Tracey & Imari
Wedding Party
Lacey Boyes
Matron of Honor
Lacey is the older sister of Tracey. She lives in Kansas with her husband and two wonderful children. Lacey and Tracey were always asked if they were twins, even though they are two years apart, given the similar names... (thanks mom)! Lacey went to school for agriculture education and also went to auctioneer school.
Sam Nigh
Maid of Honor
Sam is Tracey's older sister. She is also a nurse, and works in the emergency department. She was Tracey's inspiration to become a nurse. Sam has two children, whom of which are also in the wedding party. She loves to cycle and has done the Katy trail in its entirety.
Nyilah Congress
Bridesmaid
Nyilah is the younger sister of the groom, Imari. She is an engineering student at Michigan State. Nyilah and Tracey are both very excited to become sisters. Nyilah likes to join Imari and Tracey on their hiking and camping adventures when she can.
Kennedy Eggering
Bridesmaid
Kennedy is the niece of Tracey and the daughter of Sam. She is still in high school, and an accomplished wrestler, swimmer, and shot disc, and hammer thrower. She holds multiple state records and plans on doing either wrestling or track and field in college.
Drake Eggering
Groomsman
Drake is the nephew of Tracey, and son of Sam. He is an carpenter who loves hunting and fishing. He has been hunting and fishing seemingly since birth.
Katie Wilson
Bridesmaid
Katie and Tracey were both homeschooled growing up, so naturally they were best friends. From childhood to college, they were inseparable. While adulthood has created space between the two, Tracey couldn't celebrate this day without her. Katie is an ER nurse, and is newly married.
Hannah Barros
Bridesmaid
Hannah and Tracey were roommates and band mates in college. Fellow flute players and lovers of music, they got along super well and decided to go ahead and live together. Unfortunately, Hannah lived in Hawaii and now in California, so they do not get to ever see eachother. Hannah has a really laid back and friendly personality, which is why Tracey asked her to be one of her bridesmaids.
Clayton Stamm
Best Man
Clayton is Imari's childhood bestfriend. He and Imari spent a lot of time together growing up, and have managed to maintain their close friendship through the years. While Clayton may have tried to officiate the wedding, he will have to settle for being the Best Man, because nobody else could fill that spot. Imari could not have his big day without him by his side.
Amblessed Oparaji
Groomsman
Amblessed and Imari became close friends in college. While attending Lindenwood, Amblessed majored in chemistry. He is newly married, and has two beautiful children. Always laughing and making jokes, the two of them knew they had to be a part of each other's weddings.
Joe Thorington
Groomsman
Joe and Imari became close friends in college. They took many trips to other colleges together, and shared a lot of laughs. Joe is a "funnyman" and can be the life of the party.
Charles Fraction
Groomsman
Charles and Imari are close friends from college and from being roommates. Charles, Amblessed, and Imari were always together in college. They immediately bonded over video games, sports, and similar classes.
Jonah Tannos
Groomsman
Jonah and Imari are childhood friends. They met and grew closer through cycling. They cycled all over Europe and even went to Spain on their own. Every now and then, they do camping trips and hike together, reminiscing on their cycling days together.