Samantha & Michael
Wedding Party
Joselyn Moreno
Bridesmaid
Josie is a cherished member of our bridal party. We were first introduced to her by Zach (Sam's brother) two years ago, and quickly hit it off. She has a passion for animals, The Last of Us, and cooking, which has led to countless shared experiences. Together we have made 40 pounds of toffee, explored Chicago, played countless board games, and enjoyed many delicious meals. Josie has an incredibly kind and loving personality, and we are thrilled to have her standing by our side on our wedding day. She has become like family to us and we are grateful for her friendship.
Zachary Palmer
Groomsman
Ladies and gentlemen, let us introduce you to the one and only Zach - an amazing brother, loyal friend, and self-proclaimed Tampa Bay Buccaneers superfan! Zach's also a bit of a beer connoisseur, with a love for Corona and a less-than-enthusiastic attitude towards craft brews. But most importantly, he's been there for us every step of the way as our relationship has grown and blossomed. When times have been tough, Zach has been a rock of support, always ready with a kind word, a helping hand, or a joke to lift our spirits. We're incredibly blessed to have Zach by our side on our big day, and we can't wait to celebrate and create more memories with him!
Jackson Ward
Groomsman
We're thrilled to introduce you to Jack, one of our awesome groomsmen and a high school junior with a ton of interests! From basketball and football to cooking and acting, Jack's always up for trying something new and exciting. He's also a die-hard sports fan, rooting for teams like the Charlotte Hornets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers with passion and enthusiasm. One of our most unforgettable memories with Jack happened on a stormy drive to Chicago. Despite the pouring rain and scary tornado warning, Jack and Mike kept their cool and stayed calm, while Sam was freaking out. We made it to the city safely and celebrated with a mouth-watering meal of burgers and mac and cheese at Kuma's Corner. We're honored to have Jack as part of our wedding crew, and we can't wait to share more adventures and good times with him in the future!
Danielle Ward
Bridesmaid
We'd like to give a shoutout to Danielle, Sam's amazing sister and one of her bridesmaids! Danielle is the kind of person who's always true to herself, no matter what. Her style, music taste, and personality are totally unique and never influenced by trends or fads. We love how she lives life on her own terms and follows her heart wherever it takes her. Not only is she authentic and bold, but she's also a hardworking individual who's always ready to go the extra mile. When she's not busy slaying it at work, Danielle loves to jam out to great tunes, hang with her friends, add new ink to her collection, and score amazing deals at thrift stores and garage sales. We feel so blessed to have Danielle as part of our special day, and we can't wait to make unforgettable memories with her by our side!
Joey Glowacki
Groomsman
We can't forget about our man Joey - the life of the party and one of Mike's awesome brothers! This guy is seriously something special. Not only has he won a gold medal in bowling at the Special Olympics, but he's also a total rockstar on stage. You might have even seen him belting out Beatles tunes with a local cover band. When he's not tearing up the lanes or the stage, Joey's all about the video games. He's got a soft spot for classics like Pokemon and newer hits like Persona 5 and Overwatch. But most of all, he loves spending time with his family and eating some good food. We're beyond thrilled to have Joey with us on our wedding day - he brings so much joy and energy to everyone around him.
Nick and Heather Burmester
Best Man and Matron of Honor
Let's give it up for our Best Man and Matron of Honor - Nick and Heather! Nick is Mike's older brother, so you know he's been keeping him in check since day one. When he's not busy being a total boss in his professional life, Nick loves to hit the links and show off his golf skills. But his greatest pride and joy? His three amazing kiddos - Nicholas, Oliver, and Everleigh. And let's not forget about our leading lady, Heather. She enjoys watching movies, making cool experiences for her children, traveling and trying new things! She is an incredible wife and mother. She has been married to Nick for 16 years, and let me tell you, they're the definition of relationship goals. They are a couple who we definitely look up to and admire. Something that we have learned from their marriage is that it is so important to have fun and laugh together. We can't thank Nick and Heather enough for being such amazing friends and we're so lucky to have them standing by our side on the big day.