Our Wedding Party
Madeline Purdy
Maid of Honor
Maddie and I have been through it all together. While living together for 21 years has not always been butterflies and rainbows, we have truly grown to be friends. I know that she will always have my back and I will always have hers. Maddie, keep being the vibrant, beautiful, and hilarious girl that you are. I'm very excited for all of the free babysitting Auntie Maddie will give us one day!
Hannah Purdy
Bridesmaid
I could not be more excited to have my baby sister stand by me on my wedding day. Hannah is sweet, caring, beautiful, and one of the most laid-back people I know. I have loved seeing her and Jake get closer over the last year and I know she cant wait to have him as a brother ;)
Erika Cullum
Bridesmaid
I have known Erika for as long as I remember. Throughout the years she has been the one who would play Barbies with me every chance we got, the one I could go to about all of the HCS "drama", the other half of our "dynamic duo", and a true friend though all times. I could not be more excited to have her stand by me on my wedding day. Erika, you are proof of a life-long friend. Love ya lots!!
Sara Forcey
Bridesmaid
Throwback to the first day of 6th grade when Sara, a loud girl that laughed at literally everything, walked through the doors. I could not handle her until one of my friends told me to give her a chance and go talk to her. Little did I know that Sara would become one of my closest friends that I could go to about anything. I love you so much Sara. You bring so much joy into everyone around you. I am so honored to have you as a bridesmaid and friend.
Susanna Edwards
Bridesmaid
This sweet friend will not be able to make it to the wedding because of her work in China but she is still one of my bridesmaids, even if she is not there in person. Everyone needs a Sue in their life. To me, Sue is an inspiration. Sue works hard for what she wants, is not afraid of what other people think of her, and seeks to honor Jesus in all that she does. I cherish the times that we have together and how you always point me to Jesus. I cannot tell you how proud I am of you for your work in China and the difference that I know you are making in their lives. Love you so much, friend!
Dillon Wescott
Best Man
We go way back... to the womb
Abel Russell
Groomsman
Weird dude I know
Austin Kelley
Groomsman
Life of the party
Dan Wernig
Groomsman
He's the man, enough said.
Brandon Taylor
Groomsman
SuperFresh!
Naomi & Shelby Arnold
Flower Girl
These two sweet and sassy girls are such an incredible blessing to us. Jake and Nat-Nat love them very much and are so excited to have them as our flower girls!
Adam Eshleman
Officiant
Pastor Eshleman was Natalie's middle school Bible teacher and is now the associate pastor of the church that we attend. We admire his relationship to God and to his wife and hope to reflect that love in our own marriage.