Ashley & Damonte
Wedding Party
Justin Sims
Officiant
The conductor- Justin Sims has been a co-worker of Ashley's for the last 3 years. Justin is both a husband to Keisha Sims and father to Brooklyn, Justin Jr and baby James. The couple both consider him a role model and positive influence in their lives. They are grateful that Justin will be leading them into their marriage.
Breanna Kevil
Bridesmaid
Bre and Ashley have been friends since freshman year of high school. They have always been more like family. Breanna was actually the first of Ashley's friends to meet Damonte', where he bribed her for her approval with dinner.
Autumn Wilson
Bridesmaid
Autumn is Ashley's older sister. The two have been thick as thieves their whole life. Autumn has taken on many roles in Ashley's life that span far greater than the depths of sisters. Ashley accredits a lot of who she is to Autumn's influence.
Jahzara Ademodi
Bridesmaid
Jahzara is Ashley's niece although Ashley considers her much more like a daughter! She an energetic and wonderful young lady. "She keeps me hip", Ashley says.
Alicia Matthews
Bridesmaid
Ashley and Alicia have been friends and coworkers for the last year, Alicia has fast been a person for Ashley to rely on. You will usually find Ashley and Alicia covered in glitter and crafting something.
Devion Eddins
Groomsman
Devion is Damonte's younger brother. They are seven years apart. Devion is the fun loving brother that always manages to brighten up in room he's in.
Amari Eddins
Groomsman
Amari (mari) Eddins is Damonte's youngest brother. They are as close as two brothers could be. He comes to Kalamazoo pretty often for quality time with his big brother. When he first heard of the couples engagement his response was, "I approve". Ashley was more pleased with this approval than any other.
Jovonta Washington
Groomsman
Jovonta (Von) is Damonte's first cousin. They grew up more like brothers. He resides in Atlanta but made sure to apart of Damonte's special day.
Juan Valdez
Groomsman
Juan and Damonte have been friends since 3rd grade. They are friends and coworkers and more like brothers.
Regina Wilson
Mother of the Bride
Ashley is Regina's youngest child.
Antoinette Eddins
Mother of the Groom
Damonte is Antoinette and Tim's eldest child.
Phil Hayes
Step Father of the Bride
Phil Hayes is Ashley's loving step father. He married Regina in 2014. Ashley worked for Phil at, what is now, their family business for over 2 years. Ashley adores him and feels extremely lucky to have him in all of their lives.
Timothy Eddins
Father of the Groom
Tim is Damonte's father. He is the eldest of Tim's 3 sons.
Kadence and Kaylee
Flower Girl
These two are Ashley's good friend's daughters. They were overjoyed that they were chosen to be the flower girls. And who could ever deny those sweet little faces!
Christian Eddins
Ring Bearer
Christian Eddins is Damonte's 5 year old son. Ashley considers him her bonus baby because he is "cherry on top" of the love she has for Damonte.
Richard Peake
Son of the Bride
Richard is Ashley's 12 year old son. Richard will be playing a huge role in the wedding by walking his mother down the isle. He is looking forward to giving his mother away.