Wedding Party

Pamela

Maid of Honor

My name is Pamela, and I’m from Pennsylvania. I’m Samely’s sister and Maid of Honor. I’m most excited for helping her get ready on the big day and sharing those special moments with her before she walks down the aisle.

Priscilla

Matron of Honor

I’m Priscilla González from Fogelsville, PA. Sam and I met when I started dating her brother - so I didn’t just gain a husband, I also gained a sister. 💕 One of my favorite memories with the couple was our trip to Canada. So many laughs and adventures! But my favorite moment was when Ryan showed me the ring and told me he was going to propose. 💍 I’m most looking forward to: seeing the look on their faces when it hits them that they’re actually married -and of course, celebrating love, family, and cake! 🎂❤️

Taleah

Bridesmaid

I’m Taleah from San Diego, CA. Sam and I met during one of my first times at Reveal. We immediately started chatting about our shared love for dogs. Our pups, Daisy, Okie and Macie became inseparable. Naturally, Sam and I did too. Some of my favorite memories with them are seeing Ryan sitting on the couch with the pups while Sam and I hang out. As a cat guy, it's clear that he and Sam’s friendship perfectly harmonizes and would grow into a lifelong, loving partnership. I’m most looking forward to seeing two friends, who complement each other so well, who love each other so much, and most of all share a deep love for God, say “I do!”

Beldina

Bridesmaid

I’m Beldina from San Pablo, CA. Sam and I met at my house during a luncheon and been sistas ever since. I am looking forward to celebrating my friends on the dance floor!

Alex

Bridesmaid

I’m Alex from Oakland California. I met Sam at my first young adult event at Grand. She was super friendly and we instantly hit it off, we would play fight and talk about food extensively. Her ability to move from the East Coast and even do a career switch is one that I will always commend her for! A favorite memory that I have with the couple was our road trip to San Diego. We discovered such a great ramen spot, became experts about Kanye West, put Ryan onto Love is Blind, and braced the freezing cold of SeaWorld with only one sweater to share between the four of us, and of course Robell hogged it all. What I’m looking forward to the most for the wedding is the food and community we get to be around!

Vanessa

Bridesmaid

Hi, I'm Vanessa G, born and raised in the Bayy! I met Sam and Ryan at my church’s young adult faith group. At this time they claimed to be “just friends” but from the moment I saw them I always knew that there was more 😏 My favorite memories with them will be the nights we get together and play Monopoly Deal! It gets competitive and all the smack talking has me laughing endlessly…😆 I am looking forward to celebrating my friends who have become my family on such a special day!

Estefani

Bridesmaid

I’m Estefani and I’m from the best coast, the East Coast! I met Sam & Ryan at Grand Church, and our friendship has been such a gift ever since. My favorite memories with Sam & Ryan are white water rafting along the American River and watching Love Island together. I can’t wait for their wedding day and I’m looking forward to dancing the night away with them!

Aidalix

Bridesmaid

Aidalix (Aidi) from NYC > Oakland. I met Sam during nursing school zoom orientation when I asked Sam if she was Dominican because she looked like she could be my cousin. My favorite memory with Sam, every moment with her is special because of her intentionality and love; BUT my fave memory that I love to tell is how she had my back when I overslept for clinicals. Somehow her phone call came through on my smart watch and when I heard her voice it jolted me awake. I felt so bad that I had made her wait, but that just shows her compassion and kindness. One of my favorite moments with the couple was my holiday party when I was first introduced to Ryan. I could immediately tell that he was enamored by Sam and couldn't wait to pull her aside and tell her what was plainly obvious. I teased her about it for 4 years, while she balanced being a hard working student and a trusting, loving friend to Ryan, and now here we are! I am most looking forward to celebrating the love and union of two amazing people who deserve all of the good things ❤️...and dancing!

Stephanie

Bridesmaid

Hi, I’m Stephanie, and I’m from El Sobrante, CA. Sam and I were neighbors for a while, and one of my fondest memories is when she and Okie would come up to hang out with us. Without fail, every single time we were together, we made cookies - it was our tradition, and we never skipped a day. It’s something I’ll always cherish. I’m so excited to see Sam dance the night away with Ryan and to celebrate the beautiful love they share. I absolutely cannot wait to party with everyone!

Vanessa

Bridesmaid

Hi, I’m Vanessa and I'm from El Sobrante! I met Sam back when we lived in the same apartment complex. My son quickly became friends with her - he’d spot Sam outside from the window and immediately want to go play, which is how our families became friends. Some of my favorite memories are sitting on the stairs with Sam, eating tres leches cake while our dogs played in the yard. I’m so excited to celebrate Sam and Ryan’s wedding and this amazing new chapter in their lives! 💕

Naurys

Bridesmaid

I’m Naurys from Allentown, PA. I met Sam in middle school, from there our bound strengthened and we transitioned to high school together. Sam was always a role model figure to me. She was always wise, sweet, caring and a great friend. We’ve seen each other through our highs and our lows but I am so proud of the woman she’s become. Can’t wait to be apart of this incredible moment. I am excited to experience California! And see Sam as a bride!!!

Arielle

Bridesmaid

Aloha all! My name is Arielle Po’oi and my little family and I live on the beautiful island of O’ahu. Samely and I met in 2020 through virtual ministry during COVID. We instantly became sisters and loved serving the Lord together and being there for one another during a very isolating time. The rest is history! My favorite memories are spending time together at her house and her recent trip to Hawaii for my baby shower. I am looking forward to witness these best friends make their vows to one another in Christ who will sustain them!. We love you guys!

Robell

Best Man

I’m Robell from the Bay Areaaa. We met at PUC. I was introduced to Ryan by Moi and told how much of a prayer warrior he was and that he had a heart for ministry; been locked in since then. What I’m looking forward to most at the wedding is them walking back down the aisle as husband and wife.. been too long!!

Moises

Best Man

I’m Moises from Hayward, CA. The very FIRST time I met Ryan was in the cafeteria at Pacific Union College. My roommate at the time Tevita had met Ryan before and told me I needed to meet Ryan because he had a crazy testimony of coming to faith in Jesus. I had no idea what Ryan looked like or anything but as soon as Ryan walked into the cafeteria wearing a big red tee, baggy khaki pants, a durag with a bible in his hand, I instantly knew that was Ryan. We been prayer warriors, ministry homies, and brothers ever since. The simple times make for the best of times, playing monopoly deal until 2 in the morning, knocking on Ryan’s door to hang out when we lived in the same apartment complex, taking a mud bath in Costa Rica after we zip lined through canyons all day, or even when Mateo (Teo Te) was born and my wife and I drove back from the hospital to the apartments and to our surprise Ryan had drawn a huge mural for Teo in our parking lot. I’m looking forward to celebrating the amazing couple, catching up with friends, dancing the night away, looking sharp in wedding attire - and let’s not forget the bachelor party!

JJ

Groomsman

My name is JJ Reyes im Pistol Petes cousin lol met him when he moved to Middletown in high school. We was the closest of road dogs we grew up together and still have nothing, nothing but love between us. I'm looking forward to the wedding union producing more Petes that are artists, athletes, and God chasers nothing but love this from the heart boy lol

Chris

Groomsman

Mario

Groomsman

Yay Area, USA I met Ryan at PUC. My favorite memory is when we were arguing at an Applebees and I offered to step outside and squabble. I knew then we would be good friends moving forward. Nah but on a serious note we had mutual friends like Robell and Moi. And over time our friendship grew thru deep conversations about spirituality and sports. He's a Raider fan so I was more understanding of the pain he is going thru. What I am most looking forward to is for this two love birds to tie the knot and say I do to each other

Chad

Groomsman

Chad from Riverside, CA. Gang gang. Met Ryan out in the cuts. Fav memory was slum living with Pistol 🔫 Pete in college. Looking forward to drinking on behalf of Pistol Pete at reception dance floor.

George

Groomsman

Woodbridge, New Jersey I met Ryan at Pacific Union College. One of my favorite memories with the Groom was hiking Angel’s Landing in Zion while on Spring Break. I’m genuinely most looking forward to the exchanging of rings. That moment signifies the culmination of what God had orchestrated all along. All of His providence, provision and wisdom led right there to two becoming one. It’s where two completely separate upbringings, life stories, twists and turns now collide. And it’s powerful and special to see how God moved two lives towards a new chapter, a chapter together.

Kevin

Groomsman

My name is Kevin Rhamie and I am from the Bay Area, California. I first met Ryan on a Sabbath afternoon in the parking lot of The Grand; Moi introduced him as “my other friend who raps”; It was at that moment our friendship began. I’m most looking forward to seeing Sam & Ryan culminate their relationship in marriage during the wedding ceremony. I feel blessed and honored to share in this special moment with them and pray God blesses them with a lifetime of shared happiness together.

Nelson

Groomsman

I’m Nelson Euceda from New York. I met Ryan through a deep convo about God and the word at Grand Advent church, and pickleball. My favorite memory with him is white water rafting and beating him in a swimming race. I’m looking forward to seeing if Ryan can make it through his vows without crying.

Parfait

Groomsman

Parfait Migisha – Oakland, CA I first met Ryan through some of his college friends at a church function, and my grand introduction was him warning us about bears outside our Tahoe Airbnb. Since then, we’ve had plenty of good times, but I would say my favorite moment so far is taking home the Pickleball Playas Cup in 2024 after a nail-biting best-of-7 series against him. I’m looking forward to making even more memories with the couple in the future and idk if Ryan is much for PDA, but I plan to clink my glass more than a few times to see how flustered I can get him.

Davis

Groomsman

Hi I'm Davis from Middletown Me and Ryan were neighbors and we went to the same high school. I have a lot of great memories but I think my favorite one is when we flew to Boston on a whim and went to a World Series game. Bucket list stuff! I am most looking forward to seeing a great friend smiling on one of the greatest days of his life!