Samantha & Zachary

Wedding Party

Meet the family and friends who are walking down the aisle with us.

Riley Burke

Maid of Honor

Hello! I’m Riley. Sammie and I started as internet friends back in 2016, when we both randomly joined a Twitter group chat of Dan and Phil fans from Ohio (cannot make this up LOL). The group chat fell out of touch, but when Sammie moved to Austintown, we reunited and realized throughout many coffee shop dates that we had so much in common and became besties. I am in grad school to become a Doctor of Audiology, and outside of studying, I love to sing in my band and see live music, walk my dogs, and sip on a Pink Drink from Starbucks. Sammie + Zach forever!!!

Charlie Stratton

Best Man

Hi, I’m Charlie! I am the best man and younger brother of the groom. I am currently studying Japanese and Teaching English as a Second Language at Kent State University, and I hope to teach English abroad after college. I enjoy music, art, and playing table top RPGs such as Dungeons & Dragons and Call of Cthulhu. I’m so proud of Zach and I can’t wait to see him start this next chapter of his life with his person!

Kaylin Rose

Matron of Honor

Hiya! I’m Kaylin, I’m 25 and live in New Mexico with my husband Noah. I’ve known Sammie for over a decade now. We met after I moved to Ohio, and even when I later moved to Germany we still talked about anything and everything like no time had passed. I’m always down to try something new, and I am a bit of a serial hobbyist, from crafting to weightlifting. I couldn’t be happier to stand by one of my best friends on such an important day!

Tomas Hernandez

Officiant / Groomsman

Hey y’all I’m Tomas. I live in Fort Worth, Texas and I feel incredibly blessed that Samantha and Zach have asked me to be a part in their special day. I first got to know Samantha when we were both State Officers at Camp Christian during our Senior year—she claims that I really hurt her hands in a card game, but don’t believe her for one second. Later, I got acquainted with Zach when the three of us were on summer staff at Camp Christian. Some nerf wars, one fire incident and a flipped over ATV later, they still call me their friend—can’t seem to shake them off. I got to watch their relationship flourish with love through late-night phone calls and the occasional meetup when I’m back in Ohio. I’m so excited to be officiating the wedding of two of my best friends. I love you two so much.