Wedding Party
Nicole Anelas
Bride
Jacob Knight IV
Groom
Trakela Small
Matron of Honor
She’s Nicole’s “Brain Twin” and Queen of Puns. One thing about her is she is always ready to conquer a new hobby. Ask her about how we met. You won’t believe it!
Tyler Senior
Best Man
A friendship that spans almost 30 years. From grade school, middle school, high school, college, and into adulthood Jacob & Tyler has know each other at almost every point in life. Everything they get together expect them to talk about a wide variety of topics from wrestling, sports, to music with a lot of laughs in between. So it’s fitting that Tyler is next to Jacob’s side on his wedding day.
Erica “EP” Paul
Bridesmaid
She's the reason why Jacob and Nicole are getting married. Avid reader, reality tv show watcher, and advice giver. Ask her about her most recent read.
Anthony “AJ” Mitchell, Jr.
Groomsman
Definition of a real one. AJ is the friend that will tell you what you need to hear even if you don’t want to hear it. Jacob met AJ in high school while in marching band and have been close ever since. Some of Jacob’s best memories from high school, college, and adult life involves AJ in some way. When Jacob asked AJ to be a groomsman he had a simple two word response, “Hell Yeah”
Stephani Thomas
Bridesmaid
The Queen of Espresso Machines! She has a heart of gold and radiates warmth and beauty inside and out. She makes new friends everywhere she goes! Ask how Nicole and Steph became close!
George Holmes Jr
Groomsman
Literally the nicest guy you’ll meet! Jacob and George met in middle school while on a field trip. George is the most kind and endearing person you’ll ever come across. He’s an ear when you need someone to listen, a shoulder to cry on, and overall one of the best people can have around.
Nancey Price
Bridesmaid
Nicole met Nancey in Grad School. She and her became best friends by graduation! Nancey is an accomplished artist in the low country. Ask about her art!
Romello Hillsman
Groomsman
Jacob and Romello met in a group chat and later in person during the pandemic of all places, and that trip is a story within itself. Romello is kind, endearing, and one of the wisest people Jacob knows.
Kyla Dickson
Bridesmaid
Kyla and Nicole met on a volunteer trip at Georgia Southern University. They’ve been on adventures ever since. She definitely has a funny story or two about Nicole if you ask her.
Robert Smith Jr.
Groomsman
Jacob and Rob met on a chance encounter in college and have been friends ever since. They enjoy sharing jokes on a group chat that only they find funny, talking about music, sports, and playing Call of Duty with friends. Jacob can turn to Rob when he needs a good laugh or an honest opinion.
Jordan Belliamy
Bridesmaid
Jacob’s cousin and the sweetest, smartest person you’ll ever know. Nicole and Jordan hit it off instantly and Nicole is honored for her to be a bridesmaid!
Trevor Wallace, Jr.
Groomsman
Who said you can’t make friends at work. Jacob and Trevor met at Jacob’s prior job. Trevor’s has a personality that can light up a room and he has the rare gift of making you feel like the center of attention when you’re having a conversation.