Wedding Party

Ebony Yizar - Maid of Honor

Let's kick things off with the maid of honor, Tiffany's older sister, Ebony Yizar.  Ebony has been with Tiffany since day one. . .literally.  All through school, from F.E. Bellows Elementary through Rye Neck High School, Ebony was Tiffany's trailblazer.  After high school, Tiffany went up to Rhode Island, entering the lonely wilderness of adulthood, but knowing that her sister always had her back.  This knowledge gave Tiffany the courage to try new things and go distant places.  Tiffany is deeply grateful to have her sister right by her side for this new big adventure in marriage.

Mike Paisley - Best Man

I met Mike later into my life at St. John’s. We were only acquaintances when we became senior year apartment-mates in Seton. Mike and I inhabited the 4th floor a world unlike any other on the floors below, mainly because we had the longest hike up the stairs.

Mike is the outdoorsy friend, he always seems to be somewhere climbing something or skiing down an amazing mountain
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Mike has been a great friend of mine ever since. Always a trusted confidant. I was with Mike on a pivotal day in my life, the day I got hired on my first movie, and I can remember us talking through the possibility of what the future would hold. 

Mike is on his way to becoming a doctor and I plan on being that annoying friend who emails him for medical advice that is well outside of his specialty, and I know Mike the great friend will always give me his unbiased medical opinion. 

Mike’s latest responsibility is to be the best-man for my wedding. 

Anna Borys - Bridesmaid

Next up, we have Anna Borys.  Anna holds a special place in Tiffany's heart as she was one of the first people to welcome Tiffany into Troy's friend circle.  Since that first fondue night, Anna has remained a smiling, friendly face, a loyal confidant, and a great email buddy.  Plus, Anna kept Tiffany literate, as the book club coordinator, when they all lived back in Minnesota, and kindly keeps her in the loop of good books the club happens to pick up every now and then.  Tiffany hopes that the love and lifetime she shares with Troy is but a mirror of the love and lasting friendship Anna and Tyler share.

Jovana Florus - Bridesmaid

Standing next to her will be one lifelong friend Tiffany took with her from Brown, Jovana Florus.  Jovie and Tiffany met the first few days of pre-orientation.  They lived in the same dorm, were even in the same unit.  Without Jovie Tiffany would have never made it through engineering at Brown.  Her willingness to make late night Starbucks runs or do whatever it took to keep the engineers awake knew no bounds.  Just ask their other roommate, Sarah, to tell you about the night the vuvuzelas came out!  Tiffany is excited to have Jovie be a part of this next phase of life, and is looking forward to bringing back some of those collegiate good times during these next few months of wedding planning, party attending, and spa pampering.

Tyler Flory - Groomsman

Tyler, from across the hall.

Tyler, my friend from Nebraska.

Tyler, the teacher of youths.

Tyler has been a part of my life since my freshman year in college. Always close by and always ready for conversation. We lived together our senior year and also lived in the famous Blaisdell home.

Tyler was the English Major of our group. He spent time teaching English in China with his  girlfriend (now wife) Anna. 

I cannot imagine my college life without Tyler in the group.

Eva Moses-McDew - Bridesmaid, former 3rd roomie!

Let's not forget one Eva Moses-McDew.  Also known as Eva Diva by many, and as the third roommate and the relationship coach/cheerleader to Tiffany and Troy.  Tiffany met Eva back when she lived in Minneapolis, becoming fast friends through their mutual friend, Steven Bow.  Just a little while later, they both found themselves in L.A. going on adventures - with Tiffany trying to play Eva's wingwoman, both of them cracking up at the San Antonio Winery, listening to "poets" and more.  Tiffany is honored to have her third roomie be a part of this special day.

Kyle Niehues - Groomsman

Kyle, from across the hall.

Kyle, my friend from Red Wing…that’s just up the river from Winona !!!

Kyle, the reformer of youths.

I met Kyle my freshman year in college. He and Tyler were roommates across the hall from my room in Mary Hall.  We became friends within the first week of school. 

Kyle has always been my handy friend. I once compared him to being a mix between Bob Villa and Martha Stewart. This guy can cook and build furniture…he can probably fix your car too, and he is the type who would be willing to do all this for you as a favor.

Kyle and I lived together our senior year in college and continued to live together in both Maple Grove and the Blaisdell house. 

My fondest memories of Kyle involve cooking, eating, drinking, and watching the full series of the Sopranos in Maple Grove.

Alem Sapp - Groomsman

Alem is my “Los Angeles” friend. When I was new in Los Angeles I was introduced to this man through a few mutual friends. We took a liking to each other and in quick time became good friends.

Alem is a talented actor and an amazing personality. His karaoke skills are rivaled only by his contagious smile. At the Brass Monkey is where Alem appears to be in his element; performing for the people and becoming friends with everyone in the room. 

Alem is the only person who can keep me out past 3am on a school night in any city we happen to meet up.