Anthony is the best man. He's also the best man. For good reason! Anthony met Boris in 2015 as college roommates -now, ten years and many adventures later, they're still best friends. Anthony then met Nataly is 2021 and after five years prefers to call her "mi amiga!" a phrase that reflects their genuine friendship. Oh, and did he forget to mention that he's the best man?
Ms. Grecia Zapata - Maid of Honor
Grecia is the Maid of Honor - and let's be real, the best one there is. She loves Nataly more than anything, and now she loves Boris the same. She is literally quitting her job for this wedding. Honestly, she might be even happier than Nataly. She used to worry Nataly would never meet her match, but then came Boris, and boom, miracle delivered. Here's to a lifetime of laughter, love and a little chaos!
Bride's Attendants
Ms. Carol Álvarez Morales - Bridesmaid
Carol had the chance to be there for the first date of the amazing people couple. It makes me her so happy that her lifelong little sister found such a sweet and wonderful man to share her life with—Nataly couldn’t have chosen better. But he’s also getting a true gem! Nataly will bring that spark of humor and joy into his life, making every moment even more special. Carol has never been so happy being the third wheel on a date, and now the time has come for her to be a special guest at their wedding.
Ms. Margory Zapata Gavarrete - Bridesmaid
Margory and Nats have known each other since day one. Margo went from being the older cousin, against whom were plotted crazy antics to annoy her, to being an adventurous partner. Margo thinks that Nats is more her than Grecia - but thats ok. She has loved Boris like family from day one and she is happy to celebrate forever.
Ms. Valentina Martínez Artunduaga - Bridesmaid
Valentina met Nataly when they both only knew Spanish - so a long time ago. They bonded over challenges of being a new immigrant and wanting to go hiking every weekend but choosing to sleep in instead. Nataly has grown into such an amazing woman who was lucky enough to find her soulmate. The person who brings balance to her overspending and ins there for her every day, especially when Valentina is too far away.
"¡Cheers para los casados!"
Ms. Diana Mejia Rodriguez - Bridesmaid
After more than 10 years of friendship, Diana has seen Nataly grow into a beautiful woman and find true love. From walking the streets of La Santa Isabel to walking down the aisle, she can’t help but think about all the memories they’ve shared. In Nataly, Diana found not just a friend, but a sister for life - one she can always count on and who can always count on her. She wishes Boris and Nataly a lifetime of love and happiness. "¡Que Vivan Los Novios!"
Ms. Fiorella Sandoval - Bridesmaid
Nataly and Fiorella met in the summer of 2016. Many haircuts and 10 hair color eras later they are still very good friends. They mastered the art of becoming bilingual together, graduating high school and both moving to NorCal for college. Fiorella has always been Nataly's plus one, but she's glad she is passing the title to Boris. If there's someone who is always down for an adventure it's Nataly, so if you tell her you're planning on going to Hawaii, you better be ready, because there is no backing down. "Te amo Nataly por mas cenas con pollo cuco y que viva el amor"
Groom's Attendants
Mr. Nicholas Doan - Groomsman
nic has been one of boris' best buds since college. they bonded over music, wine, and never capitalizing text messages and almost ten years later are still bonding over music, wine, and never capitalizing text messages. one day they plan to open up a barely-code-compliant chicken farm together. he couldn't be any prouder to be standing beside boris as he starts this new chapter with the girl of his dreams.
Mr. Timur Katsnelson - Groomsman
Timur met Boris the first day of third grade. Timur was nervous about having to start at a new school and making new friends, but Boris made it easy. He instantly gave a familiar face to this new life. This social openness transcended through their upbringings and gave them a second breath at friendship when they became close friends, accidentally, at UC Davis. With Nataly, Boris now has a familiar face by his side, one that offers the same encouragement and support that Boris has offered Timur throughout their long friendship.
Mr. Daniel Milshteyn - Groomsman
Friends since third grade, Daniel and Boris have stuck together through thick and thin for 20 years. Across time, Daniel has mastered the skill of finding anything Boris may lose. From their one-hit-wonder rapper career on Youtube to summiting Half Dome under the Blue Moon, there are no limits to what these two can reach. Whenever they get together Taco Bell is almost always on the menu.
Mr. Milan Sharma - Groomsman
Milan and Boris first crossed paths in their junior year of college, and what began as sarcastic side comments during study groups quickly grew into a friendship rooted in humor, trust, and shared experiences. At 4 AM before a houseboating trip, while everyone else was barely awake, Boris was quietly making sure everything was ready—packing, organizing, and checking on everyone’s needs. In that moment, Milan saw Boris’s character: dependable, thoughtful, and always putting others first. He’s been that kind of friend ever since.
Honored Guests
Cristina Rovelo - Grandmother of the Bride
"Nataly, ahora que se aproxima la fecha de tu boda, me hace recordar con mucho sentimiento, desde el día que naciste y siento que el tiempo ha pasado bien rápido ya que después de haber compartido contigo todas tus etapas de Bebé, Niña, Adolescente y ahora que estás a punto de convertirte en una mujer adulta, quiero expresarte mis más sinceros anhelos para que tengas una vida plena y feliz al lado del hombre que has elegido como esposo. Segura estoy de que con la ayuda de Dios lo van a lograr y que siempre su presencia sea el centro de tu hogar, donde reine el amor, la comprensión y el respeto. Con amor de tu abuela Cristina"
Our Lovely Parents
Mrs. Victoria and Mr. Gennadiy Rybalov - Parents of the Groom
Mrs. Helen Pacheco and Mr. Alvaro Gavarrete - Parents of the Bride
In loving memory...
Mrs. Galyna and Mr. Aleksandr Sakharov - Grandparents of the Groom
Mrs. Malka and Mr. Konstantin Rybalov - Grandparents of the Groom
Ms. Olga Cruz Paz - Grandmother of the Bride
Ms. Elsa Marina Pacheco - Grandmother of the Bride