Wedding Party

Areda

Bride

Michael

Groom

Lakeisha Johnson

Maid of Honor

Lakeisha is the sister of the bride. Growing up the two were inseparable and Mom made sure there was a matching outfit for every holiday and family event. Fun fact, through the art of persuasion Areda convinced Lakeisha that she was a hairstylist and gave her, her first hair cut during a weekend stay at Grandma’s house!

Derrick "Hibb" Hibbler

Best Man

Michael and Derrick have been friends over 20 years, meeting through a mutual friend while out in STL. They have had several great memories over the years from business partnerships to weekends spent hunting and fishing.

Yakim Grady

Ring Bearer

Yakim is the nephew of the bride and is 6 years old. He loves playing with his friends at school as well as going to the park and his Papa’s boxing gym. He also loves making music with his sister Moriya leading on either the drums or piano.

Moriya Grady

Flower Girl

Moriya is the niece of the bride and is 4 years old. She loves Cocomelon and all things Frozen. In her spare time, between naps and play dates, she loves getting her nails and toes done.