Gerald & Cassandra's WeddingGerald & Cassandra's Wedding
Wedding PartyWedding Party
Tameron WadeTameron Wade
Matron of Honor
Tameron is the aunt of the bride. She is the youngest sister of the bride's mother, Carsetta Jackson who is Cassandra's Heavenly Angel. Tammy is the one who played cupid and introduced us to meet! We are ever so grateful that you were there to connect the dots when you did, which brings us here today! We will forever be grateful for you having a part in making our connection possible! We are so happy that you are here to share our Wedding Day with us. Beyond introducing us, you have been my ROCK, without ever wavering! You always find the time to check in to make sure that I am good on a weekly basis. Who knew that our bond would be so close, after all of these years... Not Me, but I LOVE IT and glad is has! This lady does not play when it comes to her niece and likewise, I do not play about her! I love you so very much! It is true, we can't say I do without our true crew!
Alexis ReedAlexis Reed
Maid of Honor
Alexis is a near and dear cousin of the bride. She is the daughter of the bride's aunt, Peggy McGhee who is also our family's Heavenly Angel. Alexis has been that one cousin who I could always call or text, at any time day or night with anything and she never shows up short on anything asked of her! I love that she maintains humble, understanding, never passes judgement no matter how bizarre my ideas may be! Alexis loves with her actions on so many, many levels, and I appreciate you for loving me, Cuz! I would be remiss if you were not by my side on my special day! Don't get her misunderstood because of her sweet, humble spirit, she does not play about her Big Cuz, at all! Cuz, I am so grateful to have you here to share our Wedding Day with us. I love you so much! It is true, we can't say I do without our true crew!
Shelia SharpShelia Sharp
Friend of Bride
Shelia is a great long-time friend of the bride. Down through the years we've shared some incredible moments together – I am laughing, as I recall the time you, Shannon, and I traveled to Pittsburgh for a Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburg Steelers game on a sporadic whim, after having lunch one Saturday afternoon. We packed our bags, rented a car, and drove for twelve hours to get there in time for the game that was the very next day. We love cheering on our favorite football team with all our hearts. You've been by my side through thick and thin, and I especially want to thank you for agreeing to be by my side on my wedding day. Your love and support means the world to me, and I'm so grateful for the beautiful friendship we share. Here's to many more years of adventures, laughter, and unforgettable memories together! It is true, I can't say I do without my true crew!
Shannon ArmstrongShannon Armstrong
Friend of Bride
Shannon is a great friend of the bride. I want to give a huge shout-out to my amazing girlfriend, Shannon. From the very beginning, we've shared so many incredible moments together – hanging out, made to shop even when I didn't want to because that is your thing, even traveling to new places, laughing until our sides hurt, and cheering on our favorite football team with all our hearts. You have been by my side through thick and thin, and I especially want to thank you for being there on my wedding day, just as you have in life. Your love and support has meant the world to me, and I'm so grateful for the beautiful friendship we share. I could not imagine this day without you here by my side on our Wedding Day. Here's to many more years of adventures, laughter, and unforgettable memories together! It is true, I can't say I do without my true crew!
Marie WadeMarie Wade
Sister of Groom
Marie is the sister of the groom. I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for welcoming me with open arms and showing me so much love and acceptance, both as a person and as your brother’s lady interest. I am incredibly excited about the future and the many moments we will share together. As two women who never had biological sisters, I look forward to creating a unique bond filled with sisterly love and endless adventures. From heart-to-heart conversations to fun outings and everything in between, I can't wait for us to build beautiful memories together. Thank you for graciously agreeing to be a part of our wedding day. Your presence means the world to us, and we are so blessed to have you by our side on this special occasion. We love you dearly and are so thankful for the love and support you have given us. It is true, we can't say I do without our true crew!
Dee-Dee HesterDee-Dee Hester
Play Daughter of the Bride
Dee-Dee is the daughter that I never had. I hope this message finds you in high spirits. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for being my biggest supporter and cheerleader. Your unwavering presence and willingness to show up for Gerald and me, no matter what we need, means the world to us. I am so thankful to have you as a constant in my life. Your energy, kindness, and genuine love have been such a blessing. I am truly grateful to have you as part of our wedding day and for always being ready to hang out with us "old heads." Your enthusiasm and spirit bring so much joy to our lives. Thank you for graciously agreeing to be a part of our special day. We love you dearly and appreciate everything you do for us. It is true, we can't say I do without our true crew!
Jastassia BucknerJastassia Buckner
Friend of Bride
Jazz is a great friend of the bride. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for being such an incredible new friend. Your dedication to organizing events like my wedding with such seriousness and care means the world to me. You truly understand how important this day is. When we met three years ago, we immediately formed a bond and a friendship that I pray will last a lifetime. I am so very happy to call you my friend. There is no way that my wedding day would have been planned out so meticulously without your help. I love you for accepting me as I am, and I am so grateful that you are here standing by my side on such a special day of my life. Thank you for everything, Jazz. It is true, I can't say I do without my true crew!
Andre' WadeAndre' Wade
Best Man
Andre is the brother of the groom who with his wife Tameron (Cassandra's aunt) saw fit to introduce us, not knowing the magic that would be made in our meeting one another! Andre is the big brother who has a big heart who goes hard for his family. He loves his little brother with all of his heart! He has been in favor of this union from the very start and we are so grateful to have you standing tall as the Best Man. We are so grateful to have you here with us to celebrate our Wedding Day. It is true, we can't say I do without our true crew!
Lamual JacksonLamual Jackson
Brother of the Bride
Lam is the brother of the bride. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for always looking out for me and being so attentive to your big sis. Your love and support means the world to me, and I truly appreciate everything you do for Gerald and me. We are incredibly grateful that you readily agreed to be a part of our wedding. Your support in our union is something we cherish deeply, and we couldn't imagine this special day without you here to give us your love and encouragement. Thank you for being there for us, and for always being a constant source of strength and support. We appreciate you more than words can express. We appreciate the love and support that you have had for our union from the very start. We could not imagine this day with having you by our side! We will forever be grateful to have you here with us to celebrate our Wedding Day. It is true, we can't say I do without our true crew!
Greg ReedGreg Reed
Groomsman
Greg is the cousin of the groom. Cuz, I just want to give you a shoutout for being an awesome cousin and friend. I thank you for all the support you've shown me over the years. From the start, I knew I could count on you to be a part of my wedding as one of my groomsmen. We've always been close, and having you by my side on this special day means everything to me. Your support and friendship have been a constant in my life, and I can't tell you how much it means that you're here for this big moment. Thanks for always having my back and being there through thick and thin. Your presence is a real blessing! I appreciate you, Man.
Quinton ReedQuinton Reed
Groomsman
Quint is the cousin of the groom. Cuz, I wanted to give you a shoutout for being an awesome cousin and for agreeing to be a part of my wedding as one of my groomsmen. From the start, I knew I could count on you to be a part of my wedding. I can't express how much it means that you're here for this big moment. Thanks for always having my back and for being there through thick and thin. Your presence is a real blessing, and I'm so grateful to have you in my corner.
Raymond JonesRaymond Jones
Groomsman
Raymond is the cousin of the groom. Cuz, I just wanted to give you a shoutout for being an amazing cousin and friend. From the get-go, I knew I could count on you to be a part of my wedding as one of my groomsmen. It's always been us, through thick and thin, and knowing that you'll be there standing by my side on this big day means a lot to me. Man, I'm just really glad you agreed to be a part of it. Thanks for always having my back and being someone I can rely on. Your presence is a real blessing.
Bernard StewartBernard Stewart
Groomsman
Bernard is a childhood friend of the groom. I just wanted to give you a shoutout for being a true standup guy and an amazing friend over all these years. You've always been there, never wavering, and that means the world to me. On a special day like my wedding, there was no way I wasn't going to have you by my side. Your friendship has been a constant in my life, and having you here to share this day is something I'll always remember. Thanks for being such a solid friend and for sticking by me through it all. Your presence makes this day even more special.
Bennie JacksonBennie Jackson
Father of the Bride
Dad, I hope this message finds you well. As we embark on our wedding day, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for stepping in to help make this day possible. From the very beginning, your love and support have meant the world to Gerald and me, and we are forever grateful for everything you've done. Your unwavering presence and guidance have been a constant source of strength and comfort throughout my life. Knowing that you are here to share in this special day brings me immense joy and peace. Your support means more to us than words can express. And remember, you are not losing a daughter but are gaining another son. Gerald and I both feel incredibly blessed to have you in our lives. Thank you for all that you do. We love and appreciate you more than words can convey. You have helped to shape who I am today, and I am so grateful to have you by my side on this beautiful journey. It's true, we can not say I DO without our true crew!
Dream HesterDream Hester
Flower Girl
To Dawn, my former student who is the mother of the flower girl, Dream Hester, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to you for allowing your sweet and beautiful daughter to play such a significant role in our wedding as the flower girl. It means so much to me that you have entrusted us with your precious baby to be a part of our wedding day. Your support and willingness to be a part of this special day fills my heart with joy. The bond we share is truly priceless, and I am forever grateful for the love and connection that have grown over the years. Thank you for allowing her to be in such an important part of our lives and for making our wedding day even more special with her presence.
Deddrick Thompson, IIDeddrick Thompson, II
Ring Bearer
To Charlotte, the mother of ring bearer, Deddrick, also known as D2, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to you for allowing your intelligent and handsome sons to play such a significant role in our wedding as one of the ring bearers. We are so grateful that you have entrusted us with this little guy to be a part of our memories of our special day. Your support and willingness to be a part of this special day fill my heart with joy, forever. The bond we share is truly priceless, and I am forever grateful for the love and connection that have grown over the years. Thank you for being such an important part of our lives and for making our wedding day even more special with your presence and the presence of your wonderful children. I love you and D2!
Nehemiah ThompsonNehemiah Thompson
Ring Bearer
To Charlotte, the mother of ring bearer, Nehemiah, also known as Nemo, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to you for allowing your intelligent and handsome sons to play such a significant role in our wedding as one of the ring bearers. We are so grateful that you have entrusted us with this little guy to be a part of our memories of our special day. Your support and willingness to be a part of this special day fill my heart with joy, forever. The bond we share is truly priceless, and I am forever grateful for the love and connection that have grown over the years. Thank you for being such an important part of our lives and for making our wedding day even more special with your presence and the presence of your wonderful children. I love you and Nemo!
Jason BlackJason Black
Officiant and Cousin of the Bride
Jason, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for you agreeing to officiate our wedding. It means so much to me that you accepted the request with such enthusiasm and willingness. Your readiness to support us on such an important day in our lives is something we will never forget. You have always been more like a little brother to me, and having you officiate our wedding makes the occasion even more special. Thank you for being there for us and for playing such a significant role in our celebration. We are so grateful for your love and support. I love you, Cuz!
Jacqueline ScruggsJacqueline Scruggs
Friend of Bride & Wedding Coordinator
We are beyond grateful to have Jackie Scruggs in our lives. Over the years, she has been more than just a friend; she has been a true sister, confidante, and an endless source of support. Jackie has stood by through thick and thin, always bringing joy, wisdom, and warmth into our lives. Her willingness to step in and coordinate our wedding is just one of the countless ways she has shown her unwavering love and generosity. We cannot thank her enough for her dedication, patience, and the heartfelt care she has put into making our special day extraordinary. Jackie, your friendship means the world to us, and we are so blessed to have you as part of our journey. Your selflessness and kindness are truly unmatched, and we look forward to creating many more cherished memories with you. It's true, I can't say I do without my true crew.
Lakisha WhiteLakisha White
Wedding Hostess
We are incredibly grateful to have Lakisha White in our lives. From the moment we met, her sweet and caring demeanor has been a constant source of comfort and joy. Lakisha's warm and genuine nature has made her an irreplaceable part of our journey. We are especially thankful for her graciousness in stepping in as our wedding hostess. Her willingness to help and her positive energy have made this experience even more special for us. Lakisha, your kindness and support means the world to us, and we are so blessed to have you as a friend. With heartfelt appreciation, Gerald & Cassandra
Lauryn Racquel ReedLauryn Racquel Reed
Honorary Bridesmaid (Daughter of the Groom)
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Lauryn Racquel Reed, the beloved daughter of the groom. Her passionate desire to play a role in our wedding is a testament to her loving and supportive nature. Lauryn's enthusiasm and dedication to supporting her father as he joins Cassandra in matrimony have been truly inspiring. Her presence and involvement have added an extra layer of warmth and joy to this special occasion. Lauryn, your love and support means the world to us, and we are so blessed to have you be a part of this journey. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and for being such a wonderful daughter and friend. It's true, we can't say I Do without our family crew!
Shunterica ReedShunterica Reed
Honorary Bridesmaid (Daughter of the Groom)
We would like to express our deepest gratitude for your gentle and kind support during the planning of Gerald's marriage to Cassandra. Your unwavering positivity and calm demeanor have made this special time even more joyous and meaningful for all of us. Your caring nature and willingness to help have not gone unnoticed, and we feel truly blessed to have you by our side. Thank you for being such a wonderful and supportive daughter. It's true, we can't say I Do without our family crew!
Mary Regina BlackMary Regina Black
Special Aunt & Elite Mother-Figure
**An Ode to My Aunt Regina** In the tapestry of life, some threads shine brighter than others, weaving tales of love, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication. Aunt Regina, you are the golden thread in my story, the beacon of strength and compassion that has guided me through the storms and sunshine. From the moment you took me in, you made a choice—not out of obligation, but out of boundless love. You stepped into the role of a mother, filling my world with warmth, wisdom, and unwavering support. Your selflessness and resilience have been the cornerstone of my upbringing, shaping me into the person I am today. You taught me that family is not defined by blood, but by the love and care we share. You showed me the true meaning of sacrifice, working tirelessly to provide for me and ensure that I had every opportunity to succeed. Through every challenge and triumph, you stood by my side, never once faltering in your commitment. You were the anchor that kept me grounded and the wings that allowed me to soar. You are not just my aunt, but my guardian angel, my mentor, and my inspiration; and now, as I stand on the threshold of a new chapter in my life, I am overwhelmed with joy that you are here to witness me getting married. Your presence on this special day is a testament to the enduring bond we share. Your legacy of love and strength will forever be etched in my heart, and I strive every day to honor you by living a life that reflects the values you have instilled in me.