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Samantha & Braylon

Fall 2023 • Highland, IL

Samantha & Braylon

Fall 2023 • Highland, IL
Kelsie May
Kelsie May - Matron of Honor
Kelsie is Samantha’s cousin and built in best friend. They grew up together making dances and are known for reenacting the famous Dirty Dancing Lift. Sami has always looked up to Kelsie, so it is only right she stand by her side as her Matron of Honor.
Allison Hutchinson
Allison Hutchinson - Maid of Honor
Allie and Samantha were lucky enough to go to the same daycare and have stayed best friends ever since. They went to different schools as kids and lived in different states through college and after, so you can probably catch them FaceTiming to keep each other updated on the latest life events. Whether they are near or far, you can call them best friends forever.
Randi Russell
Randi Russell - Bridesmaid
Randi is Samantha’s cousin and they have been best friends through all stages of life. You could catch them getting into trouble together as young kids, through high school, on to college and still today.
Brylee Rose
Brylee Rose - Bridesmaid
Brylee is Braylon's sister and has welcomed Samantha into the family since day one. Samantha is so excited to gain such a loving SIL and have Brylee stand by her side as she officially becomes a Rose.
Kendra Shepard
Kendra Shepard - Bridesmaid
Sam and Kendra met at Murray State University and lived together in their sorority house for two years. They bonded over their love for the TV show, One Tree Hill and quickly became best friends. Kendra was always the mom of the friend group and took care of Sam with her home cooking, makeup supply and rides in the minivan.
Kaitlyn Russell
Kaitlyn Russell - Bridesmaid
Kaitlyn (KG) and Sam first roomed together their Sophomore year of college and loved it so much, they did it again their Senior year. Their Sophomore year was the year Sam & Braylon started dating and when Kaitlyn met her now husband. Whether they were staying out way too late, dancing all night long, walking through campus together or just a quiet night in - most of Sam's best memories from college include Kaitlyn.
Maddie Rose
Maddie Rose - Bridesmaid
Maddie and Sam were in the same sorority through college and lived together Sam’s senior year. They were quarantine buddies through covid and had to get creative on how to keep themselves entertained. They may have been talking on the couch for hours, trying new air fryer recipes, taking long drives, renting a canoe… whatever it was - they were definitely having fun.
Raleigh Parker
Raleigh Parker - Bridesmaid
Raleigh was one of the first people Sam met at Murray State and over the years they became best friends. They lived just down the street from each other Sam's senior year and spent a lot of time playing card games through COVID lockdown. Raleigh has always been someone Sam can trust completely and she is so happy to have her stand by her side on the big day.
Madelyn Rozycke
Madelyn Rozycke - Bridesmaid
Madelyn and Sam met in 7th grade and have been best friends ever since. Early on, Sam coined Madelyn's iconic nick-name, Lybes, and it has stuck to this day. These two grew up together and it is a friendship that Sam cherishes so much. There are few people that know Sam the way Lybes does and she couldn't imagine not having her by her side for the big day.
Sam Kinsey
Sam Kinsey - Best Man
Braylon and Sam were best friends all throughout their college years and beyond. Sam (aka Cheeto) often joins the bride & groom for dinners via FaceTime.
Nathan Schutte
Nathan Schutte - Groomsman
Braylon and Nathan have been best friends since childhood. They went on to room together 4 years of college.
Josh Keene
Josh Keene - Groomsman
Josh and Braylon go way back. They kept their friendship strong through college with visits and continue now with many FaceTime calls, especially during football season.
Max Sieron
Max Sieron - Groomsman
Max and Braylon were great college buddies and made so many memories together through those years. They continue making them when Max comes to visit, Braylon goes to STL or they find another state to explore.
Nik Denison
Nik Denison - Groomsman
Braylon and Nik hit it off from the start of Samantha & Braylon’s relationship and always have the best of time together. Braylon is excited to officially gain a brother.
Eli Rose
Eli Rose - Groomsman
Braylon and Eli were great college friends and bonded through rushing Chop in the same class. They made many memories through those 4 years.
Chauncy Roberts
Chauncy Roberts - Groomsman
Chauncy & Braylon we’re great friends through college. You could usually find them hanging out together. They finally lived together during Braylon’s last year of college and had a blast.
Michael Cima
Michael Cima - Groomsman
Mike and Braylon were friends through high school and into college. They roomed together for 2 years and have had the best of times together.