Wedding Party

Chiamaka Okeke

Bride

James Harding

Groom

Ogechi Okeke

Matron of Honor

We're thrilled to introduce Ogechi, the bride's lovely and accomplished older sister. Despite their unique personalities, they share a special bond that makes them both different and alike. Ogechi is an accomplished Speech-Language Pathologist, devoted wife, and loving mother. She also has a green thumb and enjoys tending to her vegetable garden and raising chickens. We're honored to have her as a part of our wedding celebration and can’t wait to hear her speech.

William Harding

Best Man

William is the groom's brother as the best man on this special day. As childhood friends and brothers, he has always been there for the groom through thick and thin. We're excited to see him stand by the groom's side and support him as he starts this new chapter in his life.

Felicia Folkes

Bridesmaid

Introducing Felicia, the bride's dear friend since high school. The two met in 2006 and quickly formed a strong bond over their mutual love of all things nerdy. Felicia is not only a lover of arts and reading, but also a hilarious stand-up comedian who never fails to make us laugh. We're thrilled to have her as a part of our wedding celebration and can't wait to see her light up the dance floor!

Richard Harding

Groomsman

As the groom's oldest brother, Richard has provided unwavering support and guidance throughout his younger brother's life. He is a dedicated family man and successful lawyer, always putting family first while excelling in his career.

Jazmine Cureño

Bridesmaid

Jazmine met the Bride in 2016 while they both served 2 AmeriCorps terms at the American Red Cross. Jaz is a ride or die gal who always has your back. Jazmine works in the Public Health field for the city of Los Angeles and somehow is still always traveling the world. We can't wait to see her radiant smile and infectious spirit light up the room!

Matthew Hanley

Groomsman

Introducing Matthew, a long-time friend of the Harding family. He has been the groom's colleague for several years and was also one of the groom's roommates when he first started dating the bride. Their shared experiences have given Matthew a unique perspective on their relationship, making him an invaluable member of the wedding party.

Stephanie Morgan

Bridesmaid

Stephanie is a cherished friend of the bride whom she met during their Masters program in 2018. Stephanie's thoughtfulness and kindness shine through in everything she does, and she has a natural talent for putting others first. As a Clinic Social Worker, Stephanie uses these skills to help others and make a positive impact on their lives. We're honored to have her as a part of our wedding celebration.

Arthur Olliff

Groomsman

Meet Arthur, the groom's cousin, who has had a significant impact on his life. Arthur's encouragement played a vital role in the groom's decision to pursue a career in software engineering. Along with his wife, Hayley, Arthur has warmly welcomed the bride and her family into their extended family.

Mark Wagner

Officiant

Mark is the Groom’s cousin who was gracious enough to play such an important role. Mark’s soon to be wife, Gloria, was friends with the Bride’s sister during her high school years. Small world!