Christina & Daniel
Wedding Party
Rachel McNeil
Matron of Honor
Big sister of the bride. It was a given that Christina absolutely wanted her sister right by her side on her big day as her Matron of Honor, because it’s been such an honor for Christina to have such a loving big sister. A sister who has become a friend that she can speak to about life, and most importantly about God and His wonderful matchless Word. To have a family member so close to pray with about challenges, goals, and deliverance. Rachel is a Proverbs 31 Woman of God that Christina admires and loves. “Sisters, sisters there were never such devoted sisters.”
Sarah Hutton
Maid of Honor
Sarah is one of the brides best friends from her childhood. They met freshman year of high school, only a year or two after Christina met the groom for the first time. First class of the day everyday all freshmen year long Sarah and Christina developed what would become a life long friendship. The crazy thing is this was the only class they ever had together throughout their entire time in high school, and they never even had lunch together. However that did not effect their friendship from blossoming into what they now consider calling one another sisters. They were always there for one another only a text or call away, even through moves over the years and motherhood. Christina is so thankful for their friendship, and always will be so of course Sarah is apart of Christina’s big day.
Felicia Maye
Bridesmaid
Felicia is the first cousin of the bride. As a young girl Christina always admired and looked up to her big cousin Felicia. Initially Christina was the youngest and always wanted to tag along with the older girls, which could come across annoying. However, Felicia never treated her that way, and for that Christina will always be grateful. Felicia may have been Christina’s cousin, but she always viewed her as another sister. Into the adult years their relationship progressed to being more open and having deep, meaningful conversations. Felicia is an amazing woman, an artist, a teacher, a mother, and cousin viewed as another sibling. So seeing as to how Christina saw Felicia as her sister she definitely wanted her to be apart of such a milestone in her life, her wedding day.
Leonor Howard
Bridesmaid
Leonor was Christina’s very first friend she ever made in Charlotte after moving there at age 11. They attended the same middle school which was literally right next door to the neighborhood they soon found out that they both lived. The girls were in 6th grade choir class when they first met one another and instantly clicked. At the end of their first day of school it was dismissal time and Christina was walking home when she saw Leonor going in the same direction. The girls then discovered they were basically next door neighbors. So this was definitely the start of a beautiful friendship. They then went to the same high school, and graduated together. They were always there for one another no matter the time that’s passed and they still are to this day, and forever will be.
Kenesha Raeford
Bridesmaid
Kenesha is a dear friend of the bride. They met on Kenesha’s birthday in 2013 and have seen each other and supported each other in growing into the women they are today. Christina admires Kenesha’s admiration to life in seeing her go through college and become a lawyer, solid woman, and good friend. Although they live in different states they have been there for one another in supporting each other’s journeys and paths in life.
Keri Boardman
Bridesmaid
Keri is a dear friend of the bride Christina, who she met two years ago. She is Christina’s brother John’s girlfriend, and the two of them have become as close as sisters. Christina admires and adores Keri’s heart and strength that she has. The two are very similar in a lot of ways which has made their bond so close. Christina truly looks at Keri as though she was her own blood.
Alexis Brandon
Bridesmaid
Alexis is one of the brides best friends, and sister-in-Christ. Christina and Alexis met in 2015 when she moved to Missouri on a Christian Outreach Program, part of the program was going out to share the Word of God with all those who hungered for it. Alexis answered that calling when she met Christina’s fellow teammates and decided to attend their bible study. From then on Christina and Alexis developed an amazing friendship, to sisters (seesters). Alexis grew to be a bold, courageous woman of God, who is so loving, cheerful, giving, and meek. She is someone that Christina would admire and aspire to be like in years to come of their friendship strengthening. Just a few years ago Christina had the honor of being a bridesmaid at Alexis’s wedding, and she is honored to have Alexis be in hers
Samuel Tony Hawley
Father of the Bride
Samuel, or as most people call him Tony is the father of the bride. However to Christina of course she called him dad. Early on in Christina’s childhood she was definitely a daddy’s girl, although she loved both her parents very much. After Christina finished up fifth grade in elementary school she moved to Charlotte with one of her brothers Johnathan to live with their dad Tony. This in turn would be the first step of Christina meeting the groom just a few years later. So throughout Christina’s entire life growing up she always lived with her dad. Regardless of all they’ve been through in their lives, and changes throughout the years Christina will always appreciate, look up to and love her Dad very much.
Denise Hawley
Mother of the Bride
Denise is the mother of the bride. If you looked at a picture of the bride and her mother at this age, you would say they were twins. Denise will always hold a special place in Christina’s heart for many reasons, one being her mother of course and she was the first person to teach her about God. Christina has always looked up to her mother. When Christina was asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, she would always answer, “A Mom”. That was because of the loving example Christina had in her childhood by her mother Denise who started out by home schooling her for preschool and kindergarten. Since then it was planted in Christina’s mind that she wanted to be a loving mother one day, who raised her children teaching them how to pray and telling them who God is.
Isabella Staib
Flower Girl
7 year old daughter of the groom and soon to be step daughter of the bride. A sweet, silly, and energetic little princess. Bonita Bella
Daniel Staib III
Ring Bearer
8 year old son of the groom and soon to be step son of the bride. An energetic, funny, and genuinely kind boy.
Lizette Staib
Mother of the Groom
Lizette has always been Daniel’s rock. From a young age he was always very attached to his mother. Lizette along with his father Dan, instilled in to him the value of being a good and Godly man. His resilience to hardship and the obstacles that life throws at him come from seeing his mother fight through anything that stands in her way.
Daniel Staib
Father of the Groom
Dan is Daniel’s Superman. One of the hardest working men he has ever seen. Dan has always been a shining example of how a man is to be a MAN. Loving, protective, provider and don’t forget Mr. Fix It.
Steven Staib
Best Man
Little brother of the groom. Steven and Daniel are the classic pair of boys. Growing up and gaining families of their own, Daniel could not be more proud of the man, father and husband Steven has grown up to be.
Johnathan Hawley
Groomsman
Johnathan or as most know him as John is the older brother of the bride and childhood friend of the groom. Johnathan is the one responsible for introducing the bride and groom during Daniel and John’s freshman year in high school. (And he won’t let you forget it).
Paul Hawley
Groomsman
Younger brother of the bride. Paul has always been the life of the party. Definitely expect to see him on the dance floor at the reception as dance is a passion of his.
Brandon Anderson
Groomsman
Childhood bestie of the bride and now good friend of the groom. They get together almost weekly for Taco Tuesday and watching one of the brides favorite mystery crime shows, Castle. Brandon is one of the most genuine, talented, and kind hearted men of God that bride has been fortunate enough to call her friend. Of course the bride and groom wanted him up front with them to celebrate their unity on their big day. Sorry ladies he is taken.
Lawrence Conley
Groomsman
Lawrence is someone that Daniel looks up to. Being friends with Lawrence has pushed Daniel to always keep striving for the next level of success. Lawrence has been an ear for Daniel to vent to and a cheerleader for his successes.
Anthony Macklin
Groomsman
Anthony is well known poet in the Charlotte area and a good friend of the groom. Anthony and Daniel have had some amazing accomplishments together and have worked together for years. The Poet and the Dj. There is seldom a time together where they can’t find time to laugh uncontrollably. Daniel can always count on Anthony to be there for him showing love and support no matter the event or occasion.