Wedding Party
Kierra Hughes
Bride
“A woman may seem to be beautiful, but that can deceive people. Her body will not be beautiful for ever. But a woman who respects the Lord with fear will receive honour.” Proverbs 31:30 Yes that’s her with a little bit of hood! Ms. Kierra was born and raised in Louisville, Ky. She’s a lover of all things food, music, and most of all her family and God! Simplicity at its best… And now she’s #SuddenlySmith
Bradley Smith Sr.
Groom
“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtained favour of the LORD.” Proverbs 18:22 Music is his sixth sense. Well known for being “the sax man”, Bradley was born and raised in Raleigh, NC. He loves his children, family, and loves to serve the Lord. He also loves love stories, but this is his absolute favorite! #BradAndKiek4Ever
Anna Bailey
Matron of Honor
I'm Dr Anna- a fun & loving person who likes to bake & draw. I was friends with Kierra's sisters in Peoria, then life allowed us to become sisters. Hometown: St. Louis Favorite color: Purple Occupation: MD & Asst Prof.
Khilah Banks
Maid of Honor
I am the 17 year old daughter of the bride. I’m a Senior at DuPont Manual in YPAS Theatre, we met at my birth :) I’m from Louisville, Kentucky my favorite colors are pink and yellow💕
Darion Hughes
Bridesmaid
I’m Darion a 28yr old Behavioral Therapist, from Louisville Ky. My favorite color is turquoise or any blue-green combination. “We met bc We've been around each other all my life…you’re my big sister!”
Shiah Temple
Bridesmaid
Heyy I’m Shiah, I’m 18 years old and I’m her baby sister from the seed. I’m so excited that my big sister is marrying a R.A.N ! love you guys ❤️
Kayla Boyce
Bridesmaid
My name is Kayla Boyce my favorite color is orange. I’ve been a CMA for almost 5years! Kiki is my big sister😍. I met her in 1991 haha when I was born. But from what I can remember as a child I was 5 I believe, Kiki and my brother use to walk me through the ally from my grandmas house to get these gigantic popsicles!! THEY WERE THE BEST!!! Also I remember us having a contest of who noodles would cook the fastest by using the stove or microwave 😂😂. I LOVE My big sister and I AM SOOOO HAPPY FOR HER!!!
Chanell Williams
Bridesmaid
My name is Chanell Williams & im from Louisville, Ky. My favorite colors are pink & red. I met Kierra aka Kiek through a beautiful woman named Senitha Hughes aka Mama. Having Kiki as a Big sis has been hilarious to say the least. She definitely held her big sis pants in doing things like pranking me and my lil sis, cooking good meals for us and more. Never has it been a dull moment with this girl. She keeps us laughing and I’m the absolute biggest fan of her gift and love love love singing with her.
Kelsey Bush
Bridesmaid
I am the funniest out of the bush gang! I’m fun outgoing and #NoFilter Fun fact : Kierra wanted my mother to name me Tiffany 🤢 Kierra is the only person I allow to call me Josie Occupation: Human Resources Fave color : blue From: Peoria, IL
Victoria Winston
Bridesmaid
I met Kiek when I was a little girl. She’s my mom's god sister, and my bestfriend's big sister. “You’ve been the same solid auntie, never changed”❤️ I'm from Louisville Kentucky, my favorite color is black, and I'm a stay home mom where I care for my beautiful daughter Faith! Thank you auntie for letting me share you & unc's special day 🤞🏿❤️ we love y'all
Channia Banks
Bridesmaid
I’ve known the bride all of my life! I mean sheesh, she carried me for 40 and a half weeks. I was born and raised in Louisville Kentucky. I have a small business selling crocheted items. My favorite color is periwinkle…It’s the perfect combination of purple and blue!
Dalmesha Jones
Bridesmaid
I’m the cousin/sister of the bride. Although we aren’t blood we were raised as though we were. I’m extremely proud of the woman she has become and excited to see what is in store for her and Bradley!
Ariyanna Smith
Jr Bridesmaid
Hi I’m Bradley’s daughter. I’m 13yrs old, I love music, and my favorite color is yellow. I’m excited that me and my brothers now have new sisters. I’m even more happy to see my daddy happy again.
Kayleigh Banks
Jr Bridesmaid
“My mom, the bride, gave birth to me BOOM!” -Bunny I’m in the 6th grade, I enjoy cheer, dance, singing, and cooking with my mom. I also enjoy playing with my cousins❤️❤️. I love California it’s not my home state but it is by far my dream state. I’m really happy for stepbrad and mommy I’m happy to see that my mom has grown since my stepbrad has got here and I’m glad to see that she’s happy and found a R.AN. Love you mommy and stepbrad🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
Khurie Hughes
Flower Girl
Khurie is the niece of the bride. She has two dogs, Angel and Dutch. She loves the colors pink and purple, her dolls, gymnastics, singing/dancing, people, & making others laugh…but most of all she loves her NaaNaa(the bride)
Cedric Hawkins
Best Man
I met bradley back in 6th grade at North Garner middle school which I was only there for one year.. we really didn’t know each other during that year but who would’ve known years later we would meet back up again in college. My freshman year at NCCU bradley was in a group called room temp and the needed a keyboard player for a show and somehow we met again. Crazy huh? Yep lol from there we formally met at an interest meeting and became line brothers of our awesome fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia INC. We quickly became best friends more like brothers. During our time on line we created a strong bond that was unbreakable. We became more than just frat brothers, we was true brothers ✊🏽. We was inseparable as we always gigged and play for churches together. We’ve been playing together for over 10 years and he has pushed me musically more than he knows. I believe my brother has a gift that will speak to millions. Thru all that we’ve been thru we remained strong nd brothers. I’m happy for my brother on finding a wife and wish him nothing but happiness, even though he left me now I have no saxophonist by my side lol. I must say he is a genuine brother always have my back thru anything and always called me his music director even though I doubted myself and I love him for that. Love you man keep God 1st, be the best Man, Husband and Father that I know you can be 💪🏽
Cindy Swinnie
Groomswoman
“My mothers sister gave birth to him! So that makes us cousins 😂” My favorite color is red, I’m a technician at Leith Acura in North Carolina, and “I’m fine as wine!”
Joyce Wood
Groomswoman
“One day I was relaxing in my room at the Econolodge. I heard B playing his horn 🎷 and it sounded so good . I came and stood on the balcony and said bruh you could do something with that . My barber has a band so I brought back a business card, so that they could link up. We’ve been friends since then❤️” From : Petersburg va Favorite color : Red Occupation : Hotel GM
Neal Swinnie
Groomsman
Bradley is my god brother and also my first cousin. I’m the owner of Swinnie Kennels. My favorite color is purple, and I was born in Raleigh NC
Justin Marlowe
Groomsman
I'm Bradley's line brother. THE TREY aka #3. His favorite line brother (take that out lol) . I'm from Wilmington NC, and I am a Rapper/Singer. (Look me up @MarloweGriffin)😁😁 I met Bradley joining our beloved Fraternity "Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Incorperated". I was the youngest of our line and Brad quickly became a big brother figure to me. As an aspiring professional musician I found myself in awe of not only Brad's talent but his character. Bradley stood tall and looked intimidating, but he is one of the coolest and caring people I've ever met. Bradley immediately became my big brother/body guard. In every instance we were around each other I learned so much and innately knew he would be my brother for life. Through our journey is where I had the chance to get to know him and from then on is where I began to love my brother. Blood could not make us any closer. That also goes for the rest of my line brothers ...but they all know too ...Brad was and is My idol. I love you Bradley Thomas Smith and Congratulations!!!!!
Gregory Moss
Groomsman
Bradley and I were freshman roommates at NCCU. I was the bass singer in our group “Room Temp.” I’m from Reidsville NC, my favorite color is green, and I’m a Lawyer.
Chris Swinnie
Groomsman
Bradley is my first cousin and you been there since we were yay high. I’m Head Drum Major for HHM. My favorite colors are blue and purple, and I’m from Raleigh, NC.
Marcus Jones
Groomsman
I'm originally from Sturgis kentucky, my favorite color is BLACK. I work with special need individuals. I met Bradley at Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ where I am the Minister of Music!
Shaun Jones
Groomsman
Bradley Smith Jr.
Ring Bearer
My daddy is my hero, he’s like Superman!
Ezra Smith
Bell Ringer
I love my daddy!
Otis K. Bush Sr.
Father of the Bride
I met Kierra about 10 minutes after her arrival. Of course they had cleaned her up, but she was definitely a site to see. “Chocolate, with a little curly Afro, and bags under her eyes…like she needed a nap lol but she was precious! She let out a big ol scream to make everyone on maternity ward aware that Kierra Lyne' had arrived!”
Louis Crowder
Father of the Groom
Senitha Mayfield
Mother of the Bride
I met Kierra on July 16th 1986 at 8:45pm and OH what a night. Kierra was a the cutest baby! She had these cute little lips that looked like she was going to whistle a tune at any moment. Lol nothing came out so I just kissed them instead. Kierra never learned to whistle, but the music came later. WHAT A SPECIAL GIFT FROM THE LORD, THIS CHILD CAN SANG!!! Raised in Louisville Kentucky, I am the proud owner of Hughes Transportation LLC, a trained driver for the state, and my favorite color is red.
Juane Smith
Mother of the Groom
Bradley is my one and ONLY son! I’m elated to see where God continues to take him on this journey called life. I’m a psychiatrist in the women’s prison facility in Butner NC and my favorite color of blue.
Pastor Gena Harris
Officiant
Cynthia Dean
Wedding Planner
Omari Bush
Usher
Anthony Sanders
Usher
Sylvia Johnson
Hostess
Lynne Courtney
Hostess