Natalie & Derek
Wedding Party
Samantha Bain
Matron of Honor
Samantha and Natalie first met in Kindergarten, it wasn’t initially best friend at first sight (according to Sam lol) but Samantha wouldn't let that stop her. She made sure that the both of them became the bestest friends one could ever ask for! And now almost 25 years later, 25 years of adventures, boyfriends (now husbands), laughs, inside jokes, fights, and celebrations a true Friendship and true love grew. Sami is the friend that will always be there for you, she will make you laugh, be your wing girl and stay home watching Center Stage and drink wine with you. Sami is everything you need in a Best Friend, so how could Natalie not choose her as her Matron of Honor. Natalie is beyond excited to have Sami standing by her side while she marries the love of her life.
Chris Gilbert & Minas Be-Emnet
Co-Best Men
Sometimes you’ve got too many great people in your life to call just one of them the “best”. So why limit yourself to just one Best Man?!? Derek has known these two since their first day of college and since then, they’ve become much more than friends. They're family. You know, the type of family that doesn't hesitate to tell you the truth or laugh in your face when you do something stupid or any of that other stuff you kinda hate but somehow deeply love at the same time. No matter how much time passes, when Derek and these 2 get together, the good times pick up right where they left off!
Erika Gilbert
Bridesmaid
A girl after Natalie's own heart with her love for Disney, Food and the Raiders, it was friendship at first sight! While the friendship was bound to happen, (Erika's husband is Derek's Best Friend and Best Man) it became more then just being the girlfriends or the wives. They share a passion to try new foods; seriously you should see the texts on this, their competitive nature (some might think intense..they do not agree) and really just having a friend to talk about life with is more than what Natalie could have hoped for. She wouldn't have it another way, then for Erika to be by her side of her wedding day.
Joshua Janiak
Groomsman
If you know Derek, you know he loves to travel. But what you may not know is that there’s one person he owes for that love of travel, and that’s Joshua. Derek and Joshua have been friends since High School, but since that day when Joshua dragged Derek to Spain to go running with bulls (seemed like a great idea at the time), Derek’s life changed forever in the most amazing way. And he’s got Joshua to thank for that.
Tiffany Be-Emnet
Bridesmaid
Tiffany and Natalie were bound to become friends because Tiffany is married to Derek's Best Friend and now one of his Best Men. When they first met, Natalie was nervous; as any new girl to the group would be, but Tiffany made it so easy. She was so welcoming, sweet and after her wedding, their friendship truly took off. They bonded over The Bachelor, white wine, true crime and so much more. So, while their friendship was inevitable, what it became was much greater than that. Tiffany is everything you need in a friend; caring, honest, a judgment free zone and always, always down for Classic Margarita! Natalie, couldn't imagine spending this day with someone so special.
Jacob Havice
Groomsman
Another fellow Banana Slug (yes, that was their College mascot), Jake and Derek have shared the basketball court in one way or another for the better part of the last 15 years. Whether it’s on the court or off, Jake is the guy that quietly goes about his business, but there’s one thing for sure - he’s knows how to get things done!
Kira Lynch
Bridesmaid
Kira and Natalie go way back! Actually to about the time Natalie noticed Derek. They both worked together at 24 Hour Fitness, and what started as a typical working friendship, quickly turned into a best friend. Kira, had a front row to the beginning of Natalie and Derek's love story. So how, could she not be apart of their BIG DAY! The friendship is special to Natalie for so many obvious reasons, but some important ones are the countless laughs about all things (everything)! What more could anyone want then having a friend they can silent laugh with, you know that laugh so hard, no noise comes out, that laugh?!? While the have so much more to their friendship, Natalie is most grateful for Laughter and is honored to have Kira by her side on her big day.
Sean Marable
Groomsman
You ever have those friends that you can’t remember exactly how you met? That’s Sean and Derek. You ever have those friends that the details about how you met don’t even matter? That’s also Sean and Derek. Like Derek, Sean is one of those guys that’s capable of being the life of the party and simultaneously being the most responsible person in the room. Sean and Derek also team up whenever Minas (see above) goes outside the realm of reality during an argument over sports - which happens often.
Andrea Bertrand
Bridesmaid
Her sister from another mister..Andi, is the big sister Natalie never had. Being Sami's older sister, Andi really supported their High School party days but more than that she was a confidant, she was someone Natalie could talk to. As the years went on, Natalie and Andi didn't grow as friends, they grew as SISTERS, always a constant, always family, always a person to make her smile and laugh, a good hard laugh. What truly makes Andi stand out for Natalie, is her constant love to help, to be there for you always, to protect you. Andi, is a true big sister and Natalie couldn't think of anyone better suited to stand by her side on her wedding day.
Chris Jones
Groomsman
Out of all his Groomsmen, Derek has known Chris the longest - like his whole life. Chris is Derek’s older (though less handsome) brother. Derek will rarely admit this in public, but he’s always admired Chris - not just because he’s somehow managed to get even cooler with age (Derek probably won’t admit that publicly either), but because he’s always been a shining example of what it means to be a great brother and an even better human being.
Nicole Alvarez
Officiant
Nicole is just one of those special spirits. She instantly connects with everyone she comes in contact with and naturally, that includes Natalie and Derek. She’s a rockstar in every sense of the word and when it came to deciding who would run the show on the big day, there really was only one option! Natalie and Derek couldn’t be happier to have Nicole by their sides - on the wedding day and beyond!
Josh Hintz & Grady Chancellor
Ushers
Josh and Grady are Natalie's younger brothers. While they may be taller, they will always be her baby brothers. While Natalie has a special bond with each of them separately, the bond as siblings is unbreakable. So much so that Natalie had both of her brothers help her pick out her wedding dress. Derek and Natalie can't wait to share their Wedding Day with them.