Wedding Party
Cynthia Whyte
Matron of Honor
Cynthia is Ashley's older cousin, and Ashley was in Cynthia's wedding 15 years ago. .Ashley still remembers Cynthia teaching her how to read when she was in kindergarten, and sleepovers when they were younger. Ashley is so excited to have Cynthia by her side on her wedding day.
Chrishonda Benson
Maid of Honor
Chrishonda and Ashley have known each other since college where they met at a leadership camp. Ashley and Chrishonda have travelled to many countries together and have had numerous adventures. From Dubai, Mexico, Italy, to South Africa the memories that they've made together will always be some of the most rewarding for Ashley. Ashley is so excited to start her next adventure with Chrishonda by her side.
Trinity Bazemoore
Bridesmaid
Trinity is Ashley's little cousin and they grew up together. She is like the little sister Ashley never had, the type that annoys you like crazy but you couldn't imagine life without their big amazing personality. Ashley knows she can always count of Trinity to run an errand for her, make her laugh, and just be the life of the party. Now that Trinity is an adult she can't wait to have her by her side on her wedding day and many more adventures to come!
Aviance Spearman
Bridesmaid
Aviance is Ashley's big cousin. These two were like two peas in a pod growing up. They have more adventures together than they can count. From parties to beach trips to visits to Aviance's college when Ashley was younger, Aviance was Ashley's built in best friend which cousins are. Ashley was in Aviance's wedding a few years ago and Ashley is so excited to have Aviance share in her special day!
Quaniqua Miles
Bridesmaid
Quaniqua is is Ashley's little cousin and was her next door neighbor growing up so they saw each other a lot! From attending the same dance school as kids, to going to college in the same town, there are plenty of adventures that they've had together. Ashley has been there for a some very important moments in Quaniqua's life so she is excited to have Quaniqua by her side for the wedding!
Daniel Varela
Best Man
Daniel is Ben’s little brother. They’ve always been super close. From sharing a bedroom when they were little to spending one year at ECU together. Ben is super excited to share such a special moment in his life with Daniel.
Roman Varela
Groomsman
Roman is Ben’s older brother. Ben is also the God Father to his beautiful daughter Catalina. Roman was so excited to have a little brother. Fun fact is Ben didn’t learn to talk until he was four and Roman used to talk for him. Ben couldn’t imagine not having Roman by his side on his wedding day.
Brian Avery
Groomsman
Brian is Ben’s old boss. They worked together on Night Shift. Brian taught Ben how to ride motorcycles and they have been on several motorcycle trips together. Despite Ben running into his fence when he was first learning to ride, they are still friends to this day. Ben is excited to have Brian join him on this special day.
Steve Starling
Groomsman
Steve was one of Ben’s first friends in the National Guard. They were privates together in Bravo company, then they both went to flight school together, and now they are both maintenance test pilots. They are rock concert buddies and Ben is so excited to have him by his side to rock out with after the wedding.
Gary Berry
Groomsman
Gary is Ben’s old high school friend. Ben used to hang out with Gary often from blasting music in the senior parking lot to hanging out at his house on the weekends. Gary plays a special part in many of Ben’s high school memories and Ben is so happy he gets to make new memories with him on this special day.