Samantha & Michael
Wedding Party
Nellie Catanzaro
Bridesmaid
Nellie and I met freshman year in the dorms at KU, and we instantly clicked over our shared love of KU football and basketball, rom-coms, and—of course—champagne (or tequila in our younger days!). She's been one of my closest friends ever since.
Elizabeth Jones
Bridesmaid
EJ and I met during our capstone Journalism course at KU—go Yellow Team! What started as a class project turned into an amazing friendship filled with unforgettable trips and memories. She's one of my closest friends.
Monica Swearingen
Bridesmaid
Monica and I first met at work, but it wasn’t until the 2014 World Series that we truly bonded. Neither of us could find someone to go to Game 6 with, so we went together—and we’ve been inseparable ever since!
Melissa Cooney
Bridesmaid
Melissa and I met at work, and she quickly became one of my favorite travel buddies—especially for national park adventures. She’s also the only person who’s ever convinced me to run multiple half-marathons...and somehow, we’re still friends after all that!
Caylin Britton
Bridesmaid
Caylin and I met in the Journalism school at KU, where we bonded over countless hours spent camping out for KU basketball games—Team Hector forever! We've shared so many great memories since and I’m so grateful for her friendship.
Jeffrey Roper
Best Man
My brother Jeff is one of my best friends and someone I’m lucky to have standing by my side. We’ve bonded over our mutual love–hate relationship with Mizzou sports and Chiefs football, and some of our favorite moments have been spent cheering (or yelling) at the TV together. We always have a great time hanging out, especially around family.
Nick Maassen
Groomsman
Nick and I met in college and have been close friends ever since. We’ve shared plenty of ups and downs—especially when it comes to Chiefs football. Whether we’re out on the golf course or enjoying a weekend at the lake, we always have a great time together.
Nate Bohon
Groomsman
Nate and I go way back—we’ve been close friends since elementary school. From marathon TV sessions in the basement to Friday nights at Flat Branch for beer and ribs, and countless tailgates over the years, we’ve made a lot of great memories together.
Joe Schumacher
Groomsman
Joe and I have been friends since junior high, and we've shared a lot of great memories along the way—from epic Halo parties in high school and Rock Band nights in college to more recent chats about house projects and sourdough baking.