Wedding Party
Kylee Norton
Maid of Honor
Kylee and Samantha lived across the hall from each other freshman year at North Central University and played softball together. They have been close ever since, they share many fun memories from trying so many coffee shops in Minneapolis to Kylee visiting Samantha in LA, to now going on double dates and laughing until they cry. Kylee is one of the most intentional, thoughtful, and fun people you will ever meet. She always challenges you to be your best and is the biggest cheerleader. She also always knows the best spot to try, so if you get to chat with her ask her for recs on food, drinks, or coffee!
Brooke Brandel
Bridesmaid
Brooke and Samantha are sisters. Growing up they loved playing barbies and enjoying the outdoors with their family. As they have gotten older they have grown closer and are loving this new season of life - triple dates with their parents and laughing over a game of bowling or birthday dinners. Brooke is one of the most caring people you will ever meet, if you get to talk to her you can guaranteed to have a deep conversation, she loves to get deep quick!
Maddi Wagner
Bridesmaid
Maddi and Samantha became friends in LA, but they are both Minnesotans. They bonded over Salt n Straw Ice Cream and a dog on twitter named Dewey. Samantha spent 2.5 of her years in LA living with Maddi, they shared a lot of laughs and tears over the Vikings. Even though Samantha doesn't live in LA anymore, they still see eachother often in Minnesota over some oysters at Red Rabbit or whenever Samantha makes it to LA she stays with Maddi and Anna. Maddi is the funniest person you will ever meet so no matter what you talk about with her, she will leave you laughing. If you get a chance to chat with Maddi make sure to ask her about all of the crazy celebrities she has met through her work and the commercials she has written.
Sara Amundson
Bridesmaid
Sara and Samantha are cousins, and Samantha considers Sara, "the older sister she never got." Growing up, the two were inseparable - they could be found playing dolls or enjoying their grandparents cabin in the summers. As they grew up, Samantha continued to look up to Sara and was even inspired to move to LA post grad after visiting Sara in Spain where she had moved to teach English after she graduated college. Sara is one of the kindest, thoughtful, gentle, and well traveled people you will meet. If you get to talk to Sara, ask her about studies in Chinese Medicine - it is absolutely incredible!
Chloe Hall
Bridesmaid
Chloe and Samantha met living in Venice, California the fall after college. They were neighbors and Samantha invited Chloe to a party at their apartment and the rest was history! Chloe and Samantha can find any activity fun, but their favorite is eating pizza on the beach and taking a little ocean dip. Chloe makes everyone feel loved, heard, and cared about. If you get to talk to Chloe, make sure to ask her how it was growing up in Toronto and how she made her way to California and her deep passion for nonprofit work.
Emelie Caldwell
Bridesmaid
Emelie and Samantha became friends when their parents forced them to sit together at lunch high school when they were both the new kids. After high school, the two went to the same college together and share many memories together. Emelie is Samantha's go to travel buddy, she is one of the most loyal, smart, and adventurous people you will meet. If you see Emelie, ask her about the time her and Samantha got lost in Spain trying to find a castle, you will be sure to have a laugh together.
Jenny Morgan
Personal Attendant
Jenny and Samantha met through Chloe and were instant friends. When Samantha lived in LA the three of them would walk the beach and chat nonstop. Now whenever Samantha visits LA, her and Jenny pick up right where they left off. Jenny is one of the kindest people you will ever meet. A fun fact about Jenny is that if she books one trip, she books three - back to back to back! If you get to chat with her, make sure to ask her about her craziest back to back trip. She will surely have a story for you!
Anna Brumley
Personal Attendent
Anna and Samantha met at a church in LA and went on to be roommates (with Maddi) for 2 years. Anna and Samantha spent a lot of their time laughing, creating bits about anything and everything. They have cried over the Jonas Brothers one too many times together and go to every concert they can of theirs. At their apartment the three spent many nights educating Samantha on so many different movies. One thing about Anna is she has the craziest stories ever. If you get a chance to talk to her try to catch at least one, or chat movies with her. She knows them all and is *the* movie connoisseur.
Lexi Robinson
Personal Attendant
Lexi is Seth's fiancé and her and Samantha met when Brooks and Seth were roommates. The two grew their own friendship through sitting together at many baseball games and then making the move to Duluth together. They are now very close and love to find new things to do in Duluth, hike, sip wine, and of course go on many double dates with Brooks and Seth. Lexi is extremely kind and absolutely hilarious. If you get a chance to talk to Lexi make sure to ask her about her passion for horses and all of the places that has taken her!
Seth Betts
Best Man
Seth and Brooks played baseball together at Crown College. Brooks then coached Seth at Crown for several years. They now coach together at the College of Saint Scholastica. The two have been close friends and inseparable over the last seven years. Seth is one of the most loyal and intelligent people on the planet. Whether it is about baseball, cowboying, or any number of random things take a minute to have a drink and hear a story from Seth. There is no topic Seth doesn't have a story for that will make you laugh.
Jakeb Brower
Groomsman
Jakeb and Brooks were college roommates at Crown. The two were synonymous with each other on Crown's campus as teammates on the baseball team and for doing everything together during their college days. The two became close friends and were roommates together for several years after college as well. Jakeb is one always down to have a good time. There is no one better to celebrate even the smallest things with than Jakeb. If you run into Jakeb ask him about his college basketball days or his stock portfolio.
Riggs Repking
Groomsman
Riggs and Brooks are brothers. The two of them grew up incredibly close during their childhood. Brooks would regularly chase Riggs around the house with a pirate sword or beg Riggs to play games together. The two now have different interests but have the same love for each other. They keep in best contact during Purdue basketball games where they both get noise complaints from their neighbors for yelling at the TV.
Kirby Shetler
Groomsman
Kirby and Brooks met as Roommates at Crown College. They grew close over their two years at Crown and became good friends. Kirby and Brooks are best known for their immature humor and laughing at jokes that no one else laughs at. If you have the time to talk to Kirby make a simple joke and you will bond instantly. Kirby is one of the most kind and gentle people you can come across.
Tim Wendel
Groomsman
Tim and Brooks Lived across the hall from each other at Crown. The two instantly hit it off with their love of sports and competitive nature. They have continued to stay close over their years after Crown celebrating each others biggest achievements. Tim is one of the most sincere and genuine people you can find. He is someone that everyone in the room instantly gravitates towards. With his 6'7 height and boisterous laugh you can't miss Tim. If you want to talk sports with someone at the wedding especially hoops, Tim is your go to guy.
Ben Norton
Groomsman
Ben and Brooks became friends after he and Samantha started dating. Ben is the husband to Maid of Honor Kylee Norton. Brooks and Ben share very few of the same interests and are seemingly opposite and many ways. However when these two get in a room together it is hard to get a word in with the amount of jokes and laughs the two are having. If you get a chance to talk with Ben at the wedding you can really talk about anything but here are a few ideas: movies, music, and sadly, his distaste for competitive games.