Natalie & Brendan
Wedding Party
Mickey and Phyllis Nye
Parents of the Bride
Mickey and Phyllis are Natalie’s parents. They raised Natalie and her three siblings. Even with four kids they still took the kids to all the places they traveled to letting the kids explore the world. Now that all the kids are out of the house, they are enjoying being empty nesters. They get to make their own plans instead of driving all the kids to their sporting events. They have been the biggest supports of Natalie her whole life and have helped shape her into the woman she is today. She has learned so much from them and continues to learn from them. Phyllis is a financial advisor and Mickey is the owner of the family business, H&H Chevrolet Cadillac. Mickey loves to take photos so during the wedding make sure to smile when you see him!
Peter and Sandy Burke
Parents of the Groom
Peter and Sandy are Brendan's parents. They raised Brendan and his two siblings Connor and Caitlyn. Peter and Sandy are two of the most generous, caring, and loving people you will ever meet. Brendan would not be the person he is today without the unwavering love and support they have given him over the years. Peter and Sandy managed to make every one of Brendan's soccer games no matter the distance, even when his younger brother Connor also had games all over the East Coast. They are model parents who have shaped the kind of people all three of their kids are today. Peter, was Brendan's soccer coach and from that has instilled numerous life lessons that will stick with him for the rest of his life. Peter is an elite tailgater, and makes the best "Dark and Stormy" you will ever have. Sandy, was Brendan's biggest soccer fan using what Dad had often termed as the "Rose Colored Glasses" to watch Brendan's games, no matter how bad Brendan may have played Sandy was always there to support and highlight the positives from her son's games. Together they make an amazing team, and you can find them at the wedding tearing up the dance floor.
Rachel Nye
Matron of Honor
Rachel is Natalie’s older sister. She finished her PHD in chemical engineering at NC State and now works at Lam Research in R&D for semiconductors. She is living with her husband Trevor de Castro in Portland Oregon where they love to hike, run, ski and do anything outdoors! She is known for her fun loving attitude and is always ready to play games at anytime. She loves to play sports such as soccer and swimming which has helped her to grow strong and prepare her for late night 4x100 relay races or doing 100 push ups a day for a year. She is always able to help with any type of homework you have because she remembers everything!
Connor Burke
Best Man
Connor is Brendan's brother, growing up they have done just about everything together. Connor and Brendan over the years have bonded over common interests like fishing, hunting, soccer, and most recently trail running. Connor is an amazing friend and an even better brother. Connor is the type of person who will be there for you no matter what, even if that means selflessly driving a couple hours to be a pacer for his older brother's ultramarathon in the back woods of Pennsylvania.
Julia Nye
Maid of Honor
Julia is the older of Natalie’s two younger sisters. She graduated in 2023 from NC State with a major in business administration with a concentration in finance and a minor in Mandarin Chinese. She was the star of the NC state club soccer team where her team qualified for nationals. She still plays soccer as often as she can. Now she is completing a two year rotational program at Ameriprise Financial. She has taken on leadership roles already at Ameriprise, such as a mentorship program called Youth in Action with CLUES and is a board member of HOLA. She is living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She thinks the Pennsylvania winters are mild compared to the -30 degree Minnesota weather. She is known for her big heart, and empathy caring for all those around her. She likes to paint watercolors and write poetry and short stories keeping her creativity alive.
Chris Carr
Best Man
Chris and Brendan met their freshman year at Elizabethtown College and have been best friends ever since. Chris is one of the most sincere people you will ever meet and has been nothing but an amazing friend to Brendan since they have met. Chris is an elite intramural athlete, and an even better karaoke singer.
Gabriella Nye
Maid of Honor
Gabriella is the youngest sister of Natalie. She is attending Widener University for physical therapy in a 3 year doctorate program. She runs cross country and track at Widener. She has made it to Nationals twice for cross country and once for track. She is a second team All American second team in the indoor mile running a smoking time of 5:01.47. Gabriella is known for her dedication in all she does working hard in sports and athletics. She is always looking out for those around her and taking care of them. She is level headed and always open to give advice to any question you have.
Matt Oliveira
Groomsman
Matt is Brendan's cousin and has been a great friend to Brendan for the majority of his life. Family is incredibly important to Matt and is the kind of person who will always be there for you no matter what. Matt is known for his "Famous" meatballs, that he very suspiciously forgets to bring/make to hunting camp every year.
Rebecca Connor
Bridesmaid
Becca is one of Natalie’s oldest friends. They grew up together and sat together on the bus from kindergarten through 8th grade. Becca and Natalie were inseparable as kids from sleepovers to friendship bracelets to secret hideouts, they had it all. Now Becca is a school psychologist who graduated with a masters in school psychology from Winthrop university in South Carolina. Becca and her husband Dayne recently bought a house. Becca is one of the most humble people you will ever meet even for all of her accomplishments. Becca loves to snuggle up and relax after a workday.
Ryan Cherwinski
Groomsman
Ryan is Brendan's cousin and has been a great friend to Brendan for the majority of his life. Ryan is an avid hunter and excels at just about everything in the outdoors. Ryan is incredibly kind and helpful. Brendan and Ryan have especially grown closer, bonding over the famous "Burke Hunting" camp every year for Deer season.
Elizabeth Spicer
Bridesmaid
Liz is also one of Natalie’s oldest friends. Liz is the first of Natalie’s friends to have a baby and is expecting in June a little girl, Isabella. Liz graduated from university of Pittsburgh and is currently working as an office manager. Liz is always ready for the chats about anything and everything, to vent or share exciting news she is your girl! She is extremely loyal and protective of all those that she cares about! Liz is very artsy and loves to make things by hand with creative ideas for any event.
Andy McGowan
Groomsman
Andy and Brendan met their freshman year at Elizabethtown college through the soccer team. Their lockers were directly next to each other. Brendan was number 37/39 (Yes, you read that correctly) and Andy was number 40. They quickly became friends and workout partners, developing a friendship that they will have forever. Andy is an incredibly hard worker and an even better friend. Andy currently lives in North Carolina and makes it a point to meet up with his friends whenever he heads back up North.
Lyndee Anders
Bridesman
Lyndee is Natalie’s soccer teammate from Elizabethtown. They played three years of college soccer making great memories on and off the field. Natalie and Lyndee played together on the defensive line! Lyndee is currently working as an occupational therapist at a Wellspan hospital. Lyndee is known for her amazing dance moves (check them out on the wedding dance floor). Lyndee is a friend who is always there when you need someone, is easy to talk to, and she’s heard a lot about you too.
Tyler Caton
Groomsman
Tyler (TC) Caton and Brendan met their freshman year at Elizabethtown college through the soccer team. TC is one of the most genuine people you will meet, he has been an amazing friend to Brendan over the years.
Lucia Gonzalez Maza
Bridesmaid
Luci is Natalie’s exchange sister from Mexico. Luci lived with the Nye’s during Natalie’s junior year of high school. Luci and Natalie have visited each other many times since then and continue to talk and call even though they live thousands of miles away from each other. Each time they see each other it is picking up right where they left off. When together they enjoy running, eating, and planning things to do. Luci is studying to be a periodontist at Mexico school of dentistry. Luci is always ready for the next adventure and has a huge heart.
Chelsea Pyne
Bridesmaid
Chelsea is Natalie’s friend from Shippensburg high school! They played soccer and track together. They took most of their classes together and would work together on projects or studying together. Chelsea graduated from Pittsburg Johnstown and works as a nurse in a Wellspan hospital. She is studying to get a master in nursing from Drexel! Chelsea is a fun loving girl and when Natalie and Chelsea get together, they always laugh about anything and everything.
Caitlyn Burke
Bridesmaid
Caitlyn is Brendan’s youngest sibling. Caitlyn is attending Shippensburg University to receive an education major. She is visiting Natalie and Brendan in their house for dinner once a week. Caitlyn loves to play board games and usually has at least one game with her at all times ready to go. She never misses a family game night! She is great with kids, always playing with the nieces and nephews at holiday events, keeping them occupied.