The Couple
Meet the Bride & the GroomWe were introduced by Aleona, a mutual friend in 2015, and moved in together 6 months later. We were so thrilled to welcome our baby Flynn into the world in February, and look forward to celebrating this union together with you as a family.
Adam Forshaw
GroomLoves Liverpool, Collingwood, Woodworking & Seiko watches. Useless at Guitar. Doesn't know how to fix your computer.
Natasha Kovalenko
BrideLoves the colour Blue, is obsessed with Uggs, appreciates a good Handbag, and favourite food is Borsch.
The Bridal Party
Meet the Bridal PartyAdam & Natasha are thrilled to have so many of their closest friends travel from around the globe to share in this special occassion.
Make sure you make yourself known to them.
Ulf Moorfeld
GroomsmanWe make every effort to see eachother once a year somewhere in the world to partake in one of these passions, discover some new ones, and talk about life.
Our adventures to the different corners of the earth, rarely outside our comfort zones, have become an addiction to explore the farthest reaches of our courage and daring, or at least the sandiest of beaches. Enjoy some of our holiday videos below.
Adam Gescheit
GroomsmanAdam could be the warmest man I know, a heart of solid gold and a friend of his is never alone. Adam is married to Simone and has 2 adorable kids, Jesse and Lee.
We have shared in so much of eachothers lives, family holidays, skiing of all kinds, riding, dirt-biking & medical rehabilitation, and any other crazy adventure we can think of, just brothers from other mothers.
Matt Crawcour
GroomsmanMatt is 6'2, kind of dark when standing in the shade, and devilishly attractive. Just ask him. Luckily for any single ladies in attendance, he is also married to Andy (as seen in Vogue) and has two beautiful (also tall, dark and extremely handsome) boys.
Matt does support Watford FC though. We forgive you Matt.
Yuliya Kuchmuk
Maid of HonourShe likes heavy metal music and everything Finnish. We can chat for days (literally!) and both share a love of fine humour, words, travels, sushi and mojito, cats, knitting, and even accidentally bought identical IKEA sofas, one in Germany one in Australia!:)
I visited and stayed with her for weeks whilst living in Budapest, and it felt like home. Our most recent vacation was to the fairy-tale town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Tasia Ryzhkova
BridesmaidTasia is my closest friend here in Melbourne. And she is a great friend to have here because she knows all the best places for dinner, drinks, or to party the night away.
She is an amazing Volleyball player, has the most generous and warm heart, and I truly am grateful for the friendship we share so far from our homeland.
Olga Kvitkina
BridesmaidShe is my warmest soulmate, a very open, bright and positive person. I will always remember our long sincere chats at Olga’s kitchen in her house in Luhansk.
I was bridesmaid at Olga’s wedding and I’m Godmother to her son. It feels like a lifetime ago, but I still remember helping her to change nappies and settle her boy who is now 19 years old, man!
Gallery.
Our lives together so far
Our First Holiday
The Great Ocean Road
Events Schedule.
These are all the Scheduled Events for your Information
CEREMONY9th February, 2018
3.15pm
Forest Edge
2905 Gembrook Launching Place Rd. Gembrook, Victoria
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Transport
A Bus will leave from Richmond Station Departing @ 1.30pm sharp. Please arrive by 1.15pm. Bus will return to Richmond Station at approx 1am & Public Transport will continue until 2am.
No RSVP Required
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RECEPTION
6pm
Dress
Cocktail or Jacket with No Tie
Schedule
In Ukrainian tradition, each guest/couple will be asked if they would like to make a small toast to the Bride & Groom at some stage during the night.
Farewell BBQ11th February, 2018
1pm
Venue
Malvern East
Join us for a farewell BBQ at Brian's place in Malvern.
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Locations.
Lovely Locations at which the Events are scheduledThe Planner
Meet the Wedding PlannerIf you don't already know Fiora, you certainly will by the end of the weekend. And there is only one way to know her, and that's well. My sister has not only been an enormous help to us in arranging every last detail for this wedding, she is our Matriarch and our darling Dolly.
Fiora Forshaw
Wedding Planner ExtraordinaireThank you for doing such an amazing job helping us with the wedding.
Loves shoes, cheese, pasta, old trackie dax and beanies.
If you have any questions for Fiora, please feel free to email her at [email protected] or call on +61416265895
Don't forget to check back here for more up to date details of the events closer to the date.
Accommodation
Where are you staying whilst you are here?We are currently putting together some shared accommodation options, as well as AirBNB options in the Collingwood and Gembrook area. If you have any specific requests, or would like some help in arranging accommodation whilst you are here, please let us know before the end of October to get the best deal.
AirBNB
Feb 5 - 12: Collingwood | Gembrook | Caulfield | South Melbourne
STAYZ
Feb 5 - 12: Collingwood | Gembrook | Caulfield | South Melbourne
Visas
Have you organised your Visa?
If you have not yet arranged your Visa to Australia, this is something that could take longer than you think and you should get started immediately.
Please let us know if you need any help, however you should be able to apply using the links below
Если вы еще не договорились о своей визе в Австралию, это может занять больше времени, чем вы думаете, и вы должны немедленно начать работу.
Сообщите нам, если вам нужна помощь, однако вы можете подать заявку, используя ссылки ниже
STEP 1: Choose the right Visa depending on what Passport you hold (ETA, eVisitor or Visitor Visa)
STEP 2: Click on the link to apply online.
- Visa Information Page (To understand which VISA you need)
- ETA - Electronic Travel Authority Application (Japan)
- eVisitor (Germany, Holland, most of Western Europe)
- Visitor Visa (Ukraine, and most of the others)
NB: You may need to prepare various documents for your application so please leave enough time to tick all the boxes.
RSVP.
Be present at the Wedding to give your Blessings & Love.Gifts
Better read the fine print...Since so many of you are going to such great expense to even be here for the wedding, we genuinely feel your presence is present enough. For those of you who would like to make a contribution, it would be warmly received and a Wishing Well will be available on the night.