Erika & Samuel
.WEDDING PARTY.
Erika Lynn Whited
Bride
Erika grew up in Branson, Missouri. She spent all of her school years in the same place and, as a result, loves establishing roots wherever she goes. The bride is currently a Junior marketing major at Oklahoma Baptist University and is hoping to graduate with her bachelor's degree in December 2018. Erika met Samuel on a trip to Israel her senior year of high school, and she is so so so in love with him!
Samuel Oliver Carroll
Groom
Samuel grew up in Naples, Florida. Him and Erika met on a trip to Israel in March of 2015. Sam is a man of grace, gentleness, and purity of heart. He encourages everyone he comes into contact with and always aims to pursue and honor Christ. This amazing man is going to be my husband and what a precious gift he is to me!!!
Baily Hendrickson
Matron of Honor
This is my sister. She is the best and has helped me so much in this season of engagement. I never thought that I would have a sister to stand by me on my wedding day, but then my family adopted Baily as our own when I was 17. She is a joy joy joy to my family and I and I wouldn't want anyone else to stand right next to me and fluff my dress when needed. I love you, sister.
Rileigh Cline
Maid of Honor
Rileigh has been my best friend for a long time. She has weathered so many seasons of hard things and of joyful things by my side. I am so thankful for her and her heart for the Lord and for her ability to spread joy wherever she goes. Rileigh has always been there for me, and I couldn't get married without her standing with me as I promise my heart to the man of my dreams. I love you, Pie!
Rachel Carroll
Bridesmaid
Rachel is about to be my official sister! She is a joy to me and so many others and I am so excited that her and I get to be family so soon. Rachel means so so much to Sam and I... She is creative and funny, caring and gentle, and I am honored that she is going to be standing with me on my wedding day! I love you, Rach <3
Allie Jarboe
Bridesmaid
Allie and I met in college and we have been best buds for almost 2 years now. She is my roommate and one of my forever friends. Allie has always encouraged me to dream bigger and to love Christ deeper. I am so thankful for a sister-friend who will laugh with me and stand by me through all seasons of life, and I am incredibly thankful for a friend like her to stand by me on my wedding day. I love you, Al!
Emmalee Ewbank
Bridesmaid
Em Gem and I met at breakfast one of the first days of welcome week at OBU. She is a treasure to me and one of my deepest encouragers and friends. My college days could never be the same without this friend of mine and she has weathered so much with me already. I'm thankful that she likes me enough to stand by my side as Sam and I become one! Emmalee is an encourager and a precious sister to me. I love you forever, Gem! So so thankful for you.
Caroline Abbe
Bridesmaid
Caroline and I also met in the breakfast line during Welcome Week at OBU. She has been a consistent source of encouragement to me throughout all things school and long distance dating. She has always been a solid voice of reason and truth. I am so thankful for this friend and the role that she plays in my life. I am so much of a better person because of her and I know it! I'm incredibly thankful for the fact that she will be standing with me on my wedding day. I love you, Caro!
Stephanie Ortiz
Bridesmaid
Stephanie can't seem to get rid of me ;) her and I have grown up together and have been close friends since 6th grade. If anyone has weathered life with me, it's this friend. She has seen me at some of my worst moments, some of my most joyful moments, and now she will get to stand with me through one of my most treasured moments.. my wedding day. I couldn't be more thankful for a loyal friend like this one. Thanks for laughing through life with me, Stevie. Here's to many more years of adventures and laughs. Love ya <3
Leah Dolloff
Bridesmaid
Leah Joe has always been like a little sister to me. Her and I have grown up together, our families having been friends for close to 15 years at this point. She is creative and joyful and so much fun. Leah and I have so many memories together and I am really thankful for a friendship that is bound by years of memories and joy. Here's to so many more! I am thankful for this precious sister of mine who has played such a big role in who I am today. I couldn't imagine walking through my wedding day without you, Lele. Love you!
Michael Carroll
Best Man
Michael has been like a brother to me since day one, namely because he is. There is no one I would rather have stand next to me as I start this whole marriage thing... Micheal I love you, so honored to call you my brother.
Noah Nemni
Groomsman
Noah has stood by my side through the darkest of times and has rejoiced with me in my most glorious moments. There is no better friend on the face of the planet, I love you brother. I cannot imagine my life without you.
Josh Jones
Groomsman
The man himself. Josh is one of the greatest examples of a Jesus follower that I have ever met. Over the years, Josh has displayed for me what it means to live up to this high calling, not just in his ministry, but in our friendship. I love you so much JJ.
Ben Langlois
Groomsman
I met Ben on the same trip to Israel where I met my wife. The Lord introduced me to some people that week who have truly change the trajectory of my life, I thank God for you Ben.
Brendan Fernandez
Groomsman
Regardless of the distance that has separated us, Brendan has always been one of the most influential and inspiring men in my life. I can not thank you enough for the years of encouragement, wisdom and jam sessions. All the love my dude.
Jason Culver
Groomsman
Jason is one of those men that seems to be a perfect example of God's grace, I do not deserve to walk along side this dude. So thankful for the way you shape my heart and model holiness, I will always love you Jason Culver.
Jack Heerema
Groomsman
The original brotha from anotha motha. Jack and I grew up filming music videos, writing soap operas and traveling the country together. There are not many people in the world who have done as much life with me as this guy. Blessed by your life and friendship Jack Attack.
Aaron Whited
Groomsman
It is so cool when you get the opportunity to gain a family member, it is even cooler when that person is super awesome. So excited to have you stand with me bro, blessed by your friendship. Love you!