Natoya & Katina
Wedding Party
Jerod Cooper (J)
Best Man
Kuchooooorrrrr! haha It is impossible to keep this description PG-13! Never a dull moment with Jerod. In college I always wondered how he was always able to party so often and still get all his work done, notes always made in the best handwriting. It didn't make sense! Nonetheless, he perfected balance when others were either too stressed about school and didn't have a social life or have too much of a social life and failing classes! He got things done! and still does today, he may joke about being 'slack' but trust and believe he has a plan! Love you bro! We have great memories to look back on!
Darian Williams (Dari)
Best Man
I didn't know that watching you grow up would be so amazing. From you playing video games all night and getting yelled at for running down the steps to becoming a well-rounded young man. As your older cousin, I'm happy and proud that I can rely on you and call you my best man.
Aadila Cayenne (Aadi)
Maid of Honor
The brainiac! Aadi is my longest standing friend that I can say with certainty will always be there for me. I can call Aadi at any time with the most outrageous requests and 95% of the time she will assist. She even answers my calls when she’s asleep, that’s rare! Friend from friend land! ☺️ Aadi has grown so much from the first time we met, from 24/7 resting b*tch face walking in late to assembly lol to taking a leap faith to pursue her Doctorate in Germany. I’m proud to call you my maid of honor!
Taylar Williams (Tay)
Matron of Honor
Taylar has always been the perfect planner, always giving advice without effort and seemed so sure of her decisions. From the dorm-room to real life she's always treated me like family. She's always been an amazing person I can count on and trust.
LaToya Mitchell (Toy)
Bridesmaid
Ahhhhhhh boi! Meh road dawg, meh friend twin! Toy and I met via our exes, yes, ex beaus and we have shared a beautiful friendship from our first meeting! I love Toy for so many reasons but her most lovable trait is her ability to laugh through ANYTHING and find a positive/joke in the most odd situations. Thank you for being supportive and there for me in probably one of my most toughest situations, you made it so easy and short to move past! I got you boo!
Shanouelka Hodge (Shasha)
Maid of Honor
Shasha and I were technically enemies before we were friends, I never thought it was possible to dislike someone so much and then end up loving them like family. Sasha is my most unapologetic friend but she alway means well. Shasha is fierce, fashionable and always ready for a new adventure. I showed up to her room ready for a night on the town and she said “yo ass ain’t going anywhere with me in them shoes.” Lolol Sasha with all her sassiness finds many ways of showing how much she cares.
Natalia Nelson (Talli)
Bridesmaid
My little sister!! She’s the chalk to my cheese. Lol. We’ve always been polar opposites but this has never stopped us from checking for each other. When Talli was a kid I thought she was a smart ass. Now that she is an adult, I still think she’s a smart ass, but with a little more class. I’ve learned to appreciate this trait, along with her genuine and caring spirit. I feel blessed to call Talz my sister. Can I say ass on this site? Hehe
Melanie Gomez De Rosa (Mel)
Bridesmaid
Melanie became my sister when I joined my sorority. Mel is beauty and brains and has a deep passion for the justice system. She is definitely someone I can count on for putting together a beautifully orchestrated event! She never disappoints! Lol If it’s one thing I love about Mel is she always has your back and tells you the truth no matter how it hurts.
Renna Murray (Renz)
Bridesmaid
My sister-cousin! We have so many stories of our childhood I can write here but the one that stands out the most is everyone waiting on Ren to leave the house to go to school because she taking forever to finish her breakfast! (she didn't like breakfast) lol. Today, she hungry by 5:00 am and has a food blog! (IG: @renzybites) Ren has grown into such a beautiful, honest woman who knows what she wants and makes the necessary sacrifices. Keep going boo!
Victoria Todd (Vicky)
Bridesmaid
Vicky came just in time to save me in my first year of Grad school. Vicky was a Graduate Assistant in my program and we chatted just to get a paper done. I didn't think that we would have became great friends-- doing silly dances, sitting and laughing at our professor's funniest moments. One thing I admire about Vicky but could never aspire to do is finish an assignment 3 weeks in advance. lol She is conservative, responsible yet spicy.