Lauren & John David
Wedding Party
Stephen Sampson
Best Man
Stephen is John David's brother. He is a chef in Columbus Ohio and a proud father of his dog Bro-Bro.
Elizabeth (Fossett) Hughes
Maid of Honor
Elizabeth is Lauren's best friend of over 20 years. She is a beautiful and loving mother to three fantastic children; Samantha (12), Andy (3), and Ben (2). She lives in Meriden CT with her family and is a real-estate agent.
Samantha Love Hughes
Flower Child
Samantha is the Maid of Honor's daughter. She is 12 years old and is in the 7th grade. She is active in her local youth theater, plays the cello, and is a singer that will be competing in the Connecticut Music Educators Association Regional Competition. In addition to theater and music, Samantha loves rock climbing and hiking!
Susan Downing
Mother of the Bride
Susan is a retired nurse and enjoys her retired life with her husband Jeff in the beautiful mountain town of Ligonier PA
Jeff Downing
Father of the Bride
Jeff is a retired Press Room Manager from the Philadelphia Inquire Newspaper. He enjoys his retired life with his wife Susan in the beautiful mountain town of Ligonier PA.
Peggy Sampson
Mother of the Groom
Peggy is retired and enjoys her retired life with her vibrant boyfriend Phil in Saint Albans WV.
Jeffrey B. Downing
Brother of the Bride
Jeffrey is Lauren's brother. He is a mechanic technician in Boalsburg PA where he lives with his beautiful wife Valerie. In addition to caring for his community car needs-Jeffrey is a bass player in Chris Rattie & the New Rebels and recently became a racecar driver!
John Stephen Sampson
Father of the Groom
John Sampson is no longer with us, but lives in our hearts and souls forever. John served our country in the United States Navy and retired with the rank of Senior Chief in December, 1998 after 28 years of service. John worked in the medical intensive care unit of Charleston Area Medical Center for 35 years. John was a wonderful husband, son, brother, uncle and friend.