Wedding Party

Alyna Thornton

Maid of Honor

Alyna and Kate have been best friends for 10 years now! The two met in 7th grade while attending middle school in Jefferson, Georgia. Their friendship has lasted through the years and grown stronger every day from their sister-like love! We are so honored to have Alyna join us for our special day!

Nick Stark

Best Man

Nick and Nathan have been close friends since elementary school. They played baseball and basketball together almost every year until high school graduation. Now, any time Nick is off work and Nathan isn't in school they look for the closest lake to fish, or field to hunt. We are honored for Nick to celebrate our wedding day with us.

Katelyn Laird

Bridesmaid

Katelyn and Kate became best friends when they were very young! They met through parents and her Aunt Kelley, who are all besties too! They have such an amazing friendship that has lasted for 16 years now, consisting of many memories while growing up. We are very excited for Katelyn to be with us and stand by us on our big day!

Reece Going

Groomsman

Reece and Nathan have been friends since kindergarten. They played baseball and flag football together in elementary school and basketball together through high school. After high school, Nathan and Reece have enjoyed the times they have been able to spend together again whether watching a Chiefs game or chatting over Xbox. Reece enjoying our wedding day with us is very special.

Trang Dinh

Bridesmaid

Trang and Kate met shortly after her relationship with Kate's brother, Derek began. We have had plenty of time to enjoy each other throughout their story, and much more to come! Trang is newly engaged to brother Derek, and Kate is very excited to have a future sister-in-law, we are so thankful she can be there for us on our day!

Austin Kinney

Groomsman

Austin and Nathan have been friends since Kindergarten. They played baseball together sporadically throughout their time in school together and basketball almost every year through high school. Now, Austin and Nathan enjoy the times they get together to catch up on life events or watch Chiefs games. We are excited to have Austin help us celebrate our big day.

Deanna Bates

Bridesmaid

Deanna is the wonderful older sister to Nathan and supports him unconditionally! Deanna has been an amazing supporter of our relationship! Kate is sure that Deanna is going to be a wonderful sister-in-law and can't wait to join their family! And we are happy that Deanna will be joining us in becoming one!

Conner Dusheke

Groomsman

Conner and Nathan have also been friends since kindergarten. They played basketball together through high school and even baseball a couple of summers in elementary school. Conner and Nathan enjoy catching up on each other's lives and sharing their instant reactions to almost every Kansas City game. We are so happy to have Conner with us on our wedding day.

Kathy Hildebrand

Mother of the Bride

Tim Hildebrand

Father of the Bride

Stacey Bates

Mother of the Groom

Dean Bates

Father of the Groom

Doug Samuelson

Officiant