Wedding Party
Leilani Waack
Maid of Honor
Sister of the bride. There is never a dull moment between the bride and her sister. Fun fact: Lani owns her own business as a hairstylist and between owning a business enjoys taking care of her chickens, garden, and her dog Fitz.
Emmanuel Smith
Best Man
Friend of the groom. Met while in 8th grade competing against each other on the football field. Fun fact: Emmanuel is a retired NFL player in his free time he spends time raising his three kids and traveling to different sporting events.
Tanginique Brooks
Matron of Honor
Friend of the bride for 20 years. Met in middle school and have been inseparable since. Fun fact: Tangi is a content creator on TikTok in between being an Occupational Therapist. She has amazing content providing reviews on restaurants, places to visit, and items on TikTok shop.
Mikhael Holman
Groomsman
Brother of the groom. Fun fact: Mikhael is the youngest brother of the groom. In his free time, he loves playing video games and cheering on the Green Bay Packers and Oregon Ducks.
Dominique Hopper
Bridesmaid
Friend of the bride for 10 years. Met in college while attending MTSU and instantly clicked upon meeting and became college roommates. Fun fact: Dom is very talented. She can sing and enjoys knitting when she has down time.
Ihsan Robinson
Groomsman
Friend of the groom. Met in 8th grade at football practice during summer conditioning. Fun Fact: Ihsan was the first friend Malek was allowed to take on family vacation growing up. He is also known for his grilling and welding skills.
Megan Garrett
Bridesmaid
Friend of the bride for 20 years. Met in middle school and have been locked in with the bride ever since. Fun Fact: Megan is very stylish and she loves to travel outside of the country and to different cities in the U.S.
Kayla Johnson
Groomswoman
Friend of the groom. Met the groom while he was 9 years old after she moved to Tennessee from Alabama. Fun Fact: Grew up being neighbors with the groom, Kayla always shows up for people she cares about and has always shown love and support throughout the years. She lights up any room she walks into.
Jade Mclester
Bridesmaid
Friend of the bride since 2019. Met while working at the same employer out of college and instantly became friends. The bride and Jade have been locked in ever since. Fun fact: Jade is half Samoan and loves to cook. She is a former hip hop dance instructor and favorite college team is UGA.
Jalen Neal
Groomsman
Friend of the groom. Met in 5th grade at a Murfreesboro Mustang football practice. Fun Fact: Friends since childhood with a lifetime of stories to prove it. Jalen is the groom's gym partner and always introducing him new music as well
Da'Vida Bell
Bridesmaid
Friend of the bride. Met in middle school and has been a ride or die ever since. Fun fact: Da'Vida loves to bake and very passionate about providing delicious baked goods. She has been baking since 7 years old.
Te’Juan Henderson
Groomsman
Friend of the groom. Met the groom when they were 13 years old. Fun fact: Tejuan is one of the funniest people in Tennessee. Always has a great attitude and the life of the party!
Margaux Santos
Flower Girl
Niece of the groom. Margaux is 3 years old and full of giggles, smiles, and a whole lot of cuteness.
Ezra Bekele-Froedden
Ring Bearer
Nephew of the bride. Ezzy is 3 years old and full of laughter, joy, and personality.
