Birds of a Feather: Natalie & Charles
Natalie and Charles met in 2005 at a fraternity party while pursuing their respective degrees at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. The pair began dating a year later, and dated for nine years before Charles popped the question to Natalie while the pair walked their two dogs after dinner, instead of his original plan of proposing on the back patio of their favorite restaurant. After a 16-month engagement, the two married in Chicago, IL, in front of 193 of their closest family and friends in a colorful, whimsical affair, which included a Ping-Pong table, flamingo murals, and champ-bongs.
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Natalie and Charles play a game of Ping-Pong before their bridal party, resembling a fraternity basement where the pair first met.
Natalie and Charles met in 2005 at a fraternity party while pursuing their respective degrees at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. The pair began dating a year later, and dated for nine years before Charles popped the question to Natalie while the pair walked their two dogs after dinner, instead of his original plan of proposing on the back patio of their favorite restaurant. After a 16-month engagement, the two married in Chicago, IL, in front of 193 of their closest family and friends in a colorful, whimsical affair, which included a Ping-Pong table, flamingo murals, and champ-bongs.
Natalie wore a beautifuly beaded Jenny Packham dress with Badgley Mischka shoes.
Natalie had seven bridesmaids, and Charles had seven groomsmen.
Charlie's brother officiated the wedding.
After the couple's first look, the wedding party piled into a trolley and took places around the Windy City. The Maid of Honor, Roz Nacci, made a special Champbongo that was bedazzled with a G for the couple's lastname. A Champbongo is a classy twist on a beer bong that is from a champagne glass. The Maid of Honor and Best Man toasted with them after their speeches and many guests (including the Bride and Groom) enjoyed a glass of champagne from it as well.
The couple share a first look before the ceremony.
The couple's wedding invitations came from Paperbuzz in Raleigh NC.
Natalie's father walks her down the aisle.
