Eric & Elena
Wedding Party
Maria & Vitaliy
Bride's parents
Loving mother of two daughters and caring father of three. Both very kind & attentive, and always there for you when you need them. Couldn't wish for a better parents.
Liet
Groom's mother
Loving Mother of three (Johnny, Kristie, & (Groom) Eric). Who's favorite of which is obviously, Eric.
Anyuta & Alex, Val
Bride's sister & brother-in-law
Anyuta is bride's best friend & loving sister. She is the most reliable, smart, charming, understanding, caring, loving person, & best sister anyone can ever wish for. Wonder woman and super mama of Val. The only person in the world that can match Elena's style & taste. Excellent source of all things Elena & Eric's co-conspearetor to the 'engagement'. Alex - Anyuta's loving and supportive life-partner. A professional bullet dodger by day who doubles as a politician & business man and a full time cart-wheeler at night. Amazing host, good father, role model, and trust worthy friend who is known to have the world's most perfect "butt".
Johnny & Leni
Groom's brother & Sister-in-Law
Johnny, world best brother. Johnny has always been there when the Groom needed him. Groom could never ask for a better brother. Johnny is a lover of all things beagle and is like a father to everyone in the Groom's family. A fellow worshiper of the Church of Bacon on a limited diet because of his religious views. And, probably the easiest person to talk to. Leni, firery energetic person who is also wonderful. Common to referred to as, "Wify" by Johnny. She's there when you need her and not when you don't. Has a great middle name and a good sense of humor.
Val
Bride's nephew & god son
Val is Anyuta's son. Self proclaimed pirate and part-time bandit who has a passion for tennis & legos otherwise known to adults as "foot landmines". His passion is to dominate adults, who play video games that involve soccer & tennis. Val's ambitions include taking over the world and creating YouTube videos. Val once won a staring contest and has been known to give deadly puppy dog eyes to his mother & family members.
Amber & Brock
Groom's niece/sister
Amber is Johnny's & Leni's daughter the groom's niece/sister. Great decision maker while sober. Lover of doggies and all-teraine vehicles. Been known to leave a dirty room from time-to-time but still awesome. Brock... his name rimes with broccoli and frockly. The Bride & Groom have never met Brock. We don't think anyone has. Is that just a photoshopped photo so Uncle Johnny & Leni don't ask questions? Is he real? This will all be found out in June 5th, 2019. Stay tuned.
Kristie & Chad
Groom's sister & Brother-in-Law
Kristie is the older sister who does not like to send photos in a timely manner. But, none the less, loving caring mother of three and 'best sister in the world'. Though the groom may only admit this on rare occasions. He's really proud of his Big Sister & Husband and knows he can always depend on them. The Groom wishes he could spend more time with his Big Sister but knows the responsibilities she carries is great. Chad - patient & smart, I should have reached out to him to get a photo... Dependable trust worth father who once help the Groom to ditch school and go to Denny's.
Olya
Bride's friend
Best friends from first grade. Olya is known as bride's sister by choice. They were standing side by side for about 23 years, there is no secrets between them but definitely a lot of bright memories and support.
Reid & Yulia
Groom's friends & Best Man
One of 'three' of the Groom's best friends from childhood. Lover of all things - Yulia. Great advice giver, trust worthy, smart, & artistic. Probably the last person in the world you'd would be worried about how he ended up twenty years from now. Very difficult to make fun of, very. Yulia, is the best girl Reid's ever dated & first girl friend of Reid's the Groom actually likes. Completely out of Reid's League and known as one of the most fortunate men in the world for tricking her into loving him. Yulia the type of person who won't always agree with you but will respect your opinion. The thing Groom really like about Yulia is the affect she has on Reid. From the Groom's words, "she let's Reid be himself and cultivates his best self". Very good at grammar too almost to good.
Bryce & Kim
Groom's friends
Bryce, one of the "three" of the groom's best childhood friends and still one of the best friends anyone could ever ask for. Bryce has been like a brother to the groom. Who is grateful to have had him in his life. Father of two energetic kids who like scary stories & playing with sticks, in other words awesome father. Uniquely opinionated and passionate about everything awesome. Most nurturing man, someone who we all wish we could call friend & brother. Also, known as "Mr. Aloha." Kim, great smiling person who is always happy to see. These two make the perfect pair together. Great at Hula probably better at golf than the groom. The Groom is grateful for her friendship as well.
Kate & Dima
Bride's friends
Bride's friend from Odessa. They used to take same ballet and contemporary dance classes. Also have experienced some crazy New York nights together. Kate is currently resides with her husband Dima in Moscow.
Shawn & Denise
Groom's friends
Shawn, former body double to the Groom and aficionado of awesome. Most put together human being that the Groom knows. Original thinker, genuine advice giver, & truth teller. The Groom is grateful for his friendship. Denise, fashionista and center of Shawn's world. Mother of two, and often described by Shawn as, "wonder woman".
Joe
Bride's friend
Joe is bride's friend from New York, they used to explore all brunch places in the city until she moved to LA. Joe is also a joy to be around. Ask her for style advice or coolest pair of sunglasses.
Yeweng Wang
Bride & Groom's friend
"World's best wang-man" -Rolling Stones "A Thrill Seeker with No Limits" -GQ "Yeweng, who's Yeweng?" -Some guy off the streets of NY "Wang! pay attention" - Austin Powers "Whatta man, Whatta Man, Whatta mighty might good man" - Salt-N-Pepper feat. En Vogue "Best friend you could ever ask for if your lucky enough to be his friend" - Groom
CJ
BRIDE'S COUSIN
Cj is the son of bride's Aunt Tamara, who is Maria's sister. Cj and all his family live in Seattle. Smart, funny, kind and very caring young man. Best baby sitter, since he has 5 more siblings and two of them have around 10+ kids each. Definitely an impressive number of kids around Christmas tree every year.
Mei Lei
Groom's friend
Groom's childhood friend who he does not see or talk to enough. Who he always ends up missing meeting up with when she's hanging out with his other childhood friends. Oh, full time mother and maker of beautiful things.
Jane
Bride's & Groom's friend but Bride's friend first
Elena's Friend from Odessa, who's friendship grew after Jane's trips to New York. Their friendship continued to grow during Jane's trip to Hawaii. Known to be a part-time Hawaiian, who loves ice cream and car karaoke. Best described as that "crazy fun person".
David & Jennifer
Groom's friends
David, funniest and tallest dentist you will ever meet and one of the best human beings you will ever find. The Groom's best friend in college and the best friend to three other guys in college. And, that is the kind of awesome human being David is. Selfless & giving David is someone you can always depend on. The Groom is excited to meet the kids! Jenny, hands down the best woman & thing to come into David life. Thank God, he tricked her into marrying him.
Tom & Ellen
Groom's Hanai Parents
Tom & Ellen are few of the people that Groom loves & respects the most in this world. The Groom is grateful to have known them and have been apart of their family. Tom & Ellen took the Groom in, when he was at his greatest need. The Groom will never be able to repay them for the love and support they have given him. How Tom & Ellen has raised his kids is how the Bride & Groom hope to raise their kids one day. Their example of how to love & live is the example they try to live by. Words cannot say enough about how important these two were in the Groom's life.
Ray
Bride's friend
Ray and bride used to work together in NY architectural office, until Eric moved her to Hawaii. He was a witness of countless flowers and lunches sent to the bride by the groom and just a good adviser, supporter and a friend. Incredibly kind and forgiven.
Cody
Groom's friend
Cody is that friend with a boat that you always wanted! But he is actually not just a boat man, but also a great friend! And he is single, so watch out ladies ;)
Tamara
Bride's friend
Tamara and bride used to share apartment in New York, which also has been as a shelter any time bride was just visiting. Tamara has also a chance to see the development of bride and groom relationships from the very first day. She is very fun and happy person