The Grenville

Rehearsal Dinner

The Sunset Ballroom

Wedding Day

Church of the Sacred Heart

Ceremony

Reception

Boatyard401

After Party

Metedeconk River Yacht Club

Family & Friends BBQ

Fall

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Emme is the bride's younger and taller sister.  She followed in Olivia's footsteps and also attended Penn State, however, her studies included less engineering and more liberal arts.  She now resides in NYC and has found herself in the finance industry.  Go figure.  She is thrilled to stand by her sister on her special day and welcome her new brother-in-law to the family. 

Emmeline (Emme)

Ericka first met Ollie when she heard Ollie's contagious laughter coming from the ground floor of her Penn State town house. The two bonded instantly and it became a habit for Ericka and Perry, her pup, to sprint downstairs anytime Ollie came over. The memory of nights spent eating cookie dough and talking for hours while procrastinating studying will always make the two smile. Although Ericka has since made the trek to Colorado to be closer to skiing and hiking, they have kept as close as ever through FaceTime and multiple spontaneous trips to Ohio (ew). Ericka is so excited to support the beautiful bride on her big day and will most likely be the first to pour mimosas that morning and get the party rolling!

Ericka

Liv and Olivia first met in their freshman year engineer design class at Penn State, where they quickly became the inseparable duo, known to many as Liv squared.  Throughout the years at Penn State the two spent countless hours together and went on so many fun adventures. They even spent their last two undergraduate years within the same 4 walls. As roommates they did everything together, including finding husbands! To this day, Liv takes credit for introducing the bride and groom to be, since Igor, and Liv’s husband Dylan, were also roommates. Although many miles now separate the two Livs, their friendship remains as close as ever.  Liv Palm now resides in Florida with Dylan, where she works at Walt Disney World as a construction planner. 

Liv is honored to stand by the brides side and be there to support her favorite couple! She can’t wait to see everyone on the dance floor. 

Olivia

Holly is Olive’s best friend from high school and has been her ride or die for over 10 years now. Their friendship started because Olive looked like the least scary person in their creative writing class, but it turned into the craziest friendship. From randomly driving to Philly because they were bored, Penn State games, and last-minute vacations, their friendship continues to thrive. Despite living several states away now, Holly’s always willing to jump on a plane whenever she’s needed and is excited to stand by Olive’s side on her big day.

Holly

Ksenia is Igor’s younger sister. She is graduating high school last year (2023) and is currently attending Penn State University. Coincidentally, her first time meeting Olivia was at her and Igor’s Penn State Graduation. From there, her and Olivia bonded instantly and felt like they were already sisters. During family events, they discovered they had a wonderful capability to talk hours upon hours. She is excited to support her future sister-in-law’s and her brother's upcoming wedding!

Ksenia

Igor was randomly assigned to be Misha's younger brother 26 years ago and they quickly became friends right after Igor stopped crying. Since day one, Misha and Igor always did everything together, like playing World of Warcraft or watching Supernatural. They always have a good time and when Igor is with Olivia, he is always happy. Misha is very excited for Igor and Olivia to get married and celebrate that big day with them and stand by his brother's side!

Misha

Dylan first met Igor way back at McDonald Elementary School in Warminster, PA. They were reunited freshman year of college at Penn State Abington, both studying Aerospace Engineering. It was there where the fab four was formed; Brian, Zac, Igor, and Dylan, who would become roommates at Penn State University Park. Dylan and Igor became very close friends during their final years at Penn State, where they studied hard and partied harder. It was at PSU where Igor would find the love of his life, Olivia Mroczko ( ... with a little help from Dylan and Liv Palm). Dylan is super excited for Igor and Olivia to get married and can't wait to celebrate his two friends!

Dylan

After meeting Igor in high school, Brian reconnected with Igor at Penn State. Their friendship grew more as time went on, which led to countless shenanigans as roommates at Penn States Main Campus. From late nights playing video games to watching footballs games, the time spent together will always bring back memories. Brian watched as Liv and Igor’s relationship started and is delighted to watch them start on the next chapter of their life.

Brian

Former roommate and long-time friend of Igor, Zac first crossed paths with him during their first engineering class at Penn State. Their friendship deepened over the years as they shared numerous classes and eventually decided to live together when they moved up to State College. Countless evenings were spent indulging in drinks, songs, and games. Amidst those memorable moments, Zac had the privilege of witnessing the blossoming of Igor and Liv's relationship. While their apartment parties were a blast, Zac never saw Igor happier than when he started dating Liv. Zac recognized Liv as an incredibly sweet person and believed they were a perfect match. This clearly rang true, and now Zac is honored to be a part of their special day!

Although Michael and Igor met long ago in a high school chemistry class, their friendship blossomed years later while attending Penn State University. Michael and Igor both share a passion for engineering and attended many fundamental classes together. Despite the challenges of earning an engineering degree, the two could often be found together enjoying PSU’s bars, tailgates, and extracurricular activities such as THON. While enrolled at Penn State, Michael also had the pleasure of meeting Igor’s amazing fiancé, Liv, and can’t wait to be a part of their special day! Michael currently works as an electrical engineer and  resides in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania with his girlfriend, Emily, and their bunny, Mimzy.

Michael (Mike)

Wedding Party

June 30, 2024

B2 Bistro and Bar

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Bridal Shower

NJTransit runs from NYC down the shoreline to Point Pleasant Beach. Transportation from the airports to Penn Station is available from all surrounding airports (JFK, Newark and LaGuardia), where you can take the train down to Point Pleasant and surrounding beach towns.

NJTransit

Wedding Block Hotels

When reserving your room via phone, please let them know that you are part of the Mroczko/Kobzarenko wedding block with the wedding code above. Wedding block rates for all rooms will be held until May 1, 2024. If you reserve a room after this date, they will still honor the group rate UNLESS only ocean view rooms are available. If only ocean view rooms are available, guests will pay the ocean view room rate minus the percentage discount. Check in is 4:00pm and check-out is 11:00am. If you plan to come to the BBQ after checking out, there will be an area to store your belongings at the yacht club.

The White Sands Oceanfront Resort & Spa

Please let the front desk know when making the reservation that you are part of the Mroczko/Kobzarenko wedding block.

Broadway Court Motel

Suggested Stays 

Places to stay that we do not have a wedding block with but highly suggest!

An intimate, old-timey B&amp;B. Perfect for a quiet weekend at the shore.

The Tower Cottage Bed & Breakfast

Cozy, Victorian B&amp;B with a 2-story wraparound porch within walking distance of charming down town Bay Head.

The Bentley Inn

Set in bustling downtown Manasquan, this elegant colonial-style inn is half a mile from the beach, and within walking distance of the train, bars, restaurants, and shops!

Inn on Main Hotel

An elegant hotel built in 1888, this hotel has an old-world charm and is in walking distance to historic Spring Lake.

Chateau Inn and Suites

If you are unsure about booking a hotel outside of the ones suggested/listed here, please reach out to the Bride or Groom and we would be more than happy to help

Hotels and Travel

Registry

* When the bride and groom enter, they will make a toast to all their friends and family at the beginning of the celebration to open dinner hour. This will be in both Russian and English for all guests to be able to enjoy a toast from both the bride and groom for all their love to everyone with them on that day.

* The bride will call all single women to the dance floor and toss her bouquet. Whoever catches it, traditionally, is said to be the next one that will be married.

* The bride is Polish and it is tradition to have a minute polka dance! A polka will come on and everyone who wants to dance with the bride or groom will have a chance as the song plays. The bride and groom are passed from one partner to the next to try and dance with everyone present that would like to dance with them!&nbsp;

* At American/Catholic weddings, it is tradition to clink on your glass and get as many guests as possible to join, so that the bride and groom will kiss, usually no longer that 20-30 seconds. At Russian weddings, it is tradition to chant 'Gor'ka!', and the bride and groom kiss for as long as the chant goes for (please keep it 30 seconds or less though).

Q + A

This is a great micro-brewery in downtown Pt. Beach. The brewery has a large outdoor and indoor seating area and is pup friendly! Grab a burger from Bam Bam Burger Co or a pizza from Mia's Pizza across the street and enjoy all the beers they have to offer!

Last Wave Brewing Company

Jenkinson's is the Jersey Shore's family boardwalk. Check out all the arcades, bars and rides or take a stroll along the boards and beach. If you have time or the weather is bad, go check out the aquarium for local rescued animals and a touch tank for the kids. There is mini golf, batting cages, restaurants and more!

Jenkinson's Boardwalk

Check out Historic Spring Lake just a couple of minutes from downtown Pt. Pleasant. Grab a coffee from Driftwood Cafe, a favorite spot of ours, and stroll the park across the bridges or check out all the boutiques! Or wander down the street to the beach and hunt for some shells and seaglass. **You can take the train or drive to the area!

Historic Spring Lake

This is truly a hidden gem!! Come check out the vintage cars that they have and learn about the history behind each. When you're done, stroll next door to the Maritime museum and learn about how the maritime industry has helped shape and define the Jersey Shore into what is is through the ages. ** Admission to both is free and they love to have visitors!!

Vintage Automobile Museum and Maritime Museum

Check out this boardwalk arcade with classic pinball machines dating back to the 1920s! Includes traditional boardwalk arcade games for both single and multiplayer uses. See if you can beat the Mother of the Bride's high score (23) on the basketball game! After, take a walk along the boards of Asbury Park, or hit up some of the local beach bars, concert halls, and restaurants all right there!

Silverball Retro Arcade

Additional Places to check out not highlighted

There are so many interesting and hidden gems in the area. If none of these options interest you, here are some other ideas:

1.) Take a scenic drive along the barrier island. Following Rt. 35 will take you all the way to the end of the barrier island and through Island Beach State Park.&nbsp;

2.) Take a tour through all of the historic beach side towns in the area including Asbury Park, Belmar, Spring Lake, Sea Girt, and Manasquan. All towns are connected via the Shore Line train route if you would like to do this without a car.

3.) Go west and check out historic Allaire Village. Watch history come to life at the live reenactment village, take hikes through multiple nature trails from easy to hard, or check out the bike path from Allaire to Manasquan (if you decide to rent a bike for the day).

4.) While outside of the season, meaning no lifeguards will be on duty, relax at the beach and enjoy what we call "locals summer".

5.) Rent a bike for the day and go biking through all of the local beach towns, stopping at all the bars. This is a local favorite activity to do!

Places to Eat

A favorite local brunch spot of the bride's since childhood - a small, cozy, local diner originally established to serve the local fishermen, with hundreds of options that never disappoints!

Mariner's Cove Restaurant

A beautiful local favorite, located just a mile from the beach. Enjoy the sunshine by sitting at a bistro table outdoors or go inside an old Victorian home converted into a local hotspot for brunch, lunch, or a cold, sweet treat.

Dune Grass Cafe

Stop by the groom's favorite deli for a NJ classic - pork roll, egg, and cheese on a bagel! Make sure to get it with salt, pepper, and their homemade ketchup.

ALL STAR BAGEL BY DAVE

Check out the spot that the bride, her sister, and one of the bridesmaid's used to work! With some of the freshest catches around, you won't be disappointed with what the Shore Fresh Crew will serve up.

Shore Fresh Seafood Market & Restaurant

Want to grab some drinks at the bar or nice lunch or dinner out before or after the big event? Check out Charlie's of Bay Head. A waterfront bistro for surf and turf only a block from the beach and set in charming downtown.

Charlies of Bay Head

A staple restaurant in downtown Point Beach, Point Lobster Co. is a great fish market, bar and grill with a Portuguese twist. Stop in and try their delicious paella, buttery point lobster roll, and drunk&amp;angry clams. If you're not a seafood lover, don't worry, they have some meat and vegetarian options for you land lubbers!!

Point Lobster Bar & Grill

Others

Point and the surrounding areas have a lot of choices for good food but if you are looking for something specific, here are a couple of recommendations-

Pizza: Vesuvios, Pat's Pizza, Rosie's Pizzeria, and Squan Tavern

Grab and Go: Surf Taco, FINS Tropical Grill, Fresh Kitchen, Playa Bowls, The Beanery, Joe Leone's, Jersey Mike's Subs (where it all began!!)

Sweet Treats: Hoffman's Ice Cream, Kohr's Custard on the Boardwalk, Mueller's Bakery, South Beach Sweets Shop

Coffee: Coffee at Noon (our personal favorite), The Food Shack (right on the boardwalk and beach), Rook coffee, Divi Tree, Green Planet, Batch Cafe

Olivia & Igor

Olivia & Igor

Registry

Thoughtful home-made and meaningful gifts are very welcomed and appreciated! Please make sure to check the additional links to external registries for other items/ideas at the bottom of this page.