Wedding Party
Jordan Kotler
Maid of Honor
Jordan and Claire met in 2019 in graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania and have been best friends ever since! Jordan and Claire ran the Philadelphia Half Marathon together in 2025
Kevin Blanke
Best Man
Kevin is Blanke brother #3 and the closest in age to Mark! Mark and Claire love attending Kevin's gigs at the walnut street theatre and local jazz joints.
Lily Walter
Bridesmaid
Lily and Claire met while working at a summer care during college (go Romans!). Lily and Claire preformed as a comedy duo after taking an improv class together.
Jack Blanke
Groomsman
Jack is Mark's older brother (and the oldest of the Blankes). Mark appreciates Jack's older brother advice and making him an Uncle to the cutest Nephew!
Taylor Walsh
Bridesmaid
Taylor and Claire met their sophomore year of college at Elon University and instantly became close friends. Claire and Taylor studied abroad in Spain, Morocco and Greece together!
Scott Blanke
Groomsman
Scott is the youngest Blanke brother! Mark and Scott shared a room growing up which has led to their close friendship in adulthood.
Kathryn Rosenberg
Bridesmaid
Kathryn and Claire's sister hood officially began in 2024 when she married Jake (the same wedding weekend - two years prior!). Kathryn and Claire have been nicknamed the "whispering angels" due the number of bottles of their favorite rose they have consumed!
Jacob Rosenberg
Groomsman
Jacob is Claire's older brother. Jake and Mark bonded while skeet shooting in Georgia (don't ask Jake who won). As a protective older brother to Claire, Mark has his enthusiastic and full endorsement and approval.
Emily Thibault
Bridesmaid
Emily and Claire started as coworkers and quickly became close friends through their shared unique sense of humor. Emily and Claire both work in the Women's Health department at Penn!
Ryan Herbert
Groomsman
Ryan and Mark have been best friends since grade school. They have gone on many adventures together (including a trip to London!)
Kate Hermsmeyer
Bridesmaid
Kate and Claire met at Elon University and have been an unstoppable duo ever since. Kate and Claire lived together in a dilapidated house that has since been demolished they loving referred to as "little grey"
Robert Summerhays
Groomsman
Robbie and Mark have been best friends since grade school and have continued to be close throughout adulthood. Mark and Robbie enjoyed being neighbors in Philly for a few years!