Joshua & Samantha
Wedding Party
Josh Carlson
Groom
Josh is a very excited to-be husband. He is originally from Michigan and is a Catholic school teacher, guitarist, pickleball player. He is very excited to marry Sam.
Sam Romero
Bride
Sam cannot wait to marry Josh. She is a newsie in the Fort Myers market, and loves painting, spending time with family and recently, cooking. She cannot wait to say "I do."
Tina Carlson
Mother of the Groom
Josh’s mom, Tina, has always been there for him. Her steady guidance and unconditional love have helped shape the man Josh is today. She lives in Michigan with her husband, Jerry.
Grecia Romero
Mother of the Bride
Samantha’s mom, Grecia, is funny, caring, and endlessly dependable, from everyday moments to planning a wedding. She is a mom, which means she's a therapist, chef, doctor, career mentor, and hairstylist.
Jerry Carlson
Father of the Groom
Jerry is Josh’s father and one of his greatest supporters, offering support, guidance, and a healthy dose of laughter along the way.
Oswaldo Romero
Father of the Bride
Oswaldo has been a constant source of love and support for Sam. He enjoys watching F1, taking drives in Sam's Miata, and stopping for ice cream at Sun Harvest.
Joe Carlson
Best Man
Joe is Josh's older brother, and is the father of four beautiful children. He lives in Michigan with is wife, Lindsay.
Emily Romero
Maid of Honor
While they currently live hundreds of miles apart due to Emily's studies, Sam and Emily are inseparable. Sam particularly gains 20 pounds every time Emily cooks, because her food is delicious.
Luke Lancaster
Groomsman
Luke is one of the very first people that Josh met while studying at Ave Maria University. He is currently a teacher in Florida, teaching about the catholic faith.
Emma Romero
Flower Girl
Emma is a lightning bolt for the Romero family. Emma loves spending time with family, playing games and going to Sun Harvest Citrus with daddy.
Sebastian Harding
Groomsman
Sebastian is a close friend of Josh. He is a part of the band Sunroom Collective with Josh and friends. Sebastian is currently a Seminarian in the east coast of Florida.
Sara Hoyt
Bridesmaid
Sara has been friends with Samantha since high school, and became close friends while creating videos together. She is currently a talented video editor at Arthrex.
Zach Hayes
Groomsman
Zach met Josh while the two were studying in College in Michigan. He currently lives in Michigan and enjoys dancing.
Kennedy Mason
Bridesmaid
Kennedy and Samantha met at Gulf Coast News, where they quickly became friends. They bonded sharing their faith and stories.
Jacob Lyons
Groomsman
Jacob and Josh met at Ave Maria while Josh was getting his Bachelor's degree in Theology. Both met during a concert on campus. Jacob now lives in Maryland with his wife, Stephy.
Mercedes Martinez
Bridesmaid
Mercedes and Samantha both anchor the weekend newscasts at Gulf Coast News, and have become close friends on and off air. Mercedes is a very talented cook! She has an instagram called @mechemakes
Gin Zaliauskas
Groomsman
Gin is Josh's roommate. Josh and Gin met during a festival in Downtown Fort Myers, and offered his home for Josh to live. He is an member of the band Sunroom Collective along with Josh and friends.
Tiffany Pulido
Bridesmaid
Tiffany and Samantha met while studying at FGCU, and became close friends while studying, working for the local radio, praying together, and more.
Fr. Riley O'Shea
Concelebrating
Father Riley was roommates with Josh and Zach and played an important role in Josh’s faith journey, leading his first Marian Consecration before Josh transferred to Ave Maria.
Ariana Lerma
Bridesmaid
Ariana and Samantha have known each other since they were kids. They have attended countless girl scout events together, holidays and family events. Ariana loves traveling the world.
Fr. Shawn Roser
Concelebrating
Father Shawn is a priest at The Church of the Resurrection. He leads the young adult group where Josh and Samantha met for the first time.
Fr. Israel Mago
Concelebrating
Father Israel Mago is the pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Doral, Samantha's childhood church. Father Mago is a dear friend to the Romero family. He even worked with Samantha's father when they were young professionals before becoming a priest!
Fr. Greg
Officiant
Fr. Greg served as Josh and Samantha’s spiritual director at St. John XXIII Catholic Church, playing a meaningful role in their faith formation and guiding them with wisdom.