The Maine drummer Pat Kirch marries longtime partner Shacara Nemetz

The Maine drummer Pat Kirch rang in the new year by marrying his longtime partner Shacara Nemetz. The couple’s ceremony was held Saturday with Kirch’s bandmates, family and friends in attendance.

Kirch and Nemetz announced their engagement back in April with Kirch writing, “I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with her. I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time. She make[s] all of the good times and the bad times better. I’ve never been more certain of anything in my life and when you know you know. Everything just feels right. Life won’t always be perfect but I’ll always be there ❤️ you forever.”

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In September, the couple announced they were expecting their first child together.

“I’ve never been more excited to meet someone,”Kirch wrote on Instagram along with the most adorable photos. “She joins the Kirch family in 2020 #DadandUncle // Can’t wait to see @shacara_nemetz be the best Mom around.”

Nemetz also shared her own adorable post, writing, “As if getting to marry my best friend wasn’t enough… 2020 is about to get a whole lot sweeter!!!”

Now, the couple has officially tied the knot and shared some beautiful photos of the event.

Kirch shared two images with simple but wholesome captions including “❤️❤️ Together forever” and “The Bride. ❤️❤️”

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https://twitter.com/patmaine/status/1214568802672730112

You can see more photos and congratulatory posts from guests featuring The Maine bandmates Jared Monaco, Kennedy Brock and Garrett Nickelsen as well as Eric Halvorsen, Jac Vanek and more.

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Congratulations to Pat and Shacara!