Claire & Christopher
Wedding Party
Audrey Bird
Maid of Honor
Audrey is Claire’s best and only sister. We have come a long way from her asking my mom to "return me" when I was first born to now being each other's best friend. Audrey has the loyalty of a golden retriever and would do absolutely anything for the people she loves. Claire is always her happiest when she gets to spend time with her sister.
John Tinsman
Best Man
John is Chris’ older brother by 2 years. John and Chris have always been close and look out for one another. Growing up, John and Chris spent many hours playing together, and for some reason, John always won the Lego wars. John gives Chris good advice ranging from what stocks to invest in next to explaining how one coffee bean is better than the other (Chris does not drink coffee).
Megan Grabow
Bridesmaid
Megan is Claire’s best friend from High School. From plaid skirts, to Friday night football games, to prom and graduation, Megan and Claire have been side by side through it all. They have continued to be an important part of each other's lives over the years. Megan is clever, undeniably smart, and the best person to have in your corner.
Scott Tinsman
Best Man
Scott is Chris' oldest brother by 4 years. Scott and Chris always like to tease each other in a competitive, fun way. Scott has always encouraged Chris to do better. This lead to them competing against each other on who has the better rowing ability to who can burp the loudest. Chris has always looked up to Scott until Chris became taller and now looks down on him.
Lauren Stone
Bridesmaid
Lauren was a year younger than Claire on the Dartmouth Softball Team. They quickly became inseparable as they spent countless hours in the bullpen. They joined the same sorority, lived in the same house, shared clothes, and shared some of Claire's favorite memories together. Lauren without a doubt is the life of the party and a shining light in Claire's life.
Will Allen
Groomsman
Chris met Will freshmen year of college via the Dartmouth Crew Team. They rowed in multiple varsity boats together, competing to win rowing races against other Universities. Will would continue to try to culture Chris with art and music while Chris was always entrained by Will’s drive to be happy and have a fun time. Some of Chris’ best college experiences were with Will Allen.
Madison Smith
Bridesmaid
Madison was also on the Dartmouth Softball Team with Claire, however it was after college when their friendship really grew. Claire and Madison shared an apartment in Boston. They navigated new jobs, a new city, and new responsibilities together. Claire looks back very fondly at the time they shared in that apartment. Madison is the most kind and funny person Claire knows.
Wyatt Smith
Groomsman
Wyatt is another one of Chris’ teammates from college, however was one year behind Chris. Chris and Wyatt were friends but their relationship continued to grow throughout college and after. Chris and Wyatt have visited each other multiple times, choosing to crash on each other’s couch for a night or two. They always have a great time catching up and hearing about what has changed in their lives.
Clare Seeman
Bridesmaid
Clare was in Claire's sorority in college. While they are similar in a lot of ways, it is the all the ways that they are different that makes Clare such a wonderful and special friend. Clare will always put other's needs before her own, and Claire can always rely on Clare for the absolute best and honest advice, a good time, and a friend for life.
Kyle Carsten
Groomsman
Kyle and Chris haven't known each other for a long time, however, they will be future brother-in-laws. Chris knows there is a lot to learn from Kyle on how to marry a Bird girl. Together they can help each other navigate the new terrain. Kyle is an extremely caring and steady person. Chris knows that Kyle is someone he can always depend on.