Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Gardenia Wedding & Event Venue

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

2017Met in person for the first timeWent on their first date and remained friends over the next few years. October 2019Baptized together. October - November 2019Started dating but later broke up, agreeing to stay friends. January 2023Hung out as friends while Colt was home from Texas A&amp;M. July 2023Reconnected while leading at high school summer camp.Went on what they now consider their second (or third) first date after getting back from camp. September 5, 2023Made it official after 6 years of friendship and ups and downs. September 6, 2023Colt said “I love you” for the first time (he doesn’t like to waste time). December 7, 2024Got engaged!

Nat & Colt's Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Gracie and Nat first met in 2022 when going into ministry school together. They quickly became friends, and then roommates in summer 2023! Gracie has been a constant, sweet friend ever since. 

Gracie Blackburn

Baylee and Nat became friends in 2022 after spending time together at the Passion conference. Later on Baylee, Nat and Gracie all became roommates! Their unexpected friendship has been a great blessing. 

Baylee Carroll

Abbie and Nat became friends in middle school. They share many memories together over the past 8+ years and have loved celebrating each other in every season! She has remained a faithful and generous friend the entirety of their friendship. 

Abbie Lowrance

Madeline and Nat became friends in 2022 when they joined the same ministry school. Madeline has been a steady, trustworthy friend since then and has made a big impact on Nat's life even from a distance! 

Madeline de Jong

Cadence is Colt's cousin, but has also become a friend / sister-like figure in Nat's life. They are so excited to be family! 

Cadence Woodward

Caitlyn and Nat were roommates their freshman year of college at the University of Arkansas. Even after Nat left, they made an effort to see each other as much as possible and are so grateful to have remained friends and apart of each others lives! 

Caitlyn Moore

Emily and Nat are cousins and share many sweet memories together as family since they were little. As they have gotten older, they have created a sweet friendship and enjoy being in similar seasons of life with college and friends! 

Emily Deutsch

Jacob Bowersock

Ben Stevenson

Jadie Woodward

Walker Gaylor

Giovanni Anaya

Connor Jones

Joshua Bandrowski

Liam Larkin

Wedding Party

Q + A

We've listed many options for lodging near Valley View, TX. We did NOT block out rooms at any of the following hotels, however each hotel is approximately 15-45 minutes from the wedding venue.

Approximately 12-15 minutes from the venue. We highly recommend this hotel as it is the closest option! 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denton - Sanger, an IHG Hotel

This hotel is approximately 20-25 minutes from the venue. It is on the way to the venue from DFW airport.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denton North, an IHG Hotel

Approximately 20-25 minutes from the venue. 

Fairfield Inn & Suites Denton

If you are looking to stay a couple of days, the Gaylord has many restaurant options and experiences. It is close to Grapevine which has shopping and fine Texas eating! Approximately 50 minutes - 1 hour from the venue. 15 minutes from DFW Airport.

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

WoodSpring Suites Denton

For those of our guests who dont want the party to stop! Approximately 45 minutes - 1 hour from the venue.

WinStar World Casino

If you are traveling in by plane, we provided a convenient option right at DFW Airport. Approximately 1 hour from the venue.

Natalie + Colt