Natalie & Kyle
Wedding Party
Allie Gaulin
Maid of Honor
Allie, Natalie's oldest sister and biggest supporter, is truly one of a kind. Even though our personalities couldn’t be more different, we somehow mesh perfectly. She’s always the first to stand by my side, offering encouragement and love through every big moment in my life. From my first time on the news with Simply Sliced to helping plan our perfect proposal, Allie has been my number one cheerleader from day one. Her ability to make everyone feel loved and supported, constantly putting others above herself, is something I admire so deeply. She has also become the sister Kyle never had, and I’m so thankful for the bond they share. Our wedding day would not be the same without her standing by our side. We are beyond blessed to have someone as special as Allie as part of our big day—and every day.
LucyMarie Gaulin
Maid of Honor
LucyMarie, my Co-Maid of Honor, best friend, and cousin who feels more like a sister. When I think of LucyMarie, the first words that come to mind are kind, selfless, humble, hilarious, and impressive. She has this incredible ability to make an entire room burst into laughter with just a few words, and her humor is something that brings so much joy to everyone around her. But beyond her wit, it’s her selflessness that truly makes her shine. No matter the situation, LucyMarie always puts others first, and I admire that more than words can express. From countless trips to Rochester to visit her at college, to NYC Christmas visits, every moment we’ve shared has been so cherished. This wedding day would not be the same without her — her attention to detail and unwavering support means the world to me. I’m so grateful to have her by my side!
Paige Gaulin
Bridesmaid
Paige, Natalie's second youngest sister, has always had a way of bringing a quiet yet fun energy to every room she walks into. From a young age, she’s had a remarkable ability to brush off the small things and focus on what truly matters, and I’ve always admired her for that. Confident, strong, and continually surprising me with her wisdom and grace, Paige is someone I can always count on. I feel so incredibly lucky to have her as my sister and can’t wait to have her by my side on our wedding day. She’s truly one of a kind!
Claire Gaulin
Bridesmaid
Claire, Natalie's youngest sister, is the embodiment of strength and independence. Her determination to always push herself to be better is truly inspiring. The star athlete we all admired, Claire constantly shows up and gives her best, no matter the challenge. Beneath her quiet demeanor is a sense of humor that never fails to brighten every room she enters. We are so incredibly grateful to have Claire by our side on our wedding day — her support, strength, and love mean the world to us.
Maddie Smith
Bridesmaid
Maddie, my best friend and my rock. She's the one I turn to for advice, knowing I’ll always get the truth — never what I want to hear, but always exactly what I need. Strong, confident, and never at a loss for words (she could seriously talk to a wall!), Maddie’s electric personality is impossible to ignore. Allie and I often joke about how she can charm anyone, even the older ladies at the bar, and we absolutely love her for it. Her positivity and warmth light up every room she walks into, drawing people to her without even trying. I honestly wouldn’t be where I am today without her unwavering support. I can’t imagine this special day without her by my side. I’m so thankful to have Maddie in my life and standing beside me as a bridesmaid!
Colette Booth
Bridesmaid
Colette, the sweet girl I met while working at Wegmans that connected to me to so many of my new best friends. She has a heart of gold and offers a helping hand in any situation, and her generosity and kindness never go unnoticed. Colette’s laughter is contagious, and her ability to make everyone feel special is one of the many reasons I'm so grateful to have her by my side on this special day. From our first shift together in the Cheese Department to now, she’s been a constant source of joy, support, and love in my life. I’m so lucky to call her one of my best friends and even luckier to have her as a bridesmaid.
Kathryn Ellsworth
Bridesmaid
Kathryn, the one whose laugh is so contagious it lights up every room she enters. I met her through Colette, and we instantly connected as besties. From our college days to now, we’ve shared so many fun and unique moments together. Kathryn has this incredible ability to make me smile no matter the situation, and I’m so grateful to have her by my side on our big day. Her positivity and energy mean the world to me, and I couldn’t imagine celebrating without her!
Brandi Cibulski
Flower Girl
It was an easy decision when choosing who we wanted to be our flower girl! Brandi is Natalie’s cousin and has always shown a deep appreciation for the importance of family. Her kindness, love, and devotion to those she cares about have made her such a special part of our lives. We are beyond excited to have Brandi play such an important role in our wedding day and can't wait to see the joy she brings as she helps us celebrate this beautiful occasion.
Ryan Myers
Best Man
Best Man / Best Friend / Role Model. Ryan's the middle child of the Myers Brothers and he lives his life, his way. We spent the first ~15yrs of my life butting heads and never seeing eye-eye. Once we both matured, we realized we see just about everything the same way. We all know of people in our lives who can "turn it up a gear" and exhibit next level work ethic. Someone somewhere has the highest dedication and work ethic. I believe Ryan is that man. He became the youngest LT. in Orchard Park Police history, not by accident. Ryan also shows up for the people in his life, behind the scenes. As Ryan's one who doesn't seek admiration from others, it's often overlooked that he's the symbol of stability for the people in his life. It was the easiest decision to make Ryan my Best Man.
Ian Myers
Groomsman
Kyle's oldest brother who has already began building his family with his wife Nicole and their son, Teddy. I admire Ian for his genuine support of the people closest to him in his life. When Ian hears of another's success, he's the first to offer congratulations and to celebrate the new win. It's great to see his support of Nicole's custom, decorative pillow business, Poppiejanes. That support has also translated to Natalie's businesses and watching that relationship grow between the two of them is heartwarming.
Zach Eye
Groomsman
Whenever I think back to some of the best days I've had, Zach is one way or another involved. It's usually due to some of the highly intelligent things that Zach has said that really makes us all think. Zach is the type of guy that will have your back, no questions asked. Everyone needs a Zach Eye in their lives. He's standing by my side at this ceremony because I have no reservation that he'll be by my side for years to come.
Andy Huebert
Groomsman
Andy is the funniest person in my life. After spending a few minutes with Andy, you'll learn that he is witty and often the smartest man in the room. Luckily, he's learned how to dumb things down for the rest us so we can all be in on the jokes. Aside from the humor, Andy decided one day that he wanted to complete an Iron Man, so he spent his 2024 training and completing a full Iron Man race. That level of dedication to anything is admirable. Andy and I have birthdays that are only 2 weeks apart, so for the last several years we've celebrated these together. Andy's a few years older so with our ages together, we just celebrated our 60th in 2024. Looking forward to celebrating our 62nd birthday at his Bachelor Party as he gets prepared to get married Summer of 2025!
Will Gaulin
Groomsman
Will welcomed me into the Gaulin family, with no reservations, as soon as we met. We quickly learned we have a staggering number of shared interests. We're both competitive and if you give me a +25 handicap, we shoot about the same on the golf course, anyone's game! We also discovered we were both enrolled in the UB School of Management at the same time, but never crossed paths prior to my relationship with Natalie. I've always been highly impressed by Will's strategized ambition. When we first met he was an Accountant with a drive to get into medical device sales. Witnessing the concrete, incremental steps he took to achieve this goal over a 2yr span, is inspiring. Proud to have Will as my new brother!
Tom Gaulin
Groomsman
The first time I met Tom was when I asked "who made this apple pie? This stands up to my Grandma's!" and Tom raised his hand. Man, he has a talent for food and I told him if he wants to experiment with new recipes, I'm his guy to taste test. Tom is the glue that has held Seven Hearts Coffee Co together in the opening months. We are all incredibly proud of Natalie for founding and operating two successful businesses around Buffalo, but Tom has been the man behind the scenes that has been instrumental in the success Natalie is seeing. I'm proud to have Tom stand by my side at my wedding. As Seven Hearts expands, I'm personally rooting for the foundation and inclusion of Tom's Cafe (name TBD). He needs a kitchen of his own someday, sky is the limit with his talent!
Nate Sopko
Groomsman
Nate and Kyle met in college at UB through a full group of friends that are still close to this day. I have two brothers and will be gaining three more on my wedding day, but there's only one other way to meet that strength of bond.. as my workout partner. Nate and I share the same ambition of personal growth through health, wellness, and fitness. Nate is also one of the most resourceful people I know. During the covid pandemic when gyms were closed, his solution was to hit his workshop and pour concrete dumbbells. Additionally, he 3D printed small gym equipment pieces to finish off his home gym setup. I'm always looking forward to hearing the next project he's working on!
Jackson Ogin
Groomsman
Jackson is a life-long friend. The friendship began as kids when we competitively swam and later spent our Summers Lifeguarding together. Though Jackson resided in Binghamton, NY for many years, from Binghamton University and later his professional career in Engineering, we've stayed close. I spent 1.5yrs in Syracuse, NY where we managed to find central ground near Cortland, NY and often connected for golf and searching out new breweries. Today, Jackson is no longer driving distance as he's taken his life to Tampa, FL. He's my only Groomsman that does not live in Buffalo, but as Jackson is the most unique personality I've known in my life, it's been a requirement to keep our connection strong. Jackson is truly one-of-a-kind.
Charlie Gaulin
Ring Bearer
Kyle and Charlie share an incredibly special bond, so it was an easy decision to include him in our wedding day. Charlie is like a younger brother to Kyle, and his kindness and selflessness never cease to amaze us. He always puts others first and has a natural gift for making everyone feel special. As the youngest member of our big family, Charlie holds a truly special place in our hearts, and we are so lucky to have him as a part of our day.