First Baptist Church of Somerset

Wedding Day

The 5th Quarter

Reception

Our Wedding

Enjoy our love story! It's truly been nothing but amazing to love yourself enough to not settle for anything less than your soulmate. When we were recruited in high school, we both had goals in our minds of what we wanted from college that ultimately lead us to be together... nothing but divine intervention! Nick had actually played with his high school, Pope John Paul II, at the Lake Cumberland Classic in Somerset, KY whenever he was in high school... playing against Southwestern and Sam's brothers... little did we know we would cross paths again... and here we are today!

Our Story

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BRIDE'S TEAM

Another SammyU roomie and teammates of Sam's! There is so much Sam and Liv have experienced together... She is such a caring, loving person. Sam and Nick often fight over who's bestie she truly is. There is no one like Liv! 

Olivia Croizer

My best friend since the beginning. My literal rock and biggest support. This girl has been there with me through the craziest times! Some will never know what she has done for me.. just know, she's a best friend everyone would want on their side. 

Dylana Fothergill 

The day she ate Sam's raw pancakes and did not complain was the day Sam knew she was her day one! Two people could not be more alike... from loving basketball to eating a whole pan of Buffalo chicken dip in one sitting. 

Elisabeth "E" Latham

This is the girl who has had to deal with Nick's crazy self for 20 years now... Needless to say, she is estatic to be passing him on to Sam! So many memories with the sweet gal who has welcomed Sam into the fam with open arms! 

Kristen Nixon

The best roomie anyone could ever ask for! If it weren't for Sam, this baller wouldn't have became the all time leading assist record holder... Haha. Charity is the most consistent, reliable, caring person and a dang good basketball coach! 

Charity Brown

A bond like no other when Sam and Katie would sit in the library until 2 am studying anatomy, physiology and any other awful class you could think of and then go straight to competing in the weight room and one the basketball court... Without Katie, Sam would not be dental school! 

Katie Allen

Sam 6'7" teammate and friend that quickly became a bestie once she realized she needed her to reach things no one else could.. kidding! This gal will wow you on the piano! 

Leslie Golden

Sam had to shout out her basketball team because if it were up to her, the whole team would be beside her! The bond with this team is like no other and Sam truly has the best of friends around her who support and love her! 

Samford Women's Basketball Team

GROOM SQUAD

Nick's brother... from the same mother. Blood couldn't make them any closer! 

Ben Nixon

Although he went to a rival school within JP2's division of football (McCallie High School), he has became one of Nick's closest friends from their time bonding at Samford University. Needless to say they needed each other on the field because of their offensive linemen and wide receiver relationship!

Kendall Watson

Tweezy is a former collegiate teammate of Nick that truly lead Nick to be the football player he was. Tweezy quickly became a friend for life when he took Nick under his wing freshman year at Samford. 

Antwan "Tweezy" Johnson

Not only is he the biological brother to the bride but he has also been like another brother to Nick. I'm sure he's ecstatic to send Sam off... finally out of his hair! Haha.

Steven Fitzgerald

Real Florida boy here! Moe became another one of Nick's closest friends because of their time rooming together at Samford University... being roommates you go through some real stuff together and their memories are some of the funniest... just ask Moe!

Moise Satine

All the way from English class at Pope to being 45 minutes away from each other in undergrad, their friendship has carried on! He's someone Nick can always rely on and there for him for life! 

Jeffrey Valera

Jaleel also was one Nick's roommates during their time at Samford University. He's taught nick a lot of his ways... including eating squirrel for a dorm dinner one night. For Nick to eat squirrel with someone else for the first time it's safe to assume that they are very close!

Jaleel Laguins

Wedding Party

If you still have additional requests, questions, ideas or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Nick or Sam! Nick: (615)-589-9666Sam: (606)-416-4771 #NextUpNixon

Q + A

LAST DAY TO BOOK TO GET RATE AND ENSURE ROOM: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

Courtyard by Marriott Somerset

PLEASE BOOK BEFORE JUNE 2ND, 2023 TO ENSURE YOU GET THE REDUCED RATE AND TO SECURE A ROOM!

Hampton Inn Somerset

Best Western Somerset

Comfort Inn

If you have tried to book and they have ran out of blocked rooms, please let us know and we can add more to ensure you get a room and better rate! Also, if you would like to stay at a different hotel reach out because there are more options in Somerset!

Travel/Hotel

FOOD/DRINK

BEST COFFEE IN SOMERSET! Actually... the best anywhere! This is a must have! Nick and Sams favorite coffee spot. Multiple coffee dates every time we are in Somerset!

Baxter's Coffee (original location)

Great downtown restaurant to visit that is local to Somerset. A lot of options and great atmosphere!

Charred Oak Grill

Texas Roadhouse

Sam's old summer work place. Definitely great pizza and drinks!

Mellow Mushroom Somerset

Big City Pizza

Best mexican restaurant in Somerset.

Casa Grande 1

Great food, drinks and more on the lake with amazing views! Definitely a must go to if you want a nice dinner!

Harbor Restaurant

Great restaurant with a lake view. Somerset staple!

Guthrie's Grill

Great local little ice cream stop near the lake! One of Sam and Nick's favorites. Also great food for faster, cheaper option!

The Goodie Shack

Sam's cousins own this local ice cream shop. One of her favorites away from town that she grew up going to!

Science Hill Dairy Mart

Great local place for donuts and food (burgers, etc). Definitely a place locals go often!

Amons Sugar Shack

Jarfly Brewing Company

Tap on Main Brewing

ACTIVITIES

Bowling for a fun activity in down time!

Briar Bowl Lanes

Access to a sandy "beach" connected to the lake to swim, have a picnic, etc.

Pulaski Parks & Recreation Department

Burnside Marina

Lee's Ford Resort Marina

Great waterpark, especially if you plan to bring kids!

Somersplash

SHOPPING

T.J. Maxx

Persnickety Jane

Be You Boutique

There is a small mall located in the south end of Somerset off of the 27 highway. There's bath &amp; body works, JcPenney, etc.

GROCERY/EXTRA INFO 

Walmart Supercenter

Kroger

If you are planning to come for the whole weekend, there will be tons of lake activities (boat rentals, etc.) and fireworks! If you are interested in places doing fireworks or boat rentals, fishing spots, hiking, etc. please reach out to Sam or Nick for more information! Must visit nearby places:- Cumberland falls (40 minutes) - Berea - hiking the Pinnacles (40 minutes)- First ever KFC in Corbin, KY (40 minutes)- Short Creek (20 minutes) - Lexington (home of the University of Kentucky &amp; where Sam and Nick live currently) has large malls (Fayette mall, The Summitt) and tons of restaurant, bars, etc. (1 hour 20 minutes)

samantha & Nick

samantha & Nick

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