Key People

Janice (or Janas) (she/her)

Officiant

From soccer enemies to best buddies, Claire and I have been fighting over the love and affection of all dogs since we were 10 years old. Claire has the biggest heart and is always willing to give you a piece of it, no questions asked. Claire is the butter to my bread, the sausage to my dog, the wrinkles to my pug. The best friend anyone could ask for.

Mackenzie (she/her)

Maid of Honor

One of Claire's shortest friends, we met in high school and immediately felt the spark of friendship given the stark height difference and perfectly matched weird nature. Now years later, both of us with neck problems from looking up and down at each other during conversations, I am honored to still hold such a close friendship with Claire. Despite living far apart, we manage to keep our conversations quirky and our friendship strong.

Emily (she/her)

Bridesmaid

Little did I know that a pre-college camp would introduce me to the one and only wonderful Claire- my person and one of my greatest friends! Claire has a heart of gold (she was just born that way). One of my favorite things to do together is eat food, talk, laugh, cry, run through mud, and eat some more food ;).

Ali (she/her)

Bridesmaid

Claire and I met in high school while rowing for NorCal. We spent a lot of early mornings together and being very sleep deprived. The thing I love most about Claire is that she always makes time for the people she cares about and how our main form of communication is sarcasm.

Rachel (she/her)

Bridesmaid

As Claire's oldest friend (we met when we were 5 years old) and honorary member of the Mannisto clan, I am excited to stand by her side on her wedding day. We've had so many memories over the last 23 years from adventuring through national parks, creating chaos at cowboy horse camp, somehow becoming part of a construction team, appearing in her house without warning, and always trying to sneak attack Claire when she is not looking. Claire - I am excited for you and your new journey with Andrew. Love you friend.

Rebekah (she/her)

Bridesmaid

Claire and I may not have been friends for long, but the bond is strong! After meeting through REI, we knew we'd be best friends after learning of our mutual love for Moscow Mules. The bond only grew stronger after almost killing each other on multiple occasions including a backpacking trip, gnarly food poisoning, a bottle of Titos vodka, and an intense game of taboo. I am honored to be the biersmaid on this special day!

Kori (she/her)

Bridesmaid

As the soon-to-be sister of Claire's I, of course, had to make sure she was the one perfect fit for my brother. To my surprise, I found out she was basically my sister from another mister and we clicked! Claire fits right into the family like a glove and I couldn't be happier for her and my brother. I've always wanted a big sister and getting Claire was the best thing I could have asked for :)

Jesse (he/him)

Flower Gay

If you see an individual in a gorgeous floral suit with striking heels, great hair and a sparkly fanny pack, then you have just caught a glimpse of Jesse! A former colleague, twerk-out partner, and amazing friend of Claire's, Jesse is bringing his own magic to the wedding by serving as the flower gay.

Mitch (he/him)

Best Man

Maxwell (he/him)

Groomsman

Excited to stand by Andrew as a groomsman. Looking forward to meeting Claire.

Dave (he/him)

Groomsman

Caulin (he/him)

Groomsman

Andrew (he/him)

Groomsman