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May 21, 2022
Napa, CA
#smallyouneedislove

Samantha & Michael

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Meet our "I Do" Crew!

Alexandra Ghiz

Maid of Honor

Alex & Sam met their freshman year of college when they became sorority "twins." They immediately bonded over a love for ice cream sandwiches, rap music, and generally being weird together. Alex has always been just a phone call away to provide an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, or the best memes to laugh about. 13 years later, they are still inseparable and are now engagement twins! "All the abo0oooo0ooove!"


Matthew Doherty

Bridesman

Matt and Sam grew up down the street from one another in Larkspur, attending the same middle school and high school, and even graduating from the same college (Go Gaels!). Three decades later, Matt has become one of Sam's closest friends, a big brother figure, and is the only person allowed to call her "Sammy." "Suuuuuuuuuuu."

Britney Castro

Bridesmaid

Friends since high school, Britney has stayed by Sam's side through all of her awkward phases (and there were a lot). From scream-singing in the car at the top of their lungs after a bad day to being each other's plus ones to family events for years, Britney is the Rob to Sam's Big! "Friend of mine."


Megan Conolly

Bridesmaid

Megan first welcomed Sam with open arms when she transferred colleges. They have survived crazy roommates, grad school, and learning how to "adult" together. Megan taught Sam how to stay sane in a crazy world, sort out the answers to the unanswerable, and find humor in all situations. But most importantly, Megan taught Sam to love and appreciate Mariska Hargitay. "Dun Dun."

Katherine Small

Bridesmaid

Katie is the newest addition to Sam's life! She is a wonderful source of sound life advice and has been Sam & Michael's biggest supporter. Every day they get to spend together is better than the last, and Sam can't wait to call Katie her future sister-in-law.


Carlin Chiu

Best Man

Michael first met Carlin back in 2013. They quickly became friends with a common interest in cars. Carlin is one of the most honest people Michael knows (and the only one he trusts to work on his car). Over the years they’ve built a very strong older brother/younger (but taller) brother relationship. Carlin was the first person Michael told when he was going to propose to Sam. He has always been supportive and pushed Michael like an older brother does.

Harrison Walraven

Groomsman/Flower Guy

Harrison and Michael met through a mutual friend back in 2009. After being friends for a couple years, they lived together in San Francisco. In late 2013 they started their vinyl wrap business in Michael’s garage and opened their first location in San Rafael in May 2015. Harrison has been a very close friend of Michael’s for many years.


Thomas Stalcar

Groomsman

Tommy is one of Michael’s closest friends. They’ve had a strong friendship for many years. When Michael needs advice or a friend to talk to, Tommy is there. Whether it’s golf, cars or anything really, Tommy and Michael always find a way to laugh in any situation.

Shaun Graham

Groomsman

Shaun and Michael met a few years back and quickly became friends. They’re both meticulous when it comes to their cars. He has always been supportive of Michael. Shaun has been there when needed and always offered a hand to help. He’s been one of Sam and Michael’s biggest fans and supporters since the beginning.


Jonathan Deer

Groomsman

Michael is looking forward to calling Jon his brother-in-law. They have developed a great relationship. Jon makes his own homemade pickles and homemade hot sauce. They are now must adds for Michael’s Bloody Mary.

Michael Deer

Officiant


Linda Deer

Mother of the Bride

Drew Deer

Father of the Bride


Carla Small

Mother of the Groom

For all the days along the way
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