Wedding Party
Arisa(Risa)
Maid of Honor
Risa who is the Maid of Honor and the sister of Ariel. Arisa is my beautiful baby sister and has known me my entire life. She is the best little sister (annoying at times with the singing) and THE BEST Aunty to Damere who is her nephew and favorite person. Arisa is most definitely a joy to be around as she will bring the endless amounts of laughter to the crew and we absolutely could not do this without her, I am forever grateful to have been blessed with a little sister like Risa she is the definition of "I don't play about my sister". - We Love you Risa Girl !!!! (Sistahhhhh you been on my mind....)
Christina(Tina)
Matron of Honor
Christina aka Tina is the Matron of Honor who is Ariel's childhood best friend of nearly 30 years. We met at our home church (Elim Baptist Church) when we were young girls and clicked instantly on the first day of meeting. We shared something in common which was the fact that we both had a busy little brother. Christina has been there through all of my life events big/small and has not missed a beat. I am the God Mother to her 3 beautiful children and I am so blessed to have a friend like her for my entire life forever my ride or die. - I love you Bestables (Obalykay)
Brittany(Britt)
Bridesmaid
Brittany is one of my bridesmaids and she is like a sister to me. I haven known Brittany for over 10 years and we met at our job Child-time where we now work closely together as partners. One day Tina and I went out with Brittany to get piercings and she was stuck with us like glue ever since. We have spent so many memorable memories together like roads trips, our kids growing up together, her wedding and so much more. Over the ten years of friendship I have seen her posses a tremendous amount of strength that I hope to have one day as a wife and mother. I couldn't imagine walking down the aisle without her by my side. - I love you Britt!
Laura(Laurie)
Bridesmaid
LAURIEEEE! Laura is one of the bridesmaids and she is a lifelong friend who turned into family which I call another sister. I met Laura almost 14 years ago at our job (Child-time) she was actually my boss for years but during that time we created an unbreakable bond that I thank God for. I truly believe it was God's will to have a boss like her lol. I also had the pleasure of being the teacher of her two beautiful daughters and have seen them grow from tummy days to now. Laura is one of the most selfless people I know and will do anything for anyone she knows and loves. I admire her as a wife, mother and woman so much. Laura has turned into a sister that is stuck with me for life! I am so honored to have her apart of our special day and to create more memorable memories with. - I love you ( How much money you got ? A lot )- Arie
AJ
Bridesmaid
AJ!!!!!! Aj is one of the bridesmaid and although she no longer resides in Michigan she is an aspiring artist and actor who is very talented. Aj and I met at our job (Childtime) nearly 10 years ago and have been stuck with me ever since as my little sister. Aj is the life of the party and her sense of humor is very unique, she will keep you laughing all day until your stomach hurts. She is also the friend that I can call on if someone was to kidnap me because she would answer the first ring or look up my location even miles away. Aj is also known for giving hilarious nicknames to people that will stick forever. I am so grateful to have a sister/friend like you by my side that is as loyal and dedicated. I can't wait to create more laughable memories with you! -I love you Sistahhhhhh !-Arie
Eriss
Bridesmaid
Eriss!!! Eriss is apart of the bridesmaid crew and she is also the sister in-law of Ariel. I have known Eriss for a few years now and to me she is my sister. Eriss is shy but is the sweetest person ever! She is the partner of my little brother Mikey and such a great addition to our family. I am so honored to have her apart of our special day and look forward to creating new memories with you!- I love you !
Chanel(Nell)
Bridesmaid
CHANELLY!!!! Chanel is apart of the bridesmaid crew and is also like a sister to Ariel. I have known Chanel for over 15 years and have watched her grow up into the beautiful mother she is today. Chanel is also a God Mother to my son Mere and he adores her and her children so much. She is the sweetest and most lit person ever, Chanel most definitely knows how to party and can throw down in the kitchen as well. I am so grateful to have you in my life and we can't wait for you to be by our side on our special day. -I love you Nell-Arie
Pavielle(Pavi)
Bridesmaid
Pavielle is apart of the bridesmaid crew and is the sister of Kwamay(Groom). We are so excited to have Pavi apart of our special day. Pavi is the sweetest person and is a great mother to two handsome boys. I adore watching her be a great mother to her two handsome boys. Pavi also has a great sense of style like her sister. I love the bond I have begun to create with Pavi and her boys. I am so honored to have Pavi apart of my bride tribe and to create new memories with my soon to be sister in-law. - We love you Pavi- Arie
Gabrielle(Gabby)
Bridesmaid
Gabrielle is also a bridesmaid and is the sister of Kwamay. Gabby is also the mother of two beautiful girls who will also be our flower girls in the wedding. I love watching Gabby as a mother to her girls. I also love the bond we have started to create as sisters. I am so honored to have Gabby be apart of my bride tribe and I am looking forward to creating new wonderful memories with my soon to be sister in-law. We love you Gabby- Arie
Stephen (Hill)
Best Man
To stand beside me on the special day is a great honor and I express nothing but thanks. Stephen and I (Kwam) served together in the Navy and built a brotherly bond during that time. We share similar interest such as anime ,sports, superhero's and even game of thrones. We may fuss and fight at times but there is nothing but love for each other. I am proud to not only call him my ship-mate but my brother for life. Thank you for coming aboard as we set sail to the wedding-Stanley
Christopher(Chris)
Groomsman
Chris has been one Kwamay's closest friends for over 15 years going all the way back to freshman year in college at Ferris. They have shared many moments together good and bad but have been there for one another through it all. We look forward to the endless amounts of laughter that he will bring on this journey. To one of my day ones thank you - Kwam
Mikey(Mike)
Groomsman
MIKE!!!!! Michael is one of the groomsmen and is also the brother of Ariel. Kwamay and Mike created a strong bond a few years back after bonding over anime and have been like brothers since. They share some of the same common interests. He is also the world's best UNCLE to his nephew Mere and takes pride in that role. I am blessed to have a little brother like Mikey and can't wait to create new memories on our special day with him. -We Love YOU!!! (KONNICHIWA MIKEYYYYY)
Antoine(Twan)
Groomsman
Antoine better known as "Cousin Twan" has been around since I can remember. Always been a joy to be around even back to living in Detroit days. Twan is good for bringing good vibes and even trouble at times lol. Twan will always be around no matter what and will even eat us out of house and home but we are excited to have him apart of our special day-Kwam
Charles(Chuck)
Groomsman
When I went to Ferris and not only did I get my degree but I also met one of my closest friends Charles there as well. He is definitely one of those friends that won't tell you what you want to hear but what you need to hear. Definitely the wiseman out the crew and stood by me during the highs and the lows. I am grateful to have him as one of my closest friends that will be by my side on our special day.-Kwam
Andre(Dre)
Groomsman
Andre is one of the groomsmen and has been friends with Kwamay since early college days at Ferris. We been bro's since freshmen year and we are still bro's to this day. Andre is the a-hole of the group but he's our a-hole and we have nothing but love for him. Andre will always tell you what you need to hear and not what you want to hear. He is also a friend you can count on. I am happy to have Andre apart of my squad.-Kwam
Sterling(Little Chris)
Groomsman
Little Chris is the cousin of Kwamay and he is one of the groomsman. Chris has been there since the east side days. He has been there throughout my entire life journey since I was a little kid and he even followed me to college and as well as the navy. We have shared many special milestones together and he has always been there through good and bad. Little Chris is my closest cousin and I am honored to have him share another milestone with me. - Kwam
Jarvis (Manny)
Groomsman
Manny is Kwamay's oldest nephew and is one of the groomsmen. He has been at my side since he was a baby. I've seen him in diapers and now having a family of his own. He has been giving me jokes and pain before I even knew of the word troll. Manny is very dependable and will be the life of the party. I am looking forward to having him by my side for one more day-Kwam
Damere (Mere)
Son of the Bride
Our Mere!!! Mere is the son of Ariel and bonus son to Kwamay. We have given him the role of walking the bride (Ariel) his mother down the aisle. We are so excited to officially become a family under God and through this union. Mere is very excited about this day and calls it "His Wedding" also. There is no doubt that Mere will take pride in getting me down the aisle safely to his bonus dad. We want Mere to know that we love him very much and can't wait to create new memories with the three of us as a family on this special day. -We LOVE You Baby boy!!!!!!
August
Ring Bearer
For our RING BEARER the most important job of the special day we have August who is the son of Pavielle and the nephew of Kwamay. August is such a calm spirit and a very smart little boy.We are so happy to have him apart of our special day and to be in charge of getting our rings down the aisle safely. We can't wait to create new memories with you. -We love you August !
Nylah
Flower Girl
Our little Princess Nylah is one of our flower girls and is the niece of Kwamay and Gabrielle's oldest daughter. Nylah is the sweetest little girl and so full of life and we are so excited to have her apart of our special day and we know she will be a beautiful flower girl. We are so excited to create new memories with her. - We love you Nylah
Layla
Flower Girl
Our Princess Layla (Lay Lay) is one of the flower girls and she is also the niece of Kwamay and youngest daughter of Gabrielle. Layla is such a sweetie and her smile can light up the room. We are so excited to have her apart of our special day and can't wait to see her smile down the aisle with her big sister Nylah. -We love you Lay Lay!