Wedding Party
Rabbi Vivian Schirn
Retired rabbi from Congregation Or Hadash, the synagogue that Lilli's family has attended since 1987. Rabbi Vivian was also present at Lilli's Bat Mitzvah!
Robert Klotz & Debby Lamb
Lilli's parents are residents of Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania - not too far from the wedding location. They have spent countless hours helping us plan this event from afar. Rob will be celebrating a very special birthday just two days before the wedding!
Richard & Kazuko Foster
Cary's parents are coming all the way from Shizuoka-ken, Japan! Cary's parents did a wonderful job translating the Ketubah into Japanese, and we are very glad they could make such a long journey to unite both sides of our new family.
Natalie Klotz
Maid of Honor
Natalie is Lilli's little sister, and soon to be Cary's favorite "Brat-in-law." Natalie is graduating from high school just three days before the wedding. Watch out!
Adam Klotz
Groomsman
Lilli's little (but taller) brother, joining us from San Francisco.
Nathan Dressman
Best Man
Nathan is one of Cary's best friends from his college years at the Cleveland Institute of Art.
Shaw Dressman
Ring Bearer
Shaw is Nathan's two year old son. Shaw's mom, Beth Dressman, is unfortunately unable to attend our wedding because she's helping Shaw to become an older brother very, very soon.
Claudia Smith
Chuppah Holder
Claudia has been Lilli's friend since their early days at Springside School, and her chief advisor in wedding planning :)
Mary Zell
Chuppah Holder
Mary is Lilli's friend from Springside School, and flying all the way from Damascus, Syria, to join us!
Ed Mullen
Chuppah Holder
Ed is a fellow web designer and one of Cary's best friends from the Cleveland Institute of Art. Ed is also the designer of our Ketubah.
Tim Callaghan
Chuppah Holder
Tim is one of Cary's best friends from the Cleveland Institute of Art as well.
Alexa Schmitz
Violinist
Alexa and Lilli were friends since they rode the train together to music lessons and orchestra in high school. They were also roommates at Oberlin College.
Maria Alejandra Varela
Violinist
Maria and her marvelous family hosted Lilli during her college trips to Panama. She's coming all the way from Panama City, and even managed a surprise appearance at the engagement party!
Rachel Reimer
Violist
Lilli's classmate and roommate from graduate school at Penn State, Rachel had to keep the secret of Cary's impending proposal for months while they lived together. She's trekking from way up north - Ottawa, Canada.
Emily Hale
Violinist
Lilli and Emily played together in a quartet and many other ensembles at Penn State, and were often partners in all sorts of scheming.
Fred Epstein
Bassist
Fred a world-class and world-traveling bass player of all trades. He and Lilli met through a mutual friend in 8th grade, and connected through many high school music ensembles.