she mentioned Zack and all the other adventures in between. She’s always been a friend I could count on and a friend to go through adulting with. I’m proud to see her become the women she is now, and can’t wait to celebrate this special day with her!

Logan Isaacs

Groomsman

Victoria Tormenti

Bridesmaid

I first met Olga when I was in college at Wingate University where we both swam. This is where a socially awkward sophomore and a foreign freshman became great friends and through the years this friendship grew stronger. Though she is now all grown up and getting married, she will always be my little Olgi.

Hayden Isaacs

Groomsman

Polina Lapshina

Bridesmaid

I spent half of my swimming career side by side with the most positive person I know! 😜💃🏼Olga is one of the girls who inspired me to move to the US and continue my swimming journey here! She is also extremely effulgent person👸🏼 and I am more than happy to share with her the most beautiful and important day of her life! 👰🏼❤️🤵🏼

Connor Fagan

Groomsman

Zack and I met in 2014 when we came in as members of the Davidson College football team. Zack and I became close friends during our first summer living at Davidson while we worked at Lake Campus and worked out with the team. Throughout the next few years, various misadventures, and starting our careers in Charlotte, Zack and I have maintained our close friendship. Having known Zack for six and half years  I can honestly say he is the best and happiest version of himself with Olga. I could not be any happier for the both of them.

Mikala Popovec

Bridesmaid

Zack brought Olga home for Christmas two weeks after they started dating. From the moment we met her, we knew that she would fit right in with our crazy family! There is no one I would rather have my brother marry. I am so honored I get to stand next to my soon to be sister-in-law on her wedding day!

Giftson Bornelus

Groomsman

Anna Belousova

Bridesmaid

We swam side by side for many years. From struggling making the intervals made for faster strokes at practice to having our first National cuts. We discovered swimming world in the USA together, which led both of us to where we are. But most importantly it was never a dull time and I’m beyond honored to be there for Olga on her biggest day.

Amay Poria

Groomsman

Congrats Zack and Olga! I’ve known Zack for a while now and I’ve never seen him as happy as he is when he’s with you. Olga, I‘m very glad I’ve gotten to know you the last couple of years and can’t wait for our friendship to grow as you both join hands in marriage. You’re one of the sweetest and most thoughtful people I’ve met and I’m glad Zack is fortunate enough to get to call you his wife. Congrats again to both of you!

Arina Tenchurina

Bridesmaid

We swam with Olya for many years. I have never seen her in bad mood, even if we did such a strong job in swimming pool or something happened in life. I remember all our crazy rock concerts and best holidays ever in Turkey where everyone called us "sisters". And also last day in Russia, how we all together packed stuff to move in USA and tears in airport about that. And nooow we are going to see each other on your big day! Happy to share this moment with you! And can't wait to see you happy like before with your "second half"!

Ben Davis

Groomsman

Steven Spears

Groomsman

Sofia Petrenko

Bridesmaid