Sam & Taylor
Wedding Party
Amanda Ward
Maid of Honor
Best Friend of the Bride and her “red headed twin” :). Taylor and Amanda met in 2017 at Manchester University College of Pharmacy. They soon realized how similar they were between their nerdiness and love for Jesus, Amanda and Taylor quickly got the nickname "twins". Some of Taylor's favorite memories include almost setting the school on fire by accident with a birthday cake candle for their friend Jeremy as well as their adventure to Wisconsin where Amanda introduced Taylor to Amaretto Sour's. Taylor couldn't have made it through pharmacy school without her and knows she couldn't make it through her wedding day without her!
Jackson Kluesner
Best Man
My brother since June 5th of 2001! We've been through every phase of life together from making snow ramps in the back yard to him standing next to me as my best man on my wedding day. Sam's favorite memories with Jackson are all of the crispy landscape job's they've been too at MLC. (WE LOVE WORK) Here's to many more memories!
Nicole Chatterson
Maid of Honor
Sister of the Bride since January 6th, 1998. Nic-Nac is Taylor’s younger sister (and favorite as declared by Nicole lol ). They have gone through so much together good and bad. Some favorite memories include Nicole introducing Taylor to getting manicure/pedicures, spending time with Nicole's dog Beau, and all the fun times they had in their connected rooms growing up. Taylor is so thankful to have a crazy little sister like Nicole!
Dylan Burns
Groomsman
Dyan and Sam actually met when Dylan was the organic chemistry tutor in undergrad at Manchester. They became closer friends in Pharmacy school through fantasy football, hunting/ice fishing trips, and their post exam poker games. Some of Sam's favorite memories with Dylan are ice fishing and when Sam schooled Dylan in early morning basketball games before class.
Lauren Hostrawser
Bridesmaid
Best Friend of Bride. Taylor and Lauren met in 2015 at Manchester University in Chemistry class. Lauren sat down next to Taylor and they have been friend's ever since... and now Lauren is stuck with with Taylor’s friendship. They lived together in Helman hall in 2016 and would often do movie nights, nail painting, and other shenanigans. Some favorite memories include their trip down to Florida together and their fun movie nights where they would get lots of chicken nugs, slurpees and watch Monty Python. Oh and of course playing Sims all day! Thank you Lauren for being such an awesome and amazing friend!
David Gee
Groomsman
David Gee is one of Sam's Day 1's at Manchester. They quickly became friends at Manchester through football and their Christian faith. Sam and David have made many memories over the years through football, their FCA trips to Detroit, and continuing to get together for football games. Sam's favorite memories with David Gee are all of their trips in Sam's Pontiac Vibe during undergrad.
Cathy Havens
Bridesmaid
Best Friend of the Bride. Met in 2015 at Summit Awakening 3. Cathy and Taylor were in the same group and have been close friends ever since. They lived together in Fort Wayne. Taylor loves hearing all of Cathy’s crazy teaching stories Favorite memories include their New Year’s Eve party where they ordered 20 breadsticks for 2020 and fell asleep before midnight and going kayaking downtown Fort Wayne! So thankful to have you by myside!
Eric Beard
Groomsman
Eric Beard is one of Sam's close friends from football and pharmacy school. Eric and Sam played next to each other on the offensive line for the Manchester football team their Sophomore year of undergrad. They have made many memories through football and pharmacy school. Sam's favorite memory with Eric is when they changed their football play calls to chemistry terms.
Courtney Cochard
Bridesmaid
Best friend of the Bride since 5th grade summer band. Taylor sat next to Courtney both on the bus to their babysitter Kim Garst's House and in the band playing their Flutes. Taylor would not have survived high school without Court and is so thankful to still have her in her life after so many years. Some favorite memories include watching Elf on Halloween (as they are both afraid of horror movies) and continuously watching Talladega nights and Bridesmaids... They also both used to play animal crossing and would call each other on their house phones while watching the same tv show and comment on what was happening for hours.
Patrick Maxwell
Groomsman
Sam has known Patrick since they were little, although they didn't become close friends until Sam started working for Maxwell Lawncare during pharmacy school. They have had countless laughs on all of the landscape jobs Patrick has gotten them into. Some of Sam's favorite memories with Patrick are their annual trip to GIE, the Maxwell Lawncare Christmas party, and preparing the farm for Patrick's wedding.
Hadley Stein
Bridesmaid
Best Friend of the Bride. Met in 2015 at Summit Awakening 3. Hadley and Taylor were also in the same group and have been close friends ever since. Taylor has been so thankful to have Hadley in her life and have loved getting to know her and now her family. Favorite memories include their small group shenanigans and talking about their "Sams" (Hadley's husband is also named Sam). So thankful to have her by Taylor's side today
Bruce Wayne Herndon
Groomsman
Bruce and Sam have been close friends since the beginning of pharmacy school. While in Fort Wayne, they enjoyed grilling steaks, playing video games, and going to the gun range. They still get together to go fishing, shooting, and have a glass of bourbon. Some of Sam's favorite memories with Bruce are when Bruce introduced him to craft beer and when they went to Las Vegas together for Midyear.
Rebecca Heinert
Bridesmaid
Best Friend/Co-resident of the Bride. Taylor met Rebecca this past year during her residency at Franciscan in Lafayette. They very quickly bonded over their love for Nebraska (as Rebecca is from Omaha and Taylor's family is also from Nebraska). Taylor would not have survived residency without Rebecca and their daily cry/venting sessions in their office. She misses getting to teams Rebecca every day but tries to call/snap chat as often as she can. She is so thankful she was able to meet Rebecca and knows even through those bad days of residency it created a friendship to last a lifetime.
Austin LeClere
Groomsman
Sam and Austin became close friends in undergrad and were roommates all through pharmacy school. They were throwers on the track team together in undergrad and did everything together in Pharmacy school from going hunting/fishing to playing basketball at the YMCA before class. One of Sam's favorite memories with Austin is when they played mud volleyball together in undergrad.
Kelsey Kluesner Argudo
Bridesmaid
Sister of the Groom. Taylor has not known Kelsey very long but has heard so many stories of her and Sam growing up. Taylor is very thankful to have Kelsey to bounce gift ideas off of (... and so is Sam lol). Taylor looks forward to getting to know Kelsey more over the years and having another Sister.
Esteban Argudo
Groomsman
Esteban is the brother-in-law to the groom. With Esteban and Kelsey living in New York, they may not see each other all time, but Esteban and Sam seem to pick up right where they left off when they get together. They have had many laughs over the years as Sam does his best to practice speaking Spanish with Esteban. One of Sam's favorite memories with Esteban is when he flew out to New York to help him and Kelsey paint their new house.
Emma Beauchamp
Flower Girl
Emma is Taylor's sweet baby cousin. Taylor has enjoyed getting to spend time with Emma and watching her grow into a cute and kind little girl. Taylor also love's seeing Emma's ballet videos. Favorite memories include babysitting Emma and watching Emma give Sam a makeover during Thanksgiving.... so she wouldn't be so nervous around him!
Leo Argudo
Ring Bearer
Leo is Sam's nephew. Leo loves spending time with his tio Sam when he gets pushed in the stroller. The best memories that Sam has with Leo are yet to come!