Samantha & Samuel
Wedding Party
Emily Mallek
Maid of Honor
From teammates to roommates to best friends, this long distance friendship is nothing short of special! There isn't any way that I would have been able to survive college without you!
Maddie Butkus
Bridesmaid
Duet partners, national and world champions together, and now standing by my side, I couldn't be more proud to call Maddie Butkus a bridesmaid!
Nelson Figueroa
Best Man
Nelson Figueroa, aka Figgy Puddin or The Fig. Fun Fact: We share the same birthday, Jan 20th 1993, so that put us off to a good start. From aquitenances in High School, to roomate friends in college, to the best of friends post-graduation. Nelson's been there for Samantha and I, supporting our relationship, careers, and developing our friendship. While he may not like it, I've signed Nelson up to partake in many of my ridiculous adventures or for him "rite of passages", with a "David Goggin's mentality". We have navigated through frozen creeks in the dead of winter with improper gear while hunting, ran through the dunes on the hottest summer days when there are heat advisories, and moutain biked trails not for the faint of heart. Nelson's the life of the party, a great listener, and a sharer of far too many inside jokes that probably aren't funny to anyone but us!
Chance Wachter
Groomsman
Chance, aka Chancewell, my OG 1st friend in Pleasant Prairie when I moved up here to WI. Chance was right there for me when I moved up here and was key in starting up many more lifelong friendships. A key central figure in many different social groups, Chance, helped me branch out by introducing me to many people that will be at the wedding today. Chance and I probably hang out a little too much for Samantha. Family, friends, brothers on Facebook since who knows when, Chance and I, are always there to support each other in future goals .
Brian Tross
Groomsman
Pre-schools OG's, 25 + years of friendship. Brian's been my right hand man as long as I can remember. From protecting me from bullies in preschool, to collecting Pokemon cards, to sketchy fishing spots that we only knew how to get to. Brian's always down for good time. A true ride or die friend.
Marc Facchini
Groomsman
Marc aka "Pasta", he started kicking it with Brian and I, around 25 + years ago, and I still haven't been able to get rid of him to this day. As kids we used to play soccer, eat lots of pasta, and would always be on some mission that typically resulted in Marc getting in trouble in the aftermath. In recent times, Marc, was instrumental in helping me finally propose to Samantha by relentlessly hassling me on a daily FaceTime call for months on end. As a result, I asked him to help out or he self-invited himself (can't remember) and we head off to Zoo Lights in Chicago, where, I finally dropped down on my knee and popped the question to Samantha. Marc and Nina luckily were there to assist with the photoshoot and grabbed some great pictures!
Angelo Martinelli
Usher
Angelo, the voice of reason in our friend group. Angelo is always eager to discuss, listen, and make suggestions that will always work out the best. Always down for a good time. We can always count on you to be there to lift us up and encourage us through anything. We are so lucky to have you in our lives.
Cody Krol
Usher
Cody, aka "Clown Boy'' aka "Squirrel Spews", the crazy roommate in college who forces you to move out to a single dorm room for some peace and quiet, but that didn't stop the party, it only started the shenanigans! Despite an awkward 1:1 meeting that I was moving out. We actually ended up still hanging out almost 24/7. Inseparable delinquents, Cody and I, navigated the streets of Oshkosh. Someone both surviving those days, we still are best friends. Whether it be a Naturday, Golfing, or watching creepy alien shows and not being able to fall asleep, Cody and I always pick it up on the last page no matter the time or place.