Wedding PartyWedding Party
Taylor VilledaTaylor Villeda
Matron of Honor
I’m Taylor, and I am Samantha’s Matron of Honor. I am an occupational hand therapist in Dallas, Texas. I originally met Samantha in 2017 because we were both in the same sorority - Kappa Delta. We soon clicked later into our freshman year when Samantha gave me a ride back to Lubbock from our hometown Dallas. Over the course of 2018 and 2019 Samantha and I became best friends from Taco Bell mukbangs, frat parties (p.s., ask the bride about water slides), ulta shopping hauls, falling for the stupidest social media trends, and endless nights watching movies with Samantha’s amazing chocolate chip cookies. Samantha is the best friend a girl could ask for - endlessly reaching out and making sure you are included, loved, seen, and fiercely protected. As the years continued our friendship continued to evolve and grow as we graduated from college, moved to different cities, started our jobs, and went through our milestones. Samantha got to be my Maid of Honor on my wedding day and stand by me on our big day, now it is my greatest honor to stand by Samantha as she marries the love of her life. I cannot wait to celebrate the bride and groom this October!
Sam HillyerSam Hillyer
Person of Honor
Hi y’all! I’m Sam/Sammi & I’m the Person of Honor! I am currently an HR Generalist living in Dallas, Texas. My hobbies are toy collecting, watching bad reality tv & going to any art gallery I can get my paws on! I met Samantha in gym class when we were in 6th grade together. Silly us, we instantly became friends because of our names & we were just always laughing at very inappropriate times, primarily when teachers & coaches were talking. We have kept in touch always, even when I moved school districts in high school, she was always there for me & every time we got together for lunch, we have always picked up right where we left off. We continued our friendship into college where we had some crazy days & raised hell on Broadway Street, sorry in advance to everyone who has seen us on one of those wild nights. Samantha has always been my protector, my confidant, my ride or die; we have had nothing but amazing times together. It’s been a beautiful 14 years of laughs and love. I am so honored to be apart of Samantha & Zack’s special day. Cheers!
Reese CockrumReese Cockrum
Bridesmaid
Hey! My name is Reese and I am one of Samantha’s bridesmaids! I am currently attending college at Texas A&M. (Don’t worry Samantha still loves me lol). I am Samantha’s niece!! She is one of the people that have inspired me to become a nurse. Even though she is my aunt, she feels more like a sister to me. I have always been able to connect with her. One of my favorite things about growing up with her is having genuine talks about the present but also every piece of advice that she has given me. Seeing the way Zack treats her truly makes my heart happy! I am so excited to see what to future has in hold for Samantha!
Beth NicholasBeth Nicholas
Bridesmaid
hi! i’m beth! i am so blessed to be able to be one of samantha’s bridesmaids! i am a nurse in the PICU at cook children’s in downtown fort worth & i am a die hard cat and dog mom! samantha and i met in our first semester of nursing school and now i can’t imagine my life without her. from late nights studying, endless kahoots, heartbreaks, laughter, chimys & crickets, becoming nurses, and everything in between samantha and i have made some great memories. i am so grateful for the lifelong friendship that we share and i am so excited to be by her side on her happiest day ever!
Kaitlin SheltonKaitlin Shelton
Bridesmaid
Hi, I’m Kaitlin, one of Samantha’s bridesmaids, though most days, I just call her Sam. We met during our very first nursing job training in labor and delivery, and our friendship clicked instantly (after some comments about me keeping it down. I can’t help it, I’m a yapper). In the three years since, we’ve shared countless adventures, from spontaneous margarita dinners that led to unexpected trips to the tattoo parlor to girls trips across the country. Although my career eventually took me from Houston to New Mexico, we’ve stayed close as long-distance besties. If you know Sam, you know a friendship with her is full of laughter to the point of belly aches. Being her friend has brought me so much joy and so many unforgettable memories, and I am beyond thrilled and thankful to stand by her side as she begins this next chapter! I can’t wait to celebrate Sam and Zack on their special day!
Jayden BarleyJayden Barley
Best Man
Hello, my name is Jayden. I am the best man. I am a high school math teacher where Zack grew up in Washington, Indiana. We met in the 4th grade when I switched schools. We became close in 5th grade after I made a dumb joke at basketball practice and Zack punched me. I am thankful that he has always been here to knock sense into me. I am so excited to be a part of Zack and Samantha’s special day.
Eddie ZhengEddie Zheng
Groomsman
Hi, my name is Eddie and I am one of Zack’s groomsmen. I’m a software engineer based in Indianapolis. I’ve known Zack since kindergarten when he cheated off me on a math test. After that first interaction, we started eating lunch together, took turns beating each other at checkers, and playing with Yu-Gi-Oh cards on the bus rides home. I am so grateful for our friendship and all the years we’ve shared growing up together. Zack has always been funny, genuine, and someone you can always count on to be there for you. I’m so happy to be part of Zack and Samantha’s special day and can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with them.
Alex FlockAlex Flock
Groomsman
I met Zack my freshmen year of college at Brescia University in 2016. We were both recruited to Brescia to play baseball, and we immediately connected. I lived with Zack throughout my sophomore year and spent many nights hanging out, playing video games, and throwing milk cartons in the street. After baseball, I moved back to Indiana and Zack found his home in Texas. We’ve both started new chapters, but we’ll always be brothers.
Jalen EdwardsJalen Edwards
Groomsman
The first time I met Zack I was five or six. It was the first day of kindergarten my mother walked me to the classroom and told me to be brave but i immediately broke down and started to cry. Our teacher took my hand and sat me at my desk and right next to me was Zack. We said hi to each other and that’s when the adventure began. We made it through elementary, junior, and high school as good friends and when college and real life came we never let the distance break our friendship.
Ricardo VilledaRicardo Villeda
Groomsman
Zack and I met when him and Samantha first started dating. With Samantha being my wife’s best friend, as well as her and I being good friends for years, I was hoping Zack would be the kind of guy she deserves. After seeing how the two of them interact, I realized how kind, genuine, and caring Zack is, and just how much he loves Samantha. We became closer friends every time we saw each other, and I can now confidently say he’s one of the best guys I know.