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Michael Bauer

and

Natalie Schindler

Michael Bauer

and

Natalie Schindler

#itsabauerschindig

September 20, 2025

Eureka, CA
43 days43 d5 hours5 h7 minutes7 min10 seconds10 s

Our Story

I had joined EHarmony to try to find someone special and was about to take a break from the dating world when Mike messaged me. We were both instantly intrigued by each others profiles. I found out later, that I was the first and only person that Mike messaged on EHarmony and that he deleted his profile very quickly after meeting me. We talked for a few weeks before agreeing to meet. Mike picked our first date to be at a local Thai food place that just so happened to be my favorite! Later, he proposed at that same Thai restaurant and I of course said yes! In so many ways we felt perfect for each other. Mike thought I was elegant and posh and I thought he was handsome and kind. We bonded over our shared love of nature, travel, Asian cuisine, gourmet food, reading, and cozy video games like Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley. We have three black kitties, Iris, Onyx, and Felix. I knew Mike was special when Felix, our resident scaredy-cat, came out of hiding the first time that Mike was over. Our love has grown every minute we spend together and every adventure we have taken. In late 2024, we bought our first house together and are slowly but surely making it into a home! We feel so incredibly lucky to have found each other and get to fall farther in love each day.

Travel

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Registry

Wedding Party

Julia Schindler

Lady of Honor

Sister of the Bride I couldn't ask for a better Seeestar than Julia. She was my first friend and adventure partner. As much as we butted heads growing up, we are fiercely protective of each other and I know she always has my back. Julia has 3 kitties and is a cheerleading coach!

Samantha Anzaldi

Lady of Honor

Best friend of the Bride Sammilam and I met at the University of Akron, living in the same dorm. Later we were roommates in a house we nicknamed The Blueberry. Our favorite place was Thursdays Lounge where we often went dancing! Sam has a good pup named Benny and I had the honor of being in her wedding to Brad in 2023!

Lauren Willis

Bridesmaid

Trifecta Member Lowin and I have been best friends since 2nd grade. The friendship began in key club and grew over a shared love of Avril and wacky doodling together. Lauren, Megan and I make up the trifecta, our nickname for our friendship. Lauren loves motorcycles, nature and doggos!

Megan Moon

Bridesmaid

Trifecta Member MeganVegan and I became best friends in 5th grade. Megan, Lauren and I were inseparable throughout middle and high school. We often had sleepovers which were spent trying to come up with weird pranks and baking! Megan lives in Colorado and loves turtles and developing her culinary prowess!

Getting some Savannah sun!
Our sailboat trip in Savannah
Fear the Moth Man!
Upstate New York winter trip!
Moody waterfall New York
Stan Hywet Hall
The Holden Arboretum

Things To Do

The Wedding Website of Natalie Schindler and Michael Bauer
We are so excited to share the magic of the redwoods with you! Our ceremony will be held in a local redwood grove. But there are so many amazing things to do and see within 20-60 min drive of Eureka and Trinidad. Listed below are some of the popular sites in the area! For Bigfoot fans, the original sighting is near Willow Creek. There are herds of Roosevelt Elk and beautiful beaches and lagoons to explore. We encourage everyone to take advantage of your time in this beautiful area when not attending wedding events.

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

127011 Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, Orick, CA 95555

Avenue of the Giants

Avenue of the Giants, Redcrest, CA

Big Lagoon County Park

510 Big Lagoon Park Road, Trinidad, CA 95570

Redwood Sky Walk at Sequoia Park Zoo

3414 W Street, Eureka, CA 95503

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