The Collins At The Clocktower

Our Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Jet's Pizza

The After Party

Our Wedding

Nathan and Gabrielle have known each other since they were kids, actually. Nathan grew up with Gabrielle's cousins, Brendan and BreeAnn (Best Man and Matron of Honor, how cool). It wasn't until Brendan's 21st birthday that they reconnected for a night out in Grand Rapids. They both felt something, but not enough to do anything about it... Bree, Brendan, and Carlee Smoker (long time friend of both) saw it more than they did and were persistent on bugging Nathan to make a move. He finally listened, thank goodness. He decided last minute to attend Faster Horses to spend time with Gabs and drove back and forth from work just to make it happen. After that, Nathan asked Gabrielle on their first date, where she beat him in mini golf (true story, no matter how much he denies it). The two dated for just under 4 years before Nathan popped the question on his parents' boat right at sunset - perfect timing if you ask Gabs. Just kidding... she was an hour late for her engagement and made Nate (and everyone else involved) a little stressed they were going to miss it. She had no idea it was happening, to say the least, but it was absolutely perfect. Nathan and Gabrielle are beyond excited to celebrate with you all in December. Love, The Future Waterburys

Our Story

Photos

Alex is the older sister of the bride. Gabs has never known life without her and she wouldn't have it any other way. She’s honored to have her stand by her side.

Alex Radford

Bree is Gabs' older cousin and built-in best friend. They grew up together and often get confused as sisters, despite the height difference. 

BreeAnn Blosfield

Emily has been a best friend of the bride since 1st grade. They have gone through every phase of life together and continue to have an amazing friendship. 

Emily Thomas

Quincie has been besties with Gabs since freshman year at Hope College. They were in each other's orientation groups and have been inseparable since. They're also twins - Quabby forever.

Quincie Rush

Heather and 'Gibby' met through Hope basketball but became roomies/besties junior year. They studied abroad in Ireland together and that bonded them for life. 

Heather Telfor

Big Al was Gabrielle's first friend at Hope. They were in the same reffing group during team camp the summer before Gabs' freshman year and have been true friends ever since. They were roomies after graduating college and ran a half marathon together.

Allison Hedrick

Sarah and the bride have been best friends since the start of Hope College and were always involved in the same things. They played basketball together, were roommates, and Sarah led an amazing immersion trip in Orlando that Gab was a part of. Sarah is also her dentist now :) 

Sarah Bouwkamp

Crimmson is Gabby's newest and truest friend. They met through their athletic training fellowship at University of Michigan and continually bond over AT. They now both live in the Lansing area, helping each other navigate new chapters of their lives. 

Crimmson Hughes

Nicholas is Nathan's older brother and friend since birth. He’s responsible for two incredible additions to the Waterbury family - Paige and Lily. He is doing them the honor of performing their wedding ceremony.

Nicholas Waterbury

Brendan is Nathan's best friend from childhood up until now and is also the 'little' cousin of the Bride. Most might say he’s one of the big reasons for this wedding.

Brendan Spangler

Noah is Nathan's younger brother/friend and is settling for the role of groomsman instead of DJ… Nathan likes to think he taught him everything he knows. 

Noah Waterbury

Caleb is the older brother of the Bride and gave the couple the honor of being Auntie Gabs and Uncle Nathan. Some might say he is very excited to finally have a brother.

Caleb Spangler

Nolan is one of Nathan's childhood best friends and they stuck together until they became real adults. They roomed and played tennis together at Adrian College. Go Dawgs! Oh yeah!

Nolan Duda

Dylan is a childhood best friend of Nate and they roomed and were on the tennis team together at Adrian. The first time Dylan met Gabs, he told her that Nathan was going to marry her. He was right.

Dylan Linklater

Nicky G and Nate go way back to preschool at St. Paul. Their friendship has continued throughout the years and currently has them Monday night golf league partners. 

Nick Galliers

Cam is one of Nate's Adrian College friends/roommates/teammates. They met playing tennis together at Adrian and have been close ever since despite Cam being a Purdue fan. Go Blue! 

Cameron Rafinski

Austin and Nate have been childhood best friends - wreaking havoc on those around them ever since. He will no doubt be the life of the party.

Austin Krzeminski 

Braxton is nephew and godson of Auntie Gabs and Uncle Nathan. He was the first to make them an aunt and uncle and will always hold a special place in their hearts, even if he does like Nathan more.. 

Gabrielle & Nathan

Gabrielle & Nathan

Q + A

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What is the wedding party wearing?