Wedding Party
Kelsey taylor
Bride
Kelsey was born in the mountains of Ashe County and then moved to Wilkesboro, NC in the 5th grade and finished out grade school there. She attended Appalachian State University and obtained her Bachelors in Criminal Justice. Although Kelsey still holds a passion for the Justice system she is now working her way up in the banking world. She is currently a Business & Treasury Specialist living in Raleigh, NC.
Dimitri Yancey
Groom
Dimitri was born in Durham County and grew up in Henderson, NC. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and got his Bachelors in Psychology with the hopes of becoming a school counselor. Once he graduated college in 2016, he began working within the banking industry where he currently works as a Business Analyst in Raleigh, NC.
Grace Frost
Maid of Honor
Grace and Kelsey have known each other since high school although their friendship didn’t truly blossom until they were freshman in college. They have been thick as thieves ever since. No matter the distance their friendship has remained strong and unwavering. Kelsey can’t imagine her life without Grace. Kelsey says “she is the ying to my yang” Grace currently lives in Newberry, SC with her husband.
Antwain Yancey
Best Man
Antwain is Dimitri’s cousin, but is the true definition of his brother for life. Since entering this world he has always been there for Dimitri. Dimitri looked up to him and is the reason Dimitri pushed himself because Antwain wanted him to be better than he was, which led to Dimitri becoming the man he is today. This is the reason Dimitri wanted him by his side on this special day.
Katelyn Amick
Bridesmaid
Katelyn and Kelsey have known each other since high school. They met through mutual friends and instantly bonded and have pretty much been inseparable since then. Kelsey calls Katelyn her adventurous friend and her person to get into shenanigans with. Katelyn lives in Charleston, SC.
Quentin Howard
Groomsman
Q has been Dimitri’s boy since 2011. He made his time at UNCG some of the best years of his life. They have so many stories from summer launch days, cafe days, and interesting roommates to being grown men making big moves. They have always kept in contact since graduating college. Q will always be his boy.
Crystal Rodriguez
Bridesmaid
Crystal and Kelsey have known each other for going on 3 years. They became friends through a mutual friend and really interesting story lol. After knowing each other for a short amount of time they became roommates and over time they became best friends! Crystal lives in Leland, NC
Trell Allen
Groomsman
Dimitri has known Trell since 5th grade. He has always been one his best friends and over time realized they were cousins. They have so many memories from all the summers spent making music and playing ball. The memories and talks over the years have made their friendship what it is today.
Chanel Horne
Bridesmaid
Chanel and Kelsey met at their place of employment. They connected instantly and always have a great time together. Kelsey says that Chanel is such a fun and charismatic person. She has an infectious personality and love of life which drew them together. Chanel is an administrative assistant in Raleigh, NC.
Chris Harris
Groomsman
Chris is one of those people where you see them so many times in your life but never realize how close y’all would be. Dimitri has stories for days that will display how much he and Chris relate when it comes to their stories and experiences with females. Chris is the best lyricist Dimitri has ever heard. Chris is definitely someone you will hear music wise and won’t forget. One of the best people Dimitri knows in this world.
DJ Burwell
Groomsman
DJ has been like a bro since forever. He gave Dimitri a scare during second grade but he is glad to have his bro here till this day. He has always had Dimitri’s back. There was a time in first grade where DJ got ol boy in school for talking smack. He can cut some hair too. Don’t tell him this is up here,but seriously blood can’t make them closer. Always a bro!
Jerrel Rogers
Groomsman
Jerrel is a brother from another mother with the same name lol since second grade. All of their memories from going to the skatteum every Friday, to eating at Pizza Inn, and Jerrel walking to the crib to during the snow. Forever Dimitri’s bro! Jerrel always had kept Dimitri laughing and made him fall in love with drums to the point Dimitri wanted to play.