Wedding Party
Bryan Herren
Groom
Originally from Alabama, Bryan’s journey to the West Coast eventually led him from Portland to Pasadena in October 2023. It was during this transition that he and Claire first met and began their whirlwind romance. While Bryan stays busy as the COO of Offbrand Games, the couple has spent the last few years building a life together across Southern California. They shared their first home in Highland Park in the summer of 2024 before settling into their current home in Arcadia a year later. Their beautiful story reached a new milestone on January 4th, 2026, when Bryan asked Claire to spend the rest of her life with him. (Written by Claire)
Claire Warner Crowell
Bride
Claire grew up in Auburn, New York, and made the move to Southern California with her family in 1998. After graduating with a Masters in Social Work from USC, she began practicing therapy in Pasadena. Claire met Bryan in late 2023 and her beautiful smile and constant empathy won him over immediately. Claire is now anxiously awaiting two major life moments: finalizing her accreditation to begin her own practice, and joining Bryan in marriage. (Written by Bryan)
David Gormon
Best Man
David and Bryan have been close friends since 2013, where Bryan joined David in a startup company, Beyond the Summit. That company (ran out of a McMansion in Rancho Cucamonga) was one of the first major groups to broadcast esports competitions to a major audience. Over 13 years as friends, David and Bryan have visited half a dozen international countries, played hundreds of hours of board games, and currently lead the company offbrand games as the CEO and COO.
Eden Paul
Maid of Honor
While their story began in the halls of Monrovia High School, it took a few years for the stars to align and bring Eden and Claire back together. Their friendship truly found its home in 2021, when they moved into a cozy ADU in Monrovia. Over three years of shared morning coffees and late-night talks, a simple acquaintance transformed into a deep, unbreakable bond. Through every season of life since, Eden has been the definition of a steadfast and loyal best friend. Today, Claire is overjoyed to have her best friend and former roommate by her side as she begins this new chapter.
Daisy Warner
Bridesmaid
Beyond just being maternal cousins, Claire and Daisy share a bond that has only grown stronger with time. Most recently, Claire has cheered from the sidelines as Daisy tackled the rigors of law school, culminating in her sitting for the bar exam in Chicago. Watching Daisy’s tireless dedication and brilliant mind in action has been a constant source of inspiration, and Claire couldn't be more proud of the powerhouse her cousin has become. It is a true joy to have such a wonderful woman—and lifelong friend—standing by her side as a bridesmaid.
Jackson Crowell
Usher
Representing the Crowell side of the family, Jackson is Claire’s only paternal first cousin. While Claire has loved watching him grow up over the years, she has found it even more rewarding to get to know him as an adult. Currently a junior at USC, Jackson plans to pursue an advanced degree in physical therapy after graduation. Claire is so proud of the man he’s becoming and is honored to have him serve as an usher.
Lincoln Warner
Usher
As Claire’s younger maternal cousin and Daisy’s brother, Lincoln has always been a cherished part of the family circle. Though he hails from Chicago, distance has never dulled their bond. Claire looks back fondly on those classic Windy City summers, filled with the kind of cousin-led chaos and laughter that only childhood visits can provide. Watching Lincoln grow from a little cousin into a driven professional has been a joy; he’s currently in Colorado, pursuing his Doctor of Physical Therapy at Regis University. Claire is so proud of the man he’s become and is thrilled to have him by her side as she starts this next chapter.
