#SymphonyofLove
The Wedding Party
Donna Pamela Norris
Bride
A God fearing 63 year old bride willing to start over again in love. Went to school with the groom but did not know him personally until age 58 when he IM her on Facebook. lol She Loves everything about Love & love hard. She has 3 children & 2 grandchildren whom she loves dearly. God is her source & where her strength comes from. Her motto "Live Love, Laugh." Life is much too short for foolishness.
Maverick L. J. Gaither, III
Groom
A God fearing 64yr old man, crazy enough to want to do this again at his age. Veteran & retired postal worker, singer, saxophonist, song writer, romantic and an all around nice guy who would give you the shirt off his back. 6 children and 9 grandchildren. A very loving man. How he lives his life? Each one help one. Always helping his fellow man. Loves his children like crazy. Oh and he don't play about the bride. Tread carefully. :)
Pastor Deborah Woods
Maid of Honor
Bff to the bride. Became friends later in life at church, then sisters when our husbands became ill & both also friends, passed on in the same year. Our bond became unbreakable. She don't play about me & I don't play about her. She's my counselor & my prayer warrior. Pastor Deborah Woods is not one to be messed with. :)
Kevin Williams
Best Man
Bff of the groom since the age of 15. A musician, drummer, exceptional percussionist, special education administrator, a man of wisdom & a great advisor. After all he told the groom, "I like her for you" & named her "Stuff & Things". 🤣
Noemi Graham
Matron of Honor
Bff #2 to the bride. She don't play about me & is always there to lift me up. Met her at church & we been tight ever since. She thinks she is older than me, but she's not. I got to straighten her out now & then cause she thinks she is the boss of this relationship. But she definitely has my back! Always in charge & my prayer warrior.
Felicia Davis
Matron of Honor
Bff #3 My quiet warrior/ encourager. The peace maker out of the bunch & the sweetest person you will ever meet. She will tell you off nicely, if you talk bad about me. Met her in church we became close after the passing of my husband. I call her my quiet storm. She's my prayer warrior.
Maureen McDonald
Bridesmaid
The first friend I met at church. She is my prayer warrior. She tears down walls when she prays for you. She is the sexy cook prayer warrior! Be careful how you treat her she is precious cargo. They call her Queen Maureen
Mija Gaither-Doggett
Bridesmaid
Daughter of the groom, beautiful, courageous out there on the frontline of the prisons as a correctional officer and looking good as she does it. She's the groom's twin!
Aubrey Gaither
Groomsman
Eldest child of the groom, handsome & VA's finest police officer, military man (Army, Navy & Marine), Bus Driver & Little League Basket Ball coach. The Money Maker. He's the Jamaican in the family. I just can't remember the other jobs right now. : )
Christina Gaither
Bridesmaid
Daughter of the groom, beautiful free spirit, Entrepreneur & Cosmetologist and shop owner. Another who is about her business She can make the dead look alive!
Mykka A. Richardson
Bridesmaid
Bride's daughter, beautiful & FDNY's finest EMS! She's out there saving lives, raising 2 girls and being all around fabulous! She is sugar but also spicy. Don't mess with her family or anyone she loves for that matter.
Dr. Shadaria Allison
Bridesmaid
Grooms daughter, beautiful & God fearing woman. She slays all day with a PHD behind her name, undeniable beauty & and raising an intelligent young man!
Marco A. Richardson
Groomsman
Brides first born and a handsome & intelligent real estate mogul, song writer & producer. Sorry, ladies he's off the market. He's recently married & doing big things!
Michael A. Norris, II
Groomsman
Bride's son & handsome entrepreneur out their making big moves, owner of several businesses, and who enjoys the finer things in life! Any girl would be blessed to have him. But I need to meet you first. lol
Naomi Gaither
Bridesmaid
Groom's beautiful daughter and a daddy's little girl. A hard worker, fashionista & skills with a cosmetology!
Salvannah Dyer
Flower Girl
Groom's grand daughter, she's a cutie & sweet as can be. A very loving little girl. Daddy get your gun!
Sigournee Nelson
Flower Girl
Grandbaby of the Bride. Sweet & feisty as can be. She has the most beautiful smile in the world & is always smiling! She turned one in February & thinks she is the boss!
Jaylaa C. Carter
Bridesmaid
Brilliant grandchild of the Bride, 2-time Valedictorian and recent graduate of Medgar Evers High school with an Honor Roll induction, a Regents Diploma & an Associates Degree in Applied Science. She will be continuing college in the fall for her Masters, then Doctorate & plans to be a Veterinarian. She is sweet as can be & just as moody as she is sweet!
Dr. Charles Grannum
Groomsman
Handsome friend of the groom since the 2nd grade. He is now his personal dentist. And Ladies he is available!
Elijah Neal
Groomsman
Grooms handsome grandson & basketball star. Looking forward to seeing him playing for the Lakers in the future!
Raniyah Kelly
Flower Girl
Bride's niece and favorite lil entrepreneur who started her cookie business called "Niyah's Tasty Treats" at the young age of 5. She is a go getter and a very helpful little girl!
Yasin Perry
Ring Bearer
Grooms nephew. Handsome & full of energy! Maybe our future Lawyer.
Bishop Eric D. Garnes, D.Min.
Officiant
Bride & Groom's Pastor, spiritual covering & father in the Lord and one who rightly divides the word of God @ Tabernacle of Praise-1274 Utica Avenue-Brooklyn, NY 11203 If you are looking for a church home, visit us in person on Sundays, @10AM or on line on Facebook live, or on YouTube!
Elena Hunt
Mother of the Bride
The beautiful spunky full of life 95yr. old mother of the bride & matriarch of the her family. Everyone who meets her loves her. She is sweet, kind, loving and the worlds greatest cook. She still cooks & bakes and wants to do everything herself. She is awesome. Her motto 1 John 4:7A "God is Love, beloved let us love one another." And she does that with all her heart!
Sybil Gaither
Eldest Sister of the Groom
Eldest sibling of the groom, representing their mother. She was the one the groom followed the most. He wanted to do everything big sis did. They took Korean karate together, she was in communications and so he went into communications in the Army. She was a sibling of good example to him.
Mike Green
Groomsman
Friend of the groom from the 1990's and the "No Money Down" Band days and a member of the Legendary group "The Intruders". Look out for his dance moves y'all. He's a dancing machine!
Ron Perry
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom for over 30yrs. and grandfather of his nephew, Yasim. He is a Real Estate Investor. Hold on to your property or he'll buy that up too!
Adonis Haynes
Groomsman
Handsome nephew of the Bride, upcoming college student & entrepreneur who is not afraid of hard work and a gentleman. He is going to be a successful Business Mogul in the near future! We call him money man Donis, Don, Don or Donis.