Wedding Party
Mya Donahoe
Maid of Honor
Mya and Kate are college besties and became close after moving into the Maggie House their sophomore year at OU. She is 1/3rd of OU Maggie house trio. A favorite memory of Kate's with Mya is driving to lead student ministry at church while blast Shawn Mendes songs. Some of the things Kate loves best about Mya is that she is adventurous, the greatest cheerleader, a party out on the dance floor, and deep lover of Jesus.
Natalie Heathcoat
Matron of Honor
Natalie completes the OU Maggie house trio! Kate and Natalie met via Bible Study at OU freshman year, moved in together with Mya sophomore year, and have besties ever since. A favorite memory Kate has with Natalie is prepping with Nat for her wedding several days before. Some of the things Kate loves most about Nat are her iconic dance moves, her deep loyalty to her friends, excellent music taste, and undying love for Jesus.
Kate Bondurant
Bridesmaid
Kate squared became a dynamic Denver duo after Kate F. started going to school with Kate B's husband and noted that typically cool men have way cooler wives. The Kates went on a walk, and thus their friendship began. A favorite memory Kate F. has with Kate B. is anytime they are voice memoing (these are Kate F's favorite podcasts). Some of the things Kate F. loves most about Kate. B is her deep passion for struggling youth, authenticity to herself and other, Rock Band skills, and faithfulness to Jesus.
Maggie Dupree
Bridesmaid
Kate met Maggie after starting school with Maggie's husband. She noted that cool men have cooler wives and after coffee shop date one their friendship was born! A favorite memory Kate has with Maggie is literally anytime they are laughing over something (most recently when they both fell to the floor over a social media post). Some of the things Kate loves most about Maggie is her insane organization skills, her love for her friends, board-game-playing competitiveness, and deep honestly when discussing all things Jesus.
Megan Smith
Bridesmaid
Megan and Kate grew up spending their summers together in Washington state. Megan's and Kate's moms went to high school together and were in each other's weddings! The moment has now come full circle as the girls will stand by each other sides between summer 2025 and spring of 2026. A favorite memory Kate has with Megan is jumping off the boat house. Kate loves many things about Megan, but some of her favorites are Megan's commitment to loving everyone around her, her love for Jesus, her ability to make everyone feel special, and her cutie dance moves!
Karson Nordstog
Best Man
Nik’s younger brother and best friend. While Karson and Nik haven’t always seen eye to eye, like most brothers, their relationship has grown immensely over the years. Despite their differences, Karson and Nik have bonded over their love of travel, camping, and Star Wars. Three great things that make up most great relationships. One thing Nik admires about Karson is his determination. Karson recently graduated with honors from MSUB while working early morning hours at the Phillips Refinery in Billings. Karson has truly modeled what it takes to work hard in life.
Brandon King
Groomsman
Nik and Brandon met during their first year at CCU. Over the years, Brandon and Nik have bonded over many things, one of them being their mutual love of the outdoors. Both of them love to ski, mountain bike, and fly fish in the Colorado backcountry. One thing Nik admires most about Brandon is his love for God and those around him. Brandon is truly someone who seeks to honor God and love others in all that he does. Also, Brandon was instrumental in encouraging Nik to go on that first date with Kate.
Rodion Pankratov
Groomsman
Rodi and Nik first met as roommates during their first year at CCU. While at CCU and years since, they remained very close and enjoyed things like playing basketball, working out, and playing way too much Catan. Some of the things Nik respects most about Rodi is his never-quit attitude and his generous heart. Rodi truly is someone who would give you the shirt off his back. Mix this with the trait of never backing down from a hard situation, Rodi truly is an amazing friend. And shout out to his wife Mia, if it wasn’t for her, Kate and Nik never would have met.
Caden Senitte
Groomsman
Caden is one of Nik’s oldest friends. They first met in Kindergarten, where things started out a little rocky as they got into a fight on one of their first days of school. After Nik won that fight, they both decided that they would make great friends! Ever since that day, Caden and Nik have remained good friends despite not always living in the same state. One thing Nik admires most about Caden is his deep love for God. This love is evident in all that Caden does as he truly seeks to honor Him in every season of life.
John Thompson
Groomsman
John and Nik have been good friends since 5th grade. They first met playing Little Guy Football together and have remained close ever since. Over the years, John and Nik have grown in their relationship over their love of golf and Jesus. Two iconic combos. One thing Nik loves most about John is his humor and his undying love for lawn mowers. John can put a smile on your face quicker than anyone and is also the only person who enjoys talking about lawn mowers in his free time. Like seriously, this dude lives to mow.
Jake Fellman
Groomsman
Jake and Nik met during their freshman year of college in North Dakota, despite the fact that they only lived 20 minutes away from one another growing up. During this first year of college, Jake and Nik quickly grew to be great friends as they traveled the world together with their school. This year ignited a deep friendship that has stayed strong even though they currently live in two different states. One of the things Nik admires most about Jake is his love for his friends and family. The way Jake carries himself in this area truly exemplifies a God honoring approach to relationships.