Samantha & Brandon
The Bridal Crew
Wesley Capehart
Best Man
Wes and Brandon met 2 years ago at Fort Gordon in Georgia. Quickly becoming friends after being stationed at Fort Mead in Maryland. They bond over super smash bro’s, and getting up early for PT. Fun Fact: Wes is well known as the hype beast for his trendy style and quick wit.
Kaitlin Rowbottom
Matron of Honor
Kaitlin is my big sister and person I have looked up to my whole life. Our mom forced us to be best friends growing up and it worked out pretty well because now I have a best friend for life! I followed Kaitlin everywhere as kids and now I've followed her to Maryland too! Fun Fact: Kaitlin liked to keep spiders loss in the house growing up because they were 'nice' but in reality she did it just to scare me.
Brad Rowbottom
Groomsman
Brad is Brandon’s soon to be Brother in law! They both share a bond of loving a Hurley-girl and playing too many video games. Hopefully Brad can teach Brandon all the tricks for dealing with the Hurleys. Fun Fact: Brad and Brandon are now the Bra- Brothers. (No one really know why or how but Robin Hurley has named them this... I guess it stuck?)
Sarah Coleman
Bridesman
Sarah and Sam met at a leadership conference freshman year at FAU and ended up being roommates there last years at college. Sarah has been there for everything. From Karaoke nights, late night McDonald’s runs, Disney trips once a year, and Halloween parties Sam and Sarah were inseparable and people even got names mixed up now and then. Now that Sarah lives in Colorado life won’t be the same without her best friend but they will make sure they have lots of vacations planned together! Fun Fact: Sarah breaks out in emotional rashes so don’t try to make her uncomfortable with your feelings.
Louis Cortez
Groomsman
Louis is Brandon's little brother and has continued a now family tradition of joining the service. While they live about 8 hours apart now, growing up Brandon and Louis bonded over sports and annoying their big sisters. Fun Fact: Louis has a large collection of American Eagle Underwear... and will probably show you if you ask.
Daniella Roldan
Bridesmaid
Daniella was Sam’s roommate and first friend she made at FAU. While Daniella was obviously too cool for Sam, Sam must have been just annoying enough to keep her as a roommate for the last four years. Daniella is most insightful and Sam misses coming home to her everyday to do last minute homework, drink wine and scream at the unfair world. Daniella is the kind of person Sam looks up to and wants to be more like. Daniella has unfortunately lost her chance to get rid of Sam for good and is now stuck with her forever- weather she likes it or not. Fun Fact: Daniella drove all the way down to the keys to photograph Brandon proposing to Sam and brought the champagne! Now that’s the kind of best friend you need in your life!
Martin Steele
Groomsman
Martin is Samantha's cousin and met Brandon through some traditional family dance battles on the Wii. Martin spent time with us in Maryland last summer and really tested Brandon on his soccer skills. Were excited to celebrate our day and many more events together! Fun Fact: Martin in the official DD of the wedding party and were excited to put his skills to the test.
Briahna Clark
Bridesmaid
Briahna and Sam were next door neighbors as kids and no amount of distance could break their friendship. When Briahna moved out of state they become pen-pals (Sam still has the letters) and Briahna even followed Sam to FAU for colleges where they joined the same sorority and become roommates. It’s rare to find a life long friend like Bri but Sam is lucky to have her as her best friend she knows she will have all her life. Fun Fact: Ask Bri about her first college party Sam took her to... it’s Sam’s favorite story to tell. And Daniellas least favorite.
Matt Weatherington
Groomsman
Brandon met Matt a few years back after being stationed in Ft. Mead together. They lived together in the barracks and bonded over football games, barbecue and beer. Matt moved back to Florida after getting out of the military and we can't wait to celebrate back in the best state with him! Fun Fact: Matt loves fireball... get him a shot!
Ciera Paul
Bridesmaid
Samantha has known Ciera since they were babies at Enterprise elementary school. At first, friendship was forced upon them by their mothers but quickly it turned into a big sister/little sister relationship. Ciera is the only person that could make Sam annoyed AND also have Sam spill her Top-secret SECRETS too all in the same ten minutes! Lots of cruises, gambling for candy, and crying for free tickets into Universal Studios have made Ciera into a person that Sam can count on for a life time. Fun Fact: Ciera is an amazing singer and I haven't heard her sing in a long time. Sing a song with her in our video booth at the wedding!
Anthony Courtney
Groomsman
Brandon met Anthony through his sister Cortney and thinks of him as a brother. We love having Anthony be apart of the family and join us in making our families even bigger! Fun Fact: Anthony is a champion fisherman!
Cortney Cortez
Bridesmaid
Cortney is Brandon's big sister and of course we had to have her be apart of our special day! Samantha can't wait to have Cortney as a big sister too! Fun Fact: Cortney has a yorkie just like dusty. Now were going to have a big yorkie family!
Monica Cortez
Bridesmaid
Monica is one of Brandon’s big sisters and Samantha is so excited to now have 4 sisters of her own! Brandon claims Monica caused him “nothing but trouble” growing up... now it’s Sam turn to do the same! Fun Fact: Monica will be coming to the wedding straight from Paris!
Katie Stazenski
Bridesmaid
Katie became Samantha's best friend their first year at Space Coast Jr./Sr. High school. Through middle and high school they spent every day together from cheerleading practice to homecoming dances. Katie was Samantha's person through first dates and drivers test all the way through graduation. But best of all, college didn't break them apart! Fun Fact: Katie will not only watch horror movies without fear but she also laughs hysterically at them. In a quite terrifying way.
Geoffrey Reck
Groomsman
Geoffrey and Brandon met about 2 years ago in... you guessed it... Ft. Mead. They both are overly competitive and a little obsessed with there dogs, but who isn’t? Fun Fact: Geoffrey keeps ridiculously large collection of Whisky that you’d most likely be impressed with.
Logan Davis
Bridesmaid
Logan met Samantha freshman year of college after joining into the same sorority family. While Sigma Kappa brought them together many football tailgates and late nights at the library is what made Logan and Samantha into the best friends they are today- the kind of best friends that are going to move to a cul-de-sac, be next door neighbors and have family dinners together nightly. Fun Fact: Logan has really dreamy eyes ... you can't look into them without falling in love with her. Try it.
Bryan Flanagan
Groomsman
Brandon met Bryan growing up in the same block. After years of after school hangouts and soccer practices they still have a close friendship. Brandon can't wait to see Bryan again and celebrate! Fun Fact: Bryan also has older twin sisters just like Brandon! #twins
Vanessa Cruz
Bridesmaid
Vanessa met Sam when they became roommates freshman year of college. And Vanessa is the type of person who has life together. After traveling together, many holiday celebrations, and bachelor movie nights Sam has realized Vanessa is a best friend she can count on and talk to just about life. With so many memories together already Sam can’t wait to see all the memories they have left to make in a lifetime. Fun Fact: Vanessa is a big fan of Cinco De Mayo. And if you’re lucky she’ll tell you all about the right way to celebrate!
Corey Hall
Groomsman
Brandon and Corey met after being stationed together at Ft. Mead. They became quick friends after camping trips and Super Smash Bros tournaments. We can’t wait to celebrate our day with him! Fun Fact: Corey pulls off a good Mr. Incredible impression. We’re all impressed.
Ceara Edwards
Bridesmaid
Ceara and Sam met freshman of college and Ceara has been there for Sam ever since. Ceara brought lots of firsts for Sam including mosh pits, late nights at tattoo parlors and even tinder (where Sam and Brandon reconnected- Thank you Ceara!). Ceara is the kind of person you want to go on an adventure with, and the two of them will probably be going on adventures together forever. Fun Fact: Ceara has the coolest, most meaningful tattoos. Ask her about the one we waited to get until 2AM.
Molly Steele
Jr. Bridesmaid
Molly is Samantha's cousin and has been there through every milestone. Though Molly reminds Sam so much of herself she is so much more outgoing and is growing up to be such an amazing person. We can't wait to share this special day with this special lady! Fun Fact: Molly survived her first car crash with Sam... It wasn't Sam's first.
Josiah Duenas
Ring Bearer
Josiah is Brandon's first nephew and is 5 years old. He loves selfies and hates heights with uncle Brandon. We are so excited to have Josiah be apart of our day! Fun Fact: Josiah loves rap music and we encourage some sick moves out on the dance floor!
Hayden O'Bier
Flower Girl
Hayden is Samantha's second cousin and they both share a love for all things Disney. Hayden also has fallen under Brandon's spell after meeting on a family cruise and dancing all night at Kaitlin's wedding before she found out that Sam and him were together... good news is she gave her blessing for the wedding! Fun Fact: Hayden's mom (Megan) was Samantha's Mom's (Robin) flower girl at her wedding!