Samantha & John
Wedding Party
Kimberly Hale
Maid of Honor
“That’s my best friend, she a real bitch” Kimmy and I go way back to Chula - we went to high school together and were lifeguards for the City of Coronado for many years. Since then Kimmy is now happily married to Garrett and has two gorgeous baby girls (my future flower girls) Skylar and Summer. Every time we travel in to San Diego Kimmy and her family are always a large priority. We strive hard to maintain a long distance friendship over the years and we always pick up right where we left off when we do see each other. Kimmy is a fantastic person and a great role model for me. She’s brutally honest and has helped me turn into a little house wife. We both share similar work ethics even though we are very different people - opposites truly attract. I couldn’t wait to ask Kimmy to be my maid of honor - I’ve always known in my heart she’d be the one by my side. She has yet to disappoint me from the moment I asked! I love having her to lean on for all the wedding stuff but more importantly she’s in charge of the bachelorette party! Let’s skip to the good stuff babe!
Christopher Rothermel
Best Man
It all started in Kindergarten where John was forced to invite Chris to his birthday party and ever since then it’s been all down hill! From biking around Escondido to selling sodas John and Chris have maintained over 35 years of friendship, or so that’s the story I’ve heard many times from my mother in law. I had known about Chris for so many years but it wasn’t until Johns fathers funeral that I finally got to meet him. Chris gave this beautiful speech about Johns dad and I got to witness then what a wonderful man he was. Chris is married to Amy now for over 20 years and they have 5 amazing children and just moved to Knoxville, Tennessee. We had the pleasure of going to visit them on our cross country trip and they hosted us in their fabulous home. We can’t wait to make so many more amazing memories with them! I can’t think of a more positive influence for John to have in his life. Chris truly understands my future husband and would do anything for him. He’s gonna make a stunning best man. We are honored to have Chris by our side on our special day.
Jamie Young
Officiant
The true reason John and I ever connected on Bumble is right here ladies and gentleman! Jamie and I were introduced years ago in San Diego by Robyn Willams and who woulda thought years later she’d be marrying us! Since moving to Vegas I had gotten so much closer with Jamie because she was always out for a trade show here. She has been so supportive with my bartending career and all the ups and down Sin City has thrown me. Every time she was in town we’d always see each other and adventure! John and I were there when Ryan told us at Top Golf he was gonna purpose to Jamie that night. Naturally they are another amazing influence to John and I. We truly adore our friendship with them and admire their marriage. I can’t thank the universe enough for the day Jamie and I were at the bar and she set up my online profile. 6 years later I’m marrying the love of my life I met online and I can’t think of a better woman to officiate this thing! Brace yourselves your gonna be in for a treat with this ring leader!