Wedding Party

Franca

Maid of Honor

Let us introduce you to not only our maid of honor but also the mother of the bride! She has had such a huge impact on the person I am today. Her creativity, strength, and beauty are just a few reasons amongst many of why I couldn't think of a better woman to have stand beside me at the altar as my maid of honor. She is the woman who gave me life and raised me up to be the woman that I am today, without her none of this would be possible. I love you Mom - Bride

Josiah

Best Man

Josiah is my brotha from a different motha. I have him as my best man because even as babies we were inseperable. He's seen me at my highs and my lows and I couldn't think of a better person to be there for me as my Best Man. - Groom

Beth

Bridesmaid

My name is Beth and I'm the crazy auntie! I've known Layla before she was even a twinkle in her mommas eyes! She was our first Diva princess in this family! She carries that crown always and well. Years later but not too many because she's still a baby to me, she brought Chris over to meet us, which he braved out. Let's just say we aren't the easiest family to meet. Especially me, I tell it how it is and ask all the questions I probably shouldn't! My kids and Michael are the same! But here he came! We loved him immensely and immediately! However, we couldn't let him know that. We had to make him squirm he couldn't know that he was in yet! I will say on a serious note (serious isn't easy for me) these two were made by GOD for each other! When you hear someone found their "better half" these two are it. They bring out what's needed and. learn from each other! I am so excited to see their love and their lives grow as two become one! Love you both you little scrubs! -Auntie Beth

James

Groomsman

Hi! I'm James, I'm 22, I like long car rides at night and -oh wait this isn't a dating profile...I've known Chris for about 6, almost 7 years now and I can honestly say he's been my best friend for the entirety of the time I've known him. He truly is the greatest. We've seen each other at our highest points and seen each other at out lowest points. We've fought as all best friends do but we're always quick to fix whatever it may be. When I first heard about Layla, I was skeptical as any best friend would be haha but upon meeting her, it's safe to say I found out she was one of the homies almost IMMEDIATELY. Like I said, I've seen Chris at some of his lows, but since knowing Layla, she is definitely not one of them. I can truly say I've never seen anyone love someone as much as Chris loves her and as a best friend, that's all you could really want for him, for him to just be happy. At the end of the day and through everything he's been through, they deserve each other. I could go on to say some of the memories I've made with BOTH of them since meeting Layla, but I don't think some of those would be wedding appropiate so I'll end it here. I love you Chris, more than anything, take good care of Layla. BUT YOU TOO LAYLA. That boy deserves the world. I'm so glad I could have met you and please take care of him for me, he's your problem now! Just kidding I swear. I love you guys.

Savanah

Bridesmaid

I met Layla because she's my cousin and I met Chris through Layla. (She's not very good with words) - Bride LOL

Levi

Groomsman

Hi my name is Levi, Chris and I met at my first job where he trained me and in a short amount of time we were like brothers. And although I haven’t met Layla yet I know that in the 5 years I have known Chris I have never seen such a smile and pure look of happiness. Layla brings out the best qualities in Chris. He has changed in all the best ways and has become such a great man since meeting Layla. The growth that he has shown is all I need to see to know that you guys are truly meant for each other I’m so overjoyed and happy for you guys!

Divina

Bridesmaid

Hello everyone I am Divina! I very first met the bride when her mom and I worked together many years ago when Layla would come in and visit. I very quickly learned about what a magical human Layla is. She is so driven, articulate, kind and knows exactly what she wants out of life and I love that about her. Although I’ve only had the honor of meeting Chris a few times I do know this for certain; He makes Layla glow a certain way I’ve never seen before, he brings out her silly side(which is my personal favorite side of Layla) and he loves her so unconditionally and THAT is all I’ve ever wanted for her. I feel so privileged to be apart of this special day and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Layla and Chris. -Divina

Donavin

Groomsman

Hello I’m Donavin the brides big brother cousin type thing I grew up with layla since she done been born we used to karaoke in my home when we where little singing that one song sometimes love comes around and for Chris and layla love truly came around I met Chris about a year ago I formed a deep respect for him as he took the time to hang out with more then just her and getting to know everyone in the family forming a friendship with him and right off the bat let’s be real chris just wanted to see me but every time he went back to her and… I guess I’m okay with that I’m honored to be apart of my first little sisters wedding have a good one you two weirdos

Hanna

Bridesmaid

Hello, my name is Hanna I am 19 years old attending college and I’ve known Layla for about 16 years now! We met at a daycare we both used to go to and have been close friends ever since. We’ve been through so many stages of our life together and to think I’ll be apart of Layla’s wedding is crazy yet I’m so glad I am a part of it. I’m honored to see her get married and especially to a man who loves her dearly. Funny enough I was also there when Layla and Chris met for the first time. I still remember she texted me asking if I could go with her to watch a basketball game of his! I still can’t believe that now they’re getting married, I’m excited to be a part of such a special day and to see Layla and Chris be eternally blessed together!

Brody

Groomsman

I’ve known Layla for a long chunk of her life, Between her and her family, I’ve known them at least about half my own life, and consider them a big part of my own family. I’ve been able to see her grow up to the woman she is today, and the day she introduced Chris, they complimented each other incredibly well. Meeting Chris was like we’ve known each other for years already. I’m overjoyed to see these two embark on the next chapter of their lives together, and wish nothing but the best for them as they continue through life, husband and wife. Congratulations Layla and Chris!

Mckenzie

Bridesmaid

Hi my name is McKenzie Chretien and I am one of the younger siblings of Chris Chretien. When I first got to meet layla she was the sweetest person I’ve met and I could tell that Chris was very excited to to introduce Layla to the family. As I got to see them together more often, I could see the commitment and love they have for each other. I knew at first sight that I would be able to have the honor to be a bridesmaid and sister to Layla. I love my brother very much and I could tell that he is very happy that he has found the love of his life. As it says in the Bible, Proverbs 30:18-19: There are three things that amaze me—no, four things that I don't understand: how an eagle glides through the sky, how a snake slithers on a rock, how a ship navigates the ocean, how a man loves a woman.

Lennice

Groomsman

Christiana

Bridesmaid

My name is Christiana Chretien I’m the sister to the groom. Your sibling getting to know someone new is always scary. I remember the moment Chris came in my room showing me a picture of Layla. Just from the way he was looking at those pictures I instantly knew he was sprung. And honestly I grew to love her as well. When they told me they were engaged I shed a few tears because I realized there’s nobody I’d rather be sister in-laws with. I hope to see them grow old together and their bond to be unbreakable.

Neal

Groomsman