Latonya & Kendrick
Wedding Party
Elizabeth Richardson
Mother of the Bride
Mama! Mommy! Luv! Thank you for simply being you! Words can’t describe my love for you, and I thank God daily, for choosing me to be your daughter. You have always been there for me, no matter what the circumstances are. Thank you for motivating me to always want more out of life. Thank you for motivating me through College, and pushing me to be a College Graduate, and earn my degree. You show me daily, how to grow as a mother, for my own children, and that I am so grateful for. You display unconditional love for your children and grandchildren. Thank you for your guidance, support, and for always willing to go above and beyond. I love you so much!!
Reenell Richardson
Father of the Bride
Daddy, thank you for giving me away on my day. Although we weren’t that close, we have always been able to maintain our relationship throughout the years. There is never a dull conversation between the two of us. I love you!
James Kirkwood
Uncle of the Bride
Unc!!! To my favorite uncle!! You have been here for me since day one!! No matter what the situation may be, you have never turned your back on me. I can talk to you about any and every thing, and you will always give me your honest opinion. I remember when my mama would take me and Pat to stay with you and Maria, whenever she had to take trips for work. We would always walk in with some groceries and snacks. You would always say, “What’s all of that, y’all know what we have here is yours too.” lol If anything happens, you have always been the first person that we call, and you are there with bells on. Thank you for giving Kendrick permission to propose. You truly have a heart of gold. Thank you so much for walking me down the isle. I love you so much!
Kendrick JR & Patrick JR
Ring Bearer
Two peas in a pod!!!! To my son, mommy loves you! To my nephew, auntie loves you!! I can’t wait to see you and your cousin walk or ride down the aisle LOL!! You two bring so much joy into my life daily! There is never a dull day when the two of you are together! I was blessed, to be raised with my cousins. Now, the two of you have the same opportunity. Thank you Lord. You two are already so close, it’s such a good feeling to see. How lucky are we, to have two ring bearers. Who’s so cute in every way! We love you so much!
Carsyn Davis
Flower Girl
Cardi!!! I’m so excited to see your sweet face walk down the aisle. Everyone will love watching you walk down the aisle, with your bright beautiful smile. On my wedding day, you will hold a basket of flowers. One day it will be your own bouquet. We love you babygirl!
Mikaela Richardson
Bridesmaid
Bookie!!! Oh my Mikaela!! How I love thee!! Thank you for being such an amazing daughter! I can’t believe that you will be gone to College soon! What am I going to do???There is so much in store for you, and I can’t wait to see you succeed in life! I love you so much, and can’t wait to turn up with my Twinkie!!
Kendrece Dozier
Bridesmaid
Kendrece!!!! Thank you for allowing me to be your additional mom! You are a joy to be around, and I enjoy the time that we spend together. I can’t wait to see what life has in store for you! Thank you for being my additional daughter! I love you!
Tiffany Davis
Bridesmaid
Tiffany is one of my first cousins!! Our mothers are sisters, and we grew up together! I could never imagine you not being apart of this exciting day! From our facial expressions that we can only read, to our long hour conversations. Thank you for not only being my cousin, but my sister, friend, and bridesmaid. Thank you for always being there for me, no matter the situation. I love you so much!
Emmaela McKenzie
Bridesmaid
Em, my true life Barbie, and my BESTIE! We have known each other for 15 plus years and are each other’s ride or die. It’s amazing how God places people into your life, no matter what the situation may be. From our weekly club outings, “pop lock and drop it” LOL, to our weekly Steak and Shake outings, to our random Saturday adventures, you have always been there! You have always had my back, whether I was right or wrong. You are a true gem. Thank you so much for simply being you, and for being my bridesmaid. I love you!
Ashley Backus
Bridesmaid
Ash is my first cousin and my giggle box!! We can always text each other, and laugh uncontrollably at any and everything! We have grown up together, from You pumping me on the back of your bicycle because I was too scared to learn how to ride a bike alone LOL! I can talk to you about anything, and up will always give me your true opinion, no matter what the situation may be. Thank you for being my cousin, my sister, my friend, and my bridesmaid. I love you to the moon and back!
Nya Coleman
Bridesmaid
Sissy Pooh!!! Oh how I love you! It always seemed like you were my little sister!! Seeing you transform into a woman has been amazing! No matter how old you are. You will always be my little sissy pooh! You are beautiful inside out, and have a personality out of this world! I love you so much!
Krystal Green
Bridesmaid
K, oh what can I say...hmmmmm lol hey sis!! We have known each other for almost ten years, but it feels like I’ve known you a lifetime. Who would have thought, that two strong minded women, becoming co-workers, would become BFF’s. I don’t think there has ever been a day of the week where we didn’t talk!! LOL! You are truly one of a kind, and are what I can call MY true friend! I can’t imagine celebrating my big day, without you being a vital part of the bridal party! I love you sis!
Veronica Kirkwood
Bridesmaid
Nette, my auntie!! At one point we lived together and it felt like we were raised as sisters. It’s always been hard to believe that you are my auntie! I can call or text you about anything, and you will tell me what it is, and how it is!! #Realist Thank you for being my Aunt, Friend, and for always being non judgmental!! What we have, no one can ever replace! I love you dearly!!
Marion Frazier
Mother of the Groom
To my loving mother, no matter what the situation is, you still love me. With everything that I’ve done in life, you have always supported me and encouraged me to keep going. Growing up we may had not had much, but we had enough! Even when we went through tough times, you made it work. You instilled hard work in me and told me to work for what I wanted. I remember one of my coaches that always used to say “ Tough times don’t last long, tough people do! ” Every time I hear that, I think of you. You’re as tough as they come and I love you for that! Love your son 😘😘❤️❤️❤️
Cleo Love
Groomsman
When I met you in 2006, our first encounter was me knocking on your apartment door, and eating up your snacks when we were in college. After we hung out one time, you instantly became one of the funniest persons that I know. I even introduced you to my mama as my “funny friend.” The rest has been history! Thank you for being in my wedding, and for allowing me to be your big bro.
Raytron Mayfield
Groomsman
Over the years we’ve had a lot of competitive moments, and I mean a lot. LOL! From our kids, to sports, we have both always thought that we were the best at everything. I can’t lie, the race that we had on Highway 33 going back to Langston took the cake!!.😂😂😂 If you ever heard me tell the story, you know it’s a classic. So for all those great moments that you have left tattooed in my brain, thank you! You will always be family.
Danny Lowery
Groomsman
I’ve seen us go from teammates to roommates, and now, to brothers. If I can’t find anybody else, I can always count on you to rock ‘n’ roll with me. One thing I can always say, is that whenever we get together. We know how to enjoy ourselves. Thank you for being apart of my life, and for always making sure, that there are no full moments.
Verstavan Powell
Groomsman
What can I say, we’ve been rocking strong since the sixth grade. We’ve been through so much together, that people would never believe some of the stories that we have to tell. From the highest of the highs, to the lowest of the Lows. I could and can always count on you to be by my side. Whether we see each other every day, or once a month. When we get together our conversation can last for hours, and I really mean HOURS! To the person that I have no secrets with. To the person that knows all of my good, bad, or embarrassing moments. I just want you to know, that when I talk about you to other people. I call you “MY ACE” because I thought the word best friend is soft lol. But today, I want you to know that you are more than just a best friend. To me, you’re my brother.
Johnny Dozier
Groomsman
If anyone wants to know where I learned to play football and basketball, it’s from this guy. He’s the first person that i watched play sports, and the reason why I fell in love with sports. I remember the days that we played basketball in the hallway of the apartments in Dimmitt, TX. I remember the times that you let me go to the gym with you to hoop. You’re definitely a big part of the reason why I am the person that I am today, and for accomplishing the things that i have. You’ve always been there for me, and I love you for that. Thank you Big Bro Love you.
Jose O’Quinn
Groomsman
Over the last few years our friendship has grew. We party together, travel together, and have learned the game of football together. As young coaches, we have found out that what we thought we knew, we really didn’t know. We have experienced things together that no person should ever have to go through. The saying says, “That what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger” and I think that’s exactly what it did to us. Thank you for being the friend that you are, and I’m honored to have you in my wedding.
Elliot Davis
Groomsman
Your friendship means a lot to me, but for some reason writing yours was the hardest. Don’t ask me why, because I don’t know. We’ve shared so many good times together because we both love to entertain. We both love to laugh and joke and make sure that everyone around us is having a good time. Just know that the venting sessions that we have, ensures me that everything is going to be alright. I still have that picture up in KJ’s room of me scoring a touchdown. It’s so funny because every time you see it, you tell me to take it down because it didn’t count, because you got called for holding. If there was a phrase to describe our friendship the first thing that comes to mind is “through thick and thin” because no matter what, you are family and I will always be there for you. Love you my guy
Jimmy Scales
Groomsman
We both attended different Colleges before we attended Langston. Both looking for a new opportunity to play football, and we ended up gaining a new family. I remember riding in the Impala, taking late night “two” deep trips from Langston to Oklahoma City. I also remember trying to see who was going to get the MVP of the Tim Crisp classic on the football field. I gave you the ball the whole game, then you waited until the 4th quarter to tell me that it was the Classic. Last but not least, the personal conversations that we share hoping to learn from each other’s mistakes. You have always pushed me and motivated me to do better, and to want more. I pray that KJ and Grayson have the same kind of friendship that we have. I just want say thank you for being my big bro. Love!!