Jerran & Aaron
Wedding Party
Charnae Reynolds
Maid of Honor
Charnae Reynolds from Lima, Oh and the cousin of the bride. "Charnae, I thank you for your friendship, love, and loyalty. You have been at my side, front, and back for as long as I can remember. As with any relationship we have had our ups and downs but it has NEVER faulted us which is why you are my maid of honor because there is no better person or other person that I want standing right next to me (other than my future husband of course lol). You have been through so much with me and all that it has taken to even to get to this point in my life now and I appreciate every laugh, argument, cry session, drunken moment, and good time we have shared, you are my bestie, rollie, ride or die for life!" -Jerran Pitts
Miguel Cole
Best Man
Profession: Psychologist/Health Scientist Specialist at DoD About Miguel: From Warner Robins, GA but I'm really a Military Implant. I've lived all over the word as a kid . I currently live in Atlanta, GA. I love all things music and culture. I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling the word and experiencing new cultures. How Miguel met Aaron: Aaron and I initially met through a mutual friend while Aaron was at Ga Southern. A couple of years later after we both we reconnected in Atlanta and became best friends . We both share similar interests in foods and cultures which led to us developing a brotherly bond. When I first met Jerran I knew she was the one for Aaron as she shared similar interests with him and forced him to come out his comfort zone and be more spontaneous.
LaTonia Thompson
Bridesmaid
LaTonia Thompson who resides in Arlington, VA and close friend to the bride. "Tonia, we met in Columbus a LONG time ago and you've always felt like a sister to me, we lost touch for a little minute there but we came back stronger than ever and I'm so blessed and happy that we did because you have shined such a positive and happy light in my life through all of our many laughs together and our shared love of randomness. You symbolize great times and positivity and have always been there whenever I needed you and I'm glad to be sharing such an monumental time in my life with you! Love ya babes" Jerran Pitts
Gerald Robinson
Groomsman
Profession: Electrical Engineering/Project Engineer at DoD/ GA Tech About Gerald: Gerald is from Jacksonville, FL. He enjoys outdoor activities, playing and watching sports, and spending time with his family. On weekends he enjoys playing with his son and working on his car. How Gerald met Aaron: Gerald met Aaron at Georgia Tech while apart of the National Society of Black Engineers. They quickly became friends and bonded over playing basketball. After graduation, even though their jobs took them across the country, the two remained close and made a point to visit each other throughout the years. During a trip to The Ohio State University for Aaron's grad school graduation is where Gerald first met Jerran and he could immediately tell that this was the woman that he was going to marry.
Mia Barnett
Bridesmaid
Mia Barnett from Lima, Oh and close friend of the bride. "Mia I have literally known you since elementary school (Faurot days haha). Every time we have been around each other it has always been good vibes and great times. I pray for many more link ups and kick backs because we always seem to have laughs by the ton. Your drive and ambition is something to be admired and I'm so happy to have you in my circle. You have got a lot of great things going for you and I'm so happy and privileged to be able to call you my friend. Love ya girlie!!" -Jerran Pitts
Allan Hollis
Groomsman
Profession : Software Engineer at Northrop/ H.S. Baseball Coach/ GA State University About Allan: I currently live in Los Angeles, CA where I’m happily married to my wife Niara . Enjoy being active with outdoor activities and open new experiences. In my spare time, I’m coaching high school and little league baseball. This has always been my true passion. How Allan met Aaron: Baseball is responsible for a lot of my relationships growing up. Which is how I met Aaron. We met my freshman year in high school playing fall baseball with Southwest Dekalb High School. As we started conversing, we found out we were living in the same neighborhood after all these years. Aaron took me under his wing and our relationship grew from there. That’s why I always viewed him as big bro.
Alicia Cleveland
Bridesmaid
Alicia Cleveland of Columbus, Oh and close friend of the bride. "Leesh!!! (what I call you lol) there aren't enough words to describe my love for you. We have been hired and fired from jobs together (in our younger years of course lol) and you have helped me through some crazy times in my life and to say I wouldn't have been able to get through them without you is an understatement. I thank you so much for being my partner in crime all those times and just being an amazing friend to me. We have both grown up so much together and on our own and I'm so proud to have you as a part of my special day!! Our bond will never die!! Love you!!!" -Jerran Pitts
Travis Reeves
Groomsman
Profession: Senior Business Analyst/ Business Owner/ Community Director/ Teacher About Travis: From Riverdale, GA. I currently live in Austell, GA with my beautiful wife Mercedes . I enjoy spending time with my family , friends, my wife and son, Parker. I love devoting time to my business , Kids Next Code, it gives me an opportunity to mentor kids and give back to the community. How Travis met Aaron: Aaron and I paths crossed a few times when he was at GA Southern. We formally met through a mutual friend , Gerald, while hooping a Ga Tech. Ever since that first time we met we've been close friends from going on trips, fishing or attending sporting events. I'm excited for Aaron and Jerran! Ever since I met Jerran I knew she would be the one for Aaron as she always keeps him honest.
Dazzmine Cobb
Bridesmaid
Dazzmine Cobb from Lima, Oh and close friend of the bride. "Dazz where do I begin.....I feel like in a past life we were close friends even then lol. To pin point when we met would be impossible because I feel like we've known each other forever. We have definitely grown up with each other and apart and managed to always check in with each other just to make sure our lives were going good. We've had so many laughs, cries, drinks, good times, and deep conversations between the two of us to be able to say we are gonna be in each other's lives forever and I'm so happy that I can say that!! Thank you for agreeing to be apart of my special day!! Love ya babe!" - Jerran Pitts
Aaron Griffin
Groomsman
Profession: Industrial Engineer/Senior Product Manager/ N.C. A&T About Aaron: From Hampton, VA but current resident of Cincinnati, OH with my wife, Brittany . Outside of work, I enjoy podcasting, hooping, a good glass of bourbon and the occasional sneaker purchase. My wife and I also like to travel and visit family/friends quite often. How Aaron met Aaron: Aaron and I met at GE . I use to only see Aaron outside of work, but very soon we were working together everyday. We kept each other from going off the deep end throughout the years. We figured out we’d go by our last names to make things easy and now we’re all being brought together for a beautiful woman willing to take his last name. And on that day, please just call me Griffin. I don’t want to confuse the McDowells.
Faith (A’niyah) Pitts
Bridesmaid
A'niyah Faith Pitts from Columbus, Oh and niece to the bride. "Ny Ny my little entrepreneur!! I remember when you were born and watching you for the first time, you were definitely the handful of my nieces and nephews but I am so extremely proud of the amazing, beautiful, hard working, and determined young lady that you have grown up to be. I can't believe you'll be heading to college soon but I can't help but want you to still be the little girl who used to sit in my lap while I did your hair and watch cartoons. I love you to death baby girl and look forward to watching you accomplish everything that you have set out for yourself." - TT Jerran Pitts
Jeremy Pitts
Groomsman
Profession: Molecular Biologist/Genetic Oncology Lab Manager at Nationwide Children’s Hospital/BGSU About Jeremy: My passions are, traveling, music, hiking, basketball, coaching, and trying new adventures (sky diving anyone?). How Jeremy Met Aaron :Aaron and I met, on Jerran’s, my sister, 30th birthday at a lounge called Level in Columbus. The more Aaron came around the more I thought, “this guy is alright”. When it hit me Aaron was better than alright, was Jerran’s 31st birthday in Cincinnati. While visiting my sister I caught the Irish flu. If anyone knows most guys, they are most vulnerable when they are sick, Aaron had my back. Aaron has also been a phenomenal male figure to my niece, Maliyah, and an accountable brother to me. Wouldn’t trade him for the world.
LaTaunia Pitts-Wilson
Bridesmaid
LaTaunia Pitts-Wilson of Cincinnati, Oh and sister to the bride. "Sis, what can I say other than thank you for always having my back and always being another protector for me when I needed it. You have always helped and talked me through some of the toughest moments in my life and I couldn't have asked for a better sister than the one that I have in you. You have definitely set the example in my life of a truly strong woman and mother and I can only hope to be as amazing in each as you have been. I love you with all my heart and then some!!!" -Sis
Dareal Scott
Groomsman
Profession: Mechanical Engineering/Oil & Gas Transportation/Project Manager/GA Tech About Dareal: From Deridder, LA. I currently live in Atlanta, GA with my beautiful wife Kacey. Since childhood I’ve always loved cars, sports and food and those passions have continued into adulthood. How Dareal met Aaron: Aaron and I initially met through a mutual friend as we were approaching our sophomore year of college. A couple of years later after we both made the transition to Atlanta we reconnected and the rest was history. With similar career interests and hobbies we had a bond that led to this friendship. Although we haven’t lived in the same city since college we’ve stayed in close communication with each other to ensure our friendship remained strong!
Maliyah Chislom
Junior Bridesmaid
Maliyah Chislom of Atlanta, Ga and is the daughter of the bride. "Memes, you are my heart, my air, my sunshine, my everything. As your mother I can only pray that you see I'm doing a good job being your mother and you feel as loved as the amount of love I hold in my heart for you. I prayed for you and I'm so happy that you have bettered me as a person all around. I wouldn't be where I am without you and I hope that you know and will always understand that I am nothing without you. I love you baby girl!!!" - Mommy
Shane Ferrell
Junior Groomsman
Profession : Student About Shane: From Los Angeles ,CA. I'm currently a 9th grade student at Paideia Private School here in Atlanta. I love all things basketball. I'm either training , practicing or playing basketball. I have dreams to be in the NBA . How Shane met Aaron: I've known Aaron my whole life. He's my Uncle . Uncle Aaron normally tries to get me the latest sneakers for basketball or just to have. I'm already taller than Uncle Aaron, I'm 6'3, but if you ask him he claims he's still taller. Uncle Aaron and I have a bet going as to who's the better basketball player, it's me hands down. I'm excited for Uncle Aaron and I'm glad he let me be a part of his special day. I've met Jerran as well she always nice to me. I'm excited to have her as part of the family.
Lov'e White
Host
Lov'e White of Columbus, Oh and is a close friend of the bride. "Lov'e girrrrrrl lol what can I say other than I'm so happy we found each other again. We have been through a lot in our younger years and through it all we have managed to come out victorious with our friendship. I love your honesty, bluntness, and strength that I've seen you embody over the years and can only thank you for agreeing to be apart of this day with me. You are apart of my history and I'm glad you are in my present and future as one of the ppl in my circle! Love you babe!" -Jerran Pitts