Sam + Libby
Our People
Amanda Jefferis
Maid of Honor
My very first best friend. There have been countless matching outfits (TBT to our tankini days), bad haircuts (please reference photo above) and hilarious memories that have shaped us to be the strong, loving and weird women we are today. I am so lucky to have you to celebrate all the good times and support me during the hard times. Thank you for being the best best friend and sister I could ever ask for! No twerking at the wedding reception please and thank you.
Henry Curts
Best Man
Brothers by blood, friends by choice. Hank may be my younger brother, but it always felt like we grew up at the same age. The kid's got versatility written all over him. One instant he'll be educating you on the 1984 Indiana Pacers roster, the next he'll be displaying his Bob Dylan karaoke prowess. What else could you want in a best friend? Maybe a multitude of hairstyles? Oh wait, check that off. Indy 5 mullet, an untamed mop, Zoran! A strong proponent of a two drink minimum, regardless of the occasion, just keep it under 4 by the time you give your speech.
Maddie Beja
Bridesmaid
Maddie Beja AKA Beej AKA Beja AKA Beansjay. The woman. The myth. The legend. You will find Beja working whatever room she is in from dawn til dusk. She will be cycling through a variety of topics, including but not limited to: Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, Women in Business, Cheese, and Kilroys on Kirkwood. I am truly lucky to have this lively, insane kindhearted woman as one of my best friends. Beja, you make life so fun and I can't wait to dance the night away with you October 31st!
Adam Kehoe
Groomsman
His first name is Adam. I may have called him that 5 times in my life. Kehoe and I have been through the ringer together. We planned the greatest bachelor party in history, although we booked it for the wrong week. Instead of flying from Indianapolis to Austin, we drove to Chicago, flew to Dallas, drove to Austin and then did it in reverse - all to save $200. Constant great decision after great decision. He's one of the most loyal friends anyone could ever ask for. He will even make sacrifices "for the group", even if they were self-made proclamations.
Shelby Fulkerson
Bridesmaid
I know the description says Shelby's role is "Bridesmaid" but we all know her real role is "Big Mama". Shelby's detail-oriented self will be making sure every aspect of the big day is perfect and supporting me in all of my endeavors (tbt to welcome week camo party..) Shelby is one of the most relatable, down to Earth chicks you'll ever meet and her contagious laugh will light up the room! Also, if you ice me on my wedding day I will be very upset.
Kerry Eshleman
Groomsman
Kerry Eshleman is the Indiana born, New York raised, Southern bell I never knew I needed in my life. The dude essentially forced me into becoming a country music fan with a constant barrage of Eric Church songs. He was also the driving force behind some of the most memorable weekends I've ever had. Whether it's road tripping to the Grove to see Johnny Football, shutting down Sky Bar on back to back nights, or going into enemy territory for our beloved #iufb, none of it would have been possible without Kerry. However, the great white buffalo still remains for us. I'll see YOU in Pasadena.
Maggie Karich
Bridesmaid
Mags was one of my very first friends at IU. From day one, we have been shamelessly sarcastic, incredibly impulsive and knee-slapping hilarious. And also strange beyond measure (nights at Kmart in Bloomington.. enough said). We can turn any mundane day into a 5 star experience. Whether it be fried rice dinner at our old ramshackle apartment or champagne at The Plaza Hotel, there is never a dull moment when Maggie is around. Maggie- You are one of the founding fathers of the Sam and Libby Initiative Est. 2013 and I can't thank you enough for being by my side through it all. Should we do FIJI chants at the wedding?
Rishi Patel
Groomsman
Rishi and I lived together for 7 straight years and he's essentially turned into my brother, although I have a darker complexion. Due to this, it is a fact that there's no one who has spent more time with Libby and I than Rishi, and for that, I apologize. The man is a chameleon in the sense that he's just as comfortable watching a sporting event as he is cooking a 5-star dinner as he is hosting a soiree for Casted, the hottest startup in the greater Indianapolis area. Be on the lookout for your invite to our Tinfinity party in a couple of years, although that guest list will be far more exclusive.
Madeline Terrell
Bridesmaid
Meet Madeline. Or as her best friends (me) call her, "Mads". The title 'Bridesmaid' doesn't seem quite fitting for you, but life coach, best friend and competitive eating partner were not options. Mads and I are from the faraway utopia known as Fort Wayne, Indiana. We grew up thinking we were Midwestern socialites. Actually, we still think that. We spent nearly all of our time talking about anything and everything at our favorite local coffee shop (Starbucks). It is a true miracle we don't have diabetes from the hundreds of Frappucinos we drank between 2006-2010. Anyways, I am so lucky to have grown up with you by my side and I can't wait to see you up at the altar on our big day!
Brandon Denning
Groomsman
A former state champion high school quarterback and perennial teacher of the year candidate, Brandon and I go as far back as far back goes. My mom has pictures of us in diapers, just ask her, she'll probably be carrying one around on Halloween. Growing up, we were routinely confused as twins, or in the case of baseball games, the same person. A real talker through and through, Brando is always sharing and inquiring about life plans, forcing me to grow up and think about things quicker than my procrastinating attitude would typically result in. You being up there next to me will mean more to me than you'll ever know.
Lindsey Magazine
Bridesmaid
I will spare everyone the 309854 nicknames I have for you. Lindsey and I met back at old IU and have been inseparable ever since. We have shared many rooms over the years (+ the cali king) and even more hilarious moments. Highlights include our spring break trips to Florida every year, scratching lottery tickets in your car and laughing til we cry about things that are truly not funny (soggy bread). Lindsey is the most caring and loyal friend out there and I don't know where I'd be without your weird self.
Michael Bower
Groomsman
The future owner of Hinkle's Hamburgers (those who know, know). Michael Bower is the most determined human I know. When he needs to put his nose to the grindstone, he can lock in with best of them. But when it's time to let his hair down, you know. He'll blast open a door with Kramer-like enthusiasm and throw out a curveball question, just to keep you on your toes. He's a wizard working under budget, the accounting jujitsu he performed during our national Fiji trip to St. Louis still makes my head spin. Bower will also be in "PA-SA-DE-NA" *clap clap, clap clap clap*
Katie Quigley
Bridesmaid
Katie Quigley is a renaissance woman. Not only is she a student at Harvard Law School, (yes, really) but she is also extremely artistic, politically aware and the queen of Amazon Prime. Quigley always makes you feel like the most important person in the room (unless her dog is also in that room). Quagglebons, thank you for your never ending love and support. I couldn't live a day without you! Looking forward to celebrating with you Nashville style (lol)
Charlie Browning
Groomsman
Charlie Browning has been, is, and will be, wise beyond his years. He graduated college in 3 years. He quit his higher paying job to take a job he truly loved, which not a lot of people can do at this stage of our lives. He's currently working his way through seminary school and will complete it in an accelerated time frame. I know what you're thinking - "Sam, why is he friends with you?" Well let me tell you - we lost countless heart crushing elementary baseball playoff games together, and when we found out we were going to be in the same class for the first time, I was wearing a pink shirt. So yeah, there's your answer. But seriously, Chuck is one of the kindest, funniest, and smartest people I know... Outside of Tajh Boyd Heisman talk.
Allison Winkle
Bridesmaid
For those of you who are skeptical about "love at first sight", let us be the first to tell you it is very real. Allison and I were introduced by everyone's beloved Rishi Patel and have been living happily ever after ever since. If you ever need to spill your tea or talk about pretty much any pop culture gossip, call Allison. She is the perfect therapist and is wiser than her years (though she has been around for many, many years). Let's call a spade a spade.. Allison you are fabulous in every single way and I am SO happy to have you as my fellow real housewife of Indianapolis.
Jackson Jefferis
Groomsman
Jackson is a free spirit if I've ever met one. He has a world renowned macaroni and cheese dish that includes sliced pepperoni and a dash of cayenne peppa. A dish that I will be advocating for to be included in the rotation at Thanksgiving dinner. If you're looking for Jackson, you'll find him riding his bike around the neighborhoods of Fort Wayne, which also means he is leaving me in the dust during group bike rides. Jackson will, without a doubt, be cutting a rug on the dance floor all night.