Groomsman, Bridesmaid, Flower Girl and Ring Bearer
Brian is Karli's older brother. He has always been a wonderful example to her, but he truly made his best decision in 2016 by marrying Emily, who is incredibly beautiful, smart, and hardworking. Not only are both Brian and Emily CPA's (big deal in the McLean family!) they also are parents to the two most wonderful children in the world, Hailey and Ross. This wonderful family of four can be found at the local brewery winning corn hole championships, or training their two spirited children how to dominate the soccer field or baseball pitch. Adam and Karli are so incredibly happy to celebrate their wedding day with all four members of the McLean family in their wedding party.
Best Man, Bridesmaid, Flower Girl, & Ring Bearer
Matt is Adam's older brother and best friend. He met Johanna when they were both students at UC Santa Cruz and some time after graduation, Adam helped them move into their first apartment in Oakland. A mere 4-5 moves later, and Matt and Jo landed in Napa where they have since established a wonderful home with their daughter, Leona, and son Oliver, along with two appetizingly named puppies, Bissli and Krembo. Although they are currently still short on fulfilling their promise of having enough children to form a starting line for their future Meckel Family basketball squad, the family has begun rigorous training with Leona's recent signing to the prestigious youth soccer team 'The Little Kickers'. Adam and Karli could not be more happy to have these four as part of their wedding celebration.
Maid of Honor
Caroline is Karli's younger sister and (sometimes hard to believe!) her best friend. Caroline is the cooler, sassier, smarter, version of Karli. And though Caroline is almost 5 years younger than Karli, she is often much more mature than her older sister. Whether it's taking care of Karli when she got her tonsils out, making up ridiculous dances together while growing up, or running half marathons just to keep Karli company during training, Caroline has always been there for her older sister. Karli couldn't imagine her wedding day without Caroline by her side as her maid of honor. The only risk is that Caroline might steal the show as she is so much better at posing and taking pictures.
Groomsman
Jasper and Adam met in middle school where they bonded over video games, sucking at baseball, and a shared sense of humor that was off-putting to most people. Fortunately they survived those three years together and remained good friends throughout high school where they developed a shared passion for disc related activities. As Adam left for college in San Diego, Jasper went off to study at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore but he never missed a chance to meet back up in the Bay Area for disc golf during breaks and holidays. This tradition continues to this day with the two regularly meeting up with their third musketeer, Jake, to catch up on the disc course. Adam is very excited to have Jasper as part of his wedding party. Way more excited than he is about Jake, not that it's a competition.
Groomsman
Jake and Adam met in preschool where they laid the foundation for a lifelong friendship with general rambunctiousness and tomfoolery. They played soccer together (terribly) as kids, built balsa wood bridges in high school, and eventually went on to study and live together for their college years at UC San Diego, even pursuing the same major. Jake was also responsible for introducing Adam to Karli, both of whom were part of his own wedding party. Jake and Adam still regularly meet up to play disc golf and catch up with their third stooge, Jasper, when he is back in California to visit. Adam is honored to have Jake with him to share his special day, much more so than about Jasper being there (it's not a competition, seriously).
Bridesmaid
Amy is Karli's oldest friend. Their friendship started on swim team, which funnily enough requires minimal talking as you're underwater most of the time. It was extremely fortunate that both Amy and Karli were challenged with land sports, so they swam together or against each other for 9 years. Amy and Karli tried all the hair styles, silly diets of the early 00's, read every tabloid magazine, and wore extremely low rise jeans together while growing up. As adults they still are extremely close and traveled to France, Italy, and New York together. There was no question in Karli's mind whether Amy would be one of her bridesmaids; they've been planning their respective dream weddings together since they were 8!
Bridesmaid
Brynne is Karli's role model. Brynne worked at Victoria's Secret and the Cal Poly Tax Clinic in college, she became a CPA, and started her career at EY. Karli did the exact same thing. Brynne is one of Karli's favorite people because she is always excited to have a latte together, go for a hike, drink a glass of wine and simply talk about everything. Brynne always makes Karli laugh with her terrible puns and extreme sarcasm. Brynne and Karli know they are lifetime friends as they both survived their vacation to the UK in 2019, which may or may not have involved a couple Karli-esque tantrums. Karli cannot wait to have Brynne stand by her side on her wedding day.
Bridesmaid
Jessica and Karli grew up down the street from each other in Elk Grove, and now they both own homes down the street from each other in Napa. Jessica and Karli were close friends in high school, and though they went to different colleges, they later reunited as roommates in Walnut Creek as they both started their careers. Coincidentally, both Jessica and Karli separately moved to Napa within the same month of each other. Jessica, and her husband Mike, are Karli and Adam's favorite game night and wine tasting buddies. It is clear that the universe wants these two to be forever friends, and Karli is so grateful to have had Jessica in her life for the last 20+ years, and she is excited to continue their friendship for years and years to come!
Bridesmaid
Kat started as Karli's 'work wif(EY)', but after they both quit working for EY, they remained very close friends. Friendship for them was so easy between loving Taylor Swift, being in unofficial book clubs, sharing baking recipes, and their love (hate) for running. Though Karli and Kat rarely ran together (Karli could never keep up!) they have been virtual running buddies for years, and they've run in several 15k and half marathons together. Kat even ran her first marathon in 2016, so, of course, Karli had to run the same marathon in 2017. Kat then ran it again in 2019. Karli learned her lesson from the first marathon and did NOT try again. Karli was so honored to be by Kat's side at her wedding in summer 2021, and she cannot wait to have Kat by her side for her wedding one year later.
Bridesmaid
Brianna and Karli have been close friends since they met at Cal Poly. In college they worked on accounting projects in the Cal Poly Tax Clinic, they went to brunch, took work out classes together, played with puppies and they often went wine tasting in SLO. Now as adults, Brianna and Karli talk about their accounting jobs, go to brunch, work out together, have puppy playdates, and of course, go wine tasting in Napa. Not much has changed in their friendship, as it was perfect from inception! Brianna is incredibly smart, thoughtful, funny and beautiful, and Karli is so grateful for her friendship over the last several years. Karli cannot imagine her wedding without Brianna there supporting her!