Nicole & Eric
Wedding Party
Nicole Baker
Bride
Nikki, the fun, goofy, loving, and genuine bride-to-be is getting married to the love of her life. With her new title as wife, she will also be taking on the role of stepmom to Eric's two beautiful daughters, Emma and Avery. Nikki is the life of the party and the one to call when you find yourself in trouble. She's excited to share her big day with her friends and family!
Eric Sumpter
Groom
I swear to Chad Kroeger, Eric is the coolest guy you'll ever meet. This groom-to-be is a loving dad, a genuine friend, and your rock when you need him most. He is ready to marry his best friend and partner for life on their big day.
Kelly Veshia
Maid of Honor
Kelly is Nicole's younger and favorite sister. She's a social worker, an espresso martini drinker, and the creative one of the bunch. Sisterhood is a bond stronger than most, and Kelly is very excited to be by her sister's side during her big day!
Matt Groening
Best Man
Eric and Matt met in the summer of ‘98 in middle school and instantly became friends. Years of shenanigans ensued, from ding-dong ditch, to pedestrian fishing, to relieving neighbors of their aluminum cans to fund a black ops trip to Beach and Boardwalk in a “borrowed” car, the betrayal by King Bob leading to his subsequent and compete defeat at their hands, the Great Flour War, and late night video game sessions. Life has taken them down separate paths, but no matter the amount of time or distance, that steadfast bond of friendship has always remained.
Lauren Bagnardi
Bridesmaid
Lauren and Nicole met back in 2006 while working at Lowe’s. It was friendship at first sight. Both being Libras they bonded so quickly and had so much in common from our love of margaritas to Marvel. Lauren is such a good time. She is the sweetest, kindest, funniest person you’ll ever meet.
Brandyn Butinski
Groomsman
Eric and Brandyn’s friendship started as only the best and longest lasting friendships throughout history start… a shared love of Filipino food and fine whiskey. Brandyn is a great friend, great dad, and all around great guy. Whether you need a shoulder to lean on, someone to bounce ideas off of, or a partner in crime, Brandyn is your guy. He’s always down for a good time and he’s always there when you need him.
Kimberly Enterline
Bridesmaid
Baker and Kim have been best friends since the 90’s. These traveling ladies have been through it all. From concerts to see F*Timmi and Coheed and Cambria, trips from NY to FL by bus and train, OBX, Ocean City, the birth of both of her children and on the whim car rides to Howe Caverns while drinking Stew’s milkshakes and listening to Lil’ Wayne. There’s no place these two haven’t been without making it a good time.
Josh Harrison
Groomsman
Josh and Eric met when Josh was stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY in early 2007 and they served a tour in Afghanistan together in 2008. They spent a lot of time together working on Blackhawks, pontooning and tubing on the Kentucky River, hanging out, drinking Evan Williams, practicing robotics, making laser plates, and enjoying what Kentucky and Tennessee had to offer. It’s a brotherhood that never ended.
Ken Linborg
Groomsman
If I attempted to tell the story of Ken and Eric and their time in South Korea, a majority of the story would need to be redacted. They met there in 2010, formed and instant friendship, and chaos ensued. Ken and Eric both wound up getting stationed at Fort Bragg, NC after Korea where they continued their bromance and troublemaking. Whether they were hanging out in Ken’s car with Ace during hurricane, going to a rock show, or eating at Salsa’s and Beer, they always had a good time. Ken is truly a friend and brother for the ages.