SAVANNAH & WILLIAM
Wedding Party
Collin Wilber
Best Man
Collin and I met in the 5th grade playing baseball against each other and once I joined the Canes one summer later, & we've been brothers ever since! All my guys standing next to me are my brothers, however Collin and I have always had a very unexplainable bond; also we were robbed of most attached at the hip senior year, BS... But, easily the most SELFLESS person I know. You can expect to see Collin with his top 2-3 buttons of his shirt undone getting absolutely jiggy on the dance floor. Collin does a FIRE Irish Jig on command. My Dad gave him the nickname Lucious, to this day we have no idea why, but if you find yourself wanting to see the meanest stanky leg ever - look for Lucious. Guy is an absolute legend, and I love him for life. My right hand man, till the world blow! Love you CWilb
Niyah Pledger
Maid of Honor
Niyah is my ride or die, my right hand, my partner in crime! I met Niyah in 6th grade at Sugar Creek Charter School and we've been attached at the hip ever since! Growing up, we were inseparable. There are even archives of us before our glow up to prove it. Although we attended different high schools & colleges, we remained close as ever, even closer. Niyah graduated from Campbell University in 2019 with a Bachelor's in Medical Science. I'm so EXTREMELY proud of the strong, melanated, young woman she has grown to be! Niyah embodies the title of Black Girl Magic and has been there for me through the good and the bad. Niyah can get down with the get down though, ya'll will see! I don't even call her my best friend anymore, I call her my Sister!
Avery Carter
Groomsman
I met Avery probably early in high school, but we became much closer my Sophomore year, his Junior year. I walked in to school one day and was like who is this kid with a high top gumby fade and why does he have it lol. Ask him why he had it! We always knew Avery was going to be a lawyer strictly based on how much he talks; but I am beyond proud of my brother. Our friendship started in York County but I believe our bond got much stronger when we were in Raleigh together for 3 years during undergrad. I was at Saint Aug while Avery was at NC State. Always down for lunch or a beer, and he's usually the energy wherever he is...and I mean that... If you want a good laugh, ask him about the poolside stick n move story my dad WT gave us. You have taught me more than you know, Love you bro.
Kaliyah Fountaine
Bridesmaid
Kaliyah is a fabulous Mother of 2 and one of my best friends since 5th grade! I miss Kaliyah so much, however, I am beyond happy and joyful for my girl living her best life up in Buffalo, while raising her two handsome sons! While we were growing up, I remember Kaliyah ALWAYS having beads in her hair, always being so caring, and protective of her friends. Long before RJ came along, I knew she was going to be a fierce Mother! A few years ago, we all went to a party and were out entirely too late. We went to McDonald's to end the night, slightly lit as you might imagine. Once arriving at the window we tried to order breakfast, which didn't start for another hour, and we sat in the parking lot and waited for them to change the menu LMAO! Kaliyah is my girl for life and I am hyped she will be standing next to me on my big day!
Kyri Washington
Groomsman
Kyri and I met on a baseball field..surprise surprise. My Dad recruited him right after we beat them in a tournament. He did not do well in that game, so I thought my Dad was tripping for recruiting him lol. The kind, gentle, polite kid that Kyri was, was also... a MONSTER on the diamond! I have never told him this, but I always loved who he was off the field way more than on the field, and if you know Kyri than you know, he was BAD BROTHA on the diamond. The humility that he displayed every single day was inspiring to say the least. Kyri's wedding weekend was the last time I saw him in 2018, but we made the most of it like we always do, with some fine Henny-Lemonades. Avery, Collin, & I take credit for unleashing his wild side when he moved in with Collin, in 2011. I think he will agree that was one of the best years of our lives. POY! Love you big dawg
Kelli Carden
Bridesmaid
When I met Kelli, it was our first day working in the Disney College Program in 2017. Awkwardly, Caribbean Beach Resort was under construction, so we worked under an unrealistically large tent. Kelli is from Philly and she likes to let everyone know lol! With both of us not growing up next to the beach, and being water babies, we called out of work from time to time, to spend the day on the beach, and still do not regret it lol. I know that I can go to Kelli for anything, it honestly feels like we have been friends for 10+ years. She taught me the proper way to eat a philly cheese steak and I taught her the proper way to conduct yourself when 'Knuck If You Buck' comes on in the club LMAO. If you want to get Kelli started, ask her how much she enjoyed wearing a fidora at work! <3
Brandon Harvell
Groomsman
Brandon and I met when we were 10 years old at Denbigh High School, where I had my first ever practice with the Canes. Ask him what he did that cleared out the gym damn near! We have been through A LOT, but I wouldn't change any of it, my dawg for life. This dude spilled coffee on me while on a plane going to Omaha, and still brings it up lol. Nard (his nickname) had a sniper in high school, even scored 1,000 points, but to this day has never beat me 1 on 1, he is nice at golf though, gotta give him that! I am proud of the man he has become and look forward to more growth from him. Have him tell you the "hot fries in my coke" story or the crotch rocket story haha! So many dope memories with my guy Nard, on and off the field for sure. Love you my guy, Nard!
Cynthia Espin
Bridesmaid
Cynthia and I met through Will and one of his groomsman, Jordan! We met 2017 in Orlando, Florida. We've been girls ever since! Will and I spent almost 2 years in Florida and went on double dates, bar-hopping, or to Wekiva Island countless times with Cynthia and Jordan. There is never a dull moment when I am with my girl because we always pick up right where we left off. Cynthia is such a dear close friend to me and she loves so hard, and I love her for that! Meeting her in Florida turned a lot of tough times in Florida, into cherishable memories. We've enjoyed many nights getting wasted on Wall Street, and I will leave it at that, ask her for any further information lmao! I love the relationship Cynthia and I have formed over the years! I wouldn't trade my girl for anything!
K'sjuhan Davis
Groomsman
K'shjuan and I met Freshman year 2012 in Latham Hall, we were neighbors and teammates! At first we weren't as tight with each other, we had our differences for sure but it didn't take long for us to be brothers. We both could just sense that we were raised the same way and had very similar mindsets. K'shjuan is by far the smartest human I have ever met, as I am typing this, I have no clue what his job is but I know it is top secret and classified lol. We were roommates for 4 years and since I have met him he stays drippy! Anytime I hit his phone about getting on a plane and going somewhere for a weekend, he never hesitates, LA was a movie! Ask him about the pitcher of Sangria on the rooftop, but you probably won't get the chance because he is constantly buying/pouring up shots for the group. I learn from you nonstop bro and I Thank You for that! Love you KD
Giovanna Rainey
Flower Girl
Gia is Will's 1st niece and will be a flower girl with her little sister Celine! Gia loves Disney Princesses, playing on her iPad, and getting cake pops from Starbucks any time her Mommy goes to Target.
Jordan Wright
Groomsman
My guy Jordan haha! Actually met him a few weeks before we went off to SAU for freshman year, at Kiln Creek Park with Chuck, taking some ground balls and stuff. I was constantly in Jordan and K'shjuan's room using their microwave so that I wouldn't have to go all the way downstairs, Jordan hated that lol. We low key feed off of getting on each others nerves and it is hilarious; Once he switched his favorite team from the Cowboys to the Seahawks, just to spite me, I was like yeah this guy is funny man lol! Jordan is the most bougie, light-skinned dude I know but.. you gotta love him. Ask him about the time he drove past K'shjuan and I walking in the cold to get food, and honked like we weren't struggling. We have had some good memories at UCF and SAU, not too sure we remember them all. NATTY CHAMPS! GKCO Love!
Celine Rainey
Flower Girl
Celine Bean! Celine is Will's 2nd born niece! Her birthday is a few days before the wedding so wish her a Happy belated Birthday if you see her!
Tucker Thomas
Ring Bearer
Our big boy Tuck! Tucker entered our life at a very rough time. We lived in Midland, Texas from January 2020 to December 2020 and we adopted Tucker that March! Texas was such a struggle for us as most of you know, however, we know God isn't gonna put something in front of us that we cannot handle. Therefore, we believe God placed us in Texas to pick Tucker up and bring him along this life journey with us!