Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

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Our Wedding

William and Natalie first met in the summer of 2023 while serving on summer staff at Dry Creek Baptist Camp. What began as a simple friendship quickly grew into something special. A year later, William asked Natalie out for coffee—and that cup of coffee marked the beginning of their dating journey. This past summer, the two found themselves back at Dry Creek, working together once again. On a special date day, William surprised Natalie by driving to Dry Creek to feed the fish—where he then got down on one knee and proposed. Now, they're excited to start their married life together—and they can’t wait to share this special day with you!

Our Story

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Natalie & Cophia have been friends since 2019, meeting at Dry Creek Baptist Camp, where they served as high school staffers.

Cophia Byrd

Natalie & Abby have been friends since 2021, meeting at Dry Creek Baptist Camp, where they served as outdoor team members.

Abby Rollins

Natalie & Brittney met and have been friends since the 4th grade at Lacassine High School.

Brittney Cotten

Natalie & Mya met and have been friends since the 4th grade at Lacassine High School.

Mya Deyarmin

Natalie & Audie have been friends since 2021 and met through the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at McNeese State University. 

Audie Owens

Natalie & Hannah have been friends since 2021, meeting through the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at McNeese State University, where they served together on the leadership team in Women's Ministry.

Hannah Meaux

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Will and Natalie's favorite local coffee shop and where they had their first date.

The Village Coffeehouse

Will and Natalie's favorite pizza place and where Will asked Natalie to be his girlfriend!

Natalie & William

Natalie & William

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Wedding Day