It is hard to not be friends with someone so outgoing and friendly. In addition to being a social media manager, Ai is an aspiring actress, being featured in various shows and films, and even modeling campaigns. She was internet famous a few years ago for baby sitting Elon Musk's kids. She also knows kendo if anyone acts up.
Carson Flint - Best Man
aka Blacksheep
Sam's online friend of 19 years. Shares split custody of all of Sam's free time. Will shill crypto currency at all times. Does contracted work as a coder for aerospace companies in Florida, where he resides. Currently on a gaming hiatus as it distracted him from his primary focus, cryptocurrency.
Jill Becker - Bridesmaid
"J" of the commonly refered to duo, "Jerika". Jill has a soft spot for helping others. She currently works at the nonprofit, Beacon House, who will be catering our wedding. She is an avid Dodger fan and country music lover. If she finds a stray animal she will take it, chickens are not excluded from this.
Matthew Blankenship - Groomsman
Sam's youngest brother and roommate for most of his life. Voted to be the meanest Blankenship 3 years in a row. Workaholic and nomad currently tormenting the people of Idaho. Director of Operations at a luxury resort. Hates hiking, will whine.
Erika Jacobsen - Bridesmaid
"Erika" of the commonly refered to duo, "Jerika". Erika lives on a ranch in Northern California with her family and about every animal you can think of. She assists in programs and events at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. She is possibly the most hilarious person Katie knows. Whoever is around Erika will be having the time of their life.
Danny Nguyen - Groomsman
One of Sam's longest friends. Problematic fence sitter. Sam's friend but Katie's bestie. The only person Katie will share with besides Sam. Sam & Katie's longest roommate. Somehow got the job of HR manager without any previous HR experience. He is now a professional fence sitter.
Kimberly Perez - Bridesmaid
Kim is a well traveled, fashion icon. She is a social worker in San Diego where she changes lives one person at a time. She never left the OneDirection phase and that is admirable. If Harry Styles is in town, it is not a question of if Kim will be there but how fast she will get there and how good her seats will be.
Chris Blankenship - Groomsman
Sam's oldest brother, Chris has been through enough life events for 3 people which we are contributing towards his recent character development. Currently in his mental health/gym baddie era, we are blessed to see a new workout selfie each week. Father of Sam's only nephew, Weston. The general manager of a boujie restaurant in one of Las Vegas casinos.
Bridey Perez - Bridesmaid
The leading member of Sam and Katie's favorite couple to hang out with. Jose's keeper, can be found 9 months out of the year surrounded by books and children as everyone's favorite english teacher. During her 3 months of freedom she can only be found online either playing video games or reading *fun* books.
Jose Perez - Groomsman
Sam's longest friend and cohost of their podcast, Bleach Boys. Has come to Sam's house once a week for the last 8 years and still counting. Husband of Bridey, lover of Nemu. Works as a manager in his professional life only, leaving Bridey to take on the role of manager of his personal life.
Chris Bray - Officiant
aka Tesko is one of Sam's online friend of 19 years. He is gracing us with his presence and will be flying to the wedding from his home country of Canada. Has the name of their gaming group tattooed on his back. By far the most adult person and as such given the most important role. Has become too old to be good at video games.