Kristen & Milan
Wedding Party
Troyia Rambo
Maid of Honor
Kristen and Troyia candidly crossed paths on the monkey bars of their elementary school playground. Since then, they have created countless lifelong memories from school dances, graduating college and traveling the world together. After being friends for over 20 years they have become more like sisters than anything. There is never a dull moment when they’re laughing, telling old stories, singing, dancing or cooking together. Troyia wishes Kristen everlasting love & happiness in her marriage, as she embarks on a new journey as a wife.
Tiuate Davis
Maid of Honor
Kristen and Tiuate met in the hallways of Berkshire Middle School during their 7th grade year. They have been each other's backbone ever since. They enjoy keeping each other's sprits lifted and sharing beautiful daughters together, who are Godsisters. Tiuate wishes Kristen nothing but jubilation during her marriage with Milan.
Kelsey Hall
Bridesmaid
Kristen And Kelsey have known of each other since high school. When Kelsey started considering going to WMU, she reached out to Kristen via Blackberry Messenger, which was their first semi-formal conversation. Kelsey ended up at WMU and in the near future, she and Kristen became roommates, bonded immediately, and later on became best friends. It was like they had been friends all of their lives. Kelsey has watched Kristen grow and transition through so many phases of her life. From college, to pledging Alpha Kappa Alpha, to transitioning into corporate life, to motherhood, and now to marriage! I am so honered to be apart of Kristen and Milan’s special day and will continue to be there for them through this lifelong journey.
Cortney Simpson
Bridesmaid
Kristen and Cortney have been attached to each other since they were kids. Cousins, twins, sisters and friends all in one. Cortney has seen Kristen flourish as she’s transitioned through many chapters in her life. From sleepovers in her basement as kids, parties and working together as teens, and traveling as adults. Cortney is very honored to stand by her side in this next chapter as she becomes a wife.
Kenyetta Williams
Bridesmaid
Kristen and Kenyetta met some time in high school, but it wasn’t until they both attended Western Michigan University in 2008 that linked them together for life! In fact, for Kenyetta’s entire freshman year, Kristen and another young lady were her only friends! As time grew, they all learned that they shared December birthdays. Ironically their birth dates equal out to one another’s. The math between the numbers will never change, neither will their friendship! Kenyetta + Kristen = Friends For Life!
Nicole Grier
Bridesmaid
Kristen and Nicole met in 2011 while pledging and became instant friends - more like partners in crime! Any event, party, trip or function you could find the two of them together being the life of the party. Post college they maintained a close friendship and supported one another through the ups and downs of first-time adulting. Though many miles away and with many life changes, including the addition of baby Kendall, they have continued to remain lifelong friends!
Rashawn Riggs
Best Man
Milan and Shawn met in high school in 2003 while playing football. They became friends through their late mutual best friend, Ryan. Their relationship became unbreakable 17 years ago. Milan is Shawn’s daughter’s godfather and his best friend. They have so many memories to share, with many more to come. Milan stood as his best man as he said, “I Do”, in 2013, and now it’s Shawn’s turn to stand by Milan’s side. The love they have for each other will continue to grow and be unbreakable.
Hamani Wilson
Groomsman
Hamani and Milan met during “Summer Bridge” at Hampton University, a program designed to help potential students transition into college after facing adversity during their high school years. Acceptance into Hampton was contingent upon having success in the “Summer Bridge” program. Having faced similar experiences with adversity during their formative years, Hamani and Milan made a creed among themselves that returning home to their respective hometowns of Washington, DC and Detroit, MI without full acceptance into Hampton was not an option. That was the beginning of a brotherhood that persists to this day. Hamani is grateful to support Milan as he enters this new chapter of his life with Kristen and their two beautiful little girls.
Ricardo Durham
Groomsman
Milan and Ricardo met the summer of 2006 in pre-college at Hampton University. While partying and hanging out were things that helped them create a brotherhood. The one thing they took serious, was school. They made a pact to each other that they would graduate on time. They pushed and held each other accountable by routinely meeting at the library to study or complete homework. When the time came to graduate, it was the most exciting time for them. So much so, Milan cried with joy pretty much all day and had to be dehydrated from it the next day. Best wishes to Milan and Kristen with their next phase in life.
Adrian Redmond
Groomsman
Adrian and Milan met at the age of 8 in Milan’s backyard while playing basketball. Adrian didn’t know at the time, but that basketball game would spark a lifelong bond. They have been coworkers, roommates, and pie eating competitors at the state fair. Adrian has never called Milan a friend, he calls him his blood brother. Milan has always been Adrian’s right hand throughout the biggest moments of his life and Adrian can’t wait to watch everything beautiful unfold for Milan and Kristen.
Ryan Samuel
Groomsman
Ryan and Milan have built a friendship that spans nearly a decade. Meeting through mutual friends, Ryan and Milan are both DC transplants that now call the Nation’s Capital home. Through common values, perspectives and the propensity to turn up, Milan and Ryan built a brotherhood that will last a lifetime. Best wishes and blessings to the union of Milan and Kristen!
David Davis
Groomsman
Milan and David met in 2004 while attending Bishop Borgess High School in Redford, MI. They became good friends while playing Basketball for the school. The two parted ways after the school went under different ownership in 2005. Fast forward to 2018 when David and Milan ran back into each other after 13 years on U street in Washington, DC. Milan introduced David to his good Hampton friends and they all created a great brotherhood. Who knew that David would later meet his wife through Ryan, who Milan introduced David to. David is honored to be able to be a groomsman in Milan and Kristen’s wedding as both of their families have grown close.