Personal Attendant + Wedding Planner Extraordinaire
Natalie and Brooke met through a mutual friend, early on in their "work" life, at Children's Hospital. Brooke has a beautiful love story of her own and we have witnessed the most selfless transformation as she has started a family of her own. She is THE BEST party planner and one of the most creative gals in Natalie's circle. Brooke lives here in Omaha, with her husband, Dan, and their three beautiful girls.
Flower Girl
Luca is Natalie's 4 year old daughter and she is sure to steal the show. And, although Luca is a Mama's girl, Justin and Luca have come to adore each other. Their little nuances and spur of the moment dance parties are sure to bring a smile to your face. Luca was a little unsure about all the excitement after the engagement, but you can now catch her twirling in her skirts and dresses in front of the mirror practicing for the "wedding". Fingers crossed we can get this cutie down the aisle!
Bridesmaid
Amanda and Natalie met while working at Children's, and after a few passes in the halls and in meetings, Natalie knew she needed this girl in her word. She will make you laugh until you can't anymore and we joke about doing life "events" together. She is due on our wedding day with her second little babe - we wouldn't have it any other way! Amanda lives in Papillion, NE, with her husband, Tom, and their son.
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Mandy and Natalie met at Creighton, while in nursing school. They lived in a house together with SEVEN girls and now live less than 5 minutes away from each other. Best of all, they joke that their kids treat each other like siblings - that's a sure sign of a good friendship! Mandy is one of the strongest, fiercest mama's you'll ever meet. Mandy lives here in Omaha, with her husband, Jordan, and their two little ones. They also have the sweetest guardian angel watching over them.
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Natalie and Holly met at Children's as well. And this girl is the real deal. There's no denying who she is or what she stands for. She is the first to stand up for you and the last to sit down. Genuinely, one of the greatest people in the world. Holly lives here in Omaha, with her husband, Rob, and their two boys.
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Ashley is one of Natalie's cousins by trade, but a friend by choice. Because of their close knit family, they had the privilege of spending a lot of time growing up together. Best of all, they now get to relive that closeness, as they watch their girls grow up together. BEST. FEELING. EVER. Ashley and her husband, Chris, reside in Kansas City with their two girls.
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Laura is one of Natalie's oldest friends. They first met at Natalie's grandma's dance studio and then went on to both high school and college together. Although their communication consists of mostly phone calls and FaceTimes, they make it work. There isn't much they haven't been through together! Laura and her husband, Joe, live in Sheridan, WY, with their two girls.
Bridesmaid
Natalie and Gena met when their worlds collided in the music world - Gena's husband, Nate, is the bass player in Natalie's band, eNVy - and if he could pull off a dress, he'd be standing in this line-up as well! Natalie often jokes that it took Gena a little while to warm up to her, but that might be partly due to their first encounter being Natalie sitting on her husbands lap singing a love song...into the same microphone! Don't worry, they're far past that! Gena is genuinely one of the most thoughtful, kind and down-to-earth people you will ever meet. Gena lives here in Omaha, with her husband, Nate, and their two boys.
Bridesmaid
Loren is Justin's sister, and soon to be Natalie's - a dream come true for both of them! Although they've only known each other for a short amount of time, it feels like a lifetime. Loren is known for her napping skills and love of McDonald's Diet Coke and TJ Maxx. Loren lives in Nashville, TN, and is a proud dog mama.
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Andrea is also a cousin of Natalie's. She is a friend first, cousin second. This girl knew Justin long before Natalie did - one of the many crazy signs that everything was falling into place. On a side note, someone do Natalie a favor - make sure she's shows up to the wedding on time! Andrea lives here in Omaha, with her husband, Tom, and their two dogs.
Host Couple
Grant and Abbi are two of Natalie's dearest friends, as well as Luca's godparents. Both Grant and Abbi were steadfast along Natalie's side as she brought Luca into the world and now, she couldn't imagine her big day without them. Grant and Abbi live in Valley, NE, with their three children.
Junior Groomsmen
Samuel & Jordan are Natalie's twin nephews and Luca's "brothers" or "best friends". Although their physical differences become more and more obvious as they're growing up, there is one thing for sure, the day wouldn't be complete without them. Samuel & Jordan have played an integral part in Natalie's life and Justin knew right away he wanted to continue to make a positive influence on these boys, so including them in the line-up was an easy choice.
Groomsman
John is the proud owner of Walnut and the reason Justin continues to have the nickname "keep" (earned while being a goalkeeper). He is a graduate of K State and an avid Wildcats fan - poor guy. John resides here in Omaha, at Residence "Walnut", with his wife, Lindsey.
Groomsman
Teeeeeej. TJ and Justin first met during their time on staff with the Creighton Men's Soccer program. While sharing office space, their conversations consisted of finance and working out. It's been a fun ride to be on with this guy, especially recently as he is marrying his fiancé, Madison, just a few short weeks before our big day! TJ lives here in Omaha, with his fiancé, Madison.
Groomsman
Before anyone asks - no, we have not invited a professional golfer to be in our Wedding Party. Justin is actually Natalie's brother who is an infrequent golfer! Justin has been a key source of stories from Natalie's childhood - both embarrassing and funny - and maybe a stretch of the story here and there! Justin lives in Gretna, NE, with his four boys.
Groomsman
Zach is one of Justin's oldest friends. A fellow teammate at UNC, Zach is known for his good stories and setting trends. If you get tired of hearing "state" throughout our wedding weekend, you can thank THIS GUY. Zach lives in Greensboro, NC, with his fiancé, Adrienne.
Usher
Connor hails from outside Philly and is Justin's cousin. He recently returned from a successful stint with the Peace Corps, where he resided in Uganda for nearly two years. Justin had the opportunity to visit and see his work firsthand during a visit last summer. Connor graduated from Penn State, but don't worry, he already knows to take it easy on the Husker fans when he is in town!
Groomsman
Blake and Justin were college roommates and teammates at UNC. Blake is an avid golfer, although his game has taken a recent hit - he now only plays two days a week, instead of 3 - poor guy! Blake lives in Richmond, VA, with his wife, DiNelle, and their three daughters.
Usher
A fellow goalkeeper, Bryan and Justin met during their time at Creighton. After finishing his soccer career, Bryan stuck around in the athletic department as a graduate assistant. Important to note, this guy is a true "Jaysker". Bryan resides here in Omaha, with his wife, Megan.
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Matty and Justin go back 20+ years, when they started playing club soccer together in Raleigh, NC. Some may say that Matty was an early influencer of Justin's most commonly used nickname, "Juice". Matty lives in Raleigh, NC, with his fiancé, Caroline.