Wedding Party
T Smiley
Co-Person of Honor
T is Amanda's middle sibling and one of two co-people of honor for the bride. They live in Washington, D.C. and work for a school to help kids with language based learning disabilities.
Brooke Smiley
Co-Person of Honor
Brooke is Amanda's youngest sibling and one of two co-people of honor for the bride. She lives in Denver, CO and will be attending graduate school to become a physicians assistant in 2026.
Ashlin Cross
Bridesmaid
Ashlin is a bridesmaid and a childhood friend of Amanda's. After joining the same soccer team in 4th grade, Amanda & Ashlin have stayed great friends ever since (including as roommates for over 3 years). She lives in Denver, CO.
Delaney Staff
Bridesmaid
Delaney is a bridesmaid and a good friend of Amanda's from college, where they went to school at TCU. Delaney works as a school counselor in Austin, TX and has been known to do the worm at weddings she attends.
Marthann White
Bridesmaid
Marthann White is a bridesmaid and is more than a good friend of Amanda's from TCU. As "big" and "little" in their sorority (almost crowned best big-little duo), Amanda and Marthann have stayed close. Marthann works as a special education teacher in Fort Worth, TX.
Caroline Patton
Bridesmaid
Amanda and Caroline have been friends since freshman year of college at TCU. A special education teacher in Fort Worth, Texas, Caroline is a one-of-a-kind friend. Together, Amanda & Caroline have hiked in Big Bend National Park & the Great Sand Dunes, attended ACL Festival in Austin, and celebrated many post-grad milestones together.
Jesse Ellison
Best Man
Jesse attended University of Denver with Sam. Originally from Portland, Oregon, he now lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife, Kendall, their son, Graham, and their dog, Harper.
Stuart McLean
Groomsman
Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Stuart has known Sam since college. When the two aren't golfing together, they have played in adult soccer leagues the past few years. Stuart lives in Denver, Colorado.
Tyler Mathis
Groomsman
Another University of Denver alum, Tyler has known Sam since 2011 where they first met in Dallas. Tyler currently lives in Dallas, Texas with his dog, Millie.
Jon Richards
Groomsman
Jon made his way to Colorado after growing up in upstate New York. He and Sam spent almost 4 years living together in downtown Denver after college. Jon currently lives in Castle Rock, Colorado, with his fiance, Kelsie, and their dog, Trout.
Alex Dimopoulos
Groomsman
Alex grew up near Orlando, Florida, and he made his way out to Colorado to attend DU. Alex and Sam have spent many winters skiing/snowboarding in-and-around Breckenridge. Alex currently lives in Denver, Colorado, with his fiance Samantha, and their dog, Teenie.
Will Benish
Officiant
Will is a New York local turned Colorado resident, and we are so glad! Amanda met Will while at TCU through friends, and when Will and his wife (Gina) moved to Colorado, Sam got to know Will, too. Will's an avid skiier, dog dad, soon-to-be famous comedian, New Yorker at heart, and a true friend to Amanda & Sam.
