Dana & Stacey
Wedding Party
Carlie Gillette
Maid of Honor
Cousins by chance • Best friends by choice. The youngest and second youngest of the cousin group, we grew up super close. Over the years our bond only grew stronger. Over 24 years later and we still make the same faces at every family function. (The I'm ready to go face) Nothing has changed. Carlie has always been my best friend, my rock, my sister, whatever you want to call it. I used to ride my bike to her house when I was bored just to sit and watch movies, eat popcorn and drink our infamous apple juice. That apple juice has switched to wine and tequila but the sitting around and being with each other hasn't changed. She has my heart...always
Shane Gardner
Best Man
3rd of 3 Shane used to be the typical baby brother. Always fought us whenever he didn’t get what he wanted. After growing up, the fights stopped and the friendship grew. This led to a relationship that is now made fun of, out of love, by our family.
Jessica Rogers
Bridesmaid
Jay and I met when I was going to Junior Prom with her nephew, I was quiet and shy then but I've come to realize something. Anytime around Jay is full of laughter and a whole lot of dancing, especially twerking. Also since I'm a klutz, it's nice to have an excellent nurse practitioner around. If you haven't had her peach cobbler... you're missing out. It is my one request for every holiday.
Sterling Stewart
Best Man
1st of 3 If you ask him, he would like to tell you that he changed my diapers. When in reality, he would play me in video games I didn’t know how to play just so he could win rather than teaching me how to play. After enduring the torture for years, I started practicing on my own to be able to beat him. Now he won’t/ doesn’t play me in the games he used to beat me in all the time.
Daniella Castillo
Bridesmaid
On March 30 of 2015, Rob came home with his new girlfriend. I was a junior in high school and they were practically grown. We sat and talked in the kitchen and I was like she’s cool, she’s nice and quiet. In June of 2015, we went to Punta Cana, and baby! We became best friends there is still so much that many people don’t know about that trip. We sit around and bond over shows, our shared love for Rob, and our love for food. We’ve been sisters since.
Robert Nickens
Groomsman
I remember first meeting Robert in middle school when Dana introduced me after I caught my second place “Play N Trade” T-shirt in a super smash bros brawl tournament. Then again, junior year of high school when Dana and I started dating. I remember Dana wanting him to likely me, really bad. We got along as easily as any two guys usually would. We’ve already been like brothers since 2015.
DenNira Whitley
Bridesmaid
During freshman year Stacey told me his friend had a girlfriend he thought I would like. Then in September of 2017, sophomore year, it all started with Mcdonald's. Dee & Stacey left for a football game and DenNira and I were left asleep in the room. McDonald’s was the only thing open and we didn't have much time. I got up and asked if DenNira wanted anything. I came back with our food, we went to the game with each other, spent most of the day together and the rest is history. From then on we sprouted what is now our lifelong friendship. Ursinus didn’t give me much but it gave me this cutie.
Dee Barlee
Groomsman
Although our relationship started as a fight for a running back spot, we got to know each other very well despite that. That eventually led to us being roommates and the rest is history. It makes it that much better that, Dana and DenNira became like sisters just as we became like brothers.
Veronica Irvin
Bridesmaid
I also met Vee when I took her nephew to prom, but little did we know that 8 years later, we're a lot alike. It started with one thing and then we would slowly find out we had more and more in common. Now, every moment near Vee is a a great time full of love and laughter.
Michael Irvin
Groomsman
Uncle Mike… When we first met, we bonded over our love for J. Cole and I never thought I would know someone who watches more tv and movies than I. Now every time I watch a movie, I ask if he’s seen it so we can talk about it.
Kelsey Jean-Baptise
Bridesmaid
Stacey had two close friends at Ursinus. Dee & JeQuan, who both had fantastic girlfriends (now fiancés) at the time. I had already met Den’Nira and then boom Kelsey Jean Baptise. The brightest light in any room. We all started traveling together and the friendships quickly became like a family.
JeQuan Mitchell
Groomsman
First introduced to each other on the field. Got to know each other through football camp dinners, what he gave me the secret to not cramping up. He’s also the best madden player in the world.
Tiane Malachi
Bridesmaid
Crayon Kids. 🖍🖍 That’s it. That’s the Story. I was Tiane’s Student Teacher. I barely said 2 words and stood in the corner for like 2 weeks. Tiane eventually told me I could sit and we slowly started talking. 2 years later and about 2000 hours spent together, one day without Tiane is like the worst day ever. They say people are placed in your life at the right time. This truly was perfect timing. I guess you can say she’s my favorite.
Danny Boggs
Groomsman
It’s been so long I don’t even remember exactly how we met. All I know is freshman year of high school we became really good friends and have maintained that strong relationship since then.
Kayla McCray
Bridesmaid
I've known Kayla since the 7th grade. Honestly, one day we just became friends. We grew up in the same church and soon discovered we lived less than 3 mins from each other. We started hanging out often and by high school we were best friends. Not attached at the hip but constantly talking. Kayla quickly became like family and we’ve laughed until we cried, cried until we slept, hugged and played games all night for over 11 years now. My sister in Christ, my best friend in life, we always found our way back to each other.
Jack Spingler
Groomsman
Decided to be roommates out of fear that everyone else already had one. Turns out we were the first ones to decide to be roommates. We’ve been friends ever since.
Ava Dennis
Flower Girl
My little cousin, more like my niece, came into our lives in December of 2018. The first baby of the family we all quickly fell in love with her sweet little face. The brightest, smartest and most lovable little girl sweetly agreed to be with us on our big day. We are so glad to have her with us.
Robbie Nickens
Ring Bearer
June 8th,2021, Robbie Nickens was born and everyone’s lives changed. My only nephew, whom I said would be born before he was conceived. Affectionately known as Cuatro, this full of energy toddler will be with us on our day.
Grayson Belton
Ring Bear Escort
Everyone knows Grayson. I could go on for days about this one. This smart, athletic child has agreed to escort Robbie on our big day.
The Cousins
Usher
•Chelsea Gillette, Brittany Price, Sydney Wilson-Roberts & Kourtney Ford.• Our grandparents are all sisters, making our parents all cousins. This led to all of us being raised together. "The Cousin Group" Together at every function since before we could remember. This event is just the next on the list.