Wedding Party

William Draughn

Best Man

William is a life long friend. I remember when William and his family first moved to the area back when we was kids. We since been friends and always kept in contact through out adulthood. One thing about William unlike Michael he always has been my voice of reason. My most memorable moment was when I had the honor meeting his Grandfather for the first time. I had my ears pierced and we was at church. I noticed William taking his earring out and I left my in. William proceeded introducing me to his Grandfather and his Grandfather said, "Son, do you know what it means to have your ears pierced ?" He blew me out and gave me a history lesson at the same time and all William could do is laugh.....The set up!!!!! You see that smile!!!!

Alicia Dottin

Maid of Honor

I have know Alicia going on 20 years and it has been a blast knowing her. I would go to her house when I went on my breaks in college and the things we got into will be our secret. I remember the time we were suppose to be back on campus at a certain time and we did not make it, so we had to sneak in the window and I got stuck!

Michael Frederick

Best Man

Michael has been a lifetime friend since elementary school. My most memorable moment was when his mother realized that we was drinking. I was suppose to get rid of the evidence, but I was so drunk, I forgot to do that and his mother found our cans in back set of her car. Back then a village raised us and for the most part parents raised each other children, but Michael took the wrap for my short comings, but his mother still confronted me about it. Lol!!!! Long story short he has always had my back and I have always had his, no matter what we always supported each other dreams and goals and held one another accountable to the best of our ability.

Deidra Morrisey

Matron of Honor

I have know Deidra 25+ years, I have had a lot of fun with her through out the year. Especially when we went to Myrtle Beach with her mother and the ladies from the church she played for. When the ladies decided to sing Beth Wright song Tonight is the Night. That was a good time and night.

James Smith Jr.

Groomsman

James Smith Jr, better known as Jay Jay is one of my cousins that I have mentored all the way up to adulthood. I got to say that has always been a role i enjoyed having and would do it all over again if I needed to. My most memorable moment with Jay Jay is one day he needed a ride to his friend house and he secretly had other things planned upon our arrival.

Tinea Frederick

Bridesmaid

Tinea, is a conservative to those that don't know her but is all jokes and laughter once she is comfortable with you. The rumor is that you're 100% of Michael (Best Man) wild side, which means you will fit right in with the wedding party and our family because we love having fun and we love having a good laugh. Tinea like to talk a little ish and ask alot of questions, just wants some understanding, but that officially makes you my bodyguard doing the wedding. I'm so happy to have you as a friend and future cousin.

Kenneth Cates

Groomsman

Kenneth Cates is like a brother being a long term friend of my family. Upon his return back home he has consistently kept me motivated to be the best me possible. My most memorable moment of Kenneth is when him and my late brother, Cecil McDuffie, was watching a boxing match and they both forgot they was sitting in a house, it felt like we was ringside at the fight.

Patricia Cates

Bridesmaid

Patricia is a wonderful cook especially her desserts! When she comes over to visit I am like what kind of dessert did you bring today. I tell her you keep bring all this food I am not going to be able to get into my dress. And then she is like I have something for you to drop a couple of pounds before the wedding comes. And she likes to tease Kareem and I about our future children being a mess!

Kenny Barrett

Groomsman

Kenny is my lifetime friend from Pee Wee where we first met to now. Kenny has always been the same. Kenny is one of my most trustworthy loyal friends. My most memorable moment of Kenny was when I started Explosive Achievers and Kenny made time out his busy schedule to make sure that we had all we needed for our first fundraiser. It has never been a situation that Kenny did not try to lend a helping hand, thanks for being a friend!!!!

Shannon Newkirk

Bridesmaid

Shannon, our classmate, has been friends with both myself and Kareem since High School. Someone who loving and caring Shannon has always been someone that supported Kareem in all his business adventures. Shannon took Latin with Kareem in high school and they been friends since. Kareem often tells me how they were in class with a virtual teacher and never did anything. Shannon and myself found out that we are related, so it is family affair. Shannon its a honor to have you as one of bridesmaids and I look forward to seeing you on my special day.

David Moore

Groomsman

David is a brother to me. Our mothers are sisters and we pretty much grew up together. A lot of memories and love with David that it is hard to come up with a memory, because it's just that many. I mean from children all the way up to adulthood, but I'm going to go with this memory. Unfortunately, my brother passed and David flew in from GA a week before the service to help me finish a project my brother was trying to complete. I honestly feel things happen for a reason, because it allowed me and David to work together and do what we both love to do and that's work on electronics.

Lakisha McDuffie

Bridesmaid

Lakisha is my soon to be sister in law and Kareem 's sister in law she was married to his old brother Cecil. Kareem and I like to pick on her because she is only 4'10! and that she has short people problems. And when we go out with friends to restaurants they like to pick on her saying she needs a booster chair.

Jonathan Miller

Groomsman

Jonathan is my future Brother-In-Law that I have always seen as a baby brother. Honestly there are so many times and conversations we have shared, Jonathan might be the hardest to pin point a memorable moment. However, my most memorable moment is going to be a recent moment where we was at my in laws house right before his recent marriage and we had a conversation about our views of weddings. All I'm going to say is that your pops got to me as you can see we planning a big wedding. Let him know i'm accepting donations.....LOL!!!!

Tykeia Vines

Bridesmaid

Tykeia is my Sister In Law, that is married to my baby brother Jonathan and when Kareem and I go to visit them they be throwing down in the kitchen. And the times she comes down to my parents house and she plays hide and seek with my youngest nephew Gabriel! Can't wait for you to join us on my special day!!!!

Alfonso Miller Jr.

Groomsman

Alfonso, better known as Junior, is my future Brother-In-Law. I been knowing Junior ever since Middle School and even better since the years Antoinette and myself been dating. My most memorable moment is actually back in High School when I was commentating his JV Football game. The visiting team had all 11 players on top of him and we sure he was down, but all of sudden we seen bodies fly everywhere and I forgot I was commentating and said, "Oh shit he's not down", needless to say it was the 1st and last game they allowed me to call.

Michelle Williams

Bridesmaid

I have know Michelle for 5+ years she too is my sister in law that is sweet, kind, and smart. Despite her work load, she always finds the time to help provide a nurturing home for my nephews Dallas and Gabe. She loves my nephews like they our her own and I'm excited and can't wait for you share with me on my special day!!!

Mike Ashley

Groomsman

When I first met Mike Ashley it was through a mutual friend. We was working for an Organization called In The Time of Need back in 2004 I believe. We been friends since and is currently the Vice-President of my Non-Profit, Explosive Achievers Incorporated. My most memorable moment with Mike got to be the time we was doing a fundraiser for Explosive Achievers Incorporated that turned into a cook off between us. I'm going to be honest Mike, The Master Chef, is the better cook, but he did made me feel good for about 5 minutes before he dust my ass on the grill, Love You Bro!!!!

Kimberly Faison

Bridesmaid

Kimberly is my first cousin and when we get around one another we are always cutting up especially this past family reunion. I remember the time when we were at my grandmother's house and my aunt had got my younger cousin a wig for graduation. Kim decided that she would text her brother and tell him about the wig and he said something off the wall and we were laughing so hard my grandmother was like she was going to spank us! Side note my Grandmother don't believe in spankings lol!!!! Look forward for us celebrating my special day together August adding another chapter!!!

Dallas Miller

Ring Bearer

Ahmari Aariona

Flower Girl

Gabriel Miller

Ring Bearer

Makiyah Frederick

Flower Girl

Cameron Carr

Usher

Ian Carr

Usher

Brandon Carr

Usher

Ethan Robinson

Usher

Victoria Middlebrooks

Hostess

I have known Victoria for 6+ years and she has a special anointing in doing hair and cooking. She has a loving heart and she will be right there for you rain, sleet, snow what ever the case might be. She was definitely there for Kareem and myself when his mother died in June and his only sibling and older brother died in August. I got to say true and loyal friends are hard to find in this day and time and I got to say i'm (we) are humble and blessed to be able to be and call you a friend. See you in August!!!!

Norris Johnson Sr.

Officiant

Norris is the cousin of the Groom. Norris is very loving and caring, he is a family oriented man. Norris has always been a special cousin to the Groom. Norris resides in Wisconsin where he is the Pastor and Founder of Reconciliation Ministries. One thing Kareem say about Norris if you don't want it to be told don't say it around Norris. All jokes aside thank you for always being in my corner and having my back.