Samantha & Jack
Wedding Party
Mannah Liu
Matron of Honor
Mannah and Samantha have been close friends for five years. They met at a Summer Honors Camp at Lee University the summer before their senior year in high school and immediately hit it off. Mannah has been one of Samantha's most consistent and loyal friends over the last five years and she couldn't imagine spending the best day of her life without Mannah by her side.
Lily Cottrell
Bridesmaid
Lily is the Groom's sister and is now someone that Samantha would call a best friend. Lily is the little sister that Samantha always dreamed of having. Lily has absolutely changed Samantha's life and has been a friend through some really transformational seasons. Samantha and Lily have grown so close over the last couple of years and even if she wasn't part of the Cottrell Family, Samantha would have a forever friend in Lily. Samantha is so beyond excited to call Lily her new sister!
Tara Astafan
Bridesmaid
Tara and Samantha met at the Young Adults group at their church. They instantly clicked with their shared sense of humor and have been friends ever since! Even after Samantha moved to Jackson for a year, she and Tara picked right back up where they left off. Tara is one of Samantha's most steadfast friends. She is always someone Samantha can count on for anything and her wedding day would be incomplete without Tara there with her.
Makayla Smith
Bridesmaid
Makayla and Samantha met at Lee University through a Social Service Club on campus. They continued to bond throughout college and even post-college, they are still the sweetest friends. Samantha describes Makayla as someone you can always count on. Makayla is a listening ear, someone to share a belly laugh with, a shoulder to cry on, and an honest advice giver. Samantha's Wedding Day would not be perfect without Makayla.
Lainey Gragg
Junior Bridesmaid
Laynie is Jack's cousin and has quickly bonded with Samantha! Lainey and her sisters are traveling from North Carolina to be part Samantha's big day. Since Samantha doesn't have very many cousins, she is excited to get to share them with Jack!
Levi Cottrell
Best Man
Levi is Jack's younger brother. Jack and Levi have always been close friends and have shared many happy, sad, and exciting experiences together over the years. Fishing, having airsoft wars, sneaking into construction sites in their old neighborhood, and even playing games at home have bonded these two and given them a friendship beyond just being brothers. They even started the Franklin chapter of the Cool Dudes Club (which was definitely a real club). A junior in high school, Levi has grown into a confidant, a best friend, and a best man. Jack's wedding, much like his life, would not be the same without his younger brother, and he is trilled to have Levi by his side for the big day.
Ben Dubis
Groomsman
Ben and Jack have been friends since middle school. Ben got Jack his first summer job fixing sprinklers, and they have had two other jobs together since. Ben challenges those close to him to be better and constantly offers encouragement. He is an extremely loyal friend and will always jump to the defense of those close to him. Playing video games and tinkering with computers have kept Ben and Jack close all these years, which is good, since the one time they decided to get outside and go camping, they got rain poured on them for three days straight. It's always nice to have indoor activities, too.
Samuel Gaston
Groomsman
Samuel Gaston has been a part of Jack's life longer than almost anyone. Friends since kindergarten, they have remained friends through different schools, different cities, then even different states. Even though the two did once get pulled over for lighting fireworks on a public road, Samuel has always brought out the best in Jack and pushed him to be a better Christian and a better man. Despite the distance and the infrequency of visits, the two still talk often and Jack cherishes his friendship with Samuel.
Parker Mote
Groomsman
Parker is Samantha's brother but has grown to also be one of jack's good friends. Getting to know Parker during the last two years has been a highlight for Jack. The two share a love for grilling, football, and good music, which has brought them together. Although they did once catch a public grill on fire while trying to make dinner at the beach, Jack would consider Parker to be the best griller he knows. Jack is pumped to get to call Parker a brother in just a few short months.
Landon Ross
Groomsman
Landon has been one of Jack's close friends since high school: they played high school football together, rushed ΣΑΕ together, worked two jobs together, and have spent roughly 1,000 hours fishing together. Landon's taste in music, fantastic advice, sense of humor, and appreciation of the flute have kept he and Jack close over the years. Despite semesters apart during college, Landon and Jack are always able to pick up right where they left off, and Jack is blessed to have him as a friend.
Ashton Mote
Junior Groomsman
Ashton is Samantha's youngest brother and is undoubtedly Jack's favorite member of the Mote family. Ashton is hysterically funny, and his smart, witty sense of humor keeps everyone around him on their toes. Any time Jack needs a laugh, he knows Ashton will be able to provide. Jack has loved getting to know Ashton and is excited to watch the Lord use the gifts he has so clearly given him. Having Ashton as a little brother is something Jack is looking forward to.