Shelby & John Samuel
Wedding Party
Mackenzi Wheatley
Maid of Honor
Mackenzie has been in my life as long as I can remember, only because she used to sneak over and see Jacob as a baby. Not only is she my neighbor, and my concert partner but she is my sister from another mister. She is the person I tell everything to and I know she would be there whenever I needed. She knows me better than almost anyone, and I am proud to call her my maid of honor.
Hope Ingel
Bridesmaid
Hope and I first met in elementary school. We became roommates our freshman year of college and quickly developed a close bond. From playing black ops zombies on the couch late at night to playing on the field together, she has always been a great person to be around. Not only is she one of my close friends, but her and Sam have a great brother and sister bond. I am glad to call her a close friend and include her in our big day.
Alexis Vogel
Bridesmaid
Lexi and I first met at young age playing softball against each other. We became close friends when we both played softball together at Cleveland State, where we have also helped “coach together”. Lexi is a great friend, I am proud to include in our day.
Makala Strickland
Bridesmaid
Makala or as I call Bo, first met when playing for a summer team when we were 14 years old. We were too busy goofing off in the outfield instead of focusing on softball. We quickly developed a bond when laughing in that outfield together. Cleveland State softball brought us closer than ever, and I am glad to call her a great friend.
Jacob Sullivan
Groomsman
Jacob and I first met shortly after Shelby and I did. As time went on we grew to be great friends, and we always have a fun time when we are together. It has been wonderful watching him grow into the man he is today and the accomplishments he has had so far in life. I am happy he will be by my side as one of my groomsmen.
Calvin White
Groomsman
Calvin and I have known each other for years but never really became friends until about a year ago we started working together at my then, new job. Calvin and I immediately hit it off when we realized we enjoyed so many of the same hobbies. When we find time on the weekends when we are not with family we love to fish, and find new places to search for Native American artificers around the Chattanooga area. Calvin has been a very good trustworthy friend who can always cheer up a room if needed. I don’t doubt he will be making a few of you laugh as well! I’m excited to have Calvin share such a special day with me.
John Wagonner
Best Man
Wow, I’ve known this guy for along time, I think since I was born! Dad has been a great role model in building me to be the man I am today. I am very thankful to have him here today to share this special day with me, from tee ball, to upward basketball, to pool party’s after little league seasons, to helping maintain the field and locker rooms in high school, and now playing golf whenever we can, these are just a tiny bit of things I have enjoyed throughout my life with my dad. We continue to make memories daily. Thank you for being by my side on this very special day.
Alex Thompson
Groomsman
Alex and I first met at chilis, where I was a “Togo boy” and he was a cook. We had a love hate relationship for the first few months but we have since become great friends. Alex watched me grow and be promoted to manager at chilis and when I got back from my training he never lived it down that I started out on Togo. Although I no longer work with Alex at chilis we made it a point that our friendship goes beyond our workspace and continue to see each other when we can and talk just about everyday. I am happy to have a guy like him supporting me on my big day! Fun fact: Alex and I are also a great pair at the casino.