Samantha & Justin
Wedding Party
Jennica Lurie
Maid of Honor
Jennica is Samantha's sister! She currently resides in Austin, Texas!
Micah Hefty
Matron of Honor
Micah is Samantha's sister! She resides in Holt, Michigan with her husband, Nick, and children Cidney and Tre!
Angela Lewis
Bridesmaid
Samantha and Angie met in 2012 in St. Louis and became great friends as they travelled across the country and to Costa Rica with St. Louis youth from 2012-2014. Angie resides in Medellin, Colombia and helped plan Samantha's bachelorette party!
Audrianna Sibiski
Bridesmaid
Audrey is Samantha's cousin and helped host Samantha's bridal shower and bachelorette party! She resides in in San Francisco, California
Boahemaa Adu-Oppong
Bridesmaid
Boahemaa and Samantha met in St. Louis where they became great friends and she is the co-founder of the Show Me The World Project! She resides in Houston, TX with her fiancé, Aaron and son, Allen!
Brenda Smith
Bridesmaid
Brenda and Samantha met through Teach For America in St. Louis. Brenda and Samantha became great friends and then lead Vashon High School together for 3 years; Brenda as the Principal and Samantha as the Dean of Students! Brenda resides in St. Louis, Missouri!
Kayla Jordan
Bridesmaid
Kayla and Samantha met in 2008 when they joined Teach For America in St. Louis. They immediately became friends and then roommates for 7 years! They graduated with their Master's in Education together in 2010 from University of Missouri St. Louis. Kayla resides in St. Louis, Missouri with her daughter, Kai Lynn!
Lauren Creekmur
Bridesmaid
Lauren and Samantha both moved to ATL in 2019; Lauren moved from Dallas & Samantha from St. Louis. They were introduced through a mutual friend and became great friends as they navigated new jobs and a new city! Lauren was Justin's right-hand woman as he navigated purchasing the ring & proposal. Lauren and her golden doodle, Chance (Samantha + Justin's nephew), reside in Memphis, TN!
Leah Cast
Bridesmaid
Leah and Samantha grew up in Lansing, Michigan together where they met playing basketball! Fun Fact: Samantha's first experience as a bridesmaid was in Leah's wedding! Leah resides in Houston, TX with her husband, Dustin and three children, Summer, Dustin, and Ari!
Whitney McBurrows
Bridesmaid
Whitney and Samantha became best friends beginning in 4th grade when they began playing basketball together. They continued to play on the same team from elementary school all the way through Earlham College where they served as co-captains. They were college roommates and traveled on their first international trip together to Senegal, Africa for a study abroad program! Whitney resides in Lansing, Michigan with her son, Tavian!
Cidney Nicholson
Jr. Bridesmaid
Cidney is Samantha's niece! Cidney is 10 years old and resides in Holt, Michigan.
Reginald Hurtt
Best Man
Reggie and Justin became best friends when they attended the University of Michigan and pledged Phi Beta Sigma together. Reggie and Justin live only a mile away from each other in Atlanta, Georgia!
Sterlyn Carroll
Groomsman
Sterlyn is Justin's older brother and he resides in Osaka, Japan!
Ahmed Elhusein
Groomsman
Ahmed and Justin grew up together in Troy, Michigan! Ahmed resides in New York with his wife, Sidney.
Alex DeSantis
Groomsman
Alex and Justin grew up together in Troy, Michigan
Chad Garthe
Groomsman
Chad and Justin met at Ohio State University where they trained together during residency. Chad resides in Columbus, Ohio with his wife, Jessica, and their children.
Jarett Smith
Groomsman
Jarrett and Justin met in college and are fraternity brothers! He resides in Michigan with his wife and two kids.
Kushal Nandam
Groomsman
Kushal and Justin met during residency at Ohio State University. Kushal recruited Justin to move down to Atlanta where they are now live a block from each other. Kushal resides in Atlanta with his wife, Anita.
Michael Rollins
Groomsman
Michael and Justin attended the University of Michigan together and are fraternity brothers!
Myron Bishop
Groomsman
Myron and Justin attended University of Michigan together and are fraternity brothers! Myron resides in Lansing, Michigan.
Steven Foster
Groomsman
Steven and Justin attended the University of Michigan together and are fraternity brothers!
Steven Sarnowski
Groomsman
Steve and Justin grew up in Troy, Michigan together!
Jaylin Story
Usher
Jaylin is Justin's cousin! He resides in Philadelphia, PA with his Mom, Debbie.
Tavian Davis
Ring Bearer
Tavian is the son of Samantha's best friend, Whitney! He resides in Lansing, Michigan.
Lewis Davis
Ring Bearer
Lewis is Justin's cousin! He resides in Philadelphia, PA.