Our Beautiful Wedding Party

Chermaine

Maid of Honor

When you have a big sister who has always been by your side its not hard to choose who will be the Maid of Honor.. little secret (She Had No Choice). But honestly as a older sister you are constantly looked upon and depended on, and my sister has tried her best to be exemplary in being the example of how a lady should be, and for that I am grateful for having such a great example! Our parents would always say if you have a sister you have friend! and I cannot imagine my life without her!

Coleeco

Bridesmaid

I met Coleeco in high school. Our friendship blossomed as we grew older together. God brought Coleeco in my life right before my 1st best friend (baby sister) passed. We went from friend's to sisters, and now I only call her my PUDD and we are pretty much inseparable! She is my baby boy's second mom (God Mom CoCo) and I cannot imagine my life without her!

Nina

Bridesmaid

I can't tell you when I met Nina but I can tell you that I don't remember life without her. She started off as my big sister's Best Friend, and became my Big Sis who I can call Any time! and I cannot imagine my life without her!

Ebony (MY EB DOG)

Bridesmaid

Ebony is my friend from the sandbox. We go from diapers to me calling her in the middle of the night to come get me out the house! My friend Ebony is the one who bought me my first purse, to making me go get my nails done (SHE KEEPS HER NAILS DONE). From the Strawberry club, to Guss Chili Cheese Fries, to aunt Wanda's candy house! we've raised and raising our kids together! me and this lady grew up together, and that's why it's CB & EB forever, and I cannot imagine my life without her!

Felicia

Bridesmaid

I met Felicia in high school. I met her through my big sister and I stole for myself (and even made her my first born God Mom, and she's an amazing God Mom) Felicia is the kind of friend that is selfless, loves hard, and is so empathetic that she can feel your pain, joy, and happiness just because you shared that moment with her. Felicia has helped me with motherhood, and I will always look up to her in more ways then she'll ever know because whenever the odds are all against her SHE WINS and I cannot imagine my life without her!

Fracie

Bridesmaid

Fracie is one of my baby cousins that was raised as my baby sister, anything and everything that has ever happened in my life Fracie has been there. Just when I didn't think Fracie was paying attention she let me know she saw it, and will never forget it. You can call her (not too late or you'll give her a heart attack) any time and out of breath from not breathing she will be THERE ! Fracie and my little sister Charmonik were there at the beginning of the #GaryandCrystalLoveStory and I am forever grateful for her. I cannot imagine my life without her!

Zandria

Bridesmaid

Zandria (You'll hear me say Zandy) is the lady sis I go to when I need that readjustment, when I think I might be getting loss and I need a reminder that I Got This! Zandria is the friend you call when all hope fails and you feel like tomorrow may not come for you or your loved ones. My whole family will call Zandria and she's definately picking up and pulling up! but my favorite part is that Zandria changed the game when everyone thought she was no longer apart! I love how she has showed and continues to show what it looks like when God smiles on you! and I cannot imagine my life without her!

Danisha

Bridesmaid

Danisha (My Chummy) is my baby cousin. She has a heart of gold. My Chummy has always held a special place in my heart because the only thing she's ever asked for in return was genuine love. Danisha is the type of lady that cares for you, prays for you, and knows things that could hurt you BUT STILL does her upmost to stay away from causing pain upon you. My baby sister spent her last days with Danisha and Uncle Chucky she came back and told me everything they did and talked about, her favorite part of it all was that Danisha let her know that she was not alone. Danisha is my go to when I need to laugh about my dysfunction instead of crying! This is only the beginning for us and I cannot imagine my life without her

Cheyenne

Bridesmaid

I met Cheyenne not too long after me and Gary started dating, as his sister it wasn't hard to fall in love with her genuine loving heart. I could instantly see that even though she's Gary little sister she's actually the protector of his heart which made me love her even more. From the day we met me and Cheyenne have built our own thing that I am forever grateful for and I cannot imagine my life without her!

Tiffany

Bridesmaid

I actually met Tiff on me and Gary's 3rd date. We went to a late movie and wanted to go grab something to eat so we went to Friday's and he told me his favorite cousin was going to meet up with us. When I walked in she was already there with this smile on her face like "look at Gary's girl" :-D. I don't know if she remembers this but her first words out her mouth was "Girl You Got A Good One". We both laughed but I knew she was serious. We talked the whole night and our spirits connected instantly! Tiff has been nothing but loving, supportive, sweet, and has me and Gary's back since I met her on our 3rd date 11 years ago. She will always be Gary's favorite cousin but she is now my sister and I cannot imagine my life without her!

Kim

Bridesmaid

My friend Kim is a prime example that God gives you what you need right when you need it! I met Kim at my first job as a counselor. From start there was this class, grace, calmness, and peace that was within her. I cannot remember the dynamics of our first conversation but I do know that she knew my whole life story before the end of the day! and see me I'm such a private person I was so shocked that my spirit was so comfortable talking to her. Not too long after I started that job me and Gary had moved into our 1st home together (from the apartment), he got sick, and then my dad got sick and I felt like I was all over the place with my life! not sure about nothing! BABYYYY Kim went into spiritual warfare for me and with me! We prayed in parking lots while I was at the grocery store, leaving school, and before and after I would get off work. Kim reminded me of God's power and I cannot thank her enough. She is my forever soul sister. She laughs at my shenanigans and goes along for my crazy ride. I love her dearly and I cannot imagine my life without her!

Neche

Bridesmaid

The first time I met Gary cousin Neche was at Gary's other cousin house. His cousin was moving and he wanted to stop by. Neche was getting her hair done by their cousin when me and Gary walked in and there was already a conversation going on and Neche was in it defending God. I didn't say nothing it wasn't my place but I was like THIS LADY IS GOING TO BE MY FRIEND! From that day (a decade ago) Neche has been My FRIEND!!. We just Mesh well! Its like she's truly my soul sister. I can talk to her for hours, I can cry to her when I'm tired, and I can get a laugh out of her because she just gets me. She's been rooting for me and Gary since our first date, and because of the discernment God has given her, she not only see but understand the war it is on LOVE. She has this infectious smile that if it doesn't make you smile also then you really have a problem. One of the sweetest CAPRICORN women I've ever met, and I cannot imagine my life without her!

Tanya

Bridesmaid

Tanya came into my life right after I had Jadan (19 Years Ago). She moved right across the street and her and my little sister were instant bestfriends. It was such a vulnerable time in my life I was so busy proving to the world that I had motherhood under control that I thought I had no time for anything else. But there was this little girl that was just as determined and focus on her own path as me that I had no choice but to begin a relationship with her. I admired her will so much and little did I know she admired mines as well. My mother had made Tanya her God daughter and before I knew it she was family. When my little sister was called to heaven it was Tanya who I grieved with the most, it was as though our pain was related. We have secrets that ONLY we know, we have forgiven some of the same people for the same hurt, we have this indispensable bond that Charmonik created but Jesus kept. I'm so proud of my Teedalee despite it all she does what needs to be done, and while she's rooting for me I'm rooting for her way harder, and I cannot imagine my life without her!

Mercedes Bender

Bridesmaid

You see how she's the only 1 with her last name! THAT'S BECAUSE SHE'S A BENDER! There's so much I can say about Cedes but my favorite part is how much she loves my brother! See I'm the crazy sister and I will GO TO WAR FOR MY BABY BROTHER But Cedes was made for my brother, she is his soul mate, and she completes our Bender Family. Mercedes is this loving, intelligent, strong, and God fearing woman that came right into our lives after my baby sister passed, it was like God was waiting for the right time to bring her to our family, and with my brother being heartbroken from loosing my sister she was the only spirit that could mend, and rebuild his heart. She has a heart of gold and I cannot imagine my life without her!

Demyra

Bridesmaid

I met Demyra first day of my first class in graduate school and we instantly clicked! It was friends at first sight! During my graduate program my life changed dramatically, me and Gary moved into our first home together, my father passed, illness fell hard on my family, and then my God father passed. I found myself in disarray and if it was not for my support system I have no clue how I could have finished my graduate program and complete my clinical hours on top of my daily life. Demyra made sure I showed up and showed out every time and reminded me of my own strength and of God's love through friendship and sistership. I am forever grateful for her love and support and I cannot imagine my life without her!

Greg

Best Man

Marlon

Best Man

DeShaun

Groomsman

Derrick

Groomsman

Terry Jr.

Groomsman

Dwight

Groomsman

Michael Davis

Groomsman

Dashon

Groomsman

Cedric

Groomsman

Shedrick

Groomsman

Nicholas

Groomsman

Lamont

Groomsman

Michael

Groomsman

Jordan

Groomsman

Rodve

Groomsman

Jadan

Son of the Bride

Joel

Ring Bearer

Jalyn

Son of the groom