Wedding Party

Nicole Dettmering

I Do Crew

Claire and Nicole met in the dorms at UW-Madison where Claire was Nicole's RA. They've been by each other's side for all of life's biggest moments over the last decade.

Kris Follmer

Groomsman

Assigned as freshman roommates at St. Olaf, Kris and Phil became fast friends thanks to shared loves of music, disc golf, and baseball. They lived together for three years in college and have remained close ever since.

Sara Lempke

I Do Crew (Sister of Bride)

We are so grateful that Sara joined the Lempke family in 2007. In addition to being Claire's sister-in-law, Sara is a dear friend and role model.

Matt Froeschner

Groomsman

Discovering their close proximity due to a misplaced tennis bag in 9th grade, Phil and Matt spent most of high school and college (and beyond) bonding over theater, music, games, and much more.

Lauren Franchi

I Do Crew

Lauren and Claire are best friends who originally met through work at an advertising agency. They've maintained their friendship from Austin to Madison, and all the places in between.

Ben Grupe

Groomsman (Brother of Groom)

Ben has been around since Phil's very first day, and despite Ben having lived on a coast since 1999, the two have only gotten closer over the years.

Hannah Odland

I Do Crew + Musician

Hannah and Claire met through work, and their friendship grew through creativity, music and a love that lasted across several cross-country moves.

Pete Fillipi

Groomsman

Pete was Phil's next-door neighbor in downtown Madison for six years, sharing many a cookout and long conversation. We are excited to have him standing alongside Phil today in spirit - Pete has his own wedding festivities this weekend! Congratulations, Pete & Stephanie!

Ann Marie Steib

Makeup Artist + Matchmaker

Ann Marie to some, Annie to others, she introduced Claire and Phil in 2017. She is a rock of a friend and supports our relationship and us as individuals.

Dan Burnett

Groomsman (brother-in-law of groom)

Dan has been a part of the family for over 5 years now, and he's become a close friend of both Phil's and Claire's over that time.

Dan Grupe

Officiant (Brother of Groom)

Becca Burnett

Musician (Sister of Groom)