Wedding Party
Jefferson Reese Jr.
Groom
Jefferson and La Shandra have known each other since Elementary School. They remained classmates and friends through High School. They also share a Collegiate Alma Mater and a strong passion for music and dance. Their friendship and love for the arts led them to each other where they formed an unbreakable bond. Together they danced into the sunlight, discovered true love and reaffirmed that "soul mates" do exist.
La Shandra Williams
Bride
Jefferson and La Shandra have known each other since Elementary School. They remained classmates and friends through High School. They also share a Collegiate Alma Mater and a strong passion for music and dance. Their friendship and love for the arts led them to each other where they formed an unbreakable bond. Together they danced into the sunlight, discovered true love and reaffirmed that "soul mates" do exist.
Anthony Scieneaux
Best Man
Tony and Jeff became best friends while marching in McDonogh 35 High School Band, were drum majors together and are still very close today.
Jada Williams
Maid of Honor
Jada is La Shandra's first born. She is considered to be her A1 since day 1. She was her first "broke best friend". She is someone that has proven to be dependable any situation. She's the epitome of trustworthy. She is a mother's dream come true.
LaShika Williams
Bridesmaid
La Shika and La Shandra have known each other since elementary school. Through every season, she is always there when needed; steady, loyal, and present. She’s the kind of friend who will tell you the truth even when it’s the opposite of what you believe to be true. Not a yes-man, but a genuine friend who values honesty, growth, and love.
Joshua Davis
Groomsman
Josh and Jeff became best friends while Marching in Southern University Marching Band as crab brothers and are still friends to this day.
Yolanda Hatcher
Bridesmaid
Yolanda and La Shandra are second cousins. Their grandmothers are sisters which created their strong bond. Blessed to be a bridesmaid in her wedding, La Shandra is honored to have her return the favor. They are rumored to share the most " inside jokes" any family members could share.
Johnnie Ellis
Groomsman
Johnnie and Jeff met while in Engineering School at Southern and later became Line Brothers at the Alpha Sigma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. Johnnie and Jeff remain close as they were in college.
Lynnette Thomas
Bridesmaid
Lynette and La Shandra are second cousins. Linked together by the sisterhood from both their grandmothers and mothers. Those relationships were the blueprint of how they show up for each other. She is always one call or plane ride away, no matter what, til this day. When they are together genuine smiles always appear.
Winzer Jimerson
Groomsman
Winzer and Jeff’s love for band has fueled their friendship. They both were drum majors. They both marched for Southern University. And they both are bandheads at this very moment constantly watching band videos.
LaToya Washington
Bridesmaid
LaToya and La Shandra met in Junior High School at PGT Beauregard, homeroom 210. Initials LMW created the connection, but friendship continued that connection well into adult years. When you see one, most likely you see the other. Nothing much has changed.
Jason Bennett
Groomsman
Jason and Jeff became friends while in the band at McDonogh 35. They also were roommates at Southern University. Their friendship has continued strong after college.
Ashan Jacobs
Bridesmaid
Ashan and La Shandra have been friends and neighbors since she could remember. Along with sharing birth months, Ashan is rumored to be her first "best friend". Her friendship has remained constant and never wavered.
Quentin Collins
Groomsman
Quentin and Jeff were crab brothers in Southern University’s Band and Roommates. They have been friends for decades.
Keisha Mackie
Bridesmaid
Keisha and La Shandra are the epitome of family. She shows up quietly and consistently, loving her exactly as she is. She’s been a cousin, a confidant, and forever hype woman. With her boundless encouragement and belief in her, she’s made heavy steps feel lighter and every dream feel possible.
Ryan Meredith
Bridesmaid
Ryan is La Shandra's "middle child". She is a carbon copy of her mother Evelyn Ruth. With her it's aways a time to be had. The embodiment of strength and perseverance. A true gem in her own right.
Jazz Williams
Flower "Young Lady"
Jazz is La Shandra's youngest daughter. A natural sweetheart. Although she has reached adulthood, she is still her "baby girl". The true representation of beautiful both inside and out.
Terrance Ranson
Officiant
Terrance and Jefferson met in Elementary school and have been close friends since. It is an honor to have one of Jeff’s first friends as officiant in the wedding.