Claire & Jay
Wedding Party
Anna Holmquist
Maid of Honor
Anna is my one and only sibling! She is one of my favorite people. She is brilliant, witty, and a blast to be around. I can’t wait to have her by my side!
Alex Keating
Matron of Honor
Alex is one of my longest friends. We met when I was a freshman in high school and have been great friends ever since! We played volleyball in high school together, both went to Nebraska Wesleyan, joined Delta Zeta sorority, and studied biology. After college we have supported each other through medical school for her and PA school for me. In August of 2021, Alex married the love of her life Zac. I was one of her maids of honor and I am so excited to have her as one of mine!
Zee (Holmquist) Prince
Bridesmaid
Zee is one of my cousins on my Dad’s side. She and I have always been close and I’ve always seen her as my “cool older cousin”. I’ve loved getting to know her as an adult and I’m excited to spend more time with her this year!
McKenzie Roehrs
Bridesmaid
Kenzie and I met our freshman year of high school. By senior year we were eating lunch together every single day. We have hiked mountains and driven halfway across the country together! She is another one of my oldest friends and someone I can always depend on.
Sarah Talbott
Bridesmaid
Sarah and I met in PA school. I learned to love memes because I wanted to be friends with Sarah 😂 We moved in together after the first semester of school and ended up living together for over two years! Sarah actually drove me to my first date with Jay and has been an incredible friend to me over the years. Can’t wait to have her celebrate with us!
SarahBeth Irwin
Bridesmaid
SarahBeth is the life of the party. This girl is so much fun. SB and I also met in PA school. We have become great friends in the last couple years! Not only is SB fun, she is one of the most thoughtful and caring people I know. I stood by her side during her November 2021 wedding and am thrilled to have her by mine!
Kate Good
Bridesmaid
Kate is Jay’s sister! She and I enjoy long walks with the dogs (Pudgy and Moose). She is very thoughtful, caring, and charismatic. I am so excited to have her and her husband John in our wedding party!
Emily VanKat
Honor Attendant
I generally refer to Emily as “Jessen” (her maiden name). Jessen and I met in college when we both joined Delta Zeta sorority at Nebraska Wesleyan. She is an amazing friend who is a joy to be around. We’ve had so much fun over the years and this party wouldn’t be complete without Jessen!
Ann Morris Merline
Honor Attendant
Ann Morris aka Ann Mo is another friend from PA school. She has become one of my closest friends! We love to walk together and catch up on our lives. She is a very genuine person and an incredible friend who I am honored to have in our wedding party.
Margy Osborne
Flower Girl
Margy is the youngest daughter of Claire’s cousin Ellen. She is spunky and full of energy. Excited to have her as part of our crew!
Joe Wiens
Best Man
Little brother who I shared a room with until I was 13 years old. Growing up 23 months apart has kept us close and couldn’t have asked for a better best man. Plus I know there won’t be anyone better to give a speech.
Bo Sayre
Groomsman
Met at Olivet Nazarene University. Both of us wound up in North Carolina and have stayed close friends. If you need anyone to show you around the Triangle, Bo is your man.
Austin Johnson
Groomsman
Best friend from growing up in Illinois. Has been a great person to stay in contact with and communicate wedding ideas as both our weddings are two months apart! And did I mention he got Jackie Bradley Jr out while pitching for Southern Illinois at USC!?
Samir Hafiz
Groomsman
Great Charlotte friend since High School. Has a passion for giving and his fraternity PIKE.
Evan Sparks
Groomsman
One of my closest friends and roommate for a year. Happy to have Evan standing next to me on my wedding day
Bob Croumlich
Groomsman
College roommate and hunting expert, don’t let the little dog fool you. Bob is my gaming buddy, so when Claire is wondering why I am not texting her back right away, it’s usually Bob’s fault because we have a game to win.
Wes Kepley
Groomsman
Met Wes through living in the same neighborhood (Hembsted). I was incredibly honored to be Wes’s best man at his wedding and 7+ years later have him in mine. It’s great to have him and his family back in Charlotte now that he is out if the military.
Drew Sabin
Usher
Great friend to both Moose and I. If you need anything fixed or worked on, Drew is your guy. Drew has moved out to Denver NC and has opened my eyes to how much fun lake life is in North Carolina.
John Good
Usher
John is my brother in law. Kate married John in the summer of the wonderful year 2020 (Booooo Covid). Happy to have him as part of our family and a part of the wedding party.
Austin Jordan
Ring Bearer
Austin is the oldest son of Claire’s cousin Shelly. He is hilarious and will have a great time with Margy and Ellie!