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Natalie Bassett
Zachery Gardiner
Natalie Bassett
Zachery Gardiner
July 11, 2026
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Wedding Party
Natalie + Zach
Bride + Groom
Zach and Natalie met in February of 2023, but they didn't start talking until April 1, 2023. The first time Natalie saw Zach, she was instantly in love! She knew she had to win him over eventually. Natalie added Zach on Instagram and then the next day she added him on snapchat. At the time Zach said he wasn't looking for a relationship so they talked as friends for a while, it was to the point that Natalie couldn't look at her phone without smiling if Zach texted her, and then one day Zach told Natalie that she was beautiful. Zach and Natalie started hanging out more, Zach would go to the dragstrip with Natalie and her family and Natalie started going with Zach out to his parents ranch. Zach and Natalie's first movie date was to the new Insidious movie, which Natalie always has to point out that she bought! Zach and Natalie loved going out to get food or going on drives in the hills. Zach and Natalie moved in together August 14, 2023 in Rapid, and then they moved to ND on October 1, 2023 and then they moved again to our happy place on April 24, 2024! The morning of April 25, 2024 Zach told Natalie they were going to go look at the baby buffalos and they get out there and were taking pictures, and then all of a sudden Natalie turns around and then he's asking Natalie to marry him!!!! They've been madly in love from the start, they are loving their lives living the ranch life with family! Natalie and Zach wouldn't want to be with anyone else or living anywhere else!
Tasha
Matron of Honor
I met Tasha the winter of 2023, and when I tell you that she has the biggest heart and is the sweetest soul in the whole world, I 110% mean it! When I first met Tasha I was kind of shy but her and I clicked right away and she has been such a big part of my life ever since. She has 3 beautiful kids who I love just like I would my own. Tasha is someone who is extremely funny and it is extremely hard not to laugh with her and have the best time. She gives the best advice and is the person I go to about everything and anything. Our conversations are all over facetime or texts right now since we live 8+ hours away from each other but we don't let that hold us back from laughing until we cry and just talking about life. She has became my best friend and like my sister. Tasha is a ray of sunshine, and the brightest light even in the most darkest situations. She has brough so much happiness into my life and it's not something I can even begin to explain. Everyone needs a Tasha! And I am beyond blessed that I have her! <3
Josie
Maid of Honor
Josie and I got really close Junior year of high school in our Math class and we also got extremely close in college. Josie was the person that would bring fruit in a cottage cheese container and everyone would be so confused, but I wasn't. She was the person that people were terrified of, but not me. Josie and I got even closer when we worked together! She became my best friend. During Covid, when we had to wear masks I would always laugh at Josie, the masks really saved her from showing her facial expressions and disgust with people and of course I couldn't help but laugh because I can see all of her emotions through her eyes but no one else could. In college we would sit by each other and talk. She was always saying something during class that would make me laugh and then I would get told to be quiet but it was nearly impossible! We would always have to communicate about what was talked about during class because we were always to busy laughing. Josie made college more fun, and always helped me if I needed help, or she would meet with me and we would study. Josie is someone that I go to for advice, it might not be serious advice all the time but she sure knows how to make me laugh and lighten the situation! The world needs more Josie's!
Heidi
Bridesmaid
Heidi is Zach's brother's fiancé and the best sister in law/my built in best friend. When I met Heidi I knew that she was my favorite, and I knew that she was going to become my best friend. Heidi has definitely became my safe person and the person that I know I can go to about things that I can't go to others about. She has made it easier for me with becoming a part of another family and she helps me through it all. Heidi is one of the funniest people I have ever met. She makes the most out of every situation and always helps me see the positive side of things. The second I met Heidi, I knew she had to be by my side on my wedding day no matter what! Heidi has been my inspiration with a lot and my motivation. She has helped me get my sparkle back and always knows how to make me feel better
Ashlee
Bridesmaid
I met Ashlee the summer of 2023. Ashlee is James girlfriend, she is a ray of sunshine and always laughing or smiling. She is such a sweet and down to earth person. Ashlee is always down for an adventure and doing things out of her comfort zone. She absolutely loves traveling and exploring the world. My favorite thing to do with Ashlee is going out on the boat and just laughing and having an amazing time. Ashlee is a very open and honest person and also the person that she will tell you the truth whether you want to hear it or not. She is a very lovely human who I absolutely adore!
Anastasia
Bridesmaid
Anastasia and I worked together at the end of high school and she was also my roommate in college. When I tell you that God blessed me with the best, He truly did. I am so glad that I got her as my dorm buddy. I would go with her to late night band practice or just go with her to hangout with her band group, and I always tried to play instruments even if it wasn't pretty sounding, but she always told me that it was amazing! We were always going on adventures, making late night McDonalds runs to get ice cream with fries and we were always making memories. I grew extremely close with Stasia, but also her family. We were always laughing, always being goofs and we were always making the most out of the time that we spent together. In college, Stasia ordered a projector so that we could watch movies on the wall and guess what she tried to get me to watch.....Harry Potter, but it didn't work out the best because I slept through most of them, but I tried. She is my wizard, musician and spunky girl. She has always been one of my favorite humans to ever walk the earth and she still is to this day! Anastasia never liked it when people called her Stasia, but I didn't know that but one day I started calling her Stasia and it has stuck ever since then! Stasia is one of the strongest people I have ever met and she has also been such an inspiration to me!
Katie
Bridesmaid
Katie and I used to work together and she made work 100 times more fun and enjoyable! When we worked together it didn't even feel like work, it felt like we were just hanging out. She immediately became my best friend. Katie is another person that it is impossible not to laugh with. Katie has a beautiful son who became my nephew, and watching her become a momma was one of the most beautiful things! I also got to be by Katie's side when she married her best friend and that is a day I will NEVER forget! Katie always has a smile on her face no matter what, she is always trying to look at the brighter side of things, and she is incredibly strong and powerful and can do anything she puts her mind to. She has always been someone who I look up to! She has such a kind, caring, beautiful and loving soul and is one of the most beautiful humans, inside and out! Katie and I would sit together after work and talking about everything and laugh at absolutely nothing, but together we found everything funny. She is one of the most wonderful humans!!
Zoey
Junior Bridesmaid
Zoey is 1 of Zach's younger sisters. She is 1 of my very sweet sister in laws! Zoey and I were very shy with each other when we first met, but now we never stop talking to each other and having some of the best conversations and laughing. Zoey became my sister very early on, I loved her instantly and I love her more and more every single day! Zoey has got to be one of the biggest animal lovers on earth, horses specifically, but she loves ALL animals. Zoey is also one of the most clumsy girls, but she always turns what she does into something funny. The most special thing about Zoey is that she isn't just caring and loving towards animals, she is also extremely caring and loving towards humans which is 1 thing I absolutely adore about her! Zoey is a very strong willed and kind hearted person. She never fails to make me laugh, she can also turn the most unfunny things into something funny, without even trying. Zoey has always been extremely nurturing to her family and wants to help in whatever ways that she can. Zoey has became one of my built in best friends and someone I can hang out with every single day and never get tired of. She is an Angel sent from Heaven to earth. She is the sister I always prayed for, and now I have her and I wouldn't want it any other way!
Zaylee
Junior Bridesmaid
Zaylee is Zach's other younger sister, and my other sweet sister in law! The words I can say about Zaylee are endless, as she is such a sweetheart! Zaylee has such a pure and kind soul, she does anything she can to help out. Zaylee is also the queen of being sassy! Zaylee is the girl that she will say things and it won't make sense whatsoever, and when she realizes it she just laughs at herself while everyone else is laughing along with her. She has the greatest sense of humor and she is always laughing, or making everyone else laugh! Zaylee has a laugh that you can't help but laugh at! Zaylee takes risks, and she is a little dare devil. She is also extremely clumsy, she can be holding a glass of water and somehow spill it, or she can trip over her own foot while standing still. Zaylee and I really weren't shy with each other at first, but Zaylee is very outgoing and very talkative with everyone. I warmed up to her immediately! She became my Zaylee girl right away! Zaylee loves being outside and adventuring and doing whatever makes her happy. My life was complete when Zaylee came into it and I loved her right away, it is impossible to not love her!
Camren
Best Man
Camren is one of my older brothers. Camren and I used to be worst enemies growing up, and we could never get along. But once we were 16 and 18 then it all changed. When Camren started driving he became my ride to and from school and we would listen to music and just jam! Growing up, Camren and I couldn't even be by each other without wanting to attack the other person and that drove our parents nuts! But as the years have gone by, he has became one of my best friends. Camren and I love riding dirt bikes together, going shooting, talking about funny videos and goofing off. I wouldn't want anyone to stand by my side on my big day!
Jonas
Groomsman
Jonas has also been one of my closest friends since 2nd grade at South Canyon. You have probably already picked up that Jonas is James twin brother. We always refer to them as "The Twins". Jonas and I have gotten very close over the years as well, and is also like my brother. Jonas is a very chill and funny person, it is always a fun time if Jonas is present. I also really enjoy being at the lake with Jonas and watching him rock the wake board and having him make fun of me on the knee board when I wipe out. Jonas is also really interested and good at working on vehicles, and we love to share knowledge with each other about things. Jonas is definitely 1 of the guys I go to if I need a good laugh and he is also always supporting me and always here to help me if I ever need anything. I am very thankful to have a best friend like Jonas, and I am blessed to have him be a part of my big day!
Nate
Groomsman
I met Nate in July 2021 through the Guards. Nate and I got close extremely fast while he was one of my mentors. Nate is one of the goofiest and most funny guys I have ever met and he is also extremely hardworking and always gives his all no matter what the conditions are. Nate is the person that I can go to about literally anything, he is very good at listening and giving advice no matter what. Nate has always been here for me no matter what and hes always reaching out and checking in. I am very thankful that I joined the Guards just because I met Nate. Nate is always smiling and making the most out of things and trying to look at the bright side. Ever since Nate got out of the guards it hasn't been the same, drill isn't the same and neither is AT. Nate is definitely one of the best guys in this world, and this world definitely needs more people like Nate. I am very honored to have him in my wedding!
James
Groomsman
James has been 1 of my best friends since the 2nd grade. We met at South Canyon Elementary in Rapid, I not only met James, but I met his twin brother as well. At first we were just friends, but as we've gotten older we have grown into being best friends and hes became like another brother to me. My favorite memories with James are going to the lake and watching him wake board while I knee board and just having a good time. I also really enjoy working on vehicles with him. It is never boring when James is around, he has to be one of the funniest people I have ever met. James plays a very big part in my life, and he is one of my biggest supporters with everything and is always by my side through my hard times and always makes it known that he is here for me. I always knew that I wanted James to be one of my groomsmen on my big day and I am glad that he will be present!
Riley
Groomsman
I met Riley in August 2021 through the National Guard. He has been a very close friend of mine ever since. Riley has to be one of the funniest humans to ever walk the earth, he is so goofy and outgoing, and it's very hard to be serious when Riley is around. Riley is always dancing or singing and making the most out of everything and trying to make everyone else enjoy it too. If you don't have someone like Riley in your life, you definitely need one!
Lance
Groomsman
Lance is another one of my buddies that I met through the guards. I refer to Lance as "Sutter" as that is what he is called in the guards because its his last name. Sutter and I got close throughout our time in the guards together and he is probably one of my favorite people in our unit. Sutter and I get teamed up together a lot, which is good because him and I work very good together. 1 of the only ways I can get through drill or AT is because Sutter is with me. He is always making people laugh and he is always working very hard and giving all of his time and energy. Sutter is someone who I have an extreme amount of respect for. I am very thankful that I met Sutter and we get to go through this guards experience together. I am very excited to have Sutter be with me on my wedding day.
Logan
Junior Groomsmen
Logan is Natalie's younger brother and her only sibling. He is my new brother in law and 1 of my fishing buddies. Logan is a very smart, loving, and respectful kid. Logan loves his video games and when I first met Logan, him and I would go play video games and compete with each other. Logan is also a pro at arguing with you until you start to believe that he is actually right, he should definitely go to law school! Logan loves my little siblings and they all really enjoy hanging out and playing games with each other, which I am very glad that they all love each other and can be friends. I am very thankful that I have Logan as my brother in law and I wouldn't trade it for anything, he's a pretty great kid!
Roman
Junior Groomsmen
Roman is my other younger brother, he also made me a big brother! I've known Roman since he was 5. For Roman only being 5, he still was obsessed with fishing, and still is to this day. Romans and I used to go fishing together with the family and he gets very focused on it and takes it very serious. I also enjoy riding dirt bikes with Roman. Roman is by far my most adventurous brother. Roman loves his Sponge Bob and his naps, which I also love taking naps! Roman is a very sweet and loving kid! I am also very thankful and blessed that I have Roman as a little brother!
Tyden
Ring Bearer
Tyden is my youngest brother. I've known Tyden since he was 2 years old, and even at 2 years old Tyden was such a fun little guy, and he still is to this day. Tyden and I love to ride dirt bikes together and he also loves having me follow him and watching him do all of the jumps. Tyden has always been the wild child and always wanting to get dirty and go on adventures. When I first met T he was terrified of me and would cry if I looked at him, which he obviously grew out of that because him and I are always picking on each other. Although Tyden is my brother, he is like my little best friend. T can be a wild child, but he is also very sweet, genuine and loving. I grew up being the baby of the family and when my mom met my step-dad, I was no longer the baby, and I finally got the title of big brother! I am very thankful that I got a Tyden in my life and I am very blessed that I have him as 1 of my brothers! I love that little man with my whole heart and more.
Loren
Flower Girl
When we tell you Loren is a literal wild child, she is. While she is wild and crazy, she also has such a HUGE heart and Zach and I are THANKFUL and BLESSED to have her in our lives and her to be our God-Daughter. She is 100% an animal lover and the professional animal whisperer. Loren has a very special place in our heart, and always will. We have looked to Loren as our niece since the second we met her, and she calls me her "Aunt Nawee and Uncle Sack". We learned quick that her favorite animal of all time are cats, she loves carrying them around and loving on them, and even if they don't like it they deal with it because they don't have any other option, Loren will make those cats love her and sit with her. From the second we met Loren girl we knew we needed her to be our Flower Girl because she would be so extra with it and make it so cute and funny and we want our girl to be a part of our big day! We adore our Loren girl!
Halona +Brodie
Zachs Mom and Step Dad
Halona + Brodie are Zach's loving parents. Hal + Brodie have been Zach's biggest supporters and favorite people in the whole world. When Hal + Brodie met Natalie, she felt nothing but love and warmth. They made Natalie feel welcome and like family instantly. They are the most warm hearted and pure souled humans to ever exist. Hal + Brodie have always loved and supported Zach + Natalie during everything. Hal has became Natalie's best friend and everyday person. Zach and his mom have always been very close especially as Zach has gotten older. Zach would call his mom 5 times a day or more sometimes and Zach and Natalie were always coming out to the ranch to see them. Brodie has also became one of Zach's closest friends and supporters, and Brodie is the person that Zach goes to for advice! Hal + Brodie have been nothing but amazing people and the best parents and in laws. Natalie got blessed with the best in laws and couldn't be more thankful that she has Hal + Brodie in her life, and Zach got blessed with the best parents! Zach + Natalie love them so much and are so very thankful and appreciative of them every single day!
Erika + John
Natalies Mom + Dad
Erika + John are Natalie's sweet parents. Erika + John recently moved 7 hours away from where Zach and Natalie are, and they miss her parents every single day! Natalie's parents are always out adventuring or fishing! The night that Erika + John met Zach they were all at the dragstrip watching Natalie's dad race. Zach walked straight up to Erika and introduced himself, she had no clue what was going on but she really liked him. Zach also met Natalie's dad the same night, although meeting Natalie's dad was a little more intense because he was in racing mode, it still went great! Natalie and her parents have grown very close over the years and they also have grown very close to Zach. Natalie's parents are always very welcoming and loving towards Zach, and are always asking for him when they are on facetime with Natalie. Natalie and her parents call everyday on regular call or facetime. Natalie's parents have always supported Zach + Natalie through everything, they give advice but they still support them. When Natalie + Zach first got together, they were always going over to her parents house for dinner and to hangout. Natalie's parents are very thankful that she met the love of her life and are very happy that Natalie found someone who loves a lot of the same things as her. Zach got blessed with some amazing in-laws!!! He got blessed with really fun in-laws and Natalie is very thankful that they love each other!
Jeremy and Lucy Gardiner
Zachs Father and Step mom
Jeremy, a seasoned Pilot, has spent years flying across the skies with focus and expertise and passion for looking at the world from above and getting a different view point than most people get. His wife, Lucy, brings a different kind of dedication, with a deep passion for her grand kids, kids, and animals that keep her closely connected to family. Together they balance their unique paths-Jeremy's in the air and Lucy is in her care for everyone else.
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