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Daniel and Claire met during the summer of 2020. On their first date, Dan brought flowers for Claire and met her parents before taking her out. This made a lasting impression. Each night Dan would call and tell Claire about the day he'd had. After about two weeks of dating, "I love you."s were exchanged. Fast forward six years through many dates and drives, and the two are practically inseparable. These two are soulmates, put on earth to find one another. Born to love each other.

Our Story

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Celeste is older sister to our Bride. She has been Claire's best mentor and supporter through everything life has given them. Celeste is an intelligent, dedicated mom and an amazing friend. Beyond this, she is the best older sister anyone could ask for!

Celeste Hope Dourson 

Olivia is Daniel's only sibling. He is so grateful to have her, to have someone he grew up with that he can always depend on. Olivia has been welcoming of Claire since the beginning and is always wishing them well! She is in nursing school and Dan and Claire are so proud of who she is!

Olivia Claire Smith 

Kendall&nbsp;is&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;Claire's&nbsp;cousins.&nbsp;Claire&nbsp;helped&nbsp;babysit&nbsp;her&nbsp;when&nbsp;younger,&nbsp;and&nbsp;still&nbsp;remembers&nbsp;her&nbsp;being&nbsp;a&nbsp;lil&nbsp;thing.&nbsp;Kendall&nbsp;excels&nbsp;in&nbsp;sports,&nbsp;especially&nbsp;soft&nbsp;ball.&nbsp;Family&nbsp;has&nbsp;to&nbsp;stick&nbsp;together&nbsp;and&nbsp;these&nbsp;girls&nbsp;make&nbsp;it&nbsp;look&nbsp;easy!

Kendall Ponatoski 

Ellie,&nbsp;is&nbsp;Kendall's&nbsp;younger&nbsp;sister,&nbsp;also&nbsp;cousin&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;bride.&nbsp;Ellie&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;sweetest&nbsp;kid,&nbsp;maybe&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;planet.&nbsp;She&nbsp;is&nbsp;kind,&nbsp;smart&nbsp;and&nbsp;of&nbsp;course&nbsp;good&nbsp;at&nbsp;sports!&nbsp;We&nbsp;are&nbsp;thankful&nbsp;she&nbsp;is&nbsp;here&nbsp;to&nbsp;help&nbsp;run&nbsp;the&nbsp;show&nbsp;;)

Ellie Ponatoski 

Maura&nbsp;is&nbsp;best&nbsp;friend&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;bride.&nbsp;They&nbsp;met&nbsp;through&nbsp;work&nbsp;at&nbsp;Nordstrom&nbsp;and&nbsp;have&nbsp;become&nbsp;very&nbsp;close.&nbsp;Maura&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;supportive,&nbsp;invested&nbsp;kind&nbsp;of&nbsp;friend,&nbsp;the&nbsp;kind&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;should&nbsp;wish&nbsp;for.&nbsp;The&nbsp;bride&nbsp;is&nbsp;very&nbsp;thankful&nbsp;that&nbsp;she&nbsp;not&nbsp;only&nbsp;gets&nbsp;to&nbsp;work&nbsp;with&nbsp;great&nbsp;people,&nbsp;but&nbsp;be&nbsp;friends&nbsp;with&nbsp;them&nbsp;too!

Maura Pridemore 

Dan&nbsp;a.k.a.&nbsp;'Papa'&nbsp;is&nbsp;one&nbsp;very&nbsp;special&nbsp;man.&nbsp;He&nbsp;has&nbsp;taken&nbsp;our&nbsp;groom&nbsp;on&nbsp;countless&nbsp;adventures&nbsp;and&nbsp;taken&nbsp;the&nbsp;time&nbsp;to&nbsp;teach&nbsp;him&nbsp;wisdom.&nbsp;The&nbsp;groom&nbsp;looks&nbsp;up&nbsp;to&nbsp;Papa,&nbsp;admires&nbsp;him.&nbsp;Papa&nbsp;is&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;respectable&nbsp;men&nbsp;this&nbsp;couple&nbsp;has&nbsp;met.

Dan O'Connell 

Paul is Claire's eldest brother. He is responsible and level headed. Paul is supportive of his family and always shows up, whether its for game night, movies or just to hang out. We are so glad to have him in the wedding!

Paul Bulach 

Isaac, youngest brother to the bride, is truly a hidden gift. Though he appears reserved, he is absolutely hilarious. The couple is thankful for his friendship and comedic relief in times of hardship.

Isaac Bulach 

Roan&nbsp;is&nbsp;cousin&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Groom.&nbsp;He&nbsp;is&nbsp;training&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;firefighter&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;groom&nbsp;is&nbsp;very&nbsp;proud&nbsp;to&nbsp;call&nbsp;him&nbsp;family!

Roan Roko 

Ben is cousin of the groom, he is still in school and a great addition to  the wedding party. Ben is supportive and present at family events and has quite a unique personality!

Ben O'Connell 

Amelia&nbsp;is&nbsp;Claire's&nbsp;first&nbsp;neice&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;perfect&nbsp;little&nbsp;girl&nbsp;around&nbsp;💕

Amelia Dourson

Lydia&nbsp;is&nbsp;younger&nbsp;sister&nbsp;to&nbsp;Amelia&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;true&nbsp;comedian.&nbsp;We&nbsp;love&nbsp;her&nbsp;spirit&nbsp;and&nbsp;energy!

Lydia Dourson

Caleb&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;Nephew&nbsp;in&nbsp;Claire's&nbsp;family.&nbsp;He&nbsp;is&nbsp;young&nbsp;and&nbsp;so&nbsp;adorable!

Claire & Daniel

Claire & Daniel

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