Wedding Party
Claire Hellige
Bride
Claire is the lucky bride! She teaches Kindergarten in a suburb of Chicago, and loves to bake, watch movies and go for walks! Claire is very excited to be marrying Mike on June 15th and cannot wait to dance and celebrate with everyone!
Michael Dinard
Groom
Mike is the lucky groom! He is an attorney for the city of Chicago and loves gaming, playing Dungeons and Dragons with his groomsmen and cooking. He is excited to celebrate at our favorite place, the Art Institute!
Paula and Jim Hellige
Parents of the Bride
Jim and Paula are Claire's wonderful parents! They live in Western Springs, Illinois and are so excited to celebrate with all of you on June 15th!
Tracy and Mike Dinard
Parents of the Groom
Tracy and Mike are Michael's loving parents! They live in North Ridgeville, Ohio and know how to have fun! They are looking forward to celebrating with everyone!
Brita Elefante
Matron of Honor
Brita is Claire's older sister. She is caring, smart and lots of fun! She lives in San Francisco with her husband (Joey) and daughter (Sylvie). Sylvie will be one of our Flower Girls!
Sean Misick
Best Man
Sean is Mike's brother-in-law! He lives in Ohio with his lovely family, and has been a great friend and brother to Mike over the years. You will find Sean on the dance floor at our reception!
Jenny Malone
Matron of Honor
Jenny is Claire's dear friend of 22 years. They met in high school and were roommates all four years of college. She is such a thoughtful, funny and generous soul. Jenny lives in Chicago with her husband (Matt) and two daughters (Georgie and Annie). Georgie and Annie will be Flower Girls on our special day!
Tanner Highlen
Groomsman
Tanner is one of Mike's groomsmen and a good friend from Northwestern, where they played football together. He lives in Elmhurst with his wife, Julia, and their two children.
Jamie Misick
Bridesmaid
Jamie is Mike's younger sister and is near and dear to Claire's heart. She is beautiful inside and out, and is such a thoughtful person. Jamie lives in Ohio with her husband and Best Man (Sean), her son/Ring Bearer (Lucas) and stepson (Jackson). Although we lost Hazel much too soon, she is still a part of the family and will be watching over us on our special day.
Kurt Mattes
Groomsman
Kurt is one of Mike's groomsmen and another good friend from Northwestern, where they played football together. He lives in Barrington with his wife, Lindsay, and their daughter.
Ida Hellige
Junior Bridesmaid
Ida is Claire's niece! She is a smart and sassy 12-year-old and is excited to be in the bridal party!
Drew Longo
Groomsman
Drew is one of Mike's groomsmen. He lives in Wheaton with his wife, Meg, and their two children. Drew and Mike enjoy bonding over their love of Dungeons and Dragons.
Caroline Rafferty
Officiant
Caroline is Claire's younger cousin and dear friend. She lives in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Although she is 9 years younger, Claire and Caroline have always been the best of friends and have many things in common. She will be the best officiant ever and is so happy that Claire found Mike!