Wedding Party
Ramona A. Diaz-Cooper
Bride
The shy, turned bold & brave Uptown girl.
Damien B. Hutchinson
Groom
The shy, cautious Brooklyn boy. Naturally funny, but a show-stopper after a few "punches"...
Clorisa Cook
Maid of Honor
Affectionately called "Cloe", she is the best friend of the Bride & close friend of the Groom. She met them in high school. A fan of "Into the Woods", she was a cast member in the BTHS senior year production (along with the Bride). In 2014, they both saw the movie version and in 2022, saw the theatre revival at City Center. One midnight gone...never play in yellow snow...
Daren Hutchinson
Best Man
The Groom's older brother. A captain of the NY fire fighters that has saved the day in the lives of his family more times than we can count. Always the life of the party... until he sneaks out the back to make a quiet exit. We don't call him BLOUGAH for nothing... :-)
Min. Patrice Shelby
Bridesmaid
Patrice & the Bride met while working together in Little Neck, NY. They are also members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Although Patrice is a minister, she's also "quick wit those hands". Don't try Tricey, try Jesus. Cause Tricey throws hands!
Anthony Martin
Groomsman
The Groom's best friend. They met on the first day of school at Mark Twain Middle School in Coney Island, NY. Damien & Anthony (aka Ant) have been friends ever since. Brothers from other mothers. These two have been like Tomax & Xamot from day one. The stories of their escapades are legendary.
Wandalee Reyes
Bridesmaid
Wanda & the Bride when they were both members of one church in Jersey City and transferred to another church together. Wanda is a great vacation buddy and showed that she could hang in Cancun. La Vaquita!
Sleem Chang
Groomsman
A friend of the groom. Sleem is the versatile prophet of the 6 man Matches crew. Sleem grew up in the same neighborhood with Ant & Damien. From playing football on 53rd street, to playing basketball at Naz. Sleem has been part of the family for a long time. If you need someone to block for you in football, then Sleem is your guy.
Liliana Pineda
Bridesmaid
The bride's middle sister is a nurse and mother of three (Renz, Gia & Mileena). But she still has OG party skills. A ella le gusta la gasolina! Dame más gasolina! #DaddyYankee
Michael Cousin-Hayes
Groomsman
A friend of the groom. Michael (aka Mike) is the fire starter of the 6 man Matches crew. Mike went to high school with Ant, Reem, Tee, & Tricey (Patrice). An official man of the people that fully operates by the "wish a person would" creed. Mike is always down to make things more interesting by raising the level of intensity of any situation. A real one.
Saidah Dais
Bridesmaid
The bride & Bridesmaid Liliana's youngest sister. On a road trip with Aunt Rami, she was nicknamed "Biba Las Vegas". Biba always has a sunny smile on her face...especially when hanging out with her son, Mr. James
Terrence Taylor
Groomsman
A friend of the groom. Terrence (aka Tee) is the aficionado of the 6 man Matches crew. Tee went to high school with Ant, Reem, Mike, & Tricey (Patrice). A hype man of renown proportions that will represent his street of Sesame until the end of time. The big man brings jokes and good times to every place that he goes.
Tamar (Tammy) Sinclair
Bridesmaid
The younger sister of the groom and the best man. Tammy has taken full advantage of being the baby of the family, but takes even bigger pleasure in being the mother of her Joi. She is gifted at crafting the young minds of our future and brightens up every room that she enters.
Douglas Simpson
Groomsman
A friend of the groom. Douglas (aka Doug) is the ambassador of the 6 man Matches crew. Doug joined the crew during our college days and has been making beats, rhymes, and life with us ever since. This Florida Man has learned how to navigate the gators down south, but still represents NY all day every day.
Pastor Heston Williams
Officiant
Pastor Williams currently serves as the Lead Pastor of Purpose Life Church, whose main campus is in Brooklyn, NY. Along with leading this dynamic congregation with his wife Sharese Williams, he also serves on a number of regional advisory boards and committees. Pastor Heston is also (like the Bride & Groom) an alumnus of Brooklyn Technical High School. #classof1992