Jessica & Joshua
Wedding Party
Bethany Mahar
Maid of Honor
As my one and only Sister, Beth and I have basically had our Maids of Honor chosen since (her) birth. While we were apart for most of our adult lives, we finally live in the same state and are able to spend a lot more time together. Luckily, we've learned we actually are friends! So she gets to keep her job.
Andrew St. Clair
Best Man
Sharing the Best Man duties with Foster is Josh's younger brother Andrew. Yes, the second Andrew St. Clair on this list, as he's the proud father of AJ the Ring Bearer. If Josh gets a text on his phone, it's Andrew. They talk to each other about everything, compete constantly, give each other advice, support and a solid amount of crap on a daily basis. I also think they look the most alike (and yes, Josh has a twin...).
Jody Stegens
Maid of Honor
Jody and I met on the first day of college, which also happens to be her Birthday. Our roommates knew each other and dragged us to see the other. While they caught up, Jody and I were like "guess we're friends?". Now we've spent over half our lives together. I don't see her nearly as often as I should, but we always pick up right where we left off. I know I can count on her to always be there and she knows the same for me #ilyyk
Jared Foster
Best Man
The other Best Man, and Josh's outdoor buddy (when he goes outside). Jared and Josh spend time together at "church" or sitting around a fire with a cold drink in their hands. Many a night have been spent cruising a back road or through the fields.
Mandy Mason
Bridesmaid
Miss Mason if you're nasty. Mandy and I got close when we were recruiting and training up new SSCs in Ogden (you never forget your first class!). Like Nicole, I followed her to Orem and then Bryan... now I follow her everywhere! Mandy and I open sites together regularly now. We've been on TV together, gone through some stuff, danced to some (a LOT) of 90s music, and have always been there when the other needed us. One of the sweetest girls you'll ever meet. At least until you get to know her ;)
Parker St. Clair
Groomsman
Parker is Josh's (and now my) Son and probably his Best Friend (even though they won't admit it). Parker is one of the best things about my new life and I'm incredibly lucky that the Man I love has such an awesome Son. Together we make the most delicious food ever, he loves my Family (especially his Best Friend Sully) and his and always takes the opportunity to visit/spend time with them. I'm proud to have him standing up there with us.
Nikki Steeves
Bridesmaid
Nikki is the other new friend, but she's been Josh's Best Friend since they were little. They were "Boyfriend/Girlfriend" in the 2nd grade... until they both brought in the same news clipping for their Family Tree and realized they were related! We go to horrible (aka: effective), 7am Saturday workouts together which creates a bond in and of itself. We also see her every weekend for football and all the MCI sporting events, as her son Cole is the same age as Parker. Fun Fact: Nikki and her husband Pat are actually the only couple in the wedding party.
Patrick Steeves
Groomsman
Josh's bonfire-having, Patriots-game-watching, meat-smoking, adventure buddy! This friendship started early on in life playing flag football. Josh was given the nickname "Period" and, in Pat's phone, he is still known by that name to this day. (We were 10, get your heads out of the gutter!)
Jamie St Clair
Bridesmaid
Jamie is one of my newest friends in the Bridal Party, cause I had to meet Josh to meet his Twin Sister! She welcomed me immediately and made me feel like part of the family. Her Son, Levi, was the first to suggest I was a permanent member of the family by calling me Aunt Jessica since this summer! One of these days we'll get around to doing some cooking lessons... ;)
Michael "Little Mike" Susi
Groomsman
Mike is Josh's Cousin. #moretocome
Nicole White
Bridesmaid
I always say, open a site together and you'll never be closer. Nicole and I were friends from Wayfair Ogden (thanks Mandy Mason), even closer during Wayfair Orem, but we really reached new levels during Wayfair Bryan. She is one of the most generous, selfless and thoughtful friend I've ever had. At this point, I don't know what Mandy, Mikey G and I ever did without her. Plus she gave the world Avi Pierre so...
Justin Ordman
Groomsman
Justin is another one of mine. He and I were basically thrust into each other's lives by mutual friends. I tagged along on a group ski trip to visit him in Breckenridge, CO. where he was working. When he returned to Boston, he needed a place to live. His bestie at the time had a full apartment, so she asked if he could move in with me. The rest is history. Justin and I continued to live together for about 5 years between 2 places. Our lives have oddly paralleled each other and we always have a great time together. Our favorite activity? Watch tv or live people and talk about them while eating food. Fun Fact: Justin and I really wanted to be on the Real World/Road Rules Challenge together. We strategized through the years, and still watch the show... but we never actually applied :-P
Amy Dempsey
Bridesmaid
I've known my Cousin Amy since she came home from the hospital on Halloween. My Sister was dressed as a "Beautiful Doll" and I was a devil. Full face of red paint and all. My Dad had on some interesting pants... but I don't think they can be blamed on the holiday... Apparently Amy didn't hold it against us. She and her Brother are like Siblings to us and Sully calls them Auntie Amy and Uncle Andy. Richard and I got to visit Amy while she was living in Hawaii! It's actually where both this picture and his were taken. Definitely one of the coolest vacations ever!
Richard Ghemigian
Groomsman
Remember what I said about opening sites? Well Richard and I met at Wayfair Boston and opened the first new site ever in Ogden, Utah in 2011. We had no idea what we were getting into, but were planning to live together that year anyway, so we said we wanted to go but wouldn't go without the other. What was supposed to be a 6 month stint turned into 5 years... most of which Richard and I lived together (with a brief hiatus when he lived with Cody). After the success of Ogden, they began asking Richie and myself to continue opening sites (me with Training and him with Management). We moved to College Station, TX and then Bangor, ME together. This is the 1st time we've lived apart, but he will never stop being a major part of my life and I'm proud to be his first wedding party!
Erica St. Clair
Bridesmaid
The first words Erica ever said to me were "I've already Facebook-stalked you, come here", as she pulled me into a hug. That was the day I fell in love with 3 generations. Since then, she gave us AJ and has become one of my Best Friends. The Pandemic allowed us to shake things up, so we took the opportunity to recognize some people we weren't getting to with the previous plan. I'm thrilled to be able to include her in this group of amazing people.
Lonnie Thompson
Groomsman
Lonnie has been a really great Friend to Josh the whole time I've known him. He lets us know when things are going on and can be counted on for a fun night at The Putter! We're about to do some mac and cheese dealing, so we'll see where we stand after that... ;)
Levi Johnson
Ring Bearer
Levi is the oldest of the three Nephews, so he has dubbed himself "The Ring Master". His Mom, Jamie, is a Bridesmaid and he has quite the wedding reputation... Apparently he is going to give Paul "Dancing Queen" Jewett a run for his money!
Sullivan Parker Mahar
Ring Bearer
Sully P is my only Nephew and second oldest in the gang. He's 4 and he is currently the cutest kid alive (AJ can have cutest baby alive so they don't have to fight). He loves birds, bugs, animals and food! He and Parker are best buds. Parker is teaching him about basketball and once commented that he eats more than me... and he's right. Live by Sullivan's motto: "Lookin Good, Feeling Good".
Andrew St. Clair Jr. (AJ)
Ring Bearer
AJ is the youngest Nephew in the family. Yes, everyone had 1 boy in both families. He is, quite literally, a baby right now. We anticipate some changes and the ability to walk by the time he has to get down the aisle! His Dad, Andrew, is Josh's Brother and co-Best Man. Also featured, Best Friend/Older Brother Duke