Christopher & LaShonda
Wedding Party
Thomas McCroskey
Best Man
Thomas has been my Ace through thick and thin since 1987. Nobody better qualified to be my Best Man! He is the most selfless person I know and vehemently loves his friends and family. His wife Wanda and daughter Tiana are both just as fabulous and always make room for us when we visit Nashville. No way I would be who I am without TMAC in my life. #SIQ
Megan Collier
Bridesmaid
Megan and I have been friends since first grade! To be able to share so many memories with her since we have been little girls is what I hold most dear. She is a loving wife, mother of two beautiful girls and a great friend. Through all of the ups and downs of our lives, we laugh together, support one another, and want the best for each other. She is hilarious; she is a risk-taker and loves adventure!
Jay Johnson
Groomsman
Jay is one half of the Joshua and Caleb duo. Look them up and it'll tell you a lot about our relationship. we served on a Worship Team together for 5 years and saw countless lives changed during that time span. Jay has seen me at my best and worst but has never waivered in being one of the best friends I have. He understands me more than most and has been a practical and Godly moral compass. He's a devoted husband to my girl Tamera and father of 4 pretty cool kids. Estatic he can share this day with me!
Nia Pennick
Bridesmaid
I have known Nia for about seven years and she has definitely taken the role of little sister. She is my road dawg, my shopping partner, and my reality check. Over the last few years we have really shown up for each other as we journey through different season of our lives. During happy or sad times, I know she has my back and she knows I have hers. Whether it is through laughter, a listening ear, telling the gut truth or just simply being there - she is a my little sister for life!
Therron Jones
Groomsman
Therron is the brother to the bride and has honored me by joining me as a groomsman. Therron enjoys traveling, photography, watching sports, and his career in IT. As a brother to two sisters myself, I know how it feels to trust someone else to take care of them; and he and his family have been nothing less than loving, accepting, and supportive to this relationship and I am looking forward to becoming an official part of their family.
Matlan Matlock
Bridesmaid
Matlan is a sister of the Groom. Before I met Matlan, Christopher would talk about what it was like growing up with her and how much trouble they got in together. He would always talk about how she has the best laugh! I have always wanted a sister and now I have one! She is a dedicated wife and mother of four. In addition to taking care of her family, she is also in her last stint of school. I don't know how she does it, but I am so excited to get to know her more. Thank you Matlan for welcoming me into the family!
Alex Dumin
Groomsman
Alex is another member of our Steelers crew and I consider him more of a brother than a friend. I call myself the 3rd Dumin brother along with him and his brother Dustin. My kids and I have spent almost every Thanksgiving since 2007 with him and his family at his parents home and they have always treated us like their own kids. Alex has one warrier of a wife in Nikki and 3 superstar soccer kids....Macey, Banks, and Elliott. It's a honor having Al along for the ride!
Erika Lindsey
Bridesmaid
Erika has been a great sister friend for many years. We were in an Adult Dance Ministry and Co-Directors of the Youth Dance Ministry for over seven years. Over time, our friendship grew and we became a part of each others support circle. She always has a willingness to help, loves to look for ways to give back to her community and is a BEAST on the dance floor! LOL! She is the wonderful wife to Jamal and together they have the sweetest daughter, Erin, who is also our Flower Girl!
Brentom Taylor
Groomsman
I have known Brent Taylor longer than anyone that will be by my side on the big day. We worked our first job together, led songs at church together, were Jr Deacons together, and now he's helping me to seal my nuptials as I did for him. He and his wife Leslie keep busy with their ball of energy Isaiah. Having Brent by my side is a big deal.
Lekisha Grant
Bridesmaid
Lekisha, aka Niki, is the baby sister of the Groom. Niki is the wonderful wife to Nauldo, new mother to an energetic two year old named Logan and proud Kindergarten Teacher to a number of little ones. Words can not express how appreciative I am of Niki welcoming me into the family. I was able to spend more time with her when she and her family stayed with us for the engagement party. She is such a sweet spirit and I am looking forward to getting to know her even more.
Brian Williams
Groomsman
Brian and I have been great friends since he moved to Nashville from LA back in 1985. We have rapped countless RUN DMC cuts together, snuck into parties we were not old enough to be in, and cut up during countless Dr. Clark lectures in school. Now he is one of the most Godly influences in my life and can always be counted on keep it real with me when I'm trippin. Brian and his wife Quinn have 4 kids together and are destined for great things....look out for them!
Angie Gardner
Bridesmaid
Angie is my cousin who I have admired throughout my life. I remember as a little girl always wanting to go over her house to play, ride my bicycle, and learn all the words to new songs. Over the years, we developed a rhythm where we don't talk all the time, but when we do it is timely and we provide encouragement to each other. I am definitely thrilled to have her stand with me!
Brian Lewis
Groomsman
Brian is one amazing dude. On top of being a a great husband to Andrea and father to Addison and Tegan, he has devoted himself to serving the men of our church as the Men's Ministry Pastor. He's never been anything short of a dedicated friend since we met back in 2008. We have watched our girls dance together, enjoyed some football, served together at church in many ways, and even watched Tiger on the links! His only flaw is that he's not a Steeler fan but he'll gain instant favor with many of my future inlaws being a Falcon fan lol.
Charlynn March
Bridesmaid
My Char Char! I met Charlynn through a dance ministry over fifteen years ago. She is the sweetest, kindest and caring soul in my circle. She is always there to listen and I know she has my back. She is a great wife and mother. Also, she is a talented choreographer and a ridiculously talented chef. Her intuitive nature is to support her family and friends and I am glad to know her. My Sister!
Michael Naylor
Groomsman
Mike is my movie buddy and part of our Steelers crew. In between the 2 he has become one of my best friends since moving to Charleston back in 2007. He has not convinced me to see Wide Spread Panic in concert yet but who knows what the future holds. His wife Gretchen along with daughters Maya and Harper completes this Naylor quartet. He'll be difficult to miss at the altar....just look up! lol
Renee Thomas
Bridesmaid
Renee is my lovely God-sister. I remember being introduced to Renee as a young girl. She and my mother spent countless hours together studying, writing papers, and doing group projects to get multiple education certifications and ultimately their Doctorate degrees. During this time we developed a little sister/big sister relationship and she has been very influential in my life! She is a devoted wife, mother of a very active 10 year old, and an Elementary School Principal.
Erin Lindsey
Flower Girl
Erin is such a joy to be around. She is smart, funny and a great entertainer! You definitely won't be bored around her at all. She loves people and that is clear in all of her interactions. I look forward to seeing what God has in store for her!
Jewel Brown
Mother of the Groom
My Mommy has played both mother and father to me my entire life while keeping a smile on her face. Did not matter if she was taking me to the movies and Shoney's downtown, making me feel like I won King of Headstart even though I was really runner-up, playing catcher while I practiced pitching, sitting out in the cold to watch me play football, or being a confidant throughout my life. She is super silly and keeps me cracking up about her retired life of watching her grandchildren, fishing, and court TV LOL. Lovvvvvvve my Mommy!
Robert Jones
Father of the Bride
My Daddy! Thank you Daddy for your sense of humor, for keeping me up to date with all the political news, keeping my memory fresh of all of the old school dances and most important of all for loving me unconditionally. I am a Daddy's girl and grateful that I was given to you and Ma!
Merita Jones
Mother of the Bride
What an awesome mother! To know her is to love her. A girl could not ask for a better mother. Thank you Ma for being supportive, loving me unconditionally, and for being a prayer warrior. You are a true representation of God's love, heart, hands and feet towards me.