Michael & Samantha
Wedding Party
Baylee Thurman
Bridesmaid
Officiant and Bridesmaid! Baylee and I met on my first day of college at Mars Hill University. Baylee was the Resident Director of my dorm and we ended up spending many days and nights watching Grey's Anatomy in the dorm lobby. Baylee graduated and went off into the real world for a few years, but we reconnected when Baylee decided to go to Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC while I was going to NC State University in Raleigh, NC. I would go visit her at least once a week for dinner, either at an Italian or Mexican restaurant! I am so glad she is able to officiate my wedding and be my bridesmaid :)
Brittany Watkins
Matron of Honor
Brittany and I met during my Mars Hill University years. We were both in Delta Zeta and roomies my Senior year. We did pretty much everything together - breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the cafeteria, DZ meetings, house parties, trips to the beach, concerts, and New Orleans - and have kept in touch ever since. She supported me through the most impactful year of my life and I don't know what I would have done without her. I am so happy she can stand by my side on my wedding day! :)
Ryan and Robbie
Bridesmaid
It has been great getting to know and become friends with Ryan and Robbie, Michael's sisters. I am so grateful that they have welcomed me into the family with open arms and it has been wonderful living closer to them.