Natalie & Grant
Wedding Party
Molly Graham
Maid of Honor
Molly is the bride's older sister, best friend, and want-to-be wedding planner. While older sisters traditionally pave the way and guide their younger siblings through life, Molly still can't ask where the nearest restroom is without the help of Natalie. She and the bride played field hockey together, marched for the high school band together, shared a room together, and let's be honest...have done everything together. While Molly is happy her baby sister found the man of her dreams, she will always take pride in being Natalie's original partner-in-crime. There is no one better to be Natalie's Maid of Honor.
Tyler Tiefenthaler
Best Man
Grant and Tyler's best friendship began at the University of Iowa during freshman orientation in the fall of 2012. A conversation that started with something as simple as "Wanna be friends?" answered with a "Sure!" started a lifelong friendship. From buying all of the Oreo's at the Mayflower C-Store, to boating in sketchy watercraft's, or getting in a showdown with a marmot at Glacier National Park, this pair has shared many exciting experiences together. Memories shared between the two are densely packed over the last nine years, and more are sure to be created in the future. Tyler says "Grant is someone who vastly improves the lives of people around him. Natalie, you picked a truly outstanding guy, and I could not be happier for the two of you!"
Lindsay Steinbauer
Bridesmaid
Lindsay and Natalie first met Freshman year of college and became fast friends. They both loved Buckeye Donut's breakfast sandwiches and hated Chemistry 1210. The two rowed together at Ohio State and went on to coach together for a high school rowing team. After graduating from OSU, Lindsay and Natalie traveled to South America for a three-week long adventure. They hiked Machu Picchu and then set off to enjoy the Galapagos Islands. These travels were filled with hilarious memories the two will never forget. Lindsay's friendship has been one of the most cherished parts of Natalie's adulthood and the wedding day would just not be complete without her!
Josh Greene
Groomsman
Josh and Grant’s friendship dates back to the first weeks of college at the University of Iowa when they met at a chemistry discussion class. A few weeks later, the two happened to join the same fraternity, and their friendship was off and running. Almost every memory Josh has from college involves Grant. From competing for a Starbucks gold card, to midnight Perkins runs, and to weekends at his family’s lake house, there was never a week without a new adventure. Josh says “Grant is the type of person who can make the entire room laugh and can turn even the most ordinary of situation fun and memorable. I cannot think of anyone else who would let me crash on their couch for a summer. Thanks for always being a friend to me, and for ensuring I wasn’t alone in my super senior year.”
Kelsey Taylor
Bridesmaid
Natalie and Kelsey met in 6th grade homeroom at Shanahan Middle School. They quickly bonded over their shared love of High School Musical and their terrible math skills. Coincidentally or by their own doing (most likely the latter), they went on to share nearly every single class and extra-curricular together until they graduated high school and went their separate ways (just kidding, they would never dare). Natalie and Kelsey went on to attend Ohio State University together and continue to be inseparable to this day. Every big event in Natalie's life, Kelsey was by her side. Her wedding will be no exception.
Brad Stimple
Groomsman
Brad and Grant's friendship began the first week of college, as they joined the same fraternity and became pledge brothers. The pair has the opportunity to live together during Brad's senior year (Grant's senior year pt.1). While they had been great friends all throughout college, senior year is what Brad believes cemented his and Grants best friendship. Being roommates produced some of Brad's fondest memories and ones he will cherish forever. Brad says "Grant is someone who I knew I could count on no matter the situation; whether I needed to have a serious conversation, needed a laugh, or needed a drinking buddy. "
Brennah Soboslai
Bridesmaid
Natalie and Brennah’s friendship started way back at the age of three when they met in Ms. Pam’s class at Hugs N Hearts preschool. Some memories over the years include; attending Music Arts Dance and Drama camp together at Camp Aldersgate where they really fine tuned their talents, taking a mom and daughter spring break trip to NYC senior year of high school, and attending Ohio State together where they were college roommates for two years. Their middle school plan of attending and rooming together at boarding school never quite worked out, however. After 22 years of friendship, it’s safe to say they’ve both found a life long friend.
Aaron Reese
Groomsman
Grant and Aaron grew up in Clear Lake together and “partied hard” in high school. These wild nights consisted of eating progressively more intense hot sauce untill reaching a state of delirium, drinking loads of Mountain Dew, and staying up all night playing xbox with the squad. Nowadays the pair doesn’t get to hang out as much as they’d like, but it’s always nice to catch up over a few cold brewskis in Florida or a good night of gaming. Aaron says “Grant has always been there for me with funny conversation and the best memes. Love you two!!!”
Mike Asbe
Groomsman
Mike and Grant grew up together in Clear Lake, Iowa, and became fast friends after Mike invited himself over to Grant's house for one of his Xbox parties. In high school, Mike and Grant shared some wild memories such as breaking a brand new TV, the windshield of Grant's jeep, Grant's couch, among other things. As the years went on, Mike continued to visit Grant at the University of Iowa where they continued to get into some crazy situations, including, but not limited to, frat parties filled with one too many Long Island Iced Teas. Mike says "Grant has always been an amazing friend and I can't wait to see him get married and see a bunch of little Grants running around one day!".
Tucker Muth
Groomsman
Grant and Tucker were fraternity brothers in college, where they spent every Saturday in the Library...not tailgating Hawkeye football games or filling Oreos with toothpaste and hot sauce. On Tucker’s first ski trip with Grant in Utah, Grant’s favorite run was called the Mellow Moose, a practically level bunny hill he shared with kindergartners. He’s now an Olympic caliber skier. Few better at having fun and no one better to share a good laugh with; Natalie’s got a good one!
Matthew Wells
Groomsman
Matt and Grant met when Grant messaged him on Facebook looking for a roommate in Salt Lake City. Matt hardly knew Grant so he declined Grant's initial request. Once the two started getting to know each other at work, they learned of their shared love for Enya, and that is when Matt claims he knew they'd be friends. Over the past few years that Matt and Grant have been roommates. they have been to countless national parks together, spent quite a few nights playing Xbox, and have become expert-level skiers from taking trips to neighboring resorts. Matt is a very important friend of Grant's and will be a very important part of his wedding day, as well!
Adam Freehafer
Groomsman
When Adam was moving to Utah and considering where to live, he saw someone in the "Qualtrics New Hire" Facebook group advertising a party at a local apartment complex. Little did he know Grant was the mastermind of that party, which would be first of many, and he was on the track to a lifelong friendship. Not only did the two stay close at work, they quickly bonded over their love of the outdoors, traveling, and making the most of their time out west. Adam and Grant have traveled to California, Colorado, Nevada, Glacier National Park, and more; all while dodging bear encounters and cooking way too many brats over the fire. Adam says "I've never met anyone who can pull of wearing a swimsuit and hiking boots better than Grant, and I'm happy to be part of this wedding!"
Layla Graham
Flower Girl
Layla Jean Graham is the one of the two precious nieces of the bride! Layla loves being the star of the show and can't wait for her debut. Being Layla's aunt is Natalie's favorite thing in the world, and she can't wait to see Layla thrive in her very important role of Flower Girl.
Emmett Graham
Ring Bearer
Emmett James Graham, nephew of the bride, is making his wedding debut in Natalie and Grant's wedding! Having the bride and groom's only nephew handle ring security is very important to the pair, and they know he will do a fantastic job.