Cheri & Tracey
Wedding Party
Julian
Maid of Honor
Julian is the oldest of my two children. When I thought about my wedding party, I was fortunate to have some amazing options of girlfriends to choose from who have all helped me navigate life and evolve into the person I am today. When I thought about what impacted my life the most, it was motherhood and with Julian being my first born. She is the person who helped me learn how to share, how to love someone more than myself and how to have patience. She taught me how to sacrifice and had a front row seat to my life story. I also admire the woman she is. She is passionate about the work she does; she is fun and funny; kind and considerate, all while being a bright spot to those who know her. I chose her because I know she will take care of her momma on this day in a way no one can.
Ashton
Bridesmaid
Ashton is my youngest blessing and there was no way I could have Julian represent me on my special day and not have Ashton represent me. She is my energetic, rambunctious, eclectic, child I knew would bring the fun to the party. She brings the joy everywhere she goes and was a must to represent me on my wedding day. She, like Julian, makes me better through her competitive attitude. Her "don’t care what anyone thinks about her" disposition, confidence and common sense are what I appreciate about her. She stretched me as a person and parent. It is easy to have one child, but two, changes the game. You can get $50 for one winter coat but to get $100 for two requires more sacrifice. She pushed me even further to be a better person and was a strong catalyst for the woman Tracey is marrying.
Marquis
Best Man
Wow! What can I say about my only son. He is truly his father’s child in so many ways. My good, my foolishness, and my entrepreneurial spirit. It’s the reason I chose to have him serve as the best man and stand next to me at my wedding. I’ve tried to live a life over the past 3 decades being an example for my children, but as a man, especially for my son. As I enter this latter journey of my life, I’m looking to continue to being that example now. I want to be an example of being in a healthy loving relationship and I want him to stand by me as I take the hand of a queen fit for a king.
Trachell
Groomswoman
Trachell is my first born. Named Unique because we always thought she would be just that...unique. She has not disappointed and is unique in so many ways. In the way she is able to be honest with me when I ask for her guidance, the way that she is able to manage the family no matter the circumstances, and unique in staying graceful during challenges she has faced. Through it all she has been my rock and as the oldest of my 3 children, I know she will always be there for me when I am soaring, when I am wrong, or even sick and in need. I remember when she was a baby I used to comb her hair often but as a grown woman I know better to not even go near her hair! I chose her to be in the wedding because she has always been a steady hand for me with unwavering love and support.