Lisa & Sam 2023
Wedding Party
Katie Owen
Maid of Honor
"I met Lisa at the University of Guelph. We were dorm mates in Artz Haus. It was practically love at first site... that first year we were inseparable! Throughout university we encouraged and inspired each other to become our best selves. To this day Lisa is a big part of my life and my heart, best friends forever! Sam was a perfect fit from the start and when we all get together it’s a wonderful experience between friends."
Max Maldonado
Best Man
"I met Sam just before he met Lisa. From the first moment I met each of them I knew they’d be in my life, and each other’s lives, forever. I have the privilege of having friendships with both of them individually and as a couple. I’ve never been more grateful to be a third wheel. We’ve gotten to travel and share adventures together that have become some of my most treasured memories."
Julisa Cummins
Bridesmaid
"As individuals, Sam and Lisa are both exceptionally warm, inviting, kind, caring, loving, funny, good looking, have great hair and smell nice. Together, they’re exponentially more beautiful, loving and fragrant. It’s no wonder that none of us can resist them! Since meeting Lisa at OISE, she has welcomed me into her life and community with open arms and warmth. I have seen both Lisa and Sam continue to include new great people into their lives and integrate them seamlessly into their community. People like you two are rare, and we are so lucky to be part of your community. Here’s to two beautiful, irresistible humans spending their lives together!"
Graydon Sproule
Bridesman
"I have known Sam since our time at Rotherglen and since then he's been one of my best friends. He is one the funniest and honest people that I know but still can't draft a great fantasy team. It was amazing traveling with both Sam and Lisa and staying on their couch more times than I can count. I cannot wait to see the both of them get married!"
Rebecca Minshall
Bridesmaid
"Lisa and I met in Arts Haus residence during our first year at UoG and have been wonderful friends ever since. I got to know Sam better when we were all living in Toronto in 2018/19. He's ok. Just kidding - he's pretty great, too. So happy for the both of them. :)"
Dan Zwart
Bridesman
"I met Sam through Andrew about six years ago. I fell asleep on their couch two hours into that party they were having without anyone there really knowing who I was. It was a unique start to what’s been an incredible friendship with both Sam and Lisa. We’ve become quite close over the years and I’m proud to call them both great friends of mine. Their move to Niagara Falls has allowed us to spend a lot more time together and create some great memories. I feel very fortunate that I get to stand with them both today and am excited to watch them grow together in the years to come."
Carly Jonovich
Bridesmaid
"Lisa and I have only known each other for about four years now but it feels like we’ve been friends forever. I feel so lucky to be sharing these memories together and can’t wait to see what else the future has in store for the both of these two xx"
Andrew MacDonald
Bridesman
"Sam and I met in high school and hit it off right away. Although I can't quite remember the exact moment we met, I do know one thing for sure: Sam was the only reason I passed Chemistry class. Over the years, we've spent countless nights listening to The Strokes and Big Wreck in his old stick shift car with the shotty speaker system, woke up at the crack of dawn to watch the Rugby World Cup, fell asleep trying to marathon the entire Lord of the Rings series in one day, and shared a twin-sized mattress with two other people after a wild night out. I've also watched Sam dance around a bar with his shirt off like it was spring break (there is video evidence). Let's just say Sam always brings the heat... And we've definitely matured since then. Sam is always there when you need him with his words of wisdom, sense of humor, and listening ears. He's always been there for me, through thick and thin, and for that, I'm eternally grateful. You can't ask for a better lifelong friend than that."
Céleste Patenaude
Bridesmaid
"Céleste and Lisa met in 2017 in the Master of Teaching program at UofT. They were in the same cohort, along with Julisa. Since those days, there have been lots of get togethers, beach days, trips to Niagara, and bonding over the trials and tribulations of home ownership. Friends 5ever, Céleste can't wait to be part of Sam and Lisa's big day! ❤️"