Clare E. Brower, daughter of Ross and Julie Brower of East Lansing, Michigan and Matthew D. Bessette, son of Paul and Jemelie Bessette of Readfield, were married July 3, 2016 at Timber Ridge Golf Course in East Lansing Michigan.

Maids of Honor were Julie Fogh and Jess Braman. Bridesmaid was Andrea Sexton with Neal Brower and Phil Beaupre as Bridesmen.
Michael Bessette was the Best Man. Groomsmen were Drew Albert, Nathaniel Flaschner-Meyer, Josh Lake, Terry McGovern and Pat Sylvia.
A reception was held at the Timber Ridge Golf Course in East Lansing, Michigan.

Clare is a graduate of Haslett High School and Northern Illinois University with a BFA. She is employed by Tavern Hospitality in New York City as a Director of Events.
Matthew graduated from Maranacook Community High School and the University of Maine Orono with a BA and is attending NYU for a Masters degree in Music Therapy.

The couple honeymooned in Ashville North Carolina.
They reside in New York City.