Samantha & Andrew
Wedding Party
Jenn Marcos
Person of Honor
Jenn burst into our lives in a cloud of glitter and overpowering optimism and we cannot imagine our life without them. From giving Andrew cooking advice to dramatically upping Sam's makeup game and everything in between, Jenn has been by our side as a member of our chosen family and we are so excited to have them standing next to us on our wedding day.
Tim Lewandowski
Person of Honor & Officiant
Tim has been by Andrew's side through good times and bad times, a true best friend. He's been there for Sam on some big nights too. We can't think of another person we would rather have officiate our wedding. Find him on the dance floor during the reception; he's a delight to dance with!
Charlotte Harrison
Person of Honor
Charlotte is a spectacular human being busy at work bringing another human being into this world. She is due with her first child four days after our wedding date, so we are all in denial about the fact that she most likely will not be in attendance. Andrew introduced Sam and Charlotte because he knew they needed to be close. Little did he know how many truly bizarre things they had in common. Whether Charlotte is at our wedding day or celebrating us from afar, she is one of the most important people in our lives and we know she will be with us in spirit.
Nate Matteson
Person of Honor
Nate is Andrew's younger brother. They've grown from brotherly mischief to adult friendship. In their first Christmas together, Nate picked the perfect Pokemon / Winnie the Pooh crossover gift for Sam, showcasing his thoughtfulness. We are so thankful that he's standing with us.
Athena Brylinsky
Honor Attendant
To use Athena's own words, she is a very special starfish and we are so lucky to have her in our lives. She is the busiest person we know, but she makes her home the most warm, welcoming, magical place whenever we come to visit. There are literally not enough words to describe her in a box this small, but suffice it to say, we are so grateful for all of the uncomfortably happy type two fun that we share and have yet to share together. <3
Brandon Brylinsky
Honor Attendant
Brandon is a strong and giving person, a creator and giver of community. When Sam was first getting to know Andrew's friends, he was the first person to explicitly say to her that she belongs and is a part of the group in her own right. He is passionate about the outdoors but especially fishing, and when they all go out west together some day, he and Sam will be busy having some type one fun while Athena and Andrew go climb a mountain or something.
Jacob Blasbalg
Honor Attendant
Sam's brother Jake lives in Germany with his beautiful family and won't be able to attend the wedding because their newest addition will be born in October! Couldn't leave one of her brothers out of the wedding party list though. We got to visit them this past May and had an amazing whirlwind trip, seeing so many sites in three different countries and spending quality time together. We miss you and can't wait to see you and the new baby soon!
Zachary Blasbalg
Honor Attendant
Zachary was the first person in Sam's life to give Andrew a rousing review by saying "Andrew is a very cool guy" after meeting him for the first time. The middle of Sam's three younger brothers, he has a special talent for remembering special facts like birthdays and weather, and Andrew loves quizzing him about those things.
Jesse Blasbalg
Honor Attendant
Jesse is Sam's youngest brother, and although four-and-a-half-year-old Sam originally wished that he was a sister, she ended up being extremely grateful to have a thoughtful, kind, and considerate brother. The two of them have a special "mind connection" and they spend stupid amounts of time swapping Bitmojis on the internet in lieu of normal communication.
Sara Gaynor
Honor Attendant
Sara danced into Andrew's life nine years ago. They became fast friends and moved in together in 2012 so they could dance up some more ruckus. Sara is one of Andrew's closest friends, and she will be sure to keep the party going.
Zephyr Blasbalg-Matteson
Pupperoni of Honor
Zephyr is our rambunctious Golden Retriever puppy. By the time it's wedding day, Zephyr will be a little over one year old, so he will not be included in the wedding festivities. He will be on-site for some pre-wedding photos though, because we can't resist dressing him up in a mini tuxedo!