At last...
Wedding Party
Sarah Baldwin
Maid of Honor
This is my sister. My best friend. She has been by my side since day one, and I couldn't imagine this very special day without her. We are the same person. We love all things outdoors, we love cats, we love yoga and eating yummy healthy food, and we have always respected and embraced our friendship for one another. She is my true role model. Thank you for the years of frump-tasticness. You are my ride or die! Let's get wild together and sob only a little. I love you so incredibly much. More than you'll ever know.
Lexi Messenger
Bridesmaid
I've known Lexi since 2012. She was my Little in our sorority, and she's been my nearest and dearest friend ever since. We bonded over having the same orange cat. (Charlie and Cheddar--what a duo.) She has been a constant support system in my life, and we've shared so many amazing memories together. I consider her apart of the family and Nate does too. Now, her beautiful daughter Oakleigh will be the flower girl for Nate and I's wedding. What an amazing life!! So much love for my favorite Lex!
Nina Beckham
Bridesmaid
Nina and I have been friends since 2011. She was my Big in our sorority and also a member of the PRIDE colorguard with me. She has been such a true friend to me since day one. I remember dancing like a total freak with her as freshman in the danceline, and oh how we stuck out like a sore thumb. But there is no one else in the world I'd rather be weird and crazy with than her. She is strong, brave, and 100% Nina. I love that about her so much. Thank you for always being there for me Nina!! I love you. -Your Little Buns
Jenn Morrison
Bridesmaid
I've known Jenn since 2011. She was a member of the PRIDE colorguard with me, and my roommate while I went to nursing school. I couldn't imagine a more wonderful person to have in my life. I love her dogs, her family, and everything about her! She will be the life of the party one second, and then your best secret keeper and a shoulder to cry on the next second. She made my life bearable when I went through nursing school, and to this day I believe I couldn't of made it without her. I LOVE YOU HENN.
Liz Bryan
Bridesmaid
Liz and I have been friends since 2011. We were in the PRIDE colorguard together, and she was my roommate in college. Nate and Liz were actually friends before I even knew him! Liz likes to tell me the story of Nate finding me "cute". Like hey- Introduce me to your friend..... haha Such great times. We have shared a love for TLC, dogs, and all things beer. She has been a true definition of a lifelong friend. From freshman year shenanigans, to sophomore year living together, to Liz moving away, then me moving to Liz, then Liz moving to beautiful Michigan, all I can say is that I wouldn't lose her as a friend even if she tried. I'm so thankful she is making the trip from way up north to be apart of my special day. I have so much love for the one and only Liz Bryan the IV.
Brooke Brommel
Bridesmaid
I have known Brooke for 20+ years. She has been my "little sister" for as long as I can remember. We grew up together in Iowa and have stayed in touch even after my family moved to Missouri. I can't imagine life without her! She is a crazy (in the best way possible), smart, loyal, kind, and a badass friend. I can truly say I would take a bullet for her anywhere, anytime. We have had SO many fun memories together. She gets me like no one else does, and I can be my true self around her. Brookie, let's do this- LET'S PARTY! I LOVE YOU!
Tyler Brooks
Bridesmaid
This little Ty-Jo and I go wayyy back. Remember that one time we spent 85 days on a tour bus and destroyed our bodies but also got super tan??? Yes, we were in drum corps together AND bus seat partners doing all things colorguard--what we both loved most. Tyler was also my roommate a few years ago! She has been such a light in my life and a constant friend full of support and love. She has always loved Nate, (although she calls him Nathaniel and he hates it! LOL-- That is not even Nate's real name.) and she has been by my side through it all. She has been my cheer partner, my shoulder to cry on, and a wonderful friend even many miles away. No matter where life takes us, Tyler has continued to be there for me. I love you Ty-Jo and ALWAYS will.
Steven Gardner
Best Man
Steven and I met in 2011 in, yep, high school marching band. We were both kick ass tenor saxophone players and soon became better than best friends. Steven has been like a brother to me for going on 10 years, and I'm honored to have him by my side supporting Katie and I on our big day. Also, we co-produce a YouTube channel with nearly 14,000 subscribers...subscribe to BuckLyfe.
Drew Shryock
Groomsman
Drewbie is the middle child and my first brother whom I lovingly welcomed into the world by twisting his newborn nose until he cried. Not much has changed... Drew and I share a deep-set love of music of every shape and form. Drew is always the life of the party and certainly knows how to light up a room. I'm definitely looking forward to taking advantage of the open bar together...
Jon Shryock
Groomsman
Jon boy is the youngest, tallest, and smartest of the Shryock clan...and is also the wisest-ass. Seriously, this kid is brilliant and quite the gamer. I taught him everything he knows, from dominating Call of Duty lobbies to how to dismantle a Zelda dungeon. Jon and I spend many hours playing games and laughing like morons. Love you buddy, can't wait to celebrate!
Bain Turnbo
Groomsman
Bain and I met in 2011 in Mr. Mosely's honors freshman English class. It all started after a neighborhood pick-up football game, where Bain told me he was staying the night at my house and pretty much never left... Whether at my house or his, we spent nearly every weekend together blowing stuff up in bonfires, running basement poker games, or flying down the back roads of Eureka in his Celica. Bain is and always will be family, and I'm honored to have him as a part of our day.
Eric Gould
Groomsman
Eric "Danger" Gould and I lived together on the 2nd floor of Freudenberger House for one of the greatest semesters of my college career. Eric and I went to Eureka High School but became inseparable during our first year at MO State. We spent nearly every minute together crushing burgers with bear sauce at the dining hall and slaying dragons in Skyrim. Eric is one of my closest friends and I couldn't be happier to have him as part of the wedding party.
Josh Cates
Groomsman
Josh is literally one of the most talented humans on this planet. We met in marching band at Missouri State University and bonded over our shared love of Jazz music. Josh is an incredibly trumpet player, brilliant guitarist, and has the voice of an angel (and the devil when he hits those djent breakdowns). Josh and I lived together for a year and a half and I'll never forget the many nights playing Super Mario Maker until 4 in the morning just to beat an unbeatable level (we beat it). Can't wait to party the night away again!
Eldon Hopp
Groomsman
Oh Eldon. Eldon and I met during our time at Missouri State during the first ever rehearsal of Happy Hour, our basement 90's pop-punk tribute party band. Playing a whopping two whole shows we were the PREMIER live entertainment group for basement frat parties. Eldon is one of the kindest and most genuinely loyal friends I've met and I'm so glad you'll be up there with me. Make sure to ask him about the development of the flux capacitor.
Chase Koeneke
Groomsman
Chase and I worked together for almost two years and very quickly became fast friends. A love of video games and sarcastic-ass comments has us taking most lunches together and gaming often. Chase is a supremely talented copy writer and his quick-wit and good sense of humor makes for interesting conversation to say the least... Chase I'm glad you'll be with us and don't worry, we ordered plenty of gin and tonic water.