Wedding Party
Dana Berlin
Bridesmaid
Dana and Cody have known each other since High School while working at the local pool. Their friendship has only grown over the years going to concerts, competing in a tough mudder, and line-dancing. When Cody and Samantha started dating Samantha and Dana hit it off immediately. From Mean Girls inspired dance parties, to sending memes about the same fictional men we are in love with! Fun Fact: Dana and Cody once ate 100 wings and then got milkshakes. Notable Group Chats: Happy Campers, Gettin' It, Book Nerds, Friendly Neighborhood Chilis, Spongebob Lovers, and Pspspsps
Ryan Wright
Groomsman
Ryan and Samantha have been friends since college and met through mutual friends in the Greek Life at CSUN. They continued their friendship and when Samantha started to date Cody, Ryan and Cody hit it off immediately. Samantha can still recall very early in the relationship of Ryan telling her "If you break up with him I am keeping him!" Luckily for every one no one has to choose. Fun Fact: Ryan has gone to over 10 Yellowcard concerts and if he has had a few drinks and is suddenly wearing puka shells- that is no longer Ryan. That is Corey. Noteable Groupchats: The Good Eggs, BookNerds, CosmereNerds
Katy Wright
Bridesmaid
Katy came into our lives when she started dating Ryan Wright. Katy and Samantha bonded over Body combat classes, the Bachelor, and sharing new recipes. Fun Fact: Katy's go-to karaoke song is the theme song from Pokemon. Notable Group Chats: The Good Eggs and The Book Nerds
Russ Glahn
Groomsman
Russ met Samantha and Cody when he started dating Dana. He made a great first impression hiking Mt. Boney on New Year's Day in 2018. Now a proud member of the Happy Campers, Big Tuna has speared his way into our hearts as well. Fun Fact: Russ is Cody's number 1 pick for a Zombi apocalypse due to his calm nature under pressure and fishing skills. Notable Group Chats: Happy Campers and Friendly Neighborhood Chili's
Emily Hargraves
Bridesmaid
Samantha and Emily met back in college and joined Delta Delta Delta. Bonding in a random Fraternity party garage and awkwardly dancing from across the room, this Dirty Blonde Bombshell has remained one of Samantha's dearest friends. From formal dances, karaoke singing, and rocking out at drag shows, we could not imagine this day without her by our side. Fun Fact: Emily once cried because Dwight Shcrute did not show up to her 22nd birthday. Notable Group Chats: Pspspsps
Alex Smith
Groomsman
Alex and Cody, though not by blood, have called each other their cousin since they can remember. The Hoffman boys and the Smith boys grew up together learning to wakeboard, skateboard, and take a hit; these boys are family. Fun Fact: Alex is a K9 for Oxnard SWAT- he does not have a dog. He IS the dog. Run if you dare. Notable Group Chats: The Ranch
Becca Sparks
Bridesmaid
Becca and Samantha met through the "Palace" a place where a group of girls all lived from 2016-2020. Though they technically met back in high school and did not realize until pictures showed up on Facebook Memories. "Pharmacy Becca" has been there for long talks venting about students, to spin classes during the summers we have off. Fun Fact: Becca is a hardened criminal who stole a Chili's wine glass. Notable Group Chats: Gettin' It, Friendly Neighborhood Chili's, Aw Lawd
David Sparks
Groomsman
Samantha and Cody met David when he started dating Becca back in 2018. Becca brought him out and tested the waters and sure enough "David could hang!" Later David moved to Samantha's school district where they got to joke more often. David and Cody have bonded over brewing their own beers together while watching football. Fun Fact: David loves playing "What are the Odds" And will always go 1:2. Because of this, he has taken shots of soy sauce, maple syrup, and beer out of a dog bowl. Notable Group Chats: SpongeBob Lovers, Friendly Neighborhood Chili's, Aw Lawd
Erica Arbogast
Bridesmaid
Samantha and Erica met at the gym. Cody brought both Matt and Erica over to The Training Hall. Samantha and Erica now love their weekly chats every Tuesday while Erica is on the elliptical to talk about everything and anything going on! Fun Fact: When reading fantasy novels, Erica imagines every man as Henry Cavil Notable Group Chats: Pspsps, BenchTeam Benchwarmers, Book Nerds
Matthew Arbogast
Groomsman
Big Matt started training with Cody back in 2018 where Cody brought him over to The Training Hall. Training together, gossiping, and hitting big PRs in the gym while BBQing, gaming, and sharing ridiculous videos outside has brought us all closer! Fun Fact: Matt actually took our engagement photos and only scared three families while hiding in the bushes. Notable Group Chats: Pspsps, BenchTeam Benchwarmers, and Cosmere Nerds
Chloe Scardino
Bridesmaid
Chloe married Samantha's brother in 2020 and has been family ever since. We are fortunate to see the family on a nearly weekly visit for Sunday night dinners. Fun Fact: Chloe helped us buy our first house! Notable Group Chats: Scardino Family
Cliff Farrar
Groomsman
Cliff and Cody have been friends since elementary school. The learned how to play video games together, ride their bikes around town, and speak solely through Futurama quotes. Fun Fact: Cliff once did not respond for three years. Notable Group Chats: Spongebob Lovers