Gretchen & Jacob
Wedding Party
Natalie Sauer
Maid of Honor
Natalie is the Bride’s younger and only sister. Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee but currently living in California, her favorite place to visit is Disneyland (but only if she has Gretchen with her. Otherwise it’s not as fun). She has two golden retrievers named Bosco and Birdie, who are objectively the best dogs on Earth and cute enough to be the subjects of a children’s book series. In her free time, she likes to do math problems for fun, rearrange furniture, and call Gretchen. Natalie is so excited to be Gretchen’s Maid of Honor and celebrate her marriage to Jacob! As sisters, Natalie and Gretchen have been stuck with each other Natalie's whole life.
Jon Walton
Groomsman
Jon has a lot of energy. You never know where you’ll find him, except on Thursday nights when he's usually somewhere with Jacob drinking a beer. Jon and Jacob are friends and have known each each other for 11 years.
Lillie Kilbarger
Bridesmaid
Lillie is a professional counselor, born and raised in Knoxville. Life has been such a journey but is so thankful to have a friend like Gretchen by her side and is so excited to stand beside her on her big day! Lillie just had her one year anniversary with her husband. Lillie and Gretchen are best friends and have known each other for most of their lives.
Adam Tarver
Groomsman
Adam and Jacob met Adam's freshman year of high school at band camp and have been friends ever since. For years everyone joked they were brothers. Adam is a Knoxville native and a minister. He has two daughters, and loves all sports but especially baseball. He also loves disc golf, which he first learned to play because of Jacob. Adam and Jacob are best friends and have known each other for over 18 years.
Kelsey Goodwin
Bridesmaid
Kelsey is the self-proclaimed weird troll friend in the corner of the room, but Gretchen brings her out into the sunlight even when she doesn't want to 😂 Kelsey thinks Gretchen is the bestest friend she could ever ask for!!! Kelsey and Gretchen are best friends and have known each other for over 12 years.
Christina Whitaker
Groomswoman
Christina is a music educator who transformed into a corporate consultant and teaches Pure Barre on the side. While exercise is a big part of her life, food is her one true love (especially if potatoes are involved). Christina and Jacob are best friends and have known each other for over 10 years.
Kate Fleisher
Bridesmaid
Kate and Gretchen met in 2020 through Kate's fiancé, Payton. Gretchen and Payton bartended together, and Kate would come in and hangout! They immediately became friends and bonded over Disney and opportunities to dress up. Kate works as a Digital Media Analyst at Tombras Ad Agency in downtown Knoxville. She bartends on the side, as well as hosts trivia in the Old City. She is so excited to be a part of Gretchen and Jacob’s big day! Kate and Gretchen are friends and have known each other for over 3 years.
Joe Christian
Groomsman
A musician turned lawyer, Joe is a legal recruiter by day, trombonist by weekend. Joe is husband to his lovely wife Megan and dad to Corinne. Joe and Jacob are friends and have known each other for over 10 years.
Lauren Lowery
Bridesmaid
Lauren is a 31 year old University of Tennessee fan who loves to travel. She is a proud dog mom of two pups and a lover of Disney Parks & video games. Lauren and Gretchen are best friends and have known each other for over 25 years.