Samantha & Isaiah
Wedding Party
Kristi Santiago
Maid of Honor
Kristi is Sammy's younger sister and best friend. We talk on the phone/Facetime at least 3-5 times a day. Normal? We think so. From sharing stories about our crazy dogs to deep conversations about life and everything in between, you will find that we are pretty inseparable. No matter how crazy Kristi's schedule is with grad school and work, she always makes time for her big sister.
Korbin Graves
Groomsman
The Wise & Sensible One. Korbin has been and forever will be someone I can turn to for sound advice in life’s most crucial moments. I may not always heed his words, but they are certainly comforting.
Brenda Henson
Bridesmaid
Brenda is Sammy's cousin. As children, we were often mistaken for twins. If you don’t see it in adulthood, you might have been fooled when we were younger. We have been blessed with the opportunity to travel and see different parts of the world together and creating life lasting memories from eating our way through Europe to standing by each other on our wedding days.
Quinn Odom
Groomsman
The Wild (Card) One. Without a doubt, if Quinn is present you’re in for a surprise. Throughout college he kept us on our toes and to this day he constantly amazes me with each milestone that passes.
Gretchen Gerken
Bridesmaid
Gretchen is one of Sammy’s best friends from college. We met Fall semester of Sophomore year. We both joined a leadership organization looking to make new friends and were blessed to have built a friendship that would last many years. Gretchen is one of the kindest souls you will ever meet and always puts her friends first.
Will Bennett
Groomsman
The Athletic One. Ball is life, Futbol that is; Will and I share the same passion/obsession for the game of soccer. From Georgia Tech intramural to playing in Europe, many memories have been created through our shared love of the game.
Katie Bonk
Bridesmaid
Katie and Sammy met summer of 2015. We were two strangers from different parts of the country that decided to live together in California. Having Katie as a roommate while in LA was a coincidental blessing. From exploring the SoCal beaches to binge-watching Criminal Minds, Katie made my time in LA memorable and made LA feel like a home away from home.
Dru Jackson
Groomsman
The Techy One. Long before Silicon Valley began moving into Atlanta, Dru has been dreaming up Tech inventions. In truth without his help, graduating from Georgia Tech may not have been possible.
Leslyn Felder
Bridesmaid
Similar to Gretchen, Sammy and Leslyn met Fall semester of Sophomore year in college in the same leadership organization where college friendships turn into relationships that go far beyond our college years. No matter how much time has passed, it feels like we never miss a beat and we can easily jump right into making new memories.
Jamal Johnson
Groomsman
The Comedic One. Jamal can bring a smile to anyone’s face even when he doesn’t try. Whether its traveling across the globe or talking about building a business, Jamal never fails to set the tone and keep everyone’s spirits up.
Ivana Coleman
Bridesmaid
Ivana is Isaiah’s sister and Sammy’s future sister in-law. Ivana and her dad made me feel welcomed from the first time I met them and have continued to show their love. When we take our family road-trips to Houston, we look forward to our pit stop in Atlanta to visit with Ivana and her husband, Darrell. I’m beyond blessed and look forward to being a part of the Simpson family.
Isaac Appel
Groomsman
The Literal One. Interns, to colleagues, to friends. Since moving to Philly, Isaac and I have been able to build our friendship over shared work experiences, life experiences and their pseudo-vegan lifestyle.