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Jonathan Gunter

&

Zikeria Finley

Jonathan Gunter

&

Zikeria Finley

April 13, 2024

Gainesville, GA

Our Story...

First comes friendship, then comes marriage (2017-2020)

So how Jonathan and I first met has a lot of different pieces to it, but the main storyline is this: My sister and I were in color guard together and had been seeing this younger girl who was new in the band. She was quiet and kept to herself, but if you know me and my sister, you know we are the complete opposite. We kept seeing her, so one day my sister and I looked at each other and convinced each other that we would go and talk to her, so we did! When we walked up to her, I said in the most bubbly voice, "Hi, I'm ski." And my sister, in her equally loud voice, said, "Hey, I'm Quasia." The shy girl looked at us like we were crazy, but we got her to open up to us enough to learn that the girl's name was Aniyah, or, as I now like to call her, NiyNiy. My sister and I had already met her cousin Bry and her brother Jonathan while working at McDonald's together! With me, Quaisa, and Niyah being in marching band together, my mom took that as an opportunity for us to carpool for competitions that we had on Saturdays, so my mom asked her mom if she didn't mind us riding with them, and, if you know my amazing soon-to-be mother-in-law, she didn't! One Friday after practice, we ended up just going to spend the night with Niyah at her house since we had to leave early anyway for the competition the next morning. After the competition, we came back to stay the night again because, like I said before, all four of us were now friends, so why not? That is where I got to meet and talk to Jonathan. Mind you, I had seen him around school and at work, and he also played the drums; he was just not in the marching band, but we had never seen or talked outside of that. That night, when we stayed over, I took so many photos and videos of this big, goofy 6'5 guy and these new friends I had. We even made friends with the twins next door we went to school with and their older brother. From then on, we all became best friends, and no, me and Jonathan were not together then, just really good friends, and with both of our goofy personalities, we clicked well. Over time, some of our group members moved schools, and some stayed. We could go about a month without hanging out or talking with the whole group, but anytime there was a special occasion like birthdays, graduations, or holidays, we were always there for each other. Now is where the good stuff starts. We all came together for my birthday and went to skate country, and that night something was different between me and Jonathan; he was definitely a flirt, and honestly, I flirted back, but once the night was over and everyone went their separate ways, we talked for a couple of weeks, but then fell off with being in different schools, and honestly, I just believe God was telling us it was not yet our time. My high school graduation came around, and I was one of those kids who graduated at the peak of COVID-19, and you all know it was not fun! My mom knew I was down about not having a traditional graduation, so without my knowledge, she threw me a surprise party, and all of my family and friends were there, mainly my friend group from high school. I honestly remember it like it was yesterday. It was May 30th, 2020, which also happened to be Jonathan's birthday, but instead of going to celebrate his day, he came to celebrate mine. That night after the party, everyone left, and I sent a text to everyone saying thank you for being there. Jonathan, being Jonathan, said, "What? Did you think I wouldn't come". Of course, I just replied, No. I was just saying thanks to everyone, and from that night on, we just started talking every day, and well, here we are now getting married, with our friend group right by our sides!

Schedule

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Rehearsal Dinner

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

First Congregational Holiness
741 Chestnut Street Southeast, Gainesville, GA 30501

This event is casual dress.

This event is for people in the wedding only, and their plus ones if they would like. Pizza and drinks will be provided in the fellowship hall after rehearsal.

Friday, April 12, 2024

Bachelor / Bachelorette Party

12:00 am - 11:45 pm

This event is four the bridal and groom parties only, and whomever else the Bride or Groom would like to invite, Thank you!

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Wedding Ceremoney

2:30 pm - 4:15 pm

Semi formal Spring Attire ~

We ask that everyone wear light or pastel colors, but please do not wear anything with a lot of white due to the Bride and Groom wearing white. Please, no black. Thank you!

Wedding Reception

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Gainesville
Gainesville, GA

We will provide a variety of finger foods, a dessert table, and a fruit table. There will be no alcohol of any kind and no inappropriate music! It's only fair that we respect God's house. We welcome everyone who attends the ceremony to fellowship with us afterward at the reception, but we completely understand if you cannot. There will also be a section in the reception hall reserved just for the kids to color, eat, play games, and more! If you are opposed to your child or children having a seat here, please message Jonathan or me (Zikeria) so we can best accommodate you. We look forward to celebrating with everyone!

Travel

Hotel

Ramada by Wyndham Gainesville

400 E E Butler Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501
 (770) 744-3913

This hotel is located 2 minutes from where the wedding will take place, and 21 minutes from our home.

Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

1735 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30501
 (770) 532-3396

This hotel is located 6 minutes from where the wedding will take place, and 21 minutes from our home.

Hotel

Hampton Inn Gainesville

450 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501
 (770) 503-0300

This hotel is located 3 minutes from where the wedding will take place and 21 minutes from our home.

Hotel

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville

1755 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30501
 (678) 971-4670

This hotel is located 6 minutes from where the wedding will take place, and 21 minutes from our home!

Travel Note

Gainesville Car Rental - Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Need a rental car to get around? Here is a car rental lot conveniently located in Gainesville between 8-15 minutes from all the hotels listed!

Registry

Hey Hey! Your presence is the most precious gift you could ever give us, but if you are feeling generous, we will be doing a honeymoon fund instead of the traditional gift registry due to us having everything that we need! We love and thank you for your generosity.
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Wedding Party

Meet some of our closest family and friends who will be walking down the aisle with us.

Nequasia Lyons

Maid of Honor

Quasia is my second-oldest sister, but she is not only my sister. She is everything wrapped in one: my second mom, my best friend, my closest confidant, and I'm sure Jonathan would say his biggest bully! She is the best gift giver I know and is always the best at planning. Lucky for me!

Usia Lyons V

Best Man

"Usia, is my boy for real!" Jonathan says. Neither me nor Jonathan have older brothers, but we can both truly say that Usia is exactly that. He may be as mean as a Lyon (get it) and very stubborn, but he is family. He always shows up for us and lets us know that he's got our backs.

Leasia Finley

Bridesmaid

Asia is my youngest sister. My mini me In all senses of the phrase. She has my attitude (which is probably why she drives me crazy), and she stole my face! Really, though, Asia makes the best movie date and will always take my side over Jonathan's. Oh, and not to mention, we love Disney!

Isaiah Lyons

Groomsman

Isaiah is one of me and Jonathan's best friends. Zay is one of those friends who is also really goofy and is always bobbing his head to some music—well, actually that and probably singing to it. He swears he is a professional, but I definitely beat him! Isaiah is one of those friends that, even if you didn't see them for a while, when you do see him again, it's like no time was missed!

Kimberly Shadburn

Bridesmaid

Kimberly is my oldest sister and, honestly, one of the most gentle people I know, despite everything she has been through. She is always very supportive and good at listening when you need someone to confide in. I commend her, because it can be hard for me to not yell or just let my anger out, but Kimmy is very good at it and will make a wonderful mother when my niece Pen gets here!

Anthony Finley Jr

Groomsman

Anthony is my younger brother, though he acts more like an older brother! Ant/Brother/Bubu, whatever name I choose in the moment, has definitely made me tough, though I'm sure all of my siblings could say that. He has always been a little hotheaded and mean as ever; only he was aloud to be, though, because if anyone ever tried to mess with me, I knew he would be right there to defend me. He is also one of the goofiest people I know! Jonathan would deny it, but he is always beating him on the game and has me wanting a soundproof room when they play Madden.

Emma Winkles

Bridesmaid

Emma is my best friend and my platonic soulmate. You know those people you meet one time and you just automatically click with them? Well, that's me and my Emmer! When we are together, we laugh so hard and have the best time! She understands me in ways other people don't, and she encourages me so much. I truly believe God put her in my life for a reason. No matter how far, no matter when, she will always be my bestie!

Issac Lyons

Groomsman

Isaac is one of me and Jonathan's best friends. This man loves to play sports, just as much as he loves Nba Youngboy. He is most definitely the peacemaker of our friend group, the one who loves to get together and do our traditional games and movie nights. Oh, and if you let this boy get his hands on a frozen pizza, he'll start to think he's Chef Ramsey.

Aniyah Gunter

Bridesmaid

Niyah is Jonathan's younger sister; if there is anything these two can do together, it is have a jam session! That or Jonathan can drive her absolutely crazy by aggravating her or by being her overbearing older brother! On the other hand, that is my Niy Niy. She is the best listener and everyone's biggest hype man! She is also the best person to get comfy on the couch with, with a hot cup of tea in hand and a chick-flick playing on the TV.

Braheem Gunter Jr

Best Man

"HEEEEEM," as Jonathan calls him every time he greets him, or preacher man, as I like to say, is Jonathan's cousin. He is his go-to man when he wants to play the game, and he is always there for him, even when he doesn't realize it. Braheem is always cracking jokes and then following up with the word of God right after (hence the name preacher man). Also, let him get a hold of a microphone, and the spirit runs right through him!

Bryanna Adams

Bridesmaid

Bry Bry is Jonathan's cousin, but not just that; she is a sister to us both! Jonathan will constantly do little things to aggravate Bry, while Bry will constantly do little things to aggravate him; they like to call it impulse. I swear, sometimes I'm like, "These kids"! Bry has taught me how to be understanding in all aspects of the word. She has also taught me that just because people don't agree with one another sometimes doesn't mean that you can't still be the best of friends! We are both very strong-minded and have some attitudes, lol, but despite that, we always know we love each other!

Ahmaad Celestine

Groomsman

Ahmaad is another one of me and Jonathan's closest friends. He is the kind of friend who is oblivious to plans until the day of lol! You won't even know if he will be there because he definitely never texts in any chats! You will be having a conversation with everyone, and he will be sitting right there the whole time and still say "huh" when he is asked a question like he wasn't! Just like Isaiah, you could go forever and a day without seeing Ahmaad, but once y'all come back together to hang out again, it's just like old times!

Jessica Finley

Mother of the Bride

Jessica is my ma. If you know me and you know my mom, you know we have the exact same personalities! I look just like my dad and act just like my mom. Sometimes that can make us but heads, but never the less, I wouldn't trade her for the world. You know when you are younger and teachers ask who you look up to most, well, that's my mom. She has been through so much in her life and is still the strongest person I know. I can't be anything but proud of her. She has shown me what true faith in God looks like, how to change my own tier, and practically how to be my own construction worker!

Anthony Finley Sr

Father of the Bride

Anthony is my dad. He is a very quiet and chill kind of guy, but he is also one of the goofiest people I know, and the crazy thing is they say you marry someone just like your dad, and have you met Jonathan? They were right! I don't like to admit it, so shhhh, don't tell my secret, but dad has most definitely spoiled us. My dad has shown me what true love should feel like. He has told me that I am a diamond who deserves another diamond, and nothing less! He taught me how to work hard for what I want and that the more consistent you are, the better the outcome! He also taught me how to get my first credit card, what to do with it, and what not to do with it! I still maxed it out, of course.

Dawn Gunter

Mother of the Groom

Dawn Is Jonathan's mom. If you know Jonathan you know he Is a mamas boy. When Jonathan tells me about his mom, he always says how much he looks up to her. He says that despite going through everything she has been through that she is strong and hard working. She is his Best friend, other than me of course, and will always have a special place in his heart. She is there when he is happy, sad, mad, and even when he just needs a laugh. She is his closest confidant, and the biggest drama queen. (His words not mine!)

Anthony Gunter

Father of the Groom

Anthony Is Jonathan's dad. Crazy how our dads have the same first name, its fate! Jonathan's dad is the reason he has such a passion for music, it's something that they have always bonded over. Jonathan always tells me that his dad is the best piano player he knows. That it always just sounds so sweet. If you put Jonathan and his dad together you would most definitely see the resemblance, and not just by their looks. These two are the biggest goofballs on the planet. You cannot help but laugh just from there laughing.

Keith Phagan

Officiant

Pastor Keith is truly a prophet of God. Being young and going to church, sometimes preachers are hard to understand, but never Keith. He always breaks it down just right so you can understand, and he always brings understanding to any questions we have had. He can also get down on the old church hymns if you let him, and he says that Jonathan playing the drums just amazes him because he makes it look so easy and graceful with his long arms!

Lisa Phagan

Wedding Planner

Nana Lisa, as we call her, has been in my life since I can remember. She is not just a family friend; she is my Nana. You will never feel unwelcome walking into Keith and Lisa's church because she will always make you feel welcome! I remember when she first met Jonathan and said, "Hey, I'm Nana Lisa," and he pulled his big 6'6 self right to her and hugged him!

Kevin Adams lll

Ring Bearer

Kevin is Jonathan's younger cousin, which is really more like a younger brother. Little Kev, as we like to call him, will definitely keep you on your toes! He is extremely goofy, which goes hand in hand with Jonathan. Those two will drive you crazy, lol, and this boy loves to play the game and football, just like his older cousin!

Jayden Finley

Ring Bearer

Jayden is my youngest brother, and literally my son. He definitely gets his attitude from his sisters; literally, right before this photo of him was taken, he was mean-mugging me, and I had to make him laugh to even smile. Not to mention, he tried blackmailing me into getting him happy meals just to be at our wedding! Despite that, and him always wanting to fight with Jonathan because he's big, that is my punkin and always will be!

Genesis Lyons

Flower Girl

Genesis, or my Ari, as I like to call her, has literally been my peace. She made me a Tia, and she already has all the attention when she is in a room, and my baby can't even talk yet! I will say that she is already Boujee, just like her mama, and she has her big Unc (Jonathan) wrapped right around her finger.

Aaron Jenkins

Usher

Aaron is more than my brother's best friend; he is my younger brother from another mother. Aaron has been there at every milestone of our lives! When Aaron came into my brother's life, I'm sure he didn't know what he was signing up for. He gained a whole family of crazy!

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Things To Do

Here is a few Fun outdoor/indoor things to enjoy while you are visiting. If there is time, get out and enjoy the beautiful spring weather!
Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE

Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE

1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501
, (404) 888-4760
Topgolf

Topgolf

2935 Buford Drive, Buford, GA 30519
, (470) 822-1711
Oaks Miniature Golf LLC

Oaks Miniature Golf LLC

3709 Whiting Road, Gainesville, GA 30504
, (404) 401-8007

FAQs

If you have any other questions about the wedding please contact me (the bride). Phone# - (404) 360-9267

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