Merrick Hollow

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

How We MetIn January 2022, Sammy and Tati both joined an indoor frisbee league — not realizing that a random team draft would change their lives. Over the next few months, they became friends and exchanged numbers. By April, they were talking every day but had never actually hung out in person.That changed when Sammy went home to Connecticut for the summer. He told Tati he wished they’d hung out before he left and sent her a “hypothetical” question: if he&nbsp;hypothetically&nbsp;came back to Oklahoma for a day, would she want to&nbsp;hypothetically&nbsp;hang out? Her answer — “hypothetically yes” — turned into their first date on May 18th, 2022.The First DateTati picked Sammy up from the airport, where he surprised her with chocolate-covered almonds — her favorite. Sammy thought this was a clear sign he liked her. Tati… did not. After an hour of trying to “figure out the vibes,” they decided to go throw frisbee at a park near Oklahoma Christian University.That’s where Sammy discovered that Tati’s frisbee skills were, well, a work in progress. After nearly launching a disc into the pond, they relocated to the OU Health Sciences fields, where they laughed, talked, and looked at the stars late into the night.Soon after, Sammy left for Milwaukee to compete in Division III College Nationals — where he won Rookie of the Year and his team won the championship. Tati watched every one of his games from Oklahoma, not realizing it was only the beginning of a lifetime of frisbee spectating.The RelationshipAfter Nationals, Sammy went back to Connecticut and Tati stayed in Oklahoma. They talked every day, and on June 23rd, 2022, Sammy asked Tati to be his girlfriend.Over the next few years, they shared countless adventures — cheering at frisbee tournaments, visiting each other’s families, and making memories across states and seasons.The ProposalBy early 2025, Sammy was ready to plan his biggest “hypothetical” yet — a proposal. He gave Tati a list of potential dates but didn’t reveal the real one, which led to a series of elaborate fake-outs (including one that ended at Braum’s Ice Cream instead of a dream proposal).Finally, on April 5th, 2025, he brought her back to where it all began — the OU Health Sciences fields. There, surrounded by their family and closest friends, Sammy got down on one knee.Now We’re Getting MarriedWhat started with a random frisbee draft, an almost-lost disc, and a few “hypothetical” hangouts has turned into a life full of love, laughter, and way too many frisbee tournaments to count.Now, the girl who almost threw the disc into the pond and the guy who eventually taught her how to throw are officially teammates for life — ready for more tournaments, more adventures, and hopefully fewer trips to Braum’s.

Our Story

Over the Years

Engagement Pictures

Photos

Julia Norfolk

Doneasha Martin

Olivia Silversmith

Brianna Herrera-Stockwell

Madison Lofton

Mary Roberts

Gabriel McCavanagh

Tayshaun Jamerson 

Tyree Jamerson

Joab Edmerson

Lorentz Pierre

Paul Roberts

Kinley Rundenza

Wedding Party

The address for Merrick Hollow is <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/800109+S+3295+Rd?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">800109 S 3295 Rd</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/800109+S+3295+Rd+,+Wellston,+OK+74881?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">, Wellston, OK 74881</a> Please note: Use the app waze, Apple Maps, or Google Maps when getting directions to the venue. Apple MapsBelow are general directions to follow! Confirm that those are the routes you are using on your GPS. There is a gravel road leading into the venue and you may lose phone service, please put the address in your gps before you lose service! WHAT IS THE EASIEST WAY TO GET TO MERRICK HOLLOW FROM OKLAHOMA CITY OR DALLAS? From I-35 N take exit 157 for OK-33 toward Guthrie/Perkins/Cushing. Turn right onto OK-33 E. Slight right toward OK-105 E. Turn right onto 3290Rd/Pottawatomie Rd. Turn left onto E Main St/E 800 Rd, E Main St/E 800 Rd turns right, turns slightly left, and then turns slightly right. Immediately after the "S" turn continue straight onto S 3295 Rd. Venue sign will be on your right. WHAT IS THE EASIEST WAY TO GET TO MERRICK HOLLOW FROM WICHITA? From I-35 S take exit 157 for OK-33 to toward Guthrie/Perkins/Cushing. Turn left onto OK-33 E. Slight right toward OK-105 E. Turn right onto 3290 Rd/Pottawatomie Rd. Turn left onto E Main St/E 800 Rd, E Main St/E 800 Rd turns right, turns slightly left, and then turns slightly right. Immediately after the "S" turn continue straight onto S 3295 Rd. Venue sign will be on your right. WHAT IS THE EASIEST WAY TO GET TO MERRICK HOLLOW FROM TULSA? From the Turner Turnpike take exit 166 for OK-18 N toward Cushing. Turn left onto OK-18 N. Turn left onto OK-105 W. Turn left onto 3290 Rd/ Pottawatomie Rd. Turn left left onto E Main St/E 800 Rd, E Main St/E 800 Rd turns right, turns slightly left, and then turns slightly right. Immediately after the "S" turn continue straight onto S 3295 Rd. Venue sign will be on your right.

Tatiana & Samuel

Tatiana & Samuel

Registry

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