Welcome Gathering in Newburyport, Massachusetts

Rehearsal Dinner

Steeple Hall at Mission Oak Grill

Welcome Reception

The Evermore at Peirce Farm Estate

Our Wedding Day!

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Farewell Brunch (TBD)

Fall

Our Wedding

Despite spending four years at Elon University, just two years apart, walking the same brick sidewalks, and even studying abroad and living in the same London flat—just two years apart—we never actually crossed paths! It took Bumble to finally bring us together.

The Most Romantic Story 

At the time, we had unknowingly been following remarkably similar life paths for over 15 years. We both moved to Washington, DC around the same time, built our early careers there, and later found ourselves arriving in Boston within months of each other. Kevin, to move back to his hometown, and Sam to move to a city that has felt like home since she first visited in 2007. When we met, it felt less like a coincidence and more like an invisible string that connected us was finally becoming visible.

In our first few dates, where simple plans for drinks and appetizers turned into hours of talking, laughing, we quickly realized how naturally our lives seemed to fit together.

What started as a swipe quickly grew into everyday moments we have loved—walking around new neighborhoods, trading stories about our overlapping-but-never-intersecting years, and discovering how much we shared despite having lived parallel lives for so long.

Two years later, on Nantucket, Kevin asked Sam a question that made the next step feel effortless. With the Brandt Lighthouse in the background and a future we were already building, Sam said yes and we spent the best weekend celebrating and dreaming of what is to come.

We are so grateful for the family and friends who have supported us along the way and who will be there as we begin this next chapter and can't wait for October 2026!

Our Story

Photos

Megan has been Sam's little sister side-kick for nearly her whole life! They are best friends and so it was OBVIOUS who would stand up with Sam as her maid of honor! 

Megan G. Blevins

Connor is Kevin's younger brother and his go-to person to discuss new music, old movies, and general life.

Connor Clang

Rachel and Sam met the fall of 2004 at Elon before becoming Tri Delta's together and have been life-long friends ever since! From visiting Charlotte during law school for Sam, trips to NYC and Boston for Rachel, the fun has never stopped - so it was exciting to ask Rachel to stand with Sam as a bridesmaid. 

Rachel Hoppe

Mike and Kevin first met playing youth soccer, and later lived in Washington D.C. at the same time. Samantha and Kevin's first international trip together was to France for Mike's wedding.

Mike Schillawski

Ann was the first person Sam met at Brentwood in first grade after transfering from public school. Sam and Ann became fast friends and spent the better part of the 90s and 00s together growing up! Go Bobcats, SUDA, and FPC 

Ann Hager 

Kevin and Mike met in first period Algebra class in seventh grade and quickly bonded over video games, playing guitar, and science fiction.

Mike O'Neill

Meeting Amanda during the height of COVID-19 recovery as a new member of the Junior League of Boston was the best way to branch out Sam's friend group after just moving from DC. It was an honor to stand with Amanda during her wedding in 2024, and so we were excited to ask her to stand with Sam too! 

Amanda Kachinsky

Kevin and Will lived together for 5+ years in Washington, D.C., bonding over early career triumphs and frustrations, Boston sports victories , and what a weird place D.C. is.

Will Baldwin

Getting to know Alyssa, Kevin's little sister, has been so much fun for Sam and she's excited to have another little sister on board. Welcome to the chaos of sisterhood, and thanks for standing up with Sam and Kevin! 

Alyssa Clang

Just out of college, Kevin and Geoff worked together on a Pennsylvania congressional campaign.

Geoff Arnold

Sam has known Ruby since she was 3 weeks old and it has been so special seeing such a lovely little one grow up into the smartest niece Sam has! Thank you for being our flower girl! 

Ruby Hoppe

Brighton Moynihan

Remi Moynihan

George is Sam's cousin Lori and Chad's son, and is the best little guy we know. It has been so fun to see him grow up just west of Boston! Thanks for being willing to be an important part of our day! 

George Parmet

Wedding Party

Option 1: Book Online Using (New) Direct Booking Link Click the booking link below and update the arrival and departure dates as needed: https://www.sonesta.com/sonesta-select/ma/danvers/sonesta-select-boston-danvers?isGroupCode=true&groupCode=MA2604AAA307&checkin=2026-10-16&checkout=2026-10-18 Option 2: Book Through Sonesta.com Visit www.sonesta.com Search for Danvers, MA Select Sonesta Select Boston Danvers Enter your arrival and departure dates Under Rate Options, select Group Enter the Group Code: MA2604aaa307 Click Update Option 3: Book by Phone Call 1-800-SONESTA and provide the reservation agent with the following information: Hotel: Sonesta Select Boston Danvers 275 Independence Way Danvers, MA 01923 Group Code: MA2604aaa307 Group Name: Gilman / Clang Wedding Room Block

Sonesta Select Boston Danvers

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Samantha & Kevin

Samantha & Kevin

Things to Do in Boston & Newburyport

Fenway Park

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Freedom Trail

USS Constitution

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

View Boston

Museum of Old Newbury

Custom House Maritime Museum

Newburyport Harborwalk Rail Trail

Maudslay State Park

Plum Island Lighthouse

MBTA Newburyport Station North Parking Lot