Natasha & Dustin
Wedding Party
Nardia Lloyd
Maid of Honor
Sister of the Bride. Tash has always looked up to Nardia, her big sister. From all of her soccer accomplishments to achieving newly found life goals (barre3 instructor); she admires her sister’s passion. Her greatest joy has been the gift of being an Aunt to Myles and Kingston; Tash’s favorite little humans. Their bond is strong and unbreakable. She couldn't imagine this day without her best friend and sister by her side.
Kenny Hall
Best Man
Friend of the Groom since 2006 (13 years). Dustin and Kenny met through Rugby at the University of Georgia and through Charles Campbell (Groomsman). Dustin was an Alumni at the time and Kenny had just transferred up from Valdosta State University. Kenny grew up with Charles and so all three of them spent a lot of time together in Athens, GA, once Kenny arrived. After graduating from UGA, Kenny joined the Athens Eagles Rugby Football Club and Dustin, Kenny, and Julian have continued to play Rugby along-side each other ever since. Upon moving to Atlanta, GA, Dustin moved in with Kenny and they were roommates until December of 2017. Dustin and Kenny do everything together and now “the Wolf Pack has grown by two” with Tash and Ali.
Kealani Davis
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride. Kealani and Tash have been friends since the 6th grade. They met at a birthday party where Tash adored Kealani's "hair clips". Their friendship grew stronger when Kealani and her husband (oh hey, Kev!) moved to Atlanta and soon introduced Tash to Cabbagetown where she would eventually purchase her first home. They both love a good festival, live music and darts. Kealani is her ride or die, always.
Kellen Montgomery
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom since 2001 (18 years). Dustin and Kellen met through Rugby at the University of Georgia where they were roommates on most of their Rugby trips. Throughout Kellen’s moves to Macon, GA, Atlanta, GA, San Francisco, CA, and then back to Atlanta, GA, they remained great friends. Dustin and Kellen have traveled together and enjoyed many fun times over the years. Now that Kellen has moved back to Atlanta, they are blessed to spend a lot more time together.
Priya Naik
Bridesmaid
Oldest friend and “Seeeeester” of the Bride. P-head and Tash have been friends since they were three when they met at the Montessori School. They played soccer together (Ladybug years until the Storm), and in their teen years, Priya would “drive” Tash to school...Tash was in charge of the steering wheel from the passenger seat as Priya ate her bagel and did her hair (which was always wet). To this day they have yet to get into a single argument!!! While they haven't lived remotely close to each other since high school, they remain as close as ever.
Julian Harris
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom since 2001 (18 years). Dustin and Julian met through Rugby at the University of Georgia. After their first season, Julian and another Rugby teammate (Tyler Boykin) asked Dustin to work at a special needs summer camp (Extra Special People, Inc.) with them that they had worked at for many years. It was an amazing experience. After University, Dustin and Julian worked together in Sports Marketing where they traveled the country together 10 months a year for several years. They made many great memories traveling the U.S. throughout their 20’s. They were founding members of the Athens Eagles Rugby Football Club in 2008 and continue to play along-side each other to this day. Through Rugby, business, and life, they have remained close friends for the last 18 years.
Marie Nicolini
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride since they met their freshmen year in college at Western Carolina University in 2002. The salt to her pepper, Tash and Marie were inseparable throughout college; the ultimate duo. They weren't only the best of friends, but also roommates for several years in Atlanta after college. They both love cheese (flashback to the college days of “borrowing” cheese from Megan and Casey’s dorm room) and they both like to hike. Through many life events, Maurice has always been by Tash’s side.
Charles Campbell
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom since 2004 (15 years). Dustin and Charles met through Rugby at the University of Georgia. When Dustin and good friend Tyler Boykin started the Oconee County High School Rugby Football Club as Coaches in 2004, Charles came out to coach as well. Their friendship was strong and when Dustin opened his Irish Pub in 2008, his trusted friend Charles quit his job to move back up to Athens, GA, and help him start it as a bartender. Dustin and Charles were founding members of the Athens Eagles Rugby Football Club in 2008 and played Rugby along-side each other until Charles got married (shout out to Kacie who was also a bartender at Lansdowne Road Irish Pub) and moved to Savannah to start his family. Dustin and Charles have remained close friends for the last 15 years.
Rachel Vrooman
Bridesmaid
Sister of the Groom. Rachel is the little sister Tash never had. They first met at Rachel’s 30th birthday party, a few weeks after Dustin and Tash started dating. Their love for one another was instantly contagious. Rachel’s grace and faith are beyond admirable, and she’s so much greater than a joy to be around. She and Tash immediately found so much love in each other; in laughter, life and worship. Tash is beyond grateful to have her as a Sister.
Travis Vrooman
Groomsman
Brother-in-law of the Groom. Dustin's bond with Travis is as strong as if Travis were born into the family as Dustin's blood brother. Moving "home" to Atlanta, GA, was such a huge blessing for Dustin because it allowed his relationship with Travis to continue to grow stronger. Dustin is so very grateful to have Travis in his life as his sister's husband, his nephews' father, his brother-in-law, and his friend.