Ember & Davood
Wedding Party
Nathaniel Farnam
Officiant
Father of the bride and co-officiating the wedding with the father of the groom.
Ember Farnam
Bride
The woman marrying Davood Alavi. Future Farnam-Alavi.
Davood Alavi
Groom
Selfless, loving, caring
Sarah Smith
Maid of Honor
Sarah and I have been best friends since grade school. We've always had each other's backs and have had many adventures together with such fine memories made. Whether we were romping through the foothills of the Elkhorns, cascading down the Powder River, or camping in the Minam, we definitely live every moment to the fullest when we're together. I'm so lucky to have Sarah as my maid of honor!
Paulina Zhan
Bridesmaid
We studied for Anatomy & Physiology tests together. We also probably talked way too much about corgis instead of studying. Paulina is the one who awakened my creative side with our countless calendar washi taping hangout sessions! I feel so lucky to have Paulina as a part of the bridal team!
Martina Fabianova
Bridesmaid
I met Martina in my undergraduate program while studying early childhood education at Charles University. We were often confused with each other, since we were the two foreigners in the cohort. I was honored to be a bridesmaid at her wedding in Prague, and I cannot wait for her to be a part of our special day!
Hannah McCurley-Kemp
Bridesmaid
Hannah has fulfilled so many roles in my life. From supportive neighbor, to paddle adventure partner, to emotional support when I need an empathetic ear to listen, she has been with me every step of the way through the strenuous years of grad school! Hannah knows how to force me to relax and take a break from working, when I may be overdoing it. I'm so thankful to have Hannah as such a crucial part of the bridal party!
Jenna Cordes-Snyder
Bridesmaid
A member of my OTD cohort and fellow dog-lover, Jenna is that friend who is quiet but witty, humble and observant. Jenna is an adventure-loving friend who has always been there to lend me a hand when I’m at the end of my rope for an assignment or project for grad school. She has that ability to put everything into perspective and has an overall grounding presence about her. Everybody needs a Jenna in their life, and I’m glad I have mine!
Sarah Andrews
Bridesmaid
Sarah is probably the most empathetic and selfless individual you will ever meet and is always willing to sacrifice her own time in order to help others. She definitely sees the good in every person, and has a heart of gold. I truly strive to be a person who brings the amount of kindness to the world as Sarah does! She also has training in hand to hand combat fighting, so that brings her to a whole new level of awesome.
Naomi Olson
Bridesmaid
Besides being the bride's sister, Naomi is a wonderful friend, devoted to happiness, fun, laughter (and sometimes a little bit of mischief). Ember has known Naomi for basically her entire life, they have had abundant time to get into plenty of trouble together. All joking aside, Naomi has been an amazing support for Ember throughout not only their childhood together, but also through Ember's adult years, as well. If anything, the two sisters are closer now, than they've ever been, and the bride wouldn't have it any other way!