Wedding Day

Ceremony

Celina Eagles

Reception

Our Wedding

How We Met

Nate and Shannon met June 2nd, 2018 at McSobers Saloon in Coldwater, OH. Shannon was sitting on the back patio with a friend when Nate and his best friend Dylan walked up. As many of you know, Nate is a very shy person. So of course, being the wingman that he was, Dylan did most of the talking. Shannon thought Nate seemed sweet and knew she wanted to get to know him more. They exchanged numbers and hung out two days later and they’ve been with each other since! They have gone on multiple adventures together, found some new hobbies together, laugh daily, and overall fall in love with each other more every day.

Our Story

The West Bank Inn

Red Roof Inn

Best Western 

Travel

Neil Armstrong Museum 

Suters is a such a fun place for a fall activity family day! There’s a corn maze, sunflower field, pumpkin patch, and other activities! 

Suter's Farm

Winery At Evergreen Farm

Hours: Thursday and Friday 3-10 Saturday and Sunday 1-10

Tailspin Brewing Company

Hours: Thursday and Friday 5-9 Saturday 12-9

Gr8 Vines Winery 

Things to Do

Dylan and Nate have been best friends for over 10 years. They met through church.  Nate would say that Dylan is someone that he can depend on and go to for anything. 

Dylan Gerstner

Nate and CJ met through Dylan. They were roommates for a little over two years. Being roommates really helped these two become close friends. Nate would say that CJ is one of the most dependable people he has in his life. 

Caleb Young

Shannon and Taylor have been best friends since they were were in preschool. They have been through so much together. Shannon would say that Taylor has been the person to go to throughout the years for any advice or needed positivity. Shannon doesn’t know what she would do without her!

Taylor Flowers

Shannon and Tori met in their sorority, Kappa Delta, at Ball State University. They have been through so much together through their years in college whether it was the good or the bad. Tori is Shannon’s person she can go to for anything and everything. 

Tori Martin

Anna and Shannon met in college through their sorority and are “big sis” and “little sis”. Ever since day one of when they first met they were the best of friends. Shannon says she doesn’t know where she would be without Anna if it weren’t for having her in her life in college. Anna is one of the most loyal friends she could ever ask for. 

Anna Austin

Nate and Logan met through their place of work. Nate would describe Logan as his go to guy to play video games with and make him laugh. Logan always knows how to put Nate in a good mood. 

Logan Kiefer

Lakin and Shannon became friends when Shannon first started dating Nate. Shannon’s honest first thoughts was that she was terrified of Lakin because of her RBF and thought that she could beat her up. Turns out Lakin was exactly the friend she never knew she needed. 

Lakin Gerstner

Nate met Jeff through Dylan. Nate would describe Jeff as the friend he can easily talk to especially when it comes to cars, guns, and other hobbies that they share together. Jeff is also hilarious and can make anyone have a good laugh. 

Jeff Trego

Matt is Nate’s brother. Growing up Matt and Nate were pretty close. Nate shares so many great memories with Matt that he will never forget from their childhood. 

Matt Neargarder

Ashley is Nate’s little sister but also a very good friend of Shannon’s. From day one Shannon and Ashley have called each other “sis”. Shannon instantly felt welcomed when Ashley was so kind and open to her. She couldn’t ask for a better future sister-in-law. 

Ashley Neargarder 

Matt is Shannon’s little brother. Nate has loved getting to know Matt and the feeling of having a younger brother. They’ve gone fishing, fixed cars, and have made so many memories already. Nate is looking forward to making more with his future brother-in-law Matt. 

Matt Meinerding

Rylee is Shannon’s cousin. Shannon would describe Rylee as one of the most caring and giving people she knows. She’s loved watching Rylee grow into the young woman she’s becoming and is so proud of her for all she’s accomplished. 

Rylee Knestrick

Eric aka “Anderson” and Nate met through work.  Nate says that he keeps Anderson around just for his wife’s amazing cookies she makes. Just kidding! The cookies are just a perk to their awesome friendship. 

Eric Anderson

Hunter is Shannon’s cousin. Shannon has always looked up to Hunter as a role model. Shannon has always seen Hunter as such a creative, smart, and funny person. She’s loved getting to know and becoming closer to her cousin as they’ve become older. 

Hunter Hemmelgarn

Nate met Nik in war at the battle of Pearl Harbor when Nate saved Nik’s life and they instantly knew they were going to be friends.... Or so the story goes according to Nik. Nate would describe Nik as his friend who has dark humor similar to his and that he can speak his mind to without fear of any judgement. 

Nik Wagner

Shannon and Amber have known each other since they were in grade school. They cheered together and eventually became cheer coaches together. Shannon describes Amber as her friend that keeps her in line and has taught her so much about confidence and standing up for herself. That alone means the absolute world to Shannon. 

Amber Stoltz

Ethan and Nate met through Dylan. Nate would describe Ethan as the friend who knows how to have a good time and tell some interesting stories. Regardless of the miles between them, Nate knows that he can count on Ethan to be there when he needs him. 

Ethan Peek

Shannon met Peyton while in college through their sorority. Shannon would say that Peyton was like a cool Aunt to her (she even calls her Auntie P). Peyton always looked out for Shannon and would support her whenever she needed someone to talk to. Peyton pushed her to be her true self. Shannon has learned so much through Peyton and she is so grateful to have a friend like her. 

Peyton Ross

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Music Requests

1:00 Guests begin to arrive at St.Joseph Catholic Church 1:30 Wedding ceremony begins ~2:30 Pictures with the bride and groom and family 4:45 Guests begin to arrive at the Celina Eagles ~5:15 Wedding party arrives at Celina Eagles 5:30 toasts/speeches 5:45 Dinner ~6:15 Dance the night away! 9:00 Lantern Release