Olivia & Alexander

October 23, 2021 • Henderson, NV

Olivia & Alexander

October 23, 2021 • Henderson, NV

Wedding Party

Ariel Bongard
Ariel Bongard - Matron of Honor
Ariel and Olivia are sisters and grew up in Columbia Falls, Montana. Ariel is living in Las Vegas, Nevada as an administrator at a Montessori school. "Growing up we were always told we look liked twins and we hated it. When Olivia came to visit me at GU, we embraced it. We told everyone we were twins and we partied (maybe a little too hard) all night long. Then the next day we got dressed up and we went to the melting pot to have fondue."
Adam Knopow
Adam Knopow - Best Man
Adam and Alexander are brothers who grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. Adam just graduated from college in Boston and is moving back to Las Vegas this summer. "After my first semester at college, I came back for New Years and we went to the Fraternity house and this was my first time back from college and he welcomed me with open arms. I knew a lot of the guys but Alex made sure I felt comfortable. We played this game called Drunk Football, and basically what it was was playing football while holding a beer in your hand. Someone threw the ball and Alex and I both went for it and I slipped and fell on my back and then Alex slips and falls and lands on my head. He ends up rolling over me and I was like destroyed. I got up again and then fell again. It was so funny. Another memory, when I was in high school, a older kid was bullying me and my brother stepped in for me. This was the most brotherly defensive thing he has ever done and he made me feel safe and protected."
Rebecca Blouin
Rebecca Blouin - Bridesmaid
Rebecca and Olivia have been friends since they were in seventh grade. Rebecca is working in Las Vegas as an Interior and Architecture Designer. "One of my favorite memories with Olivia was when we went to her lake house. We drove out there with all the unhealthy things we could pack, including chocolate milk and we both wore rompers over our swimsuits because of course we had to match a little bit. We found Irish Cream out there and mixed it with our chocolate milk. We laid in the sun on the dock, talking for hours, then took a break to make music videos (we were the original Tik Tok stars before Tik Tok was a thing). That evening, as the lake was a brilliant orange gold as the sun set, we made a fire to roast hot dogs and make s'mores. Everything was perfect and beautiful and I truly believe a day like that (which we have had many) is friendship in the purest form."
Adam Greenburg
Adam Greenburg - Groomsman
Adam and Alex met at their Temple, Ner Tamid, while Alex was a Junior in Highschool. Adam is currently living in Arizona and working on his Graduates Degree. "One of my favorite memories with Knopow was when we were living together at Prime apartments. Every Sunday before we would watch football we would make coffee with Baileys. We would always play beer pong and even soccer in the apartment."
Shelby Steele
Shelby Steele - Bridesmaid
Shelby and Olivia are cousins and have grown up together. Shelby is currently living in L.A. as a professional dancer. "My favorite memories with Olivia would be all of the Christmas' when we would finally get to open presents and play with our Bratz. But I have a specific memory that is a favorite is when we were in seventh or eighth grade and we got to stay at Grandma's house while all the adults went to a Christmas party. We had our footie pajamas on and took all of those webcam pictures and videos of us just being so weird!"
Thor Bongard
Thor Bongard - Groomsman
Thor is Olivia's Brother-in-Law and has grown close with Alex over the last four years. Thor is working in Las Vegas for Tesla. "One of my favorite memories with Alex was when Liv first brought him to meet my wife and I, he introduced himself to Olivia thinking it was Ariel. This is one of the few times I have seen his nervous side. Another memory I enjoy is of us going to the Rams/Cardinals game a couple years ago. We had a good time and had some drinks. While I sobered up, Alex, remains tipsy and as we are about to drive back to Vegas, he starts talking loudly and saying, 'I'll stay up the whole way with you! We will be there in no time!' And he literally passed out a second later and I drove the four hours back."
Stella Knopow
Stella Knopow - Bridesmaid
Stella is Alexander's sister and has become very close with Olivia over the last four years. Stella is living in Las Vegas, Nevada and is going to school and dancing for the Las Vegas Golden Knights. "My favorite memory with Alexander was during our most recent trip to Boston. We went to Boston for Adam's college graduation with our mom. During the trip, Alex and I got to spend a lot of time together. On the day of Adam's ceremony, they only allowed one person to go, so that person was our mom. While the ceremony was going on, Alex and I decided we wanted to go to the children's science museum together which was a highlight of our trip. We cut little kids in line for activities, played games, and explored different parts of the museum and felt like little kids again. That same day, we met up with Adam for his graduation party and got really drunk as siblings. After the party, we had a hour long walk having drunk conversations back to the hotel, which was a great way to end our Dander and Delwa day!"
Rachael Chesin
Rachael Chesin - Bridesmaid
Rachael and Olivia met while attending UNLV. Rachael is living in Las Vegas, Nevada and currently in the process of opening her own business. "My favorite memory of us is any of the times we've sat in my backyard and talked for hours. And of course all the times we have drove around in my bug with the top down and singing as loud as we could!"
Donald Crunkilton
Donald Crunkilton - Groomsman
Donny and Alex met through their Fraternity while attending UNLV. Donny is living in Nevada and works at Brooklyn Bowl. "My favorite memory with Knopow was when we were doing our podcast, DAB Sports. Although it's over now, it was a great time making new episodes with Knopow!"
Orion Bongard
Orion Bongard - Ring Bearer
Orion is Olivia's and Alex's nephew. Orion is three years old, enjoys playing with dinosaurs, and will be attending a Montessori school in the fall. When asked what his favorite memory with Auntie Livi and Uncle Poo Poo, "Livi shark and Poo Poo shark. Run away! Yay!"