"The Emerald Wedding Crew"

LaToya A.K.A "Azzizi"

Bride

♡Born & raised in Birmingham, Al. to Jacqueline Cunningham & Jimmie Jenkins, Jr. ♡has 3 siblings (2 sisters & 1 brother) ♡A mother of 2 (1 son & 1 daughter) ♡A graduate of Alabama A&M University in Normal (Huntsville), Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Apparel, Merchandising, & Design. ♡An educator in the Birmingham City School District & also a cheer coach. ♡A "Congolese dancer" in Bana Ya Afrika dance group. ♡A true lover of African & Caribbean Culture, Food, & Music.

Esbon

Groom

♡Born in Nairobi, Kenya to Lucy & Joseph Kamau ♡I speak English, Swahili, & Kikuyu ♡I went to Kenya Polytech University ♡I am the owner & Director of Comfort LLC. ♡I have 11 siblings ♡I am a father of 3 (2 daughters & 1 son)

Ramona Jenkins

Maid of Honor

♡Eldest Sister of the bride ♡Graduate of Miles College with a B.S. in Social Work ♡Former resident in Downingtown, PA ♡Worked as a senior Program Specialist for a special needs/rehabilitation & job training facility

Martin Wangui

Best Man

JaLisa Hill

Bridesmaid

♡Youngest sister to the bride ♡a graduate if Lawson State Community College with an Associate degree in Pre-Nursing ♡Business Owner (Tax Specialist & Fashion Designer)

Dominic Gikonyo

Groomsman

♡Born in Thika, Kenya ♡Studied at Elite College ♡Lives in Seattle, Wa ♡Loves traveling & watching tv

Nayyah Fields

Bridesmaid

♡Only daughter of the bride ♡Is a Sophomore at Auburn University at Montgomery majoring in Business Administration ♡loves dining out😜😋

NyahAnthony Fields

Groomsman

*22 years old *A graduate of Gardendale High School *Only son of the bride *Loves Music, Culinary, & studying International Cultures *Striving for Entrepreneurship in hopes to one day travel the world

Lisa Dawkins

Bridesmaid

♡Born in Birmingham, Al but raised in Harlem, New York ♡Mother of 4 ♡Grandmother of 5 ♡Love spending time with family & friends

Emmanuel Williams

Groomsman

♡Master Carpenter ♡Copper Jewelry Artist ♡Founder of We Grow Nursery & Garden ♡Community Organizer ♡Studied at Tuskegee University

Anisa A.K.A. Sunsplash

Bridesmaid

♡From Uganda, East Africa & Ann Arbor, Michigan ♡Raised in an African Centered household with special emphasis on Reggae/African music & dance ♡CEO of "Sunsplash Entertainment & Lead Dancer of "Bana Ya Afrika" Congolese Dance Company.

James Mwangi

Groomsman

Yaijha "YaYa" Shearer

Bridesmaid

♡A native of Birmingham, Al ♡Enjoys learning, music, & spending time with family & friends ♡Is multifaceted & loves helping others

Sean Maina

Groomsman

Shaquita Sanders

Bridesmaid

*Born and raised in Birmingham, Al *Born from loving parents Johnny Alston & Kimberly Sanders. *Has 3 siblings (1 sister & 2 brothers) *Is a mother to 6 beautiful children (4 girls & 2 boys) *Attended Stillman College majoring in (Health & Physical Education) *Is a Judicial Assistant in the Bessemer Division Jefferson County District Criminal Court

Karmen Jones

Junior Bridesmaid

Daisy Kimani

Junior Bridesmaid

Josseline "CiCi" Kimani

Flower Girl

Sahel Abdul

Ring Bearer

Lornah Mwangi

Wedding Planner & Coordinator

Eugenia Grant

Wedding Decorator

Chris Ngigi

Wedding Caterer

Janae Xclusive Boutique

Wedding Seamstress

Shaquita Sanders

Bridal Bouquets & Boutonnieres

Josephine Kimani

Lead Hostess (Sister of the groom)

Charity Kamau

Hostess

Esther Muhiu

Hostess

*Born in Naivasha, Kenya to Nancy & John. *Speaks English, Swahili, & Kikuyu *Wen to to Elite College in Federal Way USA *Is a certified Nurse Assistant *Have 3 siblings (1 sister & 2 brothers) *A mother of 2 girls

Naomi Wangari

Hostess