Wedding Party
Jaiden Gibson
Maid of Honor
My baby sister and built-in best friend. Despite being 10 years younger than me and contributing approximately 3% to the wedding planning process, she somehow still secured the very important title of Maid of Honor. š In all seriousness, thereās no one else Iād rather have standing beside me on such a special day. No matter how old we get, sheāll always be my baby sister and one of the greatest gifts life has given me. As her big sister, Iāve had the privilege of being there for every single one of her milestones and watching her grow into the amazing young woman she is today. She may have missed a few of mine simply because of our age gap, but Iām forever grateful that sheāll be standing right beside me for one of the biggest milestones of my life. I love you forever, Franny!
Will Smith
Best Man
Willās been my guy since high school. From throwing parties and chasing money to just chopping it up through every stage of life, itās always been solid, no matter how much time passes. My road dog, who was always down to accomplish a mission, lol. Heās always kept it real with me, no matter what, and no matter how long itās been, we can always pick right back up as if nothing changed and be there for each other through whatever life throws our way. Always down to hoop, go out, or just bro down. TCPB runs through our blood. My brother for life!
Brittani Griffin
Matron of Honor
Every bride needs someone who actually knows whatās going on, and for me, thatās Brittani. The queen of lists, organization, timelines, reminders, helpful wedding hacks, and ādid you think about this?ā moments. Honestly, if this wedding goes smoothly, thereās a strong chance she deserves partial credit. š Beyond all of that, sheās been such a steady, loving, supportive presence throughout this entire journey, and in my life. Iām so grateful to have her by my side. Youād never guess we havenāt been friends for 10+ years because weāve always naturally gelled and clicked so effortlessly. Sheās become such an important part of my life, and now I finally get to join the wifey club with her! Having her stand beside me on this day means more than she probably knows.
Kenneth Griffin
Groomsman
Kenny was one of the first people to show me kindness when I transferred to Frick Middle School, and weāve been tight ever since. From being part of the lunch table crew in high school to random nights out over the years, weāve made a lot of memories together. Of course, he was part of TCPB too... because apparently membership was mandatory back then. No matter how much time passes, heās always kept it P and stayed solid. Through marriage, kids, and all the changes life brings, weāve only gotten closer. Hereās to many more years, my guy!
Maya Wright
Bridesmaid
Maya is truly one of the most incredible people I know. Weāve been friends since high school and have seen each other through so many different stages of life, growth, chaos, and everything in between. She has always been supportive, always present, always a safe place, and genuinely such a light in the lives of the people who know her. Sheās also the only person I know who can go bar for bar with me in āFresh Az Iām Izā while fully committing to the choreography too. š Maya is a planner, a writer, a go-getter, and somehow still the type of friend who will drive all the way from Baltimore to Pittsburgh for a game night without hesitation. She consistently shows up for the people she loves, and honestlyā¦ everybody deserves a Maya in their life.
Rikki Rivers
Best Man
Rikki is my only blood brother and truly my best friend. Iām always there for him, and the older weāve gotten, the more I realize just how much heās always been there for me too. Even though he did steal my only child spotlight after I had five solid years of all the attention... I guess I forgive him for that now lol. Hopefully everyone gets to witness his legendary pin drop at the reception. Weāve been through happiness, grief, and every stage of life together, and through it all weāve only gotten closer as grown men. No matter what, always brothers. Love you forever bro!
Dorian Henzler
Bridesmaid
Affectionately known by me as āRichelleā, Dorian has been in my life for the last 10 years, back when I was a fresh 21-year-old who thought she knew absolutely everything. She definitely gave me the side eye a few times back then lol, but thankfully she grew to love me anyway. Over the years, weāve watched each other become mothers and women navigating life together. She has witnessed so much of my growth into the woman I am today, and Iām so grateful to have her standing beside me during this next chapter. Love you girly! š¤
J.D. Williams
Groomsman
J.D., another proud member of TCPB, has always been somebody I can truly bro down with. His door is always open... literally lol. Whether you need to talk, chill, inhale, or exhale... You know, a little elevated conversation. Somebody who's always down for a session. Always good vibes, good laughs, and somehow always down for the rec in 2K... IYKYK. He was also one of the first people to meet my first born, which made it even more special. Iām grateful for all the memories over the years and even happier to have him standing by me on such an important day. Love you bro!
Erika Mosley
Bridesmaid
My ājust tell me when and whereā friend. No matter how much time passes between us seeing each other, we always pick right back up like nothing changed. Erika is truly down for whatever, always shows up for me without hesitation, and somehow makes everything feel fun and easy. She brings so much warmth, laughter, girlhood, and genuine friendship into my life. The kind of friend who reminds you that friendship doesnāt always have to be complicated, it can simply be consistent, supportive, and full of love. Every bride needs that ride-or-die energy in her corner, and Iām so lucky to have hers. I'll thank her endlessly for always being there for me š¤
Corey Fields
Groomsman
I first met Corey back in high school, but we grew closer over the years. During the TCPB era, Corey honestly played a crucial role because he always showed up equipped with the Bose speaker and the camera, which somehow made every kickback feel official lol. Lowkey the professional DJ of the group. Between hella video game sessions, always being down for the duty, and always ready to bro down, thereās never a dull moment. Heās seen me through a lot of life transitions, from pre-kids and single life to becoming a family man and almost husband. Heās always been easy to talk to, a listening ear, and somebody who gives genuine advice without judgment, which is what makes the friendship so solid. Happy to have him by my side for this next chapter. Hereās to many more years my guy, love!
Morghann Simon
Bridesmaid
My fashionable, life-of-the-party friend who firmly believes I dress ātoo safeā and constantly reminds me to spice my wardrobe up a little. š The friend who is always down for a good time, regardless of the consequences, and somehow still makes it out smiling every single time. We met through work, but our friendship quickly turned into so much more than that. Even though she decided to move across the country, and seeing each other will take a little more effort these days, I know our friendship is more than capable of handling the distance. Morghann is endlessly supportive, hilarious, and truly the kind of friend you want in your corner through every stage of life. Iām so lucky our paths crossed!
Devan Slaughter
Groomsman
Iāve known Devan since middle school, and weāve really been through the ringer together. Part of the lunch time crew and another official TCPB member, we made money together, partied together, and made a lot of memories over the years. He definitely played a crucial role during the college years too, always letting me crash at Penn State Main and throwing the apartment parties that felt legendary at the time lol. One thing Iāve always respected about Devan is his genuine energy and the fact that he always keeps it real, which is what makes the friendship solid. From turning up during the college days to always being there anytime I asked him to pull up for an event, heās always shown love and support. There was no way I could leave him out of one of the biggest moments of my life. Love forever bro!
Blake Rivers
Flower Girl
Blake is 3 years old going on 13 and truly the star of the show. š Our fearless leader, professional yapper, and tiny boss lady who keeps all of us entertained daily. She lights up our lives in every possible way, and there is never a dull moment with her around. If you know Blake, then you already know there is a 99.9% chance sheāll be tearing up the dance floor all night long. We fully expect her to be one of the last people standing when the reception is over lol. We love our sweet girl more than words can explain and cannot wait to watch her walk down the aisle as our flower girl on such a special day. We love you Blakie!
Braylen Rivers
Ring Bearer
Braylen keeps us laughing from sunrise to bedtime. Between his hilariously deep voice for a 3-year-old and the brand new phrases he somehow learns every single day, he constantly has us cracking up. š He keeps us on our toes, is absolutely not afraid to call us out when needed, and somehow manages to have the personality of a tiny grown man already. The fact that we are fully trusting our sweet 3-year-old baby to carry our wedding rings down the aisle honestly feels a little insane, but we wouldnāt have it any other way. We love him beyond words and cannot wait to watch him be part of such a special moment in our lives. We love you Bray Bray!
Brooklyn Rivers
Flower Girl
Our newest and final little bundle of joy may not be walking down the aisle just yet, but weāre pretty sure sheāll still make her presence known. Brooklyn is discovering her voice more and more every day and slowly growing into the sweetest, bubbliest little personality. Watching our family grow has been the greatest blessing, and Iām so grateful that our baby girl will be there to share in such a special moment with us. We love you so much, Brookie!
Elijah Rivers
Ring Bearer
Elijah, my firstborn, was one of the most pivotal moments of my life and truly helped shape me into the man I am today. Becoming a father put life into perspective in a completely different way, especially when you realize youāre no longer just living for yourself. Iām so proud of the young man heās becoming and the way he shows up as such a great older brother to his siblings, always helping guide them and teach them right from wrong. Watching him grow has been one of my greatest blessings. Iām grateful to have him by my side on such a big day in my life because he truly helps make our family complete.
Taliera Gibson
Mother of the Bride
My mom has been the one constant through every chapter of my life. Through every hard moment, every celebration, every lesson, and every accomplishment, she has always been there without hesitation. She is selfless in every sense of the word, always showing up for the people she loves, always giving, always helping, and somehow still doing it all with love. Sheās just as down for a good party as she is for keeping her grandchildren... unless sheās outside somewhere living her best life, which honestly, as she should. š She has played such a huge role in shaping me into the woman I am today. So much of who I am, how I love, and how I show up for others is because of the example she set for me growing up. Even now, she continues to show up for me in ways big and small. When I was ready to throw in the towel on planning my bridal shower, she stepped in and took over without a second thought, making sure it was everything I could have wanted and more. Thatās just who she is. Truthfully, this wedding would not be happening without her love, support, encouragement, and countless sacrifices over the years. There are no words big enough to describe how much she means to me or how grateful I am for everything sheās poured into my life. The thought of her walking me down the aisle already has me emotional because there is truly no one more deserving of that moment beside me. I love you forever, Mommy. š¤š¤
Ernest and Wendy Rivers
Parents of the Groom
My parents have been there for me since the literal beginning, and I truly donāt know where Iād be without them. No matter what life has thrown my way, Iāve always been able to come to them about anything and theyāve been there no questions asked. They helped shape me into the man and father I am today, and watching the love, loyalty, and dedication my dad has shown my mom over the years gave me the perfect example of the kind of husband I want to be to my wife. Theyāve supported every chapter of my life, whether it was sports, ceremonies, becoming a father, or any random endeavor I decided to pursue. Theyāve also become the absolute best grandparents I could ever ask for my children. Seeing how much the kids love their Nonnie and Papa Slick means more to me than I could ever explain. Outside of being amazing parents, theyāre also two of the best anglers I know... and somehow still find time to hit the casino every chance they get lol. Hopefully, some of the good juju rubs off, and they spread a little of that wealth over here, too haha. I love them endlessly and will forever be grateful for everything theyāve done for me. Heres to becoming the man you raised me to be.
Connie Taylor
Grandmother of the Bride
My grandma has been there since the very beginning, loving me through every stage of life and always being a constant source of support, wisdom, and love. I spent so much of my childhood with my grandma, and she played a huge role in shaping me into the woman I am today. She has been such a blessing in my life, and I am forever grateful for her love, wisdom, and support over the years. Itās also such a privilege to have her in my children's lives as their great-grandmother. They are incredibly lucky to know and be loved by her, just as I have been. I feel so incredibly blessed that she gets to be part of such a special moment in our lives and have a special role on our wedding day. Having her there means more to me than words could ever explain. š¤
Mamaw and Nono
Grandparents of the Groom
Mamaw and Nono have always been two of the most loving and caring grandparents anyone could ask for. I still reminisce on all the weekends spent out in what I considered the country life growing up, lol. As a kid, they always gave me the freedom to run around, enjoy nature, and just be a kid, followed of course by our Eat N Park trips. One of my favorite things was always going to the rec center with Nono, where I could shoot basketball, swim, and work out. Those trips were honestly some of the highlights of my childhood and something I always looked forward to. Iāve also always loved how caring and sweet Mamaw has been to me over the years... and her baking is absolutely dangerous for my sweet tooth lol. Iām so grateful to have both of you here for such a special day in my life, and I canāt wait to celebrate with yāall by my side.