Not even a pandemic was going to stop these two from falling in love. Claire and Jared met at the Old Greenwich Social Club (now Bosco’s Bar and Grill) during Covid. They dated for threeyears before becoming engaged. Claire and Jared had discussed the idea of marriage, and she knew a proposal was on the horizon. So, when Jared asked her to go for a harbor cruise, she figured it was happening. But as it turned out, Jared chickened out after his twin brother jokingly warned him not to drop the ring in the water. He ended up proposing the following evening in their kitchen, surrounded by their three beloved dogs.
Rev. John Kennedy officiated at the ceremony at the Tokeneke Club in Darien, where the reception followed.
The bride, daughter of Stephen and Lori McCardell of Austin, Texas, graduated from New Canaan High School and Bucknell University. Claire works in investor relations for the Gilmartin Group in New York City.
The groom, son of Jane Kiefer and the late Donald Kiefer of Old Greenwich, graduated from Greenwich High School and Claremont McKenna College. He is a project manager for Petretti & Associates in New York City.
The newlyweds honeymooned in the Greek Isles. They live in Riverside.
Joanna Fisher Photography