The year after the pandemic Marina went to the bar to finally celebrate her birthday properly. Little did she know she would run into someone else also celebrating their birthday. It did not stop from just having their birthdays in common, but their endless similarities and connections grew. Marina's other soulmate, after Donny, will always be Ana. Marina can't wait to take on and travel the world with Ana by her side.

From 10th grade when Kayla was the new girl, she was in for a shock when she met Marina, a girl who couldn't stop talking a mile a minute and kept showing off her "wolf" jacket. From that moment they became stuck like glue to each other. They always had the most fun ridiculous sleepovers & photoshoots together and Marina always felt herself part of the Gertsen family. They've watched each other through it all, good and bad, and get to continue to grow up together.

Bianca and Marina met freshmen year of college. What started out as a small friendship blossomed into this beautiful thing. They realized over time they had many similarities in their innermost feelings and became a lending ear for each other. They can talk with each other for hours but also sit with each other in comfortable silence. There is no one else's wisdom she enjoys or appreciates more. She calls Bianca her "unofficial therapist".

Marina and Julie have been through it all. From 1st grade to 33 years old, this friendship is over 25 years old. Marina can remember running around on the playground together, to all their middle school awkward stages, to high-school skipping classes together, to college wild party days. Even now when Marina and Julie get together something is bound to happen. The most energetic soul who can always bring a smile to all those around her. Julie is definitely one of a kind.

Marina got the pleasure of meeting Ariel in 2019. Ariel had just begun seeing one of Marina's best guy friends, Mark Finkbiner. As Ariel soon became Mark's other half, she became an essential part of the friend group. Marina found herself yearning for another girl in the group and got that with Ariel. Finally someone to talk about gossip, reality tv, nails, etc. when the boys would go off on their tangents. Marina has found a sister among the boys.

Ciara and Marina's moms were best-friends who placed them together from when Ciara was 3, and Marina was 5, to play with one another. From playing with mermaids (and almost killing each other over them) to growing up and having the most funniest inside jokes with each other. Marina always enjoys Ciara's company, and knows no one else she rather be herself around and laugh with all day until their sides hurt.

Maia is Marina's cousin. Marina's favorite part of family parties is hanging out with her cousin. Marina has had the privilege of watching Maia grow up into the most beautiful young lady. Marina has always joked around that Maia is her mini me, but she has grown up to be so much more, and Marina could not be more grateful to have her by her side on her special day.

Madalina is Marina's god-daughter. Marina still remembers the day Madalina was born and she was named her god-mother. Madalina means the whole world to Marina and she can not be more proud of the sassy funny self assured confident young woman she is growing up to be. Marina is excited to watch her grow and to continue to be there by her side at all times.

Mark gets the honorable distinction of not just being Donny's best-friend, but also one of Marina's best friends she went to high-school with. Mark has become one of Donnys closest friends over the years. They've known each other since high school, when Tom introduced the two. It's also thanks to Mark that Donny met Marina by inviting him to Tom's house for his birthday party. Mark and Donny have been through so much over the years and always helped each other. Between the countless cars they've fixed together to the hours and hours spent at his grandma's garage building things. Mark and Donny have always been able to call each other at anytime for anything.

Tom and Donny have been friends since back when they met in high-school and they've been hanging out and helping each other ever since. Between Donny wrenching on Tom's cars, helping him with electrical, Tom welding Donny's Jeeps back together, or offering plumbing advice. They've been relying on each other over the years. Tom also is always there to lend a listening ear and can be the life of the party at the same time, especially with his alter ego "Tomas".

Nick went to highschool with Donny. They have been good friends for years. He has taught their whole friend group a lot about nature and especially Donny with his upstate property. He has the most gentle soul, but also is the most adventurous fun-loving person out there. Hanging out with Nick, there is never a dull moment.

Dennis or "DJ" as we call him, has become one of Donny's very good friends. Back when they first met at a party when DJ asked who drove a foxbody mustang to the party. Since then they realised they had so much in common (especially with cars )and once together, beware they will definitely be egging each other on to do the most reckless stuff.

Jaleel is Marina's best-friend since middle school when he "stabbed" Marina in the stomach at Medieval Times. They have been by each other's sides for 20 years and Jaleel has now also become Donny's good friend. Jaleel was introduced to Donny by Mark, when they lived together. Jaleel is always up for an adventure and having a good time. Jaleel and Donny have gotten into numerous crazy situations and there sure is more to come.

Nicholas is Donny's little brother. Donny has had the privilege of watching Nicholas grow up. Donny is fiercely protective and proud of his brother and they've grown closer as the time has passed to sharing a passion for gaming to driving ATVs through the woods .They can always have a good time together and there's no one else he would want more by his side on his special day.

Josip or Joe is Marina's younger brother. He may be younger but he is wiser and funnier than most. Donny and Joe share a passion for cars and traveling and have gotten to know each other over the years from Marina bringing Donny around her family. They enjoy spending time together and we could not be more honored to share our special day with him.