Minter House

Bridal Shower

Gadsby's Tavern

Rehearsal Dinner

Basilica of St. Mary

Rehearsal 

Natalie and Michael’s Wedding Day

The Basilica of Saint Mary

Ceremony

O'Connell Hall - Catholic University of America

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Natalie and Michael met in April 2024 in Terminal B, Gate 18, of LaGuardia airport, on Michaels lunch break, in-between flights. Michael approached Natalie and told her he liked her necklace, which had a crucifix and an ‘Our Lady of Guadalupe’ medal. After a brief conversation, he said farewell and boarded his flight, only to realize he forgot to ask for her name or phone number. Michael ran back up the jet bridge into the terminal, holding up his flight to go back. When Natalie saw him coming, she smiled and said I was hoping you would come back. Michael melted in relief and thought oh good, she likes me. After exchanging phone numbers, they texted back and forth for two weeks, struck by all the things they had in common. They eventually decided to chat on the phone, finding instant chemistry. After a month of FaceTime, Michael decided to take a leap of faith and fly to Florida to see Natalie (and meet her family, on the first date no less). Michael decided during that trip that Natalie was the one for him. Michael continued to visit Florida each month, and Natalie started to visit Michael in Virginia. Later that year, Michael proposed to Natalie on All Saints Day at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.

How Our Love Took Off

Our Story

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Natalie is a bubbly Music Teacher, Singer, and Actor who was raised in Northern Georgia, by her parents, Daniel and Jennifer. In her free time she loves to laugh with friends, craft, read, and spend time with Jesus. 

Natalie Claire Minter

Michael is a laid back Airline Pilot, raised by his parents Michelle and Philip in Las Vegas Nevada. He has been flying since he was 16 years old. In his free time he likes to read, and play guitar.

Philip Michael Bouchard

Elizabeth Lozano

Best Friend of the Bride from College - Opera Singer

Katherine Malone

Best Friend of the Bride from College - Dance Teacher/Actor 

Clara Long

Allison Minter

Mikayla Bouchard

Sister of the Bride - High School Student 

Gabriella Minter

Rebecca Minter

Best friend of the Groom from Childhood - College Student at BYU

Tate Austin

Friend of the Groom from Childhood - College Student at BYU

Ryan Mortenson

Friend of the Groom from Childhood - Works for the Navy

Adam Tumbleson

Friend of the Groom from College - Flight Instructor. College Student at Embry Riddle 

Davin Blunt

Brother in Law of Bride - Co founder and Owner of Kaizen Marketing Agency 

Santiago Lozano

Brother of Bride - IT Director at Dynamic Catholic

Erik Minter

Brother of the Bride - College Student at St. Thomas University 

Aidan Minter

Avery Lozano

Bridget Minter

Elliot Lozano

Wedding Party

Q + A

There are two airports available for travel into the Washington D.C. area. Both airports have metro access and are also within driving distance of Alexandria.  The first airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) is located in Arlington, Virginia, a few miles north of Alexandria, and is also the closest to Washington D.C. itself. Washington National Airport is a hub for American Airlines. For those traveling from Las Vegas, there is one direct flight a day on American Airlines, and one on Southwest Airlines. To travel to Alexandria via the metro, follow the signs for the metro, and enter the metro station at either the north or south entrance, which are both next to the airport security lines. Take either a blue or a yellow train southbound, and exit at the King Street - Old Town station. The blue line southbound train will say Franconia Springfield, and the yellow line southbound train will say Huntington. This ride typically takes 10 minutes.  The second airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, is located in Dulles, Virginia, thirty miles west of Alexandria. Dulles Airport is a hub for United Airlines. For those traveling from Las Vegas, there are typically three direct flights a day on United Airlines. To travel to Alexandria via the metro, head to baggage claim and follow the signs for the underground walkway to the metro station. Take a silver line train towards Downtown Largo, and exit at the Rosslyn station. At Rosslyn, switch levels and take a blue line train southbound towards Franconia-Springfield, and exit at the King Street - Old Town station. This ride typically takes 50 minutes. A hotel with discounted rates is available for weekend of the wedding. The Hilton Alexandria Old Town, at 1767 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, is located directly across from the King Street - Old Town metro stop, allowing for easy access from both airports, as well as to the reception dinner after the wedding. The wedding is located at the Basilica of Saint Mary, 310 S Royal Street. The best way to travel from the hotel to the wedding would be via Uber or Lyft. Otherwise, it is about a 25 minute walk through Old Town Alexandria. The reception will be located at the Catholic University of America, 620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington D.C. 20064. There is a metro stop, Brookland - CUA, located at the University. Coming from Old Town, head to the King Street station and take a yellow line train north towards Mount Vernon Square/7th Street/Convention Center. Exit at the Gallery Place - Chinatown station, change levels, and get on a red line train towards Glenmont. Exit at the Brookland - CUA stop. Driving from Alexandria to CUA is about 11 miles, which takes anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour depending on traffic. A map of the Washington D.C. metro system is available at https://www.wmata.com/schedules/maps/upload/system-map-rail.pdf . To ride a metro train, a SmarTrip card can be purchased at the entrance to any metro station, and can be preloaded with any amount of money. If you download the SmarTrip app, you can tap your phone to enter/exit the metro, and set the card to automatically reload with money. A metro ride typically costs two to seven dollars, depending on the length of the ride. You are not charged for the ride until you exit the station, so make sure you have enough money on the card for the exit fare.

Travel

The long, grassy National Mall is home to iconic monuments including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. At the eastern end is the domed U.S. Capitol, and the White House is to the north. It's also flanked by Smithsonian museums, and its lawns and pathways are often crowded with school groups, joggers and softball teams. Nearby, the Tidal Basin reservoir is known for its blossoming cherry trees.&nbsp; Things to see in the National Mall - Smithsonian Museums- Washington Monument.- Korean War Veterans Memorial.- FDR Memorial.- The Washington Monument- Lincoln Memorial,- Jefferson Memorial,-Martin Luther King, Jr.

National Mall and Memorial Parks - Lot C

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic minor basilica and national shrine in Washington D.C. It is the largest Catholic church building in North America and is also the tallest habitable building in Washington, D.C

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Old Town is Alexandria’s beloved downtown and nationally designated historic district on the Potomac River waterfront. The King Street Mile and surrounding brick-lined sidewalks are studded with centuries-old architecture,&nbsp;<a href="https://visitalexandria.com/things-to-do/historic-attractions-and-museums/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">historic attractions</a>&nbsp;and independent businesses. Old Town is the heart of Alexandria, located just minutes from Washington, D.C., voted one of&nbsp;Travel + Leisure’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/wba-2024-cities-united-states-8654364" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Best Cities in the U.S. 2024</a>&nbsp;and one of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.southernliving.com/cities-2024-8422755" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The South’s Best Cities 2024</a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;Southern Living.

Old Town Alexandria Waterfront

Alexandria,&nbsp;located just minutes from Washington, D.C. on the Potomac River waterfront, is the perfect place to spend an afternoon shopping. Stroll Old Town’s King Street mile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://visitalexandria.com/old-town/shopping/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">largest collection of independent boutiques in the D.C. region</a>. Step inside local shops on or just off King Street offering curated selections of stationery, vintage barware, sustainable fashion and more. Shop national favorites like Warby Parker and West Elm. See why the best finds aren’t delivered, they’re discovered.

Shop on King Street

George Washington's Mount Vernon is a historic landmark and important home in American history for many reasons, including

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Walk in the footsteps of George Washington along our brick-lined streets, by elegant Federal homes and cobblestone alleyways. From Colonial times through the Civil War, Alexandria has been the scene of many “firsts” in American history, a tale we’ve proudly told for half a century.advance to begin your journey through time.

Alexandria Colonial Tours Ltd

The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C

United States Capitol

The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it has served as the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 when the national capital was moved from Philadelphia.

The White House

Arlington National Cemetery is the largest cemetery in the United States National Cemetery System, one of two maintained by the United States Army. Over 400,000 people are buried in its 639 acres in Arlington County, Virginia.

Arlington National Cemetery

Things to Do

Registry

Wedding Mass 

Time - 2:30pm The Basilica of St. Mary 310 S Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Parking help - The church has three parking lots 1) On South Pitt Street, between Duke and Wolfe Streets. 2) On the corner of Duke and South Fairfax Streets. 3) On the corner of South Royal and Wolfe Streets.

Cocktail hours begins at 5:00pm and the Reception begins at 6:00pm  Heritage Hall/O’Connell Hall 597-599 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20064

Parking help - Use “McMahon Parking CUA” as a destination using Google Maps or CUA McMahon Parking in Waze. Do not use Apple Maps! It does not work on the campus.   Once you park, 611 Alumni Lane NE is the correct address to O'Connell Hall.

Natalie & Philip Michael

Natalie & Philip Michael

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