Krista & Cian
Wedding Party
Kelsie Van Cise
Matron of Honor
Krista's younger sister. When we were younger, people often thought we were twins. If you look at our baby pictures, you can't tell us apart. However, as adults, we are not as similar. Kelsie is the quick-witted, sarcastic, funny sister who always keeps people laughing. I have often told her that she should become a stand-up comedian. I'm not nearly as funny as she is but the one thing that we continue to have in common is our loving, sisterly relationship. Though we had our fights growing up, they never lasted long and we often acted as if we never fought in the first place. As one of my main sounding boards, I am so excited to have Kelsie stand by my side as I marry the love of my life.
Adam Drewry
Groomsman
Cian's older brother. He wears a suit and he does math. He also loves his kids with all his heart such that he is an inspiration to my future self. In our youth we had many battles where he would throw rotten apples at me..and I at him (Apple Wars!!!). During these intense battles we used trash can lids to block the barrage of rotten apples from hitting us. With this in mind, they say that the most important people in your life are your brothers and your sisters. They have been with you in your developing years and they will be with you throughout your life. I am honored to have one of the most important people in my life stand by me while I marry the woman of my dreams.
Courtney Marin
Bridesmaid
Krista's older sister. More times than not, people do not believe that we are sisters as we look nothing alike. Courtney is the blonde, straight haired, fair skinned sibling while I am the brown, wild haired, darker skinned sibling. Where Courtney takes after the Danish side of the family, I takes after the Italian side. Though neither of us will admit it, we are more similar than we let on. Both of us enjoy the beach, Hallmark movies, reading, Country music, and family. For the last few years, Courtney has lived in Hawaii so we have not had much time to spend together. Now that she is back on the East Coast, I'm excited to get to hang out with her more. I am lucky to have her standing next to me on my wedding day.
Dinah Claus
Groomswoman
Cian's older sister. What can I say about my older sister. Well, she is scared of spiders, she is a Spanish teacher (Maestra de Espanol), she has kids that she loves with all her heart, and she tries to convince Cian to move to Omaha, Nebraska because there is an amazing Zoo. Yes, the zoo does have a lot of really cool animals..but not enough to move to Omaha. However, I cannot ask for a better sister as she is "the fun one" and I know she will always be there (Despite competing for Dads stash). I am honored to have my favorite sister as my Groomswoman.
Matt Edson
Officiant
Matt was Cian's first permanent stand partner through the beach patrol. While working together, Matt helped Cian find his passion in emergency medicine. Matt also dubbed Cian the hobbit, aka Frodo. Not only did Matt work closely with Cian, in 2009 when Krista broke her ankle, she had the opportunity to work with Matt at beach patrol headquarters.