Wedding Party
Kori
JR Bride
I have the best mom ever. She gives me things even when I don’t ask. She takes me on trips like Florida, Jamaica, and now we are going to Saint Martin. My mom cares about how I feel and always makes sure I’m happy. I love traveling with my moms. KK is my stepmom, and I gave her that name when she first met my mom. I like when she comes around to help my mom. KK is really cool and very nice. When my mom yells, KK helps make things better. She also makes sure I never miss out on shoes, and I love her for that. Thank you, KK
Nolan
JR Groom
My name is Nolan, Keiona is my auntie and I’m her only nephew. Congrats on your wedding day! I’m really happy for you and I’m glad you found DayDay (my fiancé) to marry. Thank you for being the coolest and most fun aunt ever. I can’t wait for us to have our Nerf gun wars. I Love You Aunie.
Tab
Maid of Honor
Hi, my name is I’m Tabitha! Me & Dashawn met each other working at a daycare crazy right? we immediately clicked and of course it didn’t take long before we became inseparable!! One of my favorite memories is me having my son and DaShawn instantly loving him like he was her own and literally never leaving our side from that point I knew this would be a forever thing with her and now we can't get rid of each other Lol! DaShawn you’ve been my best friend for so long, and I’ve seen you through so many chapters of life. Since Keiona came into your life I’ve seen you laugh more, dream bigger and feel truly supported. Together you’re a team full of love, respect, and joy. I can’t wait to see all the beautiful things you’ll build together. I couldn’t be happier to celebrate this beautiful loving new chapter with you thank you for always being that person for me I love you!
Khayla
Best Man
It’s rare to find a best friend as an adult, but Keiona is the exception. We met in late 2022 through a local youth basketball program, and within months, she became my closest confidant. I’ll never forget the night she met DaShawn. We were just trying to navigate the club (and avoid the usual suspects on the way to the restroom!), but that night changed everything. Seeing the way Day Day has folded into our lives and our family has been incredible. To my best friend and my big bro: I love you both, and I can't wait to celebrate your "I Do."
Johnice
Bridesmaid
Cousin of the bride. Only one that DayDay love on her dad side🫶🏾.I’m so grateful to be able to witness my cousin get the love that she deserves! Our uncles and cousins are watching over so proud of DayDay and everything she is doing! From me watching DayDay being pregnant and raising Kori to me being pregnant and her watching me raise Onxy. We have an unbreakable done that most people pray for! This is only the beginning of the blessings my cousin will be seeing.
Elijah
Bridesmate
Yoo my name is Elijah I’m DaShawn’s little brother. I couldn’t be more proud of my sister she’s been my twin since I was born and I’m so glad she found her other half in KK who’s felt like part of the family since day one !!
Aari
Bridesmaid
My name is Aarionna. I met DaShawn our ninth-grade year of high school, and we’ve been locked in ever since. From the moment we met, our bond just clicked and kept getting stronger. Wherever you saw her, you saw me and vice versa. My girl for life.
James
Bridesmate
I’m James, I’m Keiona's older brother. I’m the first born so I was her first babysitter lol. And she was my first true friend. When we were young she wanted to do everything that I did and I’m Thankful for that because we share our first love basketball. I wanna be the first person to congratulate her and tell her how proud I am of her for the woman she's become and being one of the 1st out of the younger generation to take this next step in life of marriage. I love you and I'm always going to be there 2 support you 4 anything. Love Big Bro/Day 1
Kenay
Bridesmaid
Hi, I’m Ke’Naja! I met the bride back in 9th grade and we’ve been inseparable ever since. From high school to almost 30, we’ve grown up together through every phase of life. She’s been my constant, my safe place, and one of the most genuine people I know. Watching her step into this next chapter of her life is a full circle moment, and I couldn’t be happier for her and the life she’s building.
C
Bridesmate
Who knew a trip to Miami would turn into a whole new friendship? After the Miami “Sweet Heat” trip, C and Keiona built a connection that’ll never be broken. Between Keiona’s late-night, boo-loving talks with DayDay keeping me up, us in all-black shades with our locs flying in the air on ATVs through the streets of Miami, and Keiona holding my hair back while I was fighting for my life in the bathroom after only a “few” drinks… yeah, that was only the beginning of the “C and Keiona Adventures.” From strangers sharing a hotel room to chasing Keiona down the streets of Virginia at 4 a.m., we’ve been bros ever since. I’m honored to watch this love story grow into a beautiful forever cheering you both on all the way!
Jas
Bridesmaid
I'm Jas aka The Overprotective One. I’ve known Shawn all our lives & I’ve known KK since high school. The way the world and love works is nothing short of amazing and now that they have crossed paths, I couldn’t be more happy for them! To my sister…Just know that I am and always will be one call away! I am so proud of you! Womb To The Tomb ❤️ So To My Godsister & Her New Forever Love! I Love Yall & Lets Turn St Maarten Out! #RevisEverAfter
Jaylon
Bridesmate
I’m Jay, one of Shawn’s brothers! Me and Shawn been locked in since before I was even born. She made a habit of touching my mom’s belly every time she saw her. Since then Shawn always had my back and now I have the both of theirs. Anything they need they know I’ll be there to help.
Monae
Bridesmaid
I met DaShawn in 2014 in college in the most boring environmental science class known to man. We dipped, went to the café, she came back to my room, and never left my bed 😂 That’s been my sweetheart, my girl, ever since. We became mommies a few years apart, always took our girls on play dates 💕 She talked about KK since the beginning, and now here we are, watching my girl choose forever. It’s full circle, and my heart is so happy for them.
Tristan
Bridesmate
My name is Tristan I’m Keiona’s brother. I’ll never forget one year she took to me to Water Country and I almost drowned in the wave pool and I broke my new phone I had just gotten by jumping in the pool and all we did was laugh about it. I’m honored to be a part of a special moment in your life and I’m thankful to call you my sister 🤞🏽🖤.
Jordan
Bridesmaid
My name is Jordan and I’m DaShawn’s god-sister. We’ve literally been family since birth lol. Thank God for bringing together 2 best friends back in 1991! I’m so happy for you and KK and I’m honored to be a part of your big day.
Kiana
Bridesmate
My name is Kiana, and I met Keiona in 2009, towards the end of 11th grade. I can’t believe we’ve been friends for over 15 years!! I’ll never forget our random adventures in my 1997 Nissan Maxima, like when I tried to teach you to drive in the Greenbelt Mall parking lot and you backed into the wall, or when it broke down in the middle of the street, LOL. No matter what we did with the gang or where we went, it was always a good time. Anyway, I’m so honored to be a part of a special moment in your life, and I’m so glad you met a wonderful woman like DaShawn. I can’t wait to see you both walk down the aisle!
Irene
Bridesmaid
I’m Irene. I met Keiona in 2023 while she was coaching basketball with my spouse, and through her I met Day Day. Our friendship quickly grew, and I couldn’t be happier to celebrate their love and the beautiful marriage they’re building together.
Nasia
Bridesmate
Cousins by blood, sisters by choice. I love you beyond words and we grew up together and you were the one I looked up to. As we grew older we grew apart but as adult we grew stronger than ever. I met DaShawn on not the best of terms but I’m glad we met, I’m so happy for you guys and pray your marriage and relationship thrives. Cheers to infinite happiness.
Syd
Bridesmaid
My name is Sydney, and I’m honored to be a bridesmaid. DaShawn and I met through our moms in 2009, and I’ve proudly taken on the role of her big sister ever since. I can’t wait to celebrate your beautiful union and stand by your side as you say “I do.”
Kaileaa
Bridesmate
My name is Kaileaa and I met Keiona and Day Day at our mutual friend Khayla’s birthday cabin trip. It was here that I ALMOST ran a stop sign with Keiona in the car and I knew then that she’d never let me forget it and she never has. Since then, I’ve seen Keiona and Day Day at every social gathering in which we’ve become a close-knit group that turned into an extended family. We’ve shared many precious memories in such little time and I’m honored to stand by them on the day that they become one.
Tru Rose
Flower Girl
Hi my name is Tru Rose🤍 Alot of people call me Tootie, but My Shawn calls me "Boo"...Hi boooo🥰 I love my Shawn so much and I'm here to do one job and one job only....and that is to be a flower girl and professional petal dropper!
Onyx
Ring Bearer
I'm Onyx. I promise I kept the rings safe, I wont even drop them! My cousin calls me lil baby and I can’t wait to pass the rings to my beautiful cousin!
Mena
Mother of the Bride
I'm Mena-Keona and I am Keiona’s mother. From the moment you came into my life, you was so small but full of love and life, you’ve been smart, strong, and wonderfully yourself. You’ve grown into a woman who knows what she wants, stands up for what matters, and somehow still remembers to call me (most of the time). Seeing you find someone who loves you, laughs with you, and DaShawn is clearly your person and that tells me everything I need to know about how right this is. As you both walk toward this new beginning, know that I am always here cheering and supporting you, and DaShawn and loving you both beyond measure. No matter where life takes your family Keiona you will always be my daughter, and DaShawn my daughter in law and I will always be so very proud of you both in your journey together. Love ❤️
Ryelle
Mother of the Bride
I am overwhelmed with joy for the union of Dashawn and Keiona. Since the day we met Keiona, affectionately known as KK, I have loved her like mine! She brings balance and stability to our crazy everyday life, and I love how Kori adores her! Thank you for loving my daughter the way you do. Shawn, I am so proud of the woman, the mother and soon to be wife you are becoming. Keep evolving, ask GOD first then call Mommie, continue to surround yourself in love, shine bright like a diamond and live your best damn life! So happy for you both, Love you.
Elmer
Father of the Bride
My name is Elmer Roddey Jr. I am DaShawn's G-daddy. The thing I remember most is when she was growing up she got spoiled by me, by me rubbing her back and shaking her to sleep. One more thing, but you think you are my daughter and I am crazy about my daughter in-law ❤️