Wedding Party
Sam Griggs
Bride
Through high school and college, Sam has not known a closer friend than Miles. Even when communication was hard, the couple found each other's company important enough not to separate. Now, Sam finds it to be a natural and welcome transition to be with Miles for the rest of her life.
Miles Kim
Groom
Miles met Sam sophomore year of high school at Rio Lindo Adventist Academy in Advanced Algebra II. He has always been drawn in by her deep empathy for others and her ability use what she knows to think outside the box, and looks forward to getting to know her better throughout the rest of their lives. Many seasons of his relationship with her have been spent at distance, and he is looking forward to never having to do that again.
Nicole Griggs
Maid of Honor
As the bride's older sister, Nicole is excited and grateful to be a part of Sam and Miles' big day. Nicole has witnessed their relationship evolve from good friends to loyal partners. She is eager to see how much stronger their relationship becomes over the years!
Gabriel Kim
Best Man
Gabriel has known his brother for a very long time. In fact, he has known Miles for as long as he can remember. He understands that shared goals are important for any relationship which is good since Miles and Sam share many.
Emily Johnson
Bridesmaid
Emily has been a friend of the bride since second grade! She is so pleased to know that Miles and Sam, two incredibly compassionate and warm people, have found each other. She looks forward to the future the couple will cultivate together.
Colton Fleming
Groomsman
Colton Fleming has been good friends with Sam and Miles since high school at Rio Lindo Adventist Academy. They have shared many great memories and are currently all finishing degrees at Walla Walla University in Washington. Colton admires Miles' drive to conquer difficult problems and Sam's friendliness as well as her compassion she directs towards everyone she meets.
Noahnna Slaton
Bridesmaid
Noahnna first met the lovely couple in an engineering class at Walla Walla University. Since then she has gotten to know them better and was delighted to be asked to be one of their bridesmaids. Noahnna has seen their love as a couple and is excited to see what their future holds.
Caleb Nelson
Groomsman
Caleb first met Miles and Samantha at Rio Lindo Adventist Academy where they quickly became friends. Their friendship has only grown since then as they have studied Engineering together at Walla Walla University. Caleb has always found Miles and Samantha to be people of solid character and considers their friendship a real blessing. He is excited to see them take the next step in their life together and wishes them God’s blessing in doing so.
Tobi Brown
Bridesmaid
Tobi Brown's most persistent memory of Sam and Miles is her time working with them on the Hackathon, a Microsoft sponsored event at Walla Walla University. Their teamwork led to them winning the Hackathon (basically) and that's when Tobi learned a very valuable lesson; a couple that VR's together stays together.
Saveliy Saunin
Groomsman
Saveliy and Miles became friends during the mission service in Chuuk. Since then they still keep in touch with occasional visits and online Bible study meetings. Saveliy wishes we could live closer to have more quality time together with Miles and Sam.
Amaya Oberto
Flower Girl
Amaya is 10 years old and a long-time family friend of Miles.
Luca Oberto
Ring Bearer
Luca is 7 years old and a long-time family friend of Miles.
Andrea Griggs
Mother of the Bride
Andrea is so pleased to see Sam and Miles’ friendship grow and bloom into a loving partnership with God at the center. She looks forward to seeing what the future brings as they move into the next step in their lives. Andrea and Jim are thrilled to add Miles to the family.
Kimberly Kim
Mother of the Groom
Kimberly has watched Miles mature from an energetic little boy who loved to learn into an amazing young man who continues to learn and seek God with the same intensity. When Samantha came into his life, it was clear that they had a committed friendship. We truly feel God's hand in bringing them together as a couple.
Jim Griggs
Father of the Bride
Marion James Griggs Jr. is the son of James Marion and Yvonne, and stepson of Vivian Griggs. Jim was born on his sister Laurie’s birthday four years after her, on January 24. They also share that birthday with Miles Kim. Jim gives thanks for the Lord bringing such a kind and faithful man to Samantha’s life and hopes their life together is as wonderful, amazing and beautiful as Samantha is as a person.
Philip Kim
Father of the Groom
When Miles' dad first saw the couple hanging out together during Walla Walla's freshmen orientation, it was clear that the two friends had an undeniable closeness. As the father of the groom, Philip is certain that the two belong together. There is much blessing and love in the union and Phil is confident that God will be in their marriage.