Samantha & Pierce
Wedding Party
Samantha Bogle--For now
Bride
Samantha was born and raised in the San Luis Valley. She is currently working as the Communications Specialist for Visit Alamosa as she and Pierce save to buy a house and start life together! Sam and Pierce have had a whirlwind romance and she cannot wait to be Mrs. Lancaster!
Pierce Lancaster
Groom
Pierce has always had a love for the outdoors and adventure. Growing up coming to South Fork, Colorado with his family on vacation he fell in love with the area. A wildlife biologist, his passion for fly fishing led him back to South Fork two years ago where he would meet the soon to be Mrs. Lancaster. Pierce loves his job as a fly fishing guide and ski tech at 8200 Mountain Sports. Pierce and Samantha's love of the outdoors, mountains, animals, and of course--fishing, paved the way for him to ask Sam to be his wife!
Dutch (aka Mr. Brown)
Honorary 'Best Man'
Dutch, as many of you know is Pierce's big brown baby! A loyal friend and top notch hunting buddy for almost 11 years, it is easy to see why he made the list! Sam and Dutch have grown very fond of one another, and the bride and groom couldn't picture their special day without him! Catch him begging for snacks and leaving 'dutch bunnies' (he's a shedder) around at the reception!
Yazmine McCormick
Maid of Honor
Yazmine and Samantha have been best friends for a little over 14 years! Yazzie and Sam met at Beaver Creek Youth Camp in South Fork, CO the summer of their 6th grade year and have been two peas in a pod ever since! Yaz is an amazing vet tech working and living in Colorado Springs, CO.
Paige Decker
Maid of Honor
Paige and Samantha have been friends for just over 12 years after meeting in high school. From raves and fancy dinners to nights at the pool, or just hanging out, the two do as much as possible together! Paige keeps the bride sane and the two are in sync, more time than not saying the exact same thing at the same time! Paige is currently the manager of Quincy's Steaks and Spirits in Monte Vista, CO and grinding at The Rio Grand Club, and Sam couldn’t be more proud to have her as a MOH!
Melissa Bower
Bridesmaid
Melissa and Sam first met in the 6th grade during a club volleyball camp and became close friends in the 7th grade when she moved to the same school. Melissa is currently a traveling nurse across the San Luis Valley and other regions of Colorado as she furthers her education.
Kathleen Bell
Bridesmaid
Kat and Sam have been friends for just over 3 years now after meeting while working at Carther's Roadhouse together. Kathleen is happily married with a healthy baby boy making his grand appearance at the end of October! She currently is employed with the Del Norte School district!
Kaitlin Rivera
Bridesmaid
KK and Sam have been friends for just over 3 years now after having had met while working at Carther's Roadhouse together! The two have become close over the years and Sam credits her often with saving her life in more than one way! KK is currently the manager at Carther's Roadhouse while she works to raise an incredible young man!
Lauren Barton
Bridesmaid
Lauren and Sam have only known one another for about 2 years! She is the groom's brother's (Dane) girlfriend and she brings so much light to the family! It didn't take long for the bride and Lauren to realize they would be fast friends. Lauren and the bride share the same passion for baking and cooking--just wait until you try the wedding cakes she is creating! Lauren is currently living her best cowgirl life roping and riding along side Dane in Texas!
Steven Valdez
Bridesman
Sam and Steven found their frendship when the bride moved schools her freshman year of highschool, making it about 10 years in the making! Steven and the bride enjoy bougie outings to nice eateries and shops and both think the other is an awful driver--haha. Steven lives in Durango, CO as he renovates another hotel property. He owns several others hotel properties already including but not limited to the Four Seasons and Quality Inn in South Fork. Call him an entrepreneur or a tycoon, either is accurate!
Monique Salazar
Bridesmaid
Mo and Sam’s friendship began lightly when they played middle school sports against each other. Both being aggressive and in the game to play defense, we both got technical fouls and benched for the game. The two remained in touch through high school lost touch for a couple years and rekindled their friendship after college. Monique is currently living in Colorado Springs with her boyfriend Hubert and their fur baby, we can’t wait to have them here for the wedding!
Hannah Lewis
Bridesmaid
Hannah and Sam met when she moved to South Fork! She is one of the Grooms co-workers, but Sam and Hannah were fast friends after meeting just over a year ago! Hannah is working at 8200 Mountain Sports with her husband Cody and enjoying newly wed life as she tied the knot in September!
John Baer
Best Man
John and Pierce have been freinds for 9 years after meeting their freshman year at Texas Tech University rushing to be a part of the Saddle Tramps. They lived together in Lubbock for a little over three years and both studied Wildelife Biology. The two enjoy hunting and fishing togehter when they get the chance! He will be traveling from Lubbock for the wedding and we couldn't be happier to have him be a part of our big day!
Mathew Hammons
Best Man
Pierce and Mat have been friends for 9 years after meeting at Texas Tech University while rushing to be a part of Saddle Tramps. Mat later transferred to Texas A&M to join the Corps of Cadets (Yuck). Regardless, the two remained close friends and still talk amost daily! The two still enjoy fishing toghter when they get the chance! We are excited that he is traveling from Austin, Texas for the wedding!
Carson Rush
Groomsman
Pierce and Carson have been friends for 6 years after meeting at Texas Tech University. They have always enjoyed duck hunting together and frequent trips the Blue Light. Carson is working in the cotton industry in Lubbock. We are so excited that Carson will be joining us from Lubbock for the wedding.
Jake Foster
Groomsman
Pierce and Jake have been friends for 8 years after meeting while rushing for Saddle Tramps. Jake lived with Pierce and John for a little over three years. Jake has been with his girlfreind Megan for many years and we are excited that they will be joining us from Weatherford, Texas for the wedding!
Tyler Deary
Groomsman
Pierce and Tyler have been friends for 8 years after Tyler was Pierce's 'little' in Saddle Tramps. They enjoy wathing baseball together and went to a few Rangers vs Yankees games, even though they were rooting against one anothers teams. (the Yanks would always win!) Tyler will be getting married to his fiance Brianna at the end of October. We are so excited that they will be joining us from Dallas, Texas for the wedding!
Riley Street
Groomsman
Riley and Pierce have been friends for 7 years after meeting at Texas Tech. The two would get together every Sunday in the fall to watch as much football and eat as many wings as humanley possible. They enjoyed eating mass amounts of pizza at Cici's at least once and week and upsetting staff with the amounts eaten by the pair. He will be joining us from Lubbock Texas for the wedding and are so excited to have him!
Cameron Gunter
Groomsman
Pierce and Cameron have been friends their entire lives. They are childhood friends that have stayed in touch through all of the years. Sam and Pierce were so happy to attend his and Meredith's wedding last year, and are even more excited that they will be coming from Bowie, Texas to be a part of out special day!
Lee Robertson
Groomsman
Pierce and Lee have been freinds since meeting in the first grade. The two played football together from little league to high school. The two went to different Universities but remained close over the years. Pierce was glad to be a part of his and Hope's special day 3 years ago and is so excited for him to be traveling from Dallas, Texas to be a part of Pierce's big day.
Dane Lancaster
Groomsman
Being Pierce's little brother, Dane and Pierce are lifelong friends. Dane trains roping horses and competes in rodeos often. The two grew up learning to fly fish in South Fork, CO and still enjoy the occasional outing when they get the chance!