She was Adopted from Russia at 7 months old by her wonderful parents. They had her involved in many high energy activities throughout school, such as gymnastics and dance. She earned her biology degree at UAH then went to veterinary school at Tuskegee, graduating in 2024. Her hobbies include running, ice skating, gardening & improv.

William was born and grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. He spent his summers growing up working and learning how to repair sewing machines at his family’s sewing store. He earned his degree in information systems from UAH in 2022. His hobbies include shooting sports, cars, and amateur radio.

Sister of the groom. Eleanor Ann & Olivia unknowingly were in dance class together in their younger years. Now they bond over their mutual experiences in dance & hearing hilarious things that come out of William’s mouth. She enjoys working with children & playing intense games of uno with Olivia, William & her boyfriend Cole.

Sister-in-law of the bride-to-be! She has been married to Olivia's brother, John, for many years & over the years, Olivia has always been the one to point out that she smells good. She loves reading, cats & her two wonderful children, Darcie & Rhett

Olivia met Kelly in her missional community group at summit crossing church. They became bonded very quickly after sharing their life stories the first time they hung out one on one. Kelly enjoys reading and singing sporadically around her house with her dogs winky, Mina, & Jessie.

Olivia met Amanda & her husband, Teddy, in their missional community group at summit crossing church. They bonded over their mutual high energy, affectionate & bubbly personalities & a love for Jesus. Amanda is to excited to be a mother to her first child, Theo, since thanksgiving

Lauren met Olivia when she was in highschool through a mentorship program at willowbrook Baptist church. She has mentored Olivia through many life events, pointing her towards Christ at all times. She loves cooking & homeschooling her 3 girls, Hannah Kate, Gabriella & Kiley. She also enjoys getting visits from her son, Curtis.

Chris has always been there for William. Encouraging him to become the best man he can be through his practical advice. Christopher’s hobbies include yard work & spending time with his favorite dog, Calvin.

The brother of the Bride, brother-in-law-to-be. Over the years, he has given Olivia her music taste & love for technology. John enjoys playing video games when he is not playing with his two children Darcie and Rhett.

Max and William met at a church cookout. They later connected through a men’s Bible study and church pickleball group. William lived with Max for two years and they became even better friends. He loves spending time with his fiancé, madison, to whom he is marrying in May.

Daniel and William met through the same Bible study group that Max was in- through max. They became close friends through shared interests in podcasts and shooting sports.

Austin and William met in middle school. They became good friends starting in high school and spent hours together both inside and outside the classroom. He enjoys flying single prop airplanes and Alabama football.

Darcie is the niece & best friend of the bride. They have been two peas in a pod since her birth five years ago & have enjoyed many laughs together. Her favorite things include princesses, unicorns, mermaids, the color pink, & super kitties.

Rhett was chosen as the ring bearer due to his impressive physical size and ring securing abilities for a 3 year old. When he is not tackling his aunt or any other vulnerable human, he enjoys sharks & cars

Carol has been a loving and caring mother to William. She always makes time to help William with anything she can and offers practical advice. In her spare time she likes to sew and spend time with her husband, Chris.

She has always been supportive & patient with Olivia, loving her through many difficult but rewarding times. She has taught Olivia many things including gardening & decorating skills. In her spare time she enjoys line dancing & leading Bible studies.

He has supported Olivia since her adoption & has taught her many things ranging from how to do math to how to be selective in choosing a godly husband. When he’s not caring for his mother, wife & daughter, he enjoys collecting various data & plotting it in excel sheets & going on brisk walks with his best friend.

Olivia’s grandmother, known as “grammie”. They have had many tea parties & delicious shrimp meals together over the years. As Olivia grew older she’s shared many stories & lots of wisdom. She loves solving crossword puzzles & watching veterinary shows on tv.

Bob has always been there to encourage William through his practical advice. Bob likes to spend his time doing woodworking and electronics projects.