The Frazier History Museum

Wedding Day

Wedding

Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center

Reception

Our Wedding

Nearly seven years ago Jessica Raque, a mutual friend of Wes' and Sam's, sent Sam a message on facebook about a guy named Wes Soutar and all of his wonderful qualities; it was basically an ad to date him. Despite Sam's hesitation she agreed to give Wes her number. As many of you have probably experienced it is sometimes difficult to interpret what someone means via text messaging, this made for an interesting start between Sam and Wes. She did not quite get his sense of humor and did not know what she really thought of him, while Wes, on the other hand, thought their early days of chatting was very entertaining and repeatedly tried to get Sam to meet him in person. After about a month she finally gave in and met Wes (and Jessica) at a White Trash Bash! Sam remembers being completely caught off guard by his good looks..."I can work with this," she thought. They spent nearly every day together for the following weeks and before long they were dating exclusively. Fast forward to the week before their six year anniversary and they are boarding a 6 a.m. flight to Cozumel for vacation - and there in the Louisville International Airport while final boarding calls are being made, Wes bends on one knee and pops the question! Now it's time to write their next chapter...*Picture above is the very first picture ever taken of Wes &amp; Sam together.

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Sam's oldest sister and oldest friend. Tiff and Sam were living together when Wes first came around; some of the couples earliest memories were shared with her. Ever since Sam can remember she has been on the coattails of Tiffany; from Tiff toting Sam around as a toddler, to spending weeks of summer vacation in Evansville with Tiff while she worked, and finally on to sharing an apartment (Sam's first!) together. 

Tiffany Bourque

Mark and Wes have known each other since the 4th grade and became closer friends after college. Once running game on all the ladies in the bars on 4th street, they now are each sharing the honor of being each other's Best Man. 

Mark Clayton

Sam's twin, despite the 9 years of age difference. Known for dominating family game night together by way of their telepathy and for often fooling others with their identical voices (minus singing; Jamie wins), these two are the sassiest of sisters and the greatest of friends!

Jamie Frensley

Jonathan aka Woody and Wes grew up together in Shepherdsville. Wes would frequently spend time over at Woody's house playing basketball and hanging out with girls. 

Jonathan Atwood

Grant is Wes's younger brother. They're favorite hobby is making fun over their younger sister Rachel or giving their mom a hard time. 

Grant Young

Sam met Wes's younger sister, Rachel, when she was just 12 years old and has had the privilege of watching her become a wonderful young woman and soon-to-be mom! Sam is so excited to inherit a little sister and great friend!

Rachel Romberg

Another childhood friend of Wes's, Brent was also Wes's college roommate. The stories these two can tell will leave you doubled over with laughter. 

Brent Rupard

Sam's partner in crime Courtney came along just after she met Wes. Courtney and Sam bonded over an unexpected trip to St. Louis with a company they had both just began working for. After 6 years there are too many stories to tell but an incredible bond and friendship that is sure to last long after they are dying their gray hair blonde again. 

Courtney Thomas

Lexi is Sam's oldest niece and a beautiful young lady! The first time Lexi met their family she was a mere 10 months old and nothing but curls and eyeballs. Sam is honored to have Lexi as a part of their special day and cannot wait until it's Lexi's turn (in many years!). 

Lexi Frensley

Jameson Mattingly

Nico Domingo

Shannon and Sam met through Wes and Mark, Shannon's husband and one of Wes's Best Men. Through the years of Thunder parties, U of L football/basketball games, concerts at Baxters, and nights at 608, 818, and The Brown, Shannon has been a welcoming friend and confidant. It's always Shann and Sam trying to keep the county boys in line. 

Shannon Clayton

Nick aka Swope(r) and Wes met working together at Jeff Ruby's. Another friend who always has a hilarious story to tell; it is never a dull moment. 

Nick Swope

Branden is Sam's nephew and Wes's best bud! Wes and Branden each share a love of all sports and can usually be found playing basketball or throwing baseball whenever they're together. 

Branden Frensley

Avrie is Sam's niece and goddaughter. She is a very talented cheerleader and loves practicing her stunts with Uncle Wes. Avrie is a very sweet, energetic, and funny girl (obviously she takes after her Nanny!).

Avrie Frensley

Another niece of Sam's, Carsyn is the sassiest of them all who marches to the beat of her own drum (that she wishes everyone else would follow). Despite her spunk, she is very sweet and loves taking care of her younger nieces and nephews. 

Carsyn Frensley

Wyatt is Sam's nephew. He is a little monster disguised as a cute, blonde haired, blue eyed, little boy! Wyatt loves driving his Uncle Cotton's Corvette, talking on cell phones, and listening to music. 

Wyatt Bourque

Baelyn is another niece of Sam's and was born just over a month after Wes and Sam began dating. She loves makeup, cheerleading, and hanging out with her older cousins (she sounds 15 but she's 6!).

Baelyn Bourque

Mya is one of Wes's nieces; she loves playing with dogs and getting into mischief! Sam and Wes love taking Mya for the day, here and there, to play at the park and kiss her precious face off! They can't wait to watch this little cutie grow!

Mya Young

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Samantha & Wesley

Samantha & Wesley

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