The Island House

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Engle Residence

Brunch Drop-in

Our Wedding

Kelly and Nate’s love story began in 2017 in Columbia, SC when Kelly, a medical school student at University of South Carolina, and Nate, an Army officer attending Finance Basic Officer Leader Course at Fort Jackson, both happened to swipe right on Bumble.&nbsp;

After two weeks of Nate’s bad texting but persistence to meet up, Kelly finally said ok to Sunday brunch. Nate being new to South Carolina allowed Kelly to pick the restaurant, Bourbon. Here is where Nate learned of Kelly’s obsession with sweet potato hash, and Kelly learned that Nate may not like southern grits. Here Kelly also learned that Nate would be moving shortly to Italy and stationed there for three years. The news gave Kelly pause, but by the end of the date both were smitten and excited for the next.&nbsp;







Over the next three months Kelly and Nate would enjoy several adventures together. A couple trips to Charleston with Nate’s Army friends and to see Kelly’s hometown, several trips to Kaminsky’s Desert Bar to fulfill Nate’s sweet tooth, runs on the Columbia Riverwalk, and numerous others.&nbsp;







A fun filled road trip to Washington D. C. ended with a romantic evening on a rooftop overlooking the Capital, some mini desserts, and a bottle of wine. (Recreated when Nate proposed to Kelly on November 20, 2018 on top of the Wentworth Mansion in Charleston, SC). It was at this point that Kelly and Nate decided to officially commit to a relationship filled with distance and FaceTime.







Now, after three years of living 4,709 miles apart and several adventures around Europe and America together, Kelly and Nate&nbsp;are excited to tie the knot and couldn’t be more excited to start their&nbsp;new adventure together.&nbsp;

Our Story

Details

Photos

Chris (Left) is my oldest brother. &nbsp;Grew up challenging me in sports, always a phone call away for support, and new&nbsp;&nbsp;father.

Chris Barstad

Sister

One of my favorite human beings. I am so lucky to have you as my sister,&nbsp;friend, and maid of honor.&nbsp;

Grace Engle

Hometown friend

Constant&nbsp;bright light in &nbsp;my life. Honored to have been by your side for your special day and excited to have you by mine.

Sarah Evins

Kylan is my youngest brother. &nbsp;Growing up he was the daredevil of the family, a natural writer, and a gamer at heart. &nbsp;

Kylan Barstad

Mike was my neighbor, high school best friend, and brother from another mother. &nbsp;A goofball, but a caring and kind family man who I am&nbsp;thankful to have grown&nbsp;up with along my journey.

Mike Southern

College friend

So thankful for tennis that brought us together, all of the&nbsp;adventures since,&nbsp;and our parents who&nbsp;are making it easier to see each other&nbsp;now.

Carrie Dajani

Mike was my Army Finance School brother, workout partner, and has known Kelly and me&nbsp;from the beginning. &nbsp;Always down to travel the world, send a quick message to see how life is going, and a lover of huskies. &nbsp;

Mike Daly

College friend

I love her because she loves the finer things in life - and McDonalds chicken nuggets. The best kind of friend who always makes an effort to get together when life has us living far apart.

Emy Gruppo

Eric (right) was my second 2-22 IN brother and barracks&nbsp;roommate. &nbsp;The brother who never misses an episode of&nbsp;Jeopardy, always remembers a birthday, &nbsp;is the most organized person I&nbsp;know, and kept me accountable in my career goals.&nbsp;

Eric Johnson

College friend

Always there if you need to talk, a&nbsp;laugh, some&nbsp;hair dye, or&nbsp;a&nbsp;Harry Potter trivia ringer. There's&nbsp;never a dull moment&nbsp;with you and I'm so there for it.

Christina Gestal

College friend

Partner in all&nbsp;the&nbsp;major adventures in my life -&nbsp;study abroad in&nbsp;Australia, road tripping&nbsp;to Nashville and&nbsp;New Orleans, and now my trip down the aisle.

Shelby Ortiz

Andrew (Middle) was my&nbsp;first 2-22 IN brother. &nbsp;Thankful for the&nbsp;countless&nbsp;&nbsp;family adventures&nbsp;across the northeast, road&nbsp;trips to sporting events, &nbsp;the&nbsp;neighborhood barbecues, and Watertown adventures. &nbsp;

Andrew Luna

Residency&nbsp;friend

Helping to make residency tolerable one day at at time. Grateful&nbsp;to have you here for me in Charleston and with me&nbsp;on my wedding day.

Haily Vora

Jake is my future brother-in-law. &nbsp;Looking forward to more family vacations, barbecues, and his upcoming wedding.

Jake Engle

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

Reservation must be made by March 31 for block rate.

Kelly & Nate

Kelly & Nate

Travel

Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview