Wedding Party
Kayli Knighton Johnson
Maid of Honor
Kayli and Maya were raised side by side and have grown up together as cousins, but more like sisters. Kayli and Maya are usually the life of the party from singing Whitney wherever they go to "stump dancing," and many more shenanigans, their bond is unmatched. Kayli is and has always been Maya's biggest cheerleader!
Kaleb Gadson
Best Man
Kaleb & Dre go all the way back to chillin' on White Oak. Kaleb is one of Dre's longest and closest friends from home. While you often find them hooping, gaming, or talking shit together, they are always working to motivate each other and dive deep in discussion together.
Allysia Jenkins
Matron of Honor
With a little more than 10 years between them, Allysia has watched Maya grow up, from once babysitting her, to eventually having Maya watch Allysia's children. Over time, Allysia and Maya have grown close, not only cousins, but as sisters. From babysitting nights to wine nights, they are always there for each other and where you find one, you certainly will find the other.
Casaun Caudle
Groomsman
Casaun and Dre met for the first time in 2019 at Bournemouth basketball practice together. As teammates playing together in England, they were the ultimate competitors but also became great friends. They have since started a podcast business together (shout out Sorry to Bother You) and support each other in all that they do.
Kevon Whitlock
Bridesmaid
Kevon and Maya have a beautiful bond as cousins. Growing up together as kids, Kevon and Maya spent so much time together. Maya has always admired her big cousin Kevon's drive, especially as she has watched Kevon become a mother. Their support of one another has only evolved as they have become women.
Jamontay Thompson
Groomsman
Montay and Dre met playing basketball together at Fisher College in Boston, MA. Their friendship grew far beyond teammates and Dre became close with Montay and his partner Priscilla, living with them during his time in Boston. Dre is also the godfather of their daughter, Malia.
Kennedy Gohman
Bridesmaid
For so long, Kennedy had always been Maya's little cousin. But over time Maya has been so honored to become peers as they have grown older. They get to to follow each other on their unique journeys as young women - cheering each other on along the way!
Stephen Maurer
Groomsman
More than cousins-in-law, Stephen and Dre have built a strong relationship. Maya and Dre love spend much of their time together in Missouri with Danielle, Stephen and their son, Elijah with double dates and family trips to Andy's!
Nora Huffman Vonnegut
Bridesmaid
Going to college at St. Kates, Maya was so blessed to find Nora on a "roommate finder" site. Freshman to Senior year, Nora & Maya not only lived together but built a beautiful friendship that remains to this day. Over their 10 years of friendship, they have seen it all together.
Dikendre Grant
Groomsman
Kenny was one of Dre's first friends meeting at Oakland Junior High. They have been tight ever since. Sleeping at each others houses, runs at the gym, and gaming - they have grown up side by side becoming amazing men.
Ashanti Schlichenmayer
Bridesmaid
During college orientation, Nora & Maya ran into another friendly face that they built a lasting bond with. Ashanti and Maya have built a beautiful friendship over the course of 10 years and have journeyed through many experiences in life together since they met at 18 years old.
Jared Hyler
Groomsman
Jared and Dre met hooping at Oakland Junior High and have been friends since. In college after Dre hurt his knee playing ball, Jared and Dre got extremely close spending every day together. Their friendship has only grown and evolved since then, supporting each other through new chapters in their lives.
Macy Anderson
Bridesmaid
Entering into law school, you must find your circle of support. Macy and Maya found that in each other during their first year of law school. Their friendship has only blossomed and grown beyond their time in law school supporting each other both personally and professionally.
Preston Strong
Groomsman
Preston and Dre met in the 8th grade. Both bonded over their love of all things sports - specifically, basketball. As one of Dre's longest friends, Preston and Dre always pick up right where they left off.
Diamond Fletcher
Personal Attendant
Diamond and Maya have what some might call a nontraditional coworker relationship. Meeting after Diamond joined Maya's team, they spent countless hours together building their program. But in the process, a beautiful friendship budded and Diamond has become a near and dear member of Maya and Dre's family.
Nate Jenkins
Usher
Nate is more than Maya's cousin-in-law. He has always been a strong male presence in Maya's life since the day he met her as Allysia's little cousin. Similarly, as Dre entered into the Johnson family, Nate and Dre have built a strong friendship - often spending time together without the girls coordinating at all!
Garret Covington
Usher
Often referred to as Dre's Twin, Garret and Dre met working together at the Boys and Girls Club of Columbia. They quickly realized how much they had in common from playing over seas to their love of video games. Garret has quickly grown to be one of Dre's closest friends.
Davis Gohman
Usher
As Maya's youngest cousin, Davis has always been the life of the party and provides endless laughs and support to those around him. When Maya and Dre began dating, Davis was just a young kid and now they have seen him grow into such a wonderful young man with the best heart.
Connor Johnson
Brother of the Bride
At 6 years old, Maya could not have been more excited to become a big sister. Since then, Connor and Maya have grown up together and had a brother-sister relationship unlike many others. Maya's biggest accomplishment and favorite title has always been "Connor's big sister."