Wedding PartyWedding Party
ArielAriel
Bridesmaid
Est 2022 My ray of sunshine! I was absolutely positive I had every friend in my life that I would ever need by the time I met her at 35. However a chance encounter revealed that God plays chess,not checkers and that he will use temporary people to make permanent connections!! The bond was instant and led to one of the most well rounded friendships I never knew I needed whether it’s church,brunch,day party,dinner or chill. Ari is the friend that will be right there!
De’AndreaDe’Andrea
Maid of Honor
My suh!! My mother’s favorite child that’s not even her child! My baby cousin(shhh don’t tell Scarlett lol). My partner in crime, the family knows if you don’t see me you won’t see her and vice versa!We’ve been through it all because we’ve been attached at the hip since we were old enough to use a phone my best cousin/sister/friend! It’s true you don’t get to choose your family but she’s the sister/cousin I’d choose a million times over if I could! Janky ENT for life baby!🤣🤣🤣
FeliciaFelicia
Matron of Honor
My bird,my bestie,my sister,the mother of my godbaby! One of the strongest humans I know. We have literally been through the happiest and saddest times of our lives together but through it all we’ve always had each other! When we met in 6th grade I had no idea that we would be here today or that she would be the person to introduce me to the love of my life. She loves hard and never misses out on an opportunity to celebrate me or show her love and support and this season has not been any different.
FinetraFinetra
Maid of Honor
Netra(in Ms.Jess voice) aka my Girlfriend!! The pull up queen! (lol I could move to Alaska and without a doubt I know she’d be there before the last box is unpacked!) I met Finetra at an interesting stage in life.I was 19 and had just lost my brother, I didn’t want to be around the friends I already had if I’m honest,let alone make a new one but God knew exactly who and what I needed to do this thing called life with.We’ve grown to be so much more than friends,she’s the sister God sent for me to grow through and into true womanhood with and for that I’ll forever be grateful that God saw fit to place us and each other’s life!
KaylaKayla
Bridesmaid
Ole Kayla, my firecracker!!!! I think we were always destined to be a part of each other’s life. Our mothers were neighbors growing up, our older siblings grew up together and then in 6th grade we met and began our journey of growing up together. We are like fire and ice but life is all about balance. We’ve always been different but have always embraced each other and allowed one another to fully show up as ourselves without fear of judgement. We’ve been a constant in each other’s lives through the years so I knew this season could not be any different.
PorschePorsche
Matron of Honor
Est 1987 My day one! The mother of my favorite humans,the G.O.A.T big sister!! My only sister by birth but one of my best friends by choice. Words can’t describe our bond, we are literally always just a phone call away. My heart in human form. She’s been right by my side my entire life never letting me fall, so much that she still reaches for my hand to cross the street and puts her arm across me if she slams on the brakes! 🤣(I’m her forever baby and she’s my forever hero🦸🏽♀️)
QuinnQuinn
Bridesmaid
Last but definitely not least to the world she’s Quinn aka Star but she’s my quinniepooh. My daily reminder that angels are real and that God saw fit to give me a personal one. She’s my prayer partner, cousin, bestie and the brightest star on any day! Always unapologetically herself, so full of love and light and I’m so honored she chooses to share it with me on my special day and always!
DavidDavid
Groomsman
David, Beau’s oldest brother on his mom’s side set the standard for their family in so many ways. David and Beau have always had a powerful bond through music (2Pac), sports, and reading. This bond helped to maintain constant support of each other in every stage of life.
DJDJ
Groomsman
DJ is Beau’s oldest nephew, but he’s so much more than that. They grew up in the same households, supported each other in the toughest of times and celebrated each other during the best of times. So it’s only fitting that DJ is a groomsman since he’s considered more than a nephew and seen as a brother in many ways.
JeromeJerome
Groomsman
Jerome and Beau had a chance meeting in 2005 in Providence Rhode Island, that led to a bond and tight friendship for two decades. Through many life-changing experiences, they’ve maintained a brotherhood that started in Rhode Island and has carried them to the South.
JohnnyJohnny
Groomsman
Johnny is Beau’s older brother but they grew up as the closest friends being only one year apart in age. Johnny has been an ear and shoulder for Beau and they have leaned on and pushed each other since they can remember. What a blessing is to celebrate together.
KevinKevin
Best Man
Kevin is Beau’s youngest brother, and has always been Beau’s consistent right hand man. From being at football practice and games to traveling all over the country together, Kevin has always shown what it means to show up with consistency.
MichaelMichael
Groomsman
Michael, a.k.a. BoLo, Beau’s older brother has always inspired Beau and served as an example in his direct approach to life and especially in Michael’s brilliance. He’ll never accept it but he is the smartest of the bunch out of the siblings.
MilesMiles
Groomsman
Miles and Beau met as freshmen at Morgan Park High School in 2000 where they both were captains of the team their senior year. The initial connections developed through football turned into a bond of brotherhood that has lasted last in decades. From the South Side of Chicago (Roseland) to today they have grown as teammates, brothers and Bruhz!
SkipSkip
Groomsman
Skip and Beau met as professors at Winston Salem State University(WSSU). They not only had a passion for impacting the youth at the university, but also built a bond based clarity, consideration, and understanding. Their bond goes beyond the professional as it has developed into the personal, a brotherhood where they know that they can count on each other through thick and thin.