Johnise & Darius
Meet The Wedding Party
Ajonee. E
Maid of Honor
Ajonee is the bride’s older sister. Although they didn’t meet until later in life, they have since made up for lost time because they are closer than ever, mainly because they have a lot of similarities, such as their “resting” face. Ajonee was ecstatic when asked to be the maid of honor in the wedding because it testified to the strong bond she and her sister have built over the years. She wishes the happy couple a long lasting and adventurous marriage, full of laughs, love and lots of Kodak moments. When asked what song reminds her of the happy couple, she said “Boo’d up, by Ella Mai”.
Vanessa. M
Bridesmaid
Vanessa is one of the bride’s best friends. The two have a 15+ year friendship that started back in the 6th grade when they first met. Over the years they have shared a lot of great and funny memories, including sneaking liquor from Vanessa’s parents and replacing it with water no one would notice! Vanessa is proud to be a part of the wedding and stand next to her best friend on the most important day of her life. When asked what song reminds her of the happy couple? She said, “I don’t wana, by Aliyah, because it was their theme song when they first started dating.”
Aquaisia. A
Bridesmaid
Although Aquaisia is a cousin of the bride, they consider themselves more like sisters. Growing up—Johinse spent every summer at Aquaisia's house, jumping rope and choreographing dancing routines in the living room. She is honored to be one of her cousin’s bridesmaid and can’t wait for her to get married. A song that reminds her of the happy couple is You Know What’s Up, by Donnell Jones. She says the song exudes good vibes and a natural love... which is exactly how she would describe Johnise and Darius’s relationship.
Angela. A
Bridesmaid
Angela is a cousin of the bride, but considers Johnise to be one of her best friends. They were really close growing up and would often share secrets with one another. One of Angela’s fondest memories of the happy couple was last year for her 23rd birthday. She said they made it a special day that she would never forget. Angela says they have grown so much as a couple and she can’t wait to see them get married… PS. She’s giving the pair one year of wedded bliss, then she will be expecting a little cousin!
Anaquaisia. A
Bridesmaid
Anaquaisia is the bride’s younger cousin. She and Johnise have always had a great bond and have each other’s back no matter what. They have a lot of great memories together, but Anaquaisia’s favorite memory is when they would stay up late and watch Just Another Girl in the IRT and Soulmen. She wishes the happy couple many blessings and that they continue to help each other prosper as individuals and enjoy the new chapter in their life.
Jamal. S
Best Man
Jamal and Darius have been friends since their freshman year at Florida A&M. They were college roommates all through undergrad and developed a brotherly bond. He is truly honored to serve as the best man because he considers the happy couple to be family and he’s glad to be able to support them in such a big way. When asked about his favorite memory with Darius, he said” I have way too many, from joining C100, to visiting NYC one summer. But, I think it was when Darius introduced me to E&J and coke. One semester of drinking that and I officially switched to light liquor only!
Amir. M
Groomsman
Amir is the groom’s younger brother. The two are very close and Amir looks up to his big brother a lot. He says his brother always has his back, so he is glad that he can now return the favor and serve as a groomsman in the wedding. When asked what song comes to mind when he thinks of the happy couple, he said “Sweet Lady, by Tyrese, because Darius treats his fiancé so great.” Amir wishes the couple a happy marriage and welcomes Johnise to the family, officially.
Yosef. A
Groomsman
Darius and Yosef met in high school through a mutual friend in the lunch room cafeteria. They started cracking jokes and the rest was history. They went from being friends to becoming close family with a deep respect for one another and genuine bond. Yosef has had the pleasure of seeing Darius and Johnise’s relationship grow for a long time and he is glad to be a groomsman in the wedding as they make it official. When asked where he sees the couple in the next 5 years, he said “owning a home, with a couple kids and celebrating their 5-year wedding anniversary.
Antwon. B
Groomsman
Antwon and Darius met while in the engineering program at Florida A&M through a mutual classmate, but they quickly built a friendship of their own. They supported one another throughout the engineering program, thus solidifying their brotherhood. He is happy to be a groomsman in the wedding and hopes the couple live in peace and harmony for as long as possible. When asked what song reminds him of the happy couple, he said “ This Time, by John Legend, because it’s a song about true love, which is what Darius and Johnise have.”
Paul. E
Groomsman
Paul and Darius met back in the fall of 2013 in linear algebra class. He said once he and Darius began hanging out, he knew he was a man of strong moral character, optimistic outlook on life, and horrible spelling skills. He said Darius is like a brother to him, always there to lend a helping hand. When asked about his favorite memory with the groom, he mentioned that Darius helped him move across the country and during the trip they had to drive down a mountain at night, they could hardly see the steep curves and although it was scary, they got to see some cool stuff in the sky. Paul is happy to be a groomsman in the wedding, supporting his friend on this important day.