Dave - Best Man
Dave and Glen met at Camp Chirichaua (bird camp! Chris cannot handle how adorable this is) when they were 15. They instantly hit it off and have been best friends ever since. Dave also came to birding early and their shared enthusiasm is a cornerstone of their friendship. But a friendship cannot survive on birds alone! The boys quickly realized that they had more in common than just their avi-love and Dave has become an integral part of Glen's life - he's been there as a sounding board when Glen has had to make life decisions, as a life raft when Glen has needed support and as his go-to man when life gives you something to celebrate (and these two can always find something!). Dave is an incredibly affable person with an effervescent personality. He always makes sure everyone feels included and has that way about him that you feel lucky to be part of his Dave-o-sphere. When he's not birding, he is playing Ultimate Frisbee or Frisbee Golf, both of which he excels at. He's married to Meg, who he met in college, and the love that the two of them share is something Glen has always admired. Wherever Dave is, laughter and good times follow, so if you see a group of people having a great time at the wedding, look in the center of that crowd and Dave is sure to be there. Glen is honored to have him stand up as his best man, because there is surely no one else that Glen would imagine in this role.
Claudia - Groomslady
Claudia is Glen's sister and by trade is an attorney. The first thing you should know about Claudia is that she loves her cats ("her girls" as she affectionately calls them). Witnessing this love is the best way to understand Claud - it speaks to the way she treats all the important people in her life. Claudia is generous of spirit and wonderfully thoughtful. Chris and Glen often receive packages from her in the mail "just because". Glen and Claudia grew up in Brooklyn (cementing her love of the City) and the travel adventures they embarked on as a family planted the seed for the love of travel they both share today. Claud enjoy traveling, fine food and seeking out treasures at antique shops and fairs. She also has an astounding ability to win free stuff, so if you are in need of anything, hit her up and she is likely to be able to get it for you! Glen was Claudia's man of honor at her wedding and he is so happy that she will be standing beside him now that it is his turn. For her part, Chris is excited to get another sister!
Meg - Groomslady/Officiant
Meg came into Glen's life via Dave over 10 years ago. In the fall of 1999, he, Dave and Meg were all interns together working for the Cape May Bird Observatory. Dave and Meg were dating by this point, and this fall acted as the jumping off point to what would become one of the most important friendships in Glen's life. He looks back to that fall with such a fondness that you get the feeling if he could time travel back through his own life, this would be one of the first depots on that journey. For many guys, their best friend's girlfriend (and later, wife) can create friction in their friendship. But Meg is such a beautiful force that Glen could not help but be equally captivated by her. He happily witnessed his best friend fall in love with a woman and got a second best friend out of the deal himself! She had the wisdom to not be threatened by their friendship, but instead to embrace it and encourage it to flourish. Meg has always been one of Glen's biggest cheerleaders and he would not be the person he is today without the love and support of this amazing woman.