Wedding Party
Olivia Swanson
Maid of Honor
Olivia is Emma's sister and the maid of honor! She is currently a sophomore at Florida State University and is definitely the most artistic and funny person Emma & Sam know. Since they are only 3 years apart, Emma does not know a time without Liv. Even though Emma never let Liv win at anything when they were younger, Emma definitely won the lottery in the sister department. They are truly built-in best friends, except for when Emma thought she was being replaced by a cooler curly-haired version when Liv was born. Even though she is the younger sister, Liv has taught Emma so much.
Nolan Willoughby
Best Man
Nolan is Sam's oldest brother and the Best Man! Nolan is married to Lizzy who is a bridesmaid. Sam has always looked up to Nolan, and he has always been one of the most influential people in Sam's life. He has always been at Sam's side whether it be on the pickleball court, rooting on Kentucky, or at the blackjack table. You can find Nolan on the dancefloor looking at his Ring camera to catch a glimpse of his dog, Heidi.
Briley Jordan
Bridesmaid
Emma and Briley met during their freshman year of high school in Algebra 2. Thanks to Chiles High School, they somehow ended up in at least 3 classes together for the rest of their high school careers. They soon became inseparable, and are the blonde & brunette versions of each other. They have traveled the world together, their favorite spots being Hawaii or the Four Seasons in Orlando. Emma could not imagine a world without Briley! She is intentional, faithful, and everything a best friend should be! They can't wait until they can move on the same culdesac and never have to live states away from each other!!
Conor Harrison
Groomsman
Conor and Sam's origin story started back in computer class during their freshman year of high school. Ever since that day, they have been inseparable. Conor is Sam's "brother from another mother". Throughout the years Conor and Sam have countless memories together experiencing YoungLife camps, firework extravaganzas, Kentucky basketball, cliffs, and caves. All of the dumb decisions have only made a novel worth of stories they can tell their future kids someday. Besides Emma, Conor is the only person Sam can Facetime for hours on end.
Tess Crowley
Bridesmaid
Tess and Emma met through Chiles Flag Football. They were bus buddies to an out-of-town tournament and probably kept the bus up from laughing the whole time. On that same bus ride, they bonded by making a Pinterest board for their future weddings. They went on to play multiple seasons together and have a lifetime of memories. Tess is someone who will always pick up the phone and is one of the smartest people you will ever meet! She is the type of friend that you can pick right up where you left off with her and you would never know that any time has lapsed! Tess is getting married on 10/5/2024!
Justin Sodeman
Groomsman
Justin and Sam's origin story started Sam's freshman year at USF. Despite their "massive" age difference, they were in the same pledge class for Phi Delta Theta. Though they butted heads at first, because they are both very type A, after they went 23-0 in basketball games, they realized they may be able to be friends. Ever since that time, they have been best friends and became inseparable; Sam even spent an entire summer on his couch. Justin has moved to St. Pete so they can hang out more than ever. You can find Justin and Sam arguing if Maryland or Kentucky is going to be better at sports in the upcoming year. Or you can find Justin chasing fairies with a die in his hand.
Ali Ayres
Bridesmaid
Ali and Emma met at Sharptop Cove, a YoungLife Camp. They were destined to be best friends and did not let the four-hour drive between Tallahassee and Orlando stop them. From attending each others homecomings to surprising each other at Southwind, this friendship is truly worth every mile. Ali is the friend that you can do anything with and just know you will have the best time. She is the type of friend who would drive across the state if you're having a bad day or honestly to just hang out with Emma's mom. Ali just graduated from App State University and will become the best veterinarian ever!
Cameron Williams
Groomsman
Cameron is the older half of Sam's younger twin brothers. If you ever wondered what Sam looked like when he was 16, look no further than Cameron Williams. Although he may be a little more ripped, that's a story for another day. Cameron is a Junior at Indian Rocks Christian School. He pole-vaults, trains for American Ninja Warrior, and most importantly, is spreading the Word of Jesus Christ.
Lizzy Willoughby
Bridesmaid
Lizzy is Emma's future sister-in-law and is truly the older sister that Emma never had. Lizzy is married to the Best Man, Nolan. Lizzy and Emma love parking themselves on any beach and could crush anyone in pickleball (yes, especially Sam and Nolan). Lizzy is such a role model and Emma and Sam pray that they can mirror their marriage after Lizzy and Nolan's! When she is not teaching high school students or coaching soccer, you can find Lizzy with her nose in the best romcom novels or hanging out with her best fur bestie, Heidi! Lizzy would go to war for Heidi and we love her for that.
Caden Williams
Groomsman
Caden is the younger half of Sam's younger twin brothers. Caden is one of the funniest and most loving people you will ever meet in your lifetime. You will always leave your conversation with Caden with a big smile on your face. Caden is a Junior at Indian Rocks Christian School where he is huge into theater.
Emma Lail
Bridesmaid
Emma and Emma are quite the duo. They met during sorority recruitment, where Emma L. convinced Emma S. to join Alpha Delta Pi. After their first conversation, it felt as if they had known each other for a lifetime. It was truly a no-brainer for both of them when deciding to become Big and Little. They made college life so fun for each other! Emma is such an inspiration and anyone is lucky to know her. After college, she even recruited Emma S. to work at her company! Now they are on the same team and are still referred to as Big Emma and Little Emma, the two would not have it any other way.
Gage Swanson
Groomsman
Gage is Emma's youngest and only brother. Gage is the epitome of a Florida teenager. He loves to skimboard, surf, and spearfish. Gage has always been Emma's baby brother, but it is hard to say that now that he towers over her at over 6 feet tall. Gage has loved having Sam as another boy in the family. He finally has someone who doesn't just want to talk about One Direction at every family function. Gage has promised to do the worm on the dancefloor, so everyone must hold him to it!
Sinalda Basagic
Bridesmaid
Sinalda or "Sinny" and Emma met while working at Lululemon. Sinalda transferred to the Sarasota Lululemon to work a holiday and the two shared multiple complimentary Instagram DMs. Their manager put the two of them on a restocking shift and they never went back. They like to think that they are the best back of house duo that Lululemon has ever seen! Outside of work, you could find them at every workout class across Sarasota (especially Mantra for pilates) and at the beach for sunset/sunrise. Sinalda now lives in St. Pete where she is a NICU nurse to the cutest little babies!
Jackson Lalonde
Groomsman
Jackson and Sam's origin story started their freshman year of highschool with the golf team. Jackson, admittedly, was better than Sam so while Sam was on LCA's B team, Jackson was killing the state. Jackson even won Sam a state title their sophomore year. Jackson has always been someone that has been there for Sam and is always willing to fight for him. You can now catch Jackson hustling people playing golf or painting with his new company, "Wildcat Painting". Besides Sam, Jackson may be the biggest UK football fan you'll ever meet.
Sydney Porazinski
Bridesmaid
Sydney or "Yendy" and Emma were in the same pledge class in Alpha Delta Pi. You will never meet a girl who loves a margarita more than Miss Sydney Porazinski. Emma and Sydney quickly bonded and ended up moving next door to each other in the ADPi house. The two could stay up talking all night and were luckily in some of the same classes. Between study dates, girls' trips, and Emma dragging Sydney to Phi Delt, there is never a dull moment in their friendship. Fun fact, Sydney might be the only person who can make Emma cry at any given moment and vice versa! Sydney is the best and truly puts the "party" in wedding party!
Drew Haas
Groomsman
Drew and Sam's origin story also started at the same time as Conor's. Sam and Drew connected really fast. Sam and Drew are known for getting the deep conversations started in the friend group. When they were younger, people thought that they looked similar; until Drew stopped growing. Drew has always a heart of gold and is always going to be the first person to be there for you; so it only makes sense that he is the one that we pick on the most but we love him for that. Drew has recently graduated college from UK and is becoming a nuclear engineer.
Kristen Dorian
Bridesmaid
Kristen and Emma met at an ADPi new member event and immediately booked a trip together. They soon realized that they could convince each other to do pretty much anything! Kristen and Emma lived together in the ADPi house, which thank God because Kris has the best closet ever! Kristen is the friend that makes you feel like you can be yourself, always! She is kind, funny, and resembles all things good in the world. Kristen would drop everything to be there for her friends. Even though Emma and Kris always seem to end up in bizarre situations, Emma would not want to do life with anyone else!
Rylan Hayes
Groomsman
Rylan and Sam's origin story started at YoungLife in Sam's sophomore year of high school. Rylan was brought by one of his friends that went to Sam's school and at first, Sam did not like him. He was a good-looking guy, could play the guitar, sang, and didn't shut up. Quickly throughout that week Sam, Rylan, and Conor got very close and formed a lifelong friendship. Rylan has since been the crazy one of the friend group that is down to do whatever, whenever. Rylan is currently serving our country at Fort Bragg in North Carolina.
Alexis Solis
Bridesmaid
Lexi and Emma met through Sam during Emma's first semester at the University of South Florida. Since Lexi is a year older than Emma, she quickly became the "mom" of the friend group. Towards the end of college, Lexi and Adam started dating and Adam and Sam moved in together. Senior year was filled with date parties, game nights, and even a trip to Steamboat Springs! In hindsight, it may not have been the best place for Emma to teach Lexi how to ski, next time they will stick to the bunny slopes and the hot springs. Lexi lives with Adam in Naples and they have an aussiedoodle named Koda!
Adam Dascani
Groomsman
Adam and Sam's origin story started within their first weeks at the University of South Florida. Adam was the first guy that Sam met during rush week at Phi Delta Theta. Adam and Emma lived in the same dorm building their freshman year, so it was easy for Sam to make an excuse to go hang out with Adam so that he could see Emma. Adam and Sam lived together their senior year. Adam is dating Lexi, who is a bridesmaid. Adam currently lives in Naples where he is attending Law School.
Everleigh Goede
Flower Girl
Everleigh is the daughter of Emma's cousin, Brandon. She is 4 years old and is the life of the party. Everleigh always knows how to suck Emma and Sam into a game of pretty pretty princesses or play with kinetic sand. Get ready to watch Everleigh strut down the aisle!
Nik Ketchie
Groomsman
Nik and Sam's origin story started Sam's sophomore year in college at USF. Nik's nickname in the friend group is "Special K" or "Special" to be short. Nik and Sam got close very fast during Nik's rushing process. Adam, Justin, and Sam felt like Nik's parents and helped him through the process of rushing. Nik is one of the nicest people you will ever meet and he never meets a stranger. Nik is currently living in Massachusetts where he is attending law school.
