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December 4, 2026
Joliet, IL

We are getting married!

Samantha Horstmann

and

Abraham Mendez

December 4, 2026

Joliet, IL
243 days243 d2 hours2 h40 minutes40 min13 seconds13 s

How we met

Summer of 2016

It all started back in 2016 at a little Dunkin Donuts in Samantha’s hometown. At the time, Samantha was already working there alongside Abraham’s brother, Andy. Sam and Andy had become good work friends, and she had heard stories about Andy’s younger brother, but had never met him ~ until one day, everything changed. Abraham was 16 and Samantha was 17 when he started working at the same Dunkin. From the moment we met, there was this effortless connection. We quickly became friends, always laughing, making jokes, and enjoying every shift we worked together. It didn’t feel like work when we were on the same schedule — it felt like hanging out with someone you just clicked with. Over time, those laughs turned into conversations, and those conversations turned into moments we looked forward to. In 2016, we made it official and started dating. From that point on, life became an adventure we were determined to tackle side by side. Our relationship grew as we navigated high school, graduation, college, and all the ups and downs that come with growing up. We’ve supported each other through changes, challenges, and milestones. No matter what came our way, we remained each other’s constant — always each other’s number one before anything else. Our favorite things together are the simple ones: trying a new restaurant, laughing until we cry, binge-watching late-night movies, traveling to new places, and, of course, spending time with our fur baby, Dash. Dash has brought so much joy and happiness into our lives, and he’s the perfect addition to our little family. After nearly a decade together, our story still feels like it’s just getting started. From a chance meeting at Dunkin to building a life filled with love, laughter, and endless memories — we wouldn’t change a thing. And now, we can’t wait to share our special day with you all. Your love and support mean the world to us, and we’re so excited to celebrate this next chapter surrounded by the people we love most.