Michelle & Jonathan
Wedding Party
Mary Lee Dula
Matron of Honor
The Brett to Michelle's Jemaine, ML was Michelle's college roommate, sorority sister and fellow francophile and partner in general tomfoolery. From frolicking throughout Ireland and many-a-RenFaire, to studying in Scotland and reveling in Butterbeers, Michelle could not think of anyone better to stand beside her on her wedding day.
Michael Taylor
Best Man
For the uninitiated, Brody's Business Partner Mike Taylor (all one word) is as known for his unusual self-defense theories as his uncanny ability to down beer steins in single gulps. First meeting Brody as his *teacher* at a digital marketing class, the two quickly began hanging out and building a friendship over buffalo wings, beer and booze cruises. Brody and Michael have since traversed multiple countries together, sharing memories personal and professional alike.
Daniella Suric
Bridesmaid
Daniella and Michelle have been friends since high school, bonding over their shared love of scary movies, rollercoasters and coffee. Though Daniella has since given up the scary movies and rollercoasters, their fondness for escape rooms, themed cocktail bars, city pop-ups and board games has cemented their longstanding friendship.
Alex Emberey
Groomsman
After but 24 hours from meeting in-person for the first time, Alex moved in and began living with Brody in an East Village apartment. For these two pseudo-rapscallions it felt entirely natural. Beyond possessing both a preternatural affinity for style and getting into German clubs that non-Germans shouldn't in theory be able to get into, Alex has been there with Brody as a dear friend on both sides of the proverbial pond.
Miriam Alexander
Bridesmaid
Easygoing, spirited, charmingly impulsive, Miriam is the type of person that will change her travel plans without a second thought to make your surprise birthday party. Though their respective international paths resulted in both a literal and metaphorical distance, they both returned to NYC with endless stories and a strengthened friendship.
Sam Brody
Groomsman
Sam and Brody are cousins by blood who have shared years together living as brothers. A maestro of gab with a flair for the unexpected, Sam has even forayed into politics with a mayoral run. From teenage double dates to Blockbuster movie runs, Sam and Brody have been a dynamic duo since the earliest of days.
Natacha del valle
Bridesmaid
Natacha and Michelle became friends in high school, before deciding to spend their college years together at New York University. Bound by their love of travel, shared experiences in studying and moving abroad, adventures both locally and internationally and similar ways of thinking, Michelle is thrilled to have Natacha both back in the country and by her side on her wedding day.
Ilya Zatulovskiy
Groomsman
Ilya can build you a website as deftly as he could get you bottle service at a NYC club. First having met as neighbors while working at separate companies within WeWork, Ilya and Brody became fast friends - somehow never having a dinner conversation together that doesn't run hours longer than expected.
Allison Moore
Bridesmaid
Friends since middle school, Allison and Michelle have spent nearly two decades indulging in movie marathons, endless literary discussions and long talks about life's various ups and downs. Michelle is grateful not only for Allison's friendship but for having a lifelong "Turkey Lurkey" and "What Dreams Are Made Of" singing partner-in-crime.
Jason Epstein
Groomsman
Jason first met Brody at a Mixed Martial Arts class, initially bonding as two (then) neurotic Jews might over the cleanliness of the rental gloves bestowed to them. Despite being known for planning and executing comedic pranks that would make you blush, Jason is a chip off the old block and has been friends with Brody for over a decade. From buying Brody his first (legal) drink to starting and growing a tech company as partners in crime, Brody only hopes Jason leaves the pranks to the bachelor party.
Maria Kramer
Bridesmaid
Maria is Michelle’s UK bestie - her partner-in-crime in frequenting questionable London bars and drinking one too many double rum & diet cokes. Maria helped Michelle maintain her sanity while abroad, and always offered support, kindness, laughter and an amazing Italian-Aussie home-cooked meal. They’ve maintained their friendship since Michelle’s move home (bolstered by her frequent UK visits) and Michelle cannot wait to sing along to Men At Work with this Aussie on her wedding day.
Kira Barenbaum
Flower Girl
Michelle's feisty and irresistibly adorable niece.
Lev Barenbaum
Ring Bearer
Michelle's beaming, little lion of a nephew.
Effie Piglet Wrinkles Brody
Ring Bearer
The light of Brody & Michelle's lives, Effie is the bearer of the most glorious wrinkle crown, gremlin-predator face and playful personality. Brody & Michelle cannot wait to see Effie walk down the aisle in all her glory and give her all the belly rubs for a sure-to-be job well done.
Cory Liseno
Officiant
Master of dad jokes, wearer of bow ties, partner in best friend handshakes/odd business ideas, and soon-to-be-husband of Michelle's bridesmaid Daniella, Cory quickly became a close friend to Brody & Michelle in his own right. Charismatic, warm and only slightly cheesy, Brody & Michelle are grateful that they can imbue the role of officiant with Cory's wonderful traits.