Star & John
Wedding Party
Jamie
Best Woman
Don't let Jamie’s calm and quiet demeanor fool you--she's the female version of Duane Johnson, The Rock! She is freaking amazing! Strong, beautiful, and genuine to the core! From the minute you meet Jamie, you will feel a cosmic connection and want to confide in her. It’s like sitting on a couch w/ Oprah—you want to spill your guts! Jamie is a world traveler who is always up for an adventure — like our recent whirlwind 24 hour trip to Madrid, Spain. Through thick and thin--she has been there for me supporting me and sometimes even carrying me! (She's very strong!) After all, she is MY Rock!
Yvette
Bridesmaid
Meet Yvette. The most vivacious, energetic, lover of life on the planet—and perhaps the entire galaxy! She is a vortex of positive energy and the inventor of the Boomerang photo app! Well, maybe not the actual “inventor,” but trust me—no one can boomerang like Yvette! With no conscious effort, she galvanizes every situation she enters, and her kind spirit and fun-loving personality flows through her without any effort. Her friendship has been such a blessing to John and I. We can’t wait to create more memories and opportunities to capture “The Laughs!” All I can say is...Lookout Italy— here comes Yvette!
Stephanie
Bridesmaid
My stunning daughter-in-law who can even make a Terrible Towel and red solo cup look sexy! She's an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan just like me, so you can imagine when I met her, I prayed earnestly that my son would marry her! Well, my prayers were answered! She not only is my #1 daughter-in-law, but she's an amazing mommy to the most beautiful little girl in the world ( my precious granddaughter "Baby Z"). I am so honored to have her by my side as my bridesmaid. It doesn't get any better than this!
Stevie
Bridesmaid
Stevie—named after rockstar Stevie Nicks, because she is a rockstar! The Bridesmaid title really doesn’t do her justice! Stevie is THE Boss! (Sit down, Bruce Springsteen!) and everyone knows it. She is in charge of cracking skulls to anyone who stresses me out during the wedding! Trust me—she takes this title seriously and she means business! When she’s not kicking *ss and taking names— she’s performing her other job duties which include organizing, corralling and keeping me from becoming a total hot mess!
Emily
Bridesmaid
Emily came into our life several years ago when she began dating my son, Jay. From the minute we met her, we fell in love with her. With her upbeat personality, she makes friends easily and attracts people from all walks of life---such as my off-beat, quiet but gorgeous son. If you want to strike up a conversation with Emily, just mention animals! She's a lover of horses and works at a veterinarian clinic. Emily and I have a deep connection to classic rock music. She often blows me away with her knowledge of musicians that existed long before she was born! John and I love Emily like a daughter and are thrilled to have her in our family.
Vaughn “Vonman”
Officiant
If you’re going to have ANYONE officiate your wedding—look no further than Vonman! He also happens to be my big brother, lifelong cheerleader, and partner in crime! Someone once said, he and I were twins separated by two years and one chromosome. His credentials are impressive and his talent makes Jimmy Fallon look weak on stage. He’s an educator, fitness trainer, youth development director, producer, singer, performer, National Geographic world traveler and the list goes on... When he’s not skydiving in Iceland or swimming the Nile River—he’s performing Elvis Presley to hundreds of audiences around the world! Don’t be surprised if he breaks out his white Elvis jumpsuit in Italy! You’re sure to be “All Shook Up!”
Zephora “Princess Z”
Flower Girl
Meet our beautiful, smart, and sassy two-year old grand baby, Princess Z. Frog lover, equestrian-in-training, President of the Minions fan club, and master of the “Alexa” device! Z can belt out the top country and pop hits better than Carrie Underwood and Pharrell. No doubt, she holds the key to our hearts, as John and I absolutely love being her Gigi and Papa John!