The Brown Big Easy Elopement
Wedding Party
Alonna Green
Maid of Honor
Alonna is Nijah’s favorite line sister and her first child’s God Mother. Not only has Alonna served as emotional and mental pillar for Nijah since the age of 18, she is compassionate, loving, lovable and the most reliable friend a person could ask for. Alonna, Nijah can not imagine any life event without you by her side. She wants to thank you for loving her and Marcus unconditionally and for always being in their corner with an ice pack and Vaseline. She wouldn’t be half the woman she is without your companionship. By simply being herself, Alonna has taught Nijah how to be more patient, compassionate, understanding, and trusting. Word’s can not do the love Nijah has for you justice. Nijah couldn’t ask for a better and more solid friend. “FOREVER INDEBTED!!!!!”
Mario Brown
Best Man
Mario is Marcus’ little brother. His first friend and a man, who has helped Marcus understand the purpose of marriage and family, sacrifice, loyalty and what it means to be an honorable man. Mario, thank you for the reflective conversations that led to understanding my commitment to family and what it means to truly be selfless. Mario’s bravery as a man and his willingness to take on responsibilities without a second thought is an inspiration to Marcus and all who love him. Mario’s drive to fulfill goals and to change generations continually is admirable. Marcus is proud to call you his brother and Best Man. Although Marcus is the older brother, Mario has been an inspiration and example to Marcus on what it means to be a husband. Mario, thank you for making this role feel attainable and a reality for me. I couldn’t imagine this day without you. Nigga, I love you!
Diana Toney
Matron of Honor
There are Day 1s. Everyone knows them. They were your first friends and navigated adolescents hand in hand. Then, there’s Day 2s. That is who Diana is to Nijah. Until you reach 30, you overlook the reality that growth and, thus, overcoming challenges never subside. Thank you, Diana, for holding Nijah’s hand through motherhood, daughterhood, and the road to wifehood. Diana is the representation of what it means to be committed. She is committed to her husband and children in ways that Nijah had never seen in personal life. Diana, your spot in Nijah’s life is stamped not because of all the value you bring to her through your sisterhood, but so that she can spend the rest of her life paying back for loving and guiding her through the most important life changes she’s ever experienced. Thanks for your empathy, your love, and your accountability. Thanks for embracing the Afflic-Brown family and loving them like they’re yours. Yo te quiero!
Daniel Jefferson
Groomsman
Marcus and Daniel have known each other for at least 15 years. Meeting one another has been a journey in itself and Daniel has supported Marcus on every level. From simply being his barber, to being Daniel’s Best Man, the pair have relied on one another countless times. Daniel has walked with, supported and guided Marcus effortlessly. Daniel, Marcus is proud to call you his brother on this spiritual journey, but more importantly his best friend. A partner in trust and accountability and has taught Marcus how to have intention and create purpose in being a husband. With your help, Marcus understands the benefit of choosing the right woman. Thank you, Daniel. Those long conversations after a haircut where you’ve helped align Marcus’ role in Nijah’s life and honoring her as her husband. Daniel and his wife, Latanya’s, perspective of love and respect has helped Marcus guide Nijah in seeing love and respect as valuable and symbolic in their relationship. Peace King. We love you.
DeVon Jenkins
Bridesman
DJis one of Nijah’s best friends and Mars’ God Father. Nijah and DJ have been friends since college and have not let go since. DJ, thanks for loving Nijah more and more for the past 17 years. As only children, DJ and Nijah are so similar in how they see the world, love, and relationships. They have spent the last two decades being a shoulder, challenging each other’s perspectives, and calling each other out when the math just ain’t mathing. DJ your commitment, self discipline and resilience has taught Nijah so much. DJ has seen Nijah through every walk of life and the gratitude Nijah feels for your partnership is unmatched. They’ve been through everything together… the day Nijah marries the love of her life is no different. She can’t imagine this day without you. We love you!