Natalie VanBeek

and

Indy Chery

Natalie VanBeek

and

Indy Chery

October 4, 2025

Birmingham, AL

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Our Story

From classmates to soulmates-God’s timing brought us back together

We met in middle school and were friends through high school, but it wasn’t until our senior year that something changed—after Indy talked to Natalie’s mom at an OMHS track meet, he came up to her the next day, and a true friendship began. Despite going to college nine hours apart (Indy to NC State and Natalie to UAB), we stayed close, always checking in on each other. In 2020, when COVID brought Indy back to Birmingham, we reconnected—and it felt like we had always been best friends. We knew it was God’s perfect timing. We dated sophomore and junior year in Birmingham and did long-distance our senior year, and after graduation, we took a leap of faith. Indy started a new job in Atlanta, and Natalie moved there too, with our rambunctious dog, Oscar. On March 3rd, 2024, Indy proposed on what started as a gloomy day but turned into a sunny beautiful day in Piedmont Park—Where Natalie walks almost daily —and now we can’t wait to celebrate the next chapter of our love story with all of you!

Schedule

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Wedding Ceremony

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The Cathedral of Saint Paul

2120 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203

Wedding Reception

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Cathedral of Saint Paul

2120 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203

After Party

7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Van Beek Household

Travel

Flight

Google Flights

Hotel

Homewood Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown Near UAB

1016 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205

Downtown, Birmingham ~ 5 minute drive to the Cathedral

Hotel

Fairfield Inn & Suites Birmingham Colonnade/Grandview

3930 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243

Off of Highway 280, south of downtown ~ 15 minute drive to the Cathedral

Registry

Target

Amazon

Walmart

Wedding Party

Natalie Van Beek

Bride

Indy Chery

Groom

Ashlyn Smith

Matron of Honor

Natalie’s best friend since 5th grade when they met on swim team because they had matching watches. After 15 years of friendship Ashlyn has always been by Natalies side and loved and supported her through every phase she went through.

Tyler Chery

Best Man

Lizzie Sluser

Bridesmaid

Natalie’s grand grand little from Kappa Delta, who truly feels like a real additional sister to Natalie. Natalie always feels at home when she is with Lizzie.

Carlton Lucas

Groomsman

Kate Van Beek

Maid of Honor

Natalie’s little sister who has been by her side and making life brighter (and louder) since day one.

Evan Dunnaway

Groomsman

Hailey Van Beek

Maid of Honor

Natalie’s youngest sister-7 years younger, but full of heart. Watching her grow up has been one of Natalie’s greatest joys.

Gray Emberland

Groomsman

Allie Garrecht

Bridesmaid

Natalie’s friend who she met in ATL after Allie slid into Natalie’s DMs, but instantly felt like they known each other forever. Natalie is grateful that ATL brought them together.

Jonathan Zaleski

Groomsman

Elodie Chery

Bridesmaid

Indy’s little sister who was already friends with Natalie’s sister Hailey when Natalie and Indy started dating. She has been a fun part of our journey and Natalie is excited to gain another sister.

Christian Stockdill

Groomsman

Erin Greer

Bridesmaid

Natalie's friend since 7th grade when they met on the OMMS winter guard team and have spun their way together through high school and college (even at different colleges). She has been an impactful friendship in Natalie’s life ever since.

Davis Hoover

Groomsman

Hunter Stevens

Bridesmaid

Natalie’s best friend since middle school when they would suffer on the bus together and then eventually starting car pooling in High school together for band. She has always been constant in Natalies life and truly one of the kindest, most generous friend to Natalie.

Evan Van Beek

Groomsman

Caroline Cook

Bridesmaid

Natalie’s friend who have been friends since middle school but really developed their true friendship when they both moved to ATL around the same time. Caroline has been a great friend by Natalie’s side as they figure out adulthood together.

Logan Skeehan

Groomsman

Taylor Shelly

Bridesmaid

Natalie’s first friend who she met in Atlanta. They started out as new nurses on the same floor at Piedmont Hospital and developed a fruitful friendship not just between Natalie and Taylor but with Indy and her husband, Chase, as well as her amazing babies Maya and Baby Carter.