Wedding Day

St. Vincent De Paul Church

Ceremony

Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center

Reception

Cocktail Hour

RECEPTION

Spring

Our Wedding

Nathan and Julia grew up only 50 miles apart from each other. Nathan grew up in Puxico, MO helping his family on their small cattle farm, riding dirt bikes, and playing basketball. Julia grew up in Cape Girardeau riding bikes with her brother, spending time with her family, and playing soccer or basketball. The two grew up in very different ways but still found their way to each other. Their paths had crossed several times in their lives with Nathan's aunt and uncle, Tony and Leslie Martin being best friends with Julia's mom and dad. The two always knew of each other but didn't truly start getting to know each other until 2019, when Nathan moved to Cape Girardeau to live and work. Every Sunday, Julia's family has dinner where they meet with Tony and Leslie and their family to enjoy a home cooked meal together before a new week starts. Nathan was temporarily living with Tony and Leslie at the time so he began coming to our dinners where Julia started developing a little crush. After dinner the families would gather in the living room to watch football. At the beginning the two would sit on opposite ends of the couch. As each week went by the space between them on the couch became smaller and smaller. When one night, Nathan asked Julia to go see a movie with him. (Of course, a basketball movie!) After the movie, Nathan went in for a side hug and the rest was history! Since then the two have been on many dates, attended many concerts, weddings, and sporting events. Julia graduated from college and teaches special education at Blanchard Elementary. Nathan is the Director of Development at Notre Dame, the high school Julia graduated from. They have two crazy dogs, Lainey and Truman and are living happily ever after!

Our Story

Photos

Paige and Julia met in grade school but didn't become close until high school. They bonded on the bench during freshman year volleyball season and became inseparable when they discovered there shared love for whipped topping cupcakes. Paige is the sister Julia never had!

Paige Emmenderfer 

Ben Martin

Molly is a very special person in Julia's life. She is a big reason Nathan and Julia met and are getting married today!  Molly is like her older sister. She has been Julia's personal makeup artist for every major event in her life. She has dried many tears and been there to watch all of Julia's major accomplishments. She is Julia's biggest cheerleader.

Molly Wiseman

Clay Harty

Julia met Hannah in college through their sorority. Then later found out they had the same major. Julia knew her and Hannah would be best friends when Hannah made Julia go to a study session and they were the only two to show up. They lived together in college and were always watching movies together. Hannah has always been a constant in Julia's life! 

Hannah Gibson

Daulton Speckhart

Kristen and Julia first met when they played soccer on the same team. Kristen is always one to make Julia laugh. Growing up Julia was always sleeping over at Kristen's. We would be making dances or playing Mario Kart. Julia and Kristen were roommates in college, where Julia loved pranking Kristen. No matter what, Kristen has always been there for Julia. She is a definition of true friend. 

Kristen Tarno

Zach Clubb

Julia and Julia first met on bid day when they joined a sorority together. The two began getting closer freshman year.  Always playing intramural's together. Fast forward they lived together junior and senior year. The two Julia's  spent every Friday morning together running errands and talking. Julia R. is a friend Julia could go to for honest advice. Julia will always be a life long friend.  

Julia Riley 

Nick Williams

Chloe met Julia through being in the same sorority together. Chloe and Julia then were roommates in college! Chloe and Julis shared many nights rummaging through each others closets and getting ready together before a fun night out. Julia can always count on Chloe for support no matter the circumstance. 

Chloe Thomas

Matt Camden

Bailey and Julia go way back! All the way to Kindergarten. Growing up the two would spend everyday after school at Baileys house watching Dance Moms and eating Mac and Cheese. Julia and Bailey went there separate ways during college but never lost touch. Bailey will always be a great friend to Julia and one of her first friends. 

Bailey Beussink

Tyler Woolard

Madi and Julia met in college while being in the same sorority together. They didn't become close until Madi started dating Nick (Julia'a brother). Madi and Julia are usually giving "sisterly love" but when it comes to it Madi is always the first one to defend Julia. Julia is so grateful to have Madi in her life and for her to be apart of her family. 

Madi Stephan

Dillon Farris

Megan was Julia's first best friend. They spent of of their time together in the back of a car together going to and from socer tournaments. Some of Julia's favorite memories are with Megan. Megan is someone Julia could always count on know matter the circumstance. 

Megan Heisserer

Taylor Burge

Adrianne was Julia's freshman year roommate in college and then sorority sister. Adrianne taught Julia to not take life so seriously. Adrianne was always there every-time Julia fell out of her lofted bed at SEMO. The two were always laughing together. Julia's best decision she ever made was picking a random roommate and meeting a lifelong friend in Adrianne. 

Adrianne Hammond

Jonathan Gadberry 

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Julia & Nathan

Julia & Nathan

Registry