Samantha & Jose
Wedding Party
Samantha Garbarini
Bride
Samantha is the grooms lovely bride to be. They met when they were in their last year of high school and their love is still flourishing. During the last 8 years of their lives, they’ve done nothing but better one another. With the birth of Amora & Kaleo, came lots of responsibilities and they seem to tackle each one as a team. She makes a great mother and a is a staple in the family.
Jose Cabrera
Groom
Jose a.k.a. Anthony is the handsome soon to be husband to one lucky girl! Jose is a hard working fiancé and father to the flower girl and ring bearer(Kaleo). He is an amazing dada and Sammi can’t wait to take his last name!! Jose popped the question on September 3rd 2023 on a boat during the ring of fire. It was an amazing night and it was so memorable. Sammi and Jose will have been together 8 years and 9 months when they officially say “I do”, and there will be many more years after that!! ❤️
Joseph Walkup
Officiant
Joey has been apart of both of our lives for years now. He started as a co-worker of the brides father and soon made his way to become close friends with him. Over the years he has shown nothing but love and loyalty. He has been a friend but, as of last year, a brother. Joey is a huge part in both of our lives so of course we had to ask him to be the one to make it official!!
Annabelle Walkup
Matron of Honor
Annabelle is the sister of the bride! May not be by blood but blood does not determine family!! Annabelle and Sammi met and instantly formed an unbreakable bond that Sammi will forever be grateful for. Annabelle is such an important part of her wedding and Sammi wouldn't want anyone else by her side on the biggest day of her life! ❤️❤️
Kristina Walkup
Maid of Honor
Kristina is one of the bride’s absolute best friends!! She is the life of the party and always knows how to get everyone having fun!! Peer pressure may just be her middle name she wants everyone to be drinking right along side with her!!! Guaranteed she will be taking advantage of the open bar and will have the time of her life on the dance floor!!
Amanda Bashwinger
Bridesmaid
Amanda is another one of the bride’s best friends ever!! Sammi has not known her for too too long but now she can’t imagine a life without her! Amanda is the god mother of Amora, the flower girl, and does a dang good job of it! She has a beautiful daughter Saylor who happens to be the grooms god daughter!! Amanda and her family is our second family and we are so glad she entered our lives when she did!
Gabby Monroe
Bridesmaid
Gabby is Sammi’s long distance bestie!!! Her and Sammi have been friends for quite a few years and met on facebook! She now lives all the way in Ohio but they always find a way to visit each other as much as possible! They always catch up on FaceTime or through text (when Gabby actually answers LOL) Gabby is also the mother of our ring bearer Arthur!! Sammi is so grateful Gabby and her family are able to travel out for their wedding!!
Megan Whelan
Bridesmaid
Megan is the bride’s cousin! They grew up as best friends and always loved playing the Wii at Sammi’s dad’s house!! Their favorite was singing Potential Break Up Song on the game Sing It!! They practically lived together growing up with the amount of sleepovers they had!! Megan and Sammi actually both own their own daycares and love pitching ideas to each other!! Sammi is so glad they have continued their friendship into adulthood beyond being cousins!!
Emily Vandenbrink
Bridesmaid
Emily is one of Sammi's newer friends but has made an impact on her life in ways she can't explain. She may be a new friend but that does not make her any less important than any of the other bridesmaids. Emily has changed Sammi's life for the better and has truly been an amazing friend and has nothing but love in her soul for everyone she knows. Emily will be sure to go crazy on the dance floor!
Amora Cabrera
Flower Girl
Amora is the daughter of the bride and groom, Sister of Kaleo(Ring Bearer) the only two they love as much as each other! Amora is a spunky, and adventurous girly who doesn’t know what a stranger even is!! She will say hi to anyone and never fails to put a smile on someone’s face!! Sammi and Jose can't wait for everyone to see her crazy dance moves out on the dance floor, they know she will light up everyone's night!
Mark Garbarini
Father of the Bride
Mark has done so much to improve Sammi’s life and Sammi is forever grateful for that. She truly does not know what she would do without him there to guide her through life. Him and the groom have gotten awfully close the past 2 years and now it’s like they’ve known each other their whole lives! Sammi is honored to have him be the man to give her away to her groom.
Colleen Garbarini
Mother of the Bride
If there was anyone more excited about Sammi’s engagement it was probably Colleen! Colleen is Sammi’s biggest cheerleader and is always there for Sammi’s excitements and struggles! Colleen is a selfless woman and always has Sammi’s best interest at heart! She will be one BEAUTIFUL mother of the bride!
Brian Rowe
Best Man
Brian has known the groom for 10+ Years. The amount of time that they have spent on their gaming systems together, you’d think they would be the ones getting married. No matter how much time goes on without them seeing each other, they pick up right where they left off. The groom is grateful to have his best friend by his side on his wedding day.
Edward Bashwinger
Groomsman
Edward (EJ) has come into the picture about 3 years ago and has definitely made an impact in the couples life. With the laughs he’s brought and volunteering for housework he’s done, they’re lucky to have him around.
Todd Brandt
Groomsman
Todd and the groom go back about 5 years they’ve recently gotten closer and the groom is grateful for that. They’ve shared lots of laughter and somehow, Todd can remain calm in almost every unexpected moment. The groom is lucky to have him by his side during the entrance to the next chapter of his life.
Mari Martinez
Groomswoman
Mari has been the grooms closest cousin since the beginning of their lives. Mari and the groom have done countless activities together and have shared almost all emotions together. There’s no doubt that the groom wouldn’t have her by his side on this important day.
Diego Rosito
Groomsman
Diego and the groom have been close for a while now. Although Diego is a goofball at times, he’s a great friend and he keeps everyone around him on their toes. The groom is lucky to have someone like him in his life and he hopes their friendship continues for years to come.
Kaleo Cabrera
Ring Bearer
Kaleo is the son of the Bride & Groom. He has brought a new happiness to the couple and starts everyday with a smile on his face. Being the brother of Amora, he is sure to overcome the many challenges life may bring with her guidance. Kaleo is so fun and giggly and sure does love playing peek-a-boo!! Sammi and Jose can't wait to watch him ride down the aisle before they say "I do".
Arthur Monroe
Ring Bearer
Arthur is Sammi and Anthony’s “nephew”. He is a smart and handsome little boy who loves his little stuffy, doggy. He is going to be such a great ring bearer and will exceed expectations on this big day!!
Denise Martinez
Mother of the Groom
Denise is the grooms mother and plays a big role in his upbringing. Denise raised 3 kids on her own and is a huge role model in the grooms life. Throughout the recent years in the grooms life, he understands more about the struggles his mother went through and couldn’t be more proud of her. She’s an amazing mother to the groom and abuela to Amora & Kaleo.