Wedding Party
Mattie Santy
Maid of Honor
We are delighted to introduce the Maid of Honor, Sam's amazing younger sister, Mattie. She is supportive, kind, and absolutely hilarious. Her unwavering support and boundless kindness have always been Sam's rock. Her infectious sense of humor brightens every moment we share. We are so grateful to have her by our side on this special day. Thank you, Mattie, for being the incredible person you are!
Matthew Mendoza
Best Man
We are happy to introduce Matthew, Brett's younger cousin and Best Man. Matt has been incredibly supportive of our relationship and has gone above and beyond to welcome Sam into the family. We would also like to take this time to give him credit for always being on time to meet us places and to apologize for always being a teeny... tiny... bit behind schedule.
Danielle Ledezma
Bridesmaid
We are thrilled to introduce Sam's bridesmaid, Danielle. Samantha and Danielle have been friends since first grade and grew up as neighbors, spending countless hours playing outside together. Danielle has been a constant presence in Sam's life, supporting her through all the important milestones over the years. We are so grateful to have her by our side on this special day!
Warren Fishback
Groomsman
We are happy to introduce Warren, a friend of the groom since their days at Ontario Christian. Together they have shared countless adventures, from camping trips to dirt bike riding and surfing at the river. Warren has always been a good and reliable friend and we are so thankful to have his support during our special day.
Christina Gogolin
Bridesmaid
We are excited to introduce Sam's bridesmaid, Christina. Samantha and Christina have been friends since 7th grade and have shared countless memories, mostly laughing at themselves in their awkward years. Christina is sweet, selfless, and a truly good friend. We are so lucky to have her by our side on this special day!
Kevin Vera
Groomsman
We are happy to introduce Kevin as one of Brett's groomsmen. Kevin has been a great friend, sharing many fun times and memories together. His friendship and presence have meant a lot and we are excited to have him stand with us on our special day.
Caren Thomas
Bridesmaid
We are delighted to introduce Sam's bridesmaid, Caren. Samantha and Caren met in the nutrition program at Pepperdine, and Sam could not have made it through without her support. Despite moving all the way to Maryland, Caren has remained a good friend and we are celebrating because she just moved back California! I'm so grateful to have her by my side on this special day.
Brendon Teague
Groomsman
We are happy to introduce Brendon as one of Brett's groomsmen. Brendon has been a good friend to Brett over the years. We are thankful for the friendship and memories and are excited to have him by our side on our special day.
Kayla Abrahamian
Bridesmaid
We are excited to introduce Kayla as a bridesmaid. Sam and Kayla's moms have been friends since before they could walk and talk! Kayla has been incredibly supportive of us as a couple, and she was the first person Sam called after her first date with Brett. We are so thankful to have her by our side on this special day!
Kent Liang
Groomsman
Kent first met Brett in 6th grade when Brett tackled him, despite the fact that they were playing flag football. That unexpected moment kicked off a friendship that has only grown stronger over the years. We're excited to have Kent standing by Brett's side on our special day!
Selena Mendoza
Best Sister
We are thrilled to introduce Selena. As Brett's older sister, she has been incredibly thoughtful, fun, and supportive throughout our relationship. She has been so welcoming when we have visited her in Virginia and Brett even bought Sam’s engagement ring on one of our visits. We are so grateful to have her by our side on this special day!
Bob Santy
Officiant
We are honored to have Bob, the father of the bride, officiating our wedding. He has not only been a loving father, but a role model, mentor, and friend. His wisdom, faith, and sense of humor have shaped Samantha into the woman she is today and we are incredibly grateful to have him bless our union and share in this joyous occasion.