Wedding Party

Samuel Hougan

Groom

Faith Moore-Thomas

Bride

William Hougan

Best Man

Hi! I am Will Hougan and I am Sam’s younger brother. I have known Sam since March 18th, 2008 which is also the same day I was born. The first time I ever heard about faith was on accident when my brother got a text from her while we were in his truck together and I saw it and asked him who that was. Ever since then I have gained another sister. I am so excited to watch the new chapter these two are making for themselves and I am happy to be apart of it.

Madison Thomas

Maid of Honor

Hi, I’m Madison, Faith’s older sister and maid of honor. I’ve always admired Faith’s kindness and strength, and it’s be wonderful to see her and Sam’s love grow. Watching their relationship blossom has been a joy, and I’m incredibly excited to celebrate them. It’s been so meaningful for my boyfriend, Connor, and me to grow alongside them, and I’m so grateful that we both get to be part of their special day.

Christian Iraldo

Best Man

My name is Christian Iraldo and I’m absolutely honored to be the best man to Samuel. I met Samuel through the police academy and immediately gained a brother in Christ and life. I’m very excited to be there for the wedding of two great friends of mine and blessed to see their union!

Michaela Perales

Maid of Honor

Hi hi!! I am so excited this day is finally here!! My name is Michaela Perales and I am one of Faith’s Maid of Honors. I met Faith during my junior year at TCU through church. One random afternoon on the couch at Common Grounds I asked if she wanted to live with me and the rest is history! Faith became my roommate, best friend, and another sister to Emma and I. Then one random afternoon, she asked if I wanted to move to California with her and truly it was one of my greatest blessings and sweetest treasures. Faith and Sam are role models to me in so many ways, but my favorite is how they love each other and the Lord so well. I am beyond excited to celebrate my favorite people with y’all!

Shane Thomas

Groomsman

Hi i’m Shane Thomas, I am the soon to be brother in law of Sam. I have known him for about 5 years now and have spent some of the best moments with him. Love him like blood and truly happy for him and My sister Faith.

Kylie Middlebrook

Matron of Honor

Kylie became a part of Faith’s life when Faith was just 5 years old, initially starting as the family’s babysitter but quickly growing into the role of Faith's big sister. It has been an incredible journey to watch Faith grow into the most beautiful, wonderful, smart, Godly woman, and I am so proud of all that she has become. Now that I have a family of my own—a wonderful husband, Mike, and our sweet 5-year-old son, Lochlan—I feel especially honored to have been part of Faith’s family. We are all so thrilled to witness this amazing couple as they take this next step in their lives. My little girl is all grown up!

Jonathan Hoover

Groomsman

My name is Hoover. I met Samuel in the Orange County sheriffs academy class 259. From the moment I met Samuel, I instantly felt as though I had met a genuine soul and human being. I’m genuinely excited to see Samuel and Faith’s wedding and I’m honored to be chosen to be apart of it in any capacity. “What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.” -Aristotle

Katie Hougan

Bridesmaid

My name is Katie Hougan and I am Sam’s older sister. I grew up riding horses in San Juan Capistrano where I competed in competitions throughout high school, earning several high-point titles. After high school, I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from Pepperdine University, studying media production and creative writing. During my time at Pepperdine, I spent a year abroad in London, England traveling, learning and absorbing new cultures. A year later, I returned to London and completed a month-long internship with Haringey Sixth Form College in Tottenham. Today, my boyfriend, Cullon White, and I live in La Habra, California where I am working on writing my first romance novel. Since graduating from Pepperdine, it has brought me great joy seeing Sam and Faith’s love for one another. Moving into the future, I look forward to gaining a sister as kind as Faith.

Caden Woodie

Groomsman

Hello to all! My name is Caden Woodie and I met Sam years ago in the 2nd grade in Elementary, and we have been friends for most of our lives. Sam has always been there for me and has been a brother to me. It is my absolute honor to be apart of this celebration of his new chapter in life!

Emma Perales

Bridesmaid

Hello all the lovely guests of Faith & Sam! My name is Emma Perales and I’m a Junior, Finance and Management major at TCU this year. I love all things art, reading, and baking. Most importantly though, I get to tell you about Faith and I. I originally met Faith through my sister, Michaela, at church. At the time I was still in high school and little did I know that Faith would not only become my Freshman year roommate, my big, and my best friend but she has also become a sister to me and Michaela. Our relationship has been filled with more joy and love than I knew possible. I am grateful and blessed beyond measure to get to celebrate such an incredible moment with her and Sam.

Mark Moreno

Groomsman

Hey party people My name is Mark Moreno, out of Anaheim, CA. I can’t wait to celebrate and get the party started with everyone.

Maressa Gomez

Bridesmaid

hi! i’m maressa. im from vegas and san diego but im currently in arizona for grad school for speech language pathology. i had the absolute pleasure of meeting faith (the other half of my braincell) during our sophomore year of undergrad at tcu, but we believe we met when we were way younger at the beach, playing mermaids. I couldn’t be more thankful to know and love her, to celebrate her and get to know the amazing people in her life🤍

Christian Azalde

Groomsman

Montana Wood

Bridesmaid

Hi! I’m Montana and have been locked arm in arm with Faith since 6th grade. It’s surreal to be living out Faith’s wedding dream alongside her. Cheers!

Connor Hedges

Groomsman

Hey! Four years ago, I met Sam and Faith through my relationship with Faith’s older sister, Madison. Since then, I’ve been lucky to grow close to both of them and cherish all the memories we've made. I’m so excited to watch their journey as a married couple!

Sarah Selznick

Bridesmaid

Hi! I’m Sarah, and Faith has been one of my best friends since kindergarten! I’m filled with joy for her and Sam, and I can’t wait to stand by her side on this beautiful journey! <3

Pavle Nebrigic

Groomsman

Holly Azalde

Bridesmaid

Hi my name is Holly and I live in OC with my husband, 2 cats, and our dog. I met Faith over 10 years ago and even got to live near her when we both moved to Fort Worth, Texas! I’m so grateful to be able to celebrate the love of two of my favorite people.

Rainee Haubner

Bridesmaid

I am so honored to be standing by one of my longest friends on her special day!! Me and Faith met in elementary school, we have had good laughs, great times, and grand memories over the years now leading into adult hood. I wish Faith and Sam a lifetime of blessings, happiness, and peace!

Julia Goldberg

Bridesmaid

Hey! I’m Julia! I’m originally from Las Vegas, NV but I’m currently in Dallas working on my doctorate of audiology. I met my girl faith our sophomore year at TCU when we were paired up as potential big/little matches in our sorority. Though she did not become my little, she grew to be my family. Faith and I quickly became inseparable through undergrad and though we are apart right now, I know we will always be there for each other. I first met Sam on a double date with my boyfriend Hudson. We went to a pizza place because someone (Faith, cough cough) did not inform us she was allergic to tomatoes. Happy to say she survived and I couldn’t be happier to celebrate her and Sam.