Wedding Party
Ciara Claus
Bride
Mitchell Douglas
Groom
Samantha Claus
Maid of Honor
I can’t believe my big sister is getting married. I am so excited to be apart of her big day. Me and Ciara got extremely close when she graduated from college we spent the entire summer working out, playing volleyball and we started serving at church together. You are such an amazing, sweet older sister and my best friend. Mitch is one lucky guy to have someone who is going to make the best wife and mom one day. You have been the best role model and my biggest supporter. You have inspired me in so many ways and most of all you inspired me in growing my faith. I can’t believe you are getting married and I can’t wait to see you in this new chapter in your life. I love you so much jank!
Timothy Mcmanis
Best Man
Before there was team Dynamite there was Timitchothy. Mitch and Tims friendship runs from childhood, as they grew up close family friends they have many shared memories. As Tim says “ The roots are deep. The game is continuous. There’s power in the shower. A wins a win no matter how thin. There’s no button for hustle. And no mater what, regardless of backlash, you absolutely cant stretch what you cant stretch”.
Cameron Chupek
Matron of Honor
I met Ciara in college and we have been been best friends ever since! We have so many memories but one of the more constant ones has been going out for some good pad Thai! I've enjoyed our friendship and am so excited to watch her and Mitch flourish together in this next chapter of life!
Grant Douglas
Groomsman
I’ve known Mitch his whole life, and my favorite memory has to be him chasing our family cat around in the back yard with a water gun to get her to like him. I like to think he did the to Ciara. But as his big brother, I love him unconditionally and can’t wait to have a new little sister in the family to love unconditionally as well
Maddy Montano
Bridesmaid
Ciara and Maddy have been friends since kindergarten so the memories are endless. Some that Maddy holds closest to her heart are the many sleepovers they had growing up. Always determined to pull an “all nighter” — they’d stay up deliriously laughing, eating junk food, and talking about life. One of those nights, Ciara and Maddy decided to plan and execute an entire fashion show. The whole thing. Outfit changes, music, timing… we had it all down! They’ve been through so many chapters in life together but Maddy can’t wait to be by Ciara’s side as she enters her biggest chapter yet.
Jack Ahnland
Groomsman
Jack and Mitch met while playing on the 1992 United States men's Olympic basketball team, nicknamed the "Dream Team”. It was Magic Johnson, Jordan, Bird, Jack, and Mitch as the big man against the Soviets in the finals. Unfortunately the dream team lost their first and only game that day, but Jack and Mitch stayed in touch and bonded over their love for the California penal code and Luigi. Today, they continue as teammates working at Amazon together and messing around the offices instead of working. Jack looks up to Mitch “The big man” and always will.
Lorena Gaytan
Bridesmaid
I met Ciara her freshman year of high school (my sophomore year) through volleyball. Come to find out our dads had gone to high school together and my grandpa went through her grandpa for insurance. This led to us becoming extremely close pretty quickly. I have vivid memories of going back to school shopping and helping Ciara pick out her first day of freshman year outfit. Through the years we have stayed close and have created so many fun memories. I was even more excited when I found out Ciara was going to CBU while I was there too. We stayed in touch through college and got even closer when she transferred to Baylor. Seeing Ciara flourish in her relationship with Christ from CBU to Baylor to meeting Mitch has been so encouraging. I am thrilled to see where the Lord guides Ciara and Mitch and what he does through them. I love you C, thank you for being such a genuine best friend for so many years!
Rustin Mcmanis
Groomsman
Rustin also grew up close to mitch and his entire family, although some of his favorite memories of Mitch and him is touring the hidden gems of the UK. Greatest Frappuccino of all time. (Dont forget about the lights). Rustin also remembers having grant set up the play station for him while Tim and mitch played outside for hours.
Samantha Hollifield
Bridesmaid
Miss Ciara and i’s friendship started way back in the high school volleyball days. We had the chance to both endure the wrath of Tina. Ciara has always been a bad a** on the court and always pushed everyone to their absolute best. She even started coaching the high school team and I would go watch and support her. She dragged me to the alumn game that ended up being pretty fun. Covid took a great turn in our friendship where we introduced consistent hot girl walks. Our favorite thing to do together is go on long gossip walks at night and talk for hours on end. I know if she would be there for me in any second. I was so excited to learn on one of our walks that she got back together with Mitch it was all truly meant to be and can’t wait for their future ahead. I expect lots of san diego visits in the future, i love you so much C.
Max Dequine
Groomsman
Max’s favorite memory with Mitch has gotta be a tie between the hot tub sessions and hitting the San Diego dance scene square in the eye. Max also looks forward to joining Mitch and Jack at Amazon, should the stars align.
Madison Luna
Bridesmaid
Ciara and I met our freshman year of college at CBU through cameron! We were friends and then ended up working together for a couple years but it wasn’t about two years ago that we became really close friends. We have some of the best talks and memories together. I’m honored to be part of such a special day and i know Ciara to be the most amazing wife because of the type of friend she is, so kind and loyal! Mitch is a lucky guy and I cannot wait to watch them enter into this union together! love you both!!❤️
James Ruwe
Groomsman
It all started during my second year of third-wheeling with Mitch and Ciara at Baylor. The three of us are all ex-athletes and by this time most our competitive athletic nature had transitioned to cheering for Baylor sports (particularly basketball). We had been watching the mens team play the whole year and we knew they had a shot at the title. We were enjoying watching them blow teams out one after the other in the march madness tournament. It came down to the final match between Gonzaga and Baylor. We were the 1:4 underdogs (which was laughable). So Mitch, Ciara and myself all decided to get a table in front of the big screen at George’s. The game was epic and (of course) Baylor proved everybody wrong! We won by a huge margin and all of Waco was a huge celebration for the next 24 hours!!
Kacie Clark
Bridesmaid
When I first met Ciara, we both were going through a very confusing time. With many similar challenges, we quickly became as close as sisters. My friendship with Ciara is my daily reminder to trust in God’s timing. It is so funny to me that Ciara and I have known of each other for years, but never connected until now. God beautifully placed us in each other’s lives at the most perfect time. If you know Ciara, you know she is the most caring, loyal, devoted, and authentic person. She deserves the world and so much more. I couldn’t be happier that Mitch got down on one knee and asked Ciara to marry him, because I know he will give her that. I am beyond blessed to be apart of their beautiful day and cannot wait to see Ciara walk down the aisle!
Kelsea Moscatel
Bridesmaid
Kelsea's favorite memories with Ciara is during Kelsea's first pregnancy. Doing so many crazy things together with Ciara always having a "to go bag" ready in her car in case there was a "jet deal" to travel somewhere fun. Another amazing memory was when we traveled throughout Europe together along with her husband, Cole and son, Zayden. Spending quality time and enjoying new shared experiences together increased their sisterly bond and created eternal memories.
Nadia Syrko
Bridesmaid
Ciara and I met way back in middle school through volleyball and continued to make so many memories together since. From traveling to Florida twice and going to Disney world, coaching together, constant runs to bakers for the deal of the day, hundreds of sleep overs, being there when I broke my tooth at practice, and even giving me my own key to her house, Ciara has always remained to be one of the most genuine and thoughtful friends I’ve ever known. I am beyond excited for this next chapter of hers and wish nothing but a lifetime of happiness and love for her and Mitch. Love you always, C
Adalynn Easter
Flower Girl
Zayden Moscatel
Ring Bearer