Wedding Party

Derrick

Groom

Derrick is truly the love of my life! He lifts me up when I’m down and when I’m high on myself he brings me back down to earth. He possesses this inner strength that is rare and that smile is what hooked me!!!

Angie

Bride

Angie, you are the love of my life and you are the angel that God sent to me. Your positivity, your support and your sweet heart of giving has hooked me. You are always optimistic and you are a true blessing to my life. We have always been destined to be together and now I’m the happiest man around.

Antonio

Best Man

My boy Boo, Antonio Bens! My ride or die since 1989. We have been rolling into everything and riding dirty ever since then. He’s my alter ego, and he knows everything about me and What I’m thinking about, and everything I’m doing. My best man, Boo

China

Maid of Honor

China is my First cousin, my better half. We have been rocking together all our lives. Through the good, the bad, the ups, the downs and the ugly we stuck together. So much history. She is a social butterfly who always brings the fun.

Savage

Groomsman

My guy savage, Ever since we met in 97 we been tight as a door in hinge We’ve been through a lot glad to have my brother on my team

Yvette

Bridesmaid

Yvette is my big sister. She is spunky and funny and always the life of the party!!! If you know her you know this, if you don’t know her you will enjoy getting to know her. I am filled with joy that she has joined the wedding party. Thank you big sister!!!

Op

Groomsman

My man OPP! Ever since we met in 97 at work you been like that rock, my confidant, my wise informant on everything from life, career, finances, and relationships. Thanks for your support in everything you do continue to be the wise man.

Kai

Bridesmaid

Kai is my gorgeous goddaughter. She is so much like me you would think I carried her fo nine months. So happy she is sharing in my special day

Evan

Groomsman

My guy EV also, bedlum. My first roommate, from my all nighter‘s party in Clubbin ride in the streets we have lots of memories. Now that we are family man I can continue to get advice from you on this next step that I’m going to take. Thanks my guy EV!

Nohely

Bridesmaid

Nohely has been my protege assistant for 4 years but has become my second daughter. If it were up to Derrick she would be my daughter in law lol

Tyrone

Groomsman

To my guy Tyrone, we share the same birthday month, we’ve shared many birthday parties as kids now I want you to share this moment with me. I was in your wedding to your wife, and now you are in my wedding with my future wife. I’m glad to have you aboard we been tight all of our lives.up our families are tight and I love you very much for that. thanks a lot for being with me on my special day.

Debra

Bridesmaid

Debra, has been in our family since we first moved to California in 1983. Now she will officially be in our family because she will be marrying my brother. She is out going, fun and a brightlight 💡

Stan

Groomsman

My main man frantic! We have a lot of memories since we been tight ever since ninth grade.. Many first, many stories, many memories, and we’ve been tight every sense. Thanks a lot for being with me on my special day. I couldn’t of had it any other way without you.

Joanna

Bridesmaid

Joanna is my little cousin and a sweet soul. Smart dependable and a go getter, love her!!!

Jamie

Ring Bearer

Jaime is my grandson aka my eggroll. This kid is smart, funny and infectious. You meet him and you fall in love just like that.

Kassidy

Flower Girl

Ms. Kassidy Rain is my beautiful daughter. Kassidy was my 2007 surprise!!! After 16 years I finally got my little girl.

Dominick, Justin and Johnathan

Sons of the bride

These are my boys. They are all so different from each other yet all equally good sons and good men. I am blessed!!!

Emma

Mother of the Groom

My mom, my turtle, she taught me all the values of life, she shaped my personality, gave me all the morals of life. The life lessons that this lady taught me has stuck with me all my years of life. I continuously try to make her proud of me by working hard, being a good person, trusting in God. Thank you mom for all the lessons! Love you , Mom!

Jeannie

Mother of the Bride

My mommy!! Words can’t describe this amazing women but I will try. She is loving and caring and selfless. Nurturing to everyone who comes into her life. Her inner spirit is intoxicating. My mommy has magic hands with food. She can make a bowl of cereal taste like a 5 Star dinning because everything she makes, she makes with love. No one aside from Derrick do I want to share this special day with Love you mommy!!!!

Joe

Father of the Bride

My daddy past away in July this year but before he past he was able to experience 2 things, the Philadelphia eagles won the Super Bowl and his daughter found the man who would take care of her and protect her as he did. I know he is watching over us. Derrick got his stamp of approval. Love you miss you daddy!!!

Henry

Officiant

Marcus

Man of Honor

Marcus is my big brother. He will be stepping in for my father and giving me away. Thank you brother I love you!!!

Jayla

Junior bridesmaid

Jayla has all her dads qualities and his beautiful smile

Loren

Junior bridesmaid

Loren is the sweetest. She is so talented, smart and creative. I want one lol