Wedding Party

Betty Jean Brown

Grandmother of the Bride

Leroy James Gibbs II

Grandfather of the Groom

Gabriel Harrell

Ring Bearer

To the prince of this castle, you've brought me the joys of fatherhood before I had my first child. You've taught me patience, self discipline, and how to find the joy in the little things. Most people in society wouldn't understand our relationship as father and son, and that's fine with me, my love for you has no limit. You help me mend the child within myself everyday and I'm proud of everything you are and every thing you'll become. To have you as my best man is truly an honor, there's no one else I'd rather have besides me. Thank you for being the incredible young man that you are.

Tauren Taylor

Flower Girl

To the princess of this castle, they say when God gives a mother her first daughter, he's giving her a bestfriend for life. Words will never be able to express how blessed I am to be the mother of such a beautifully vibrant and virtuous little girl. With everything that makes you, that contagious smile, those big beautiful bubbly eyes, the perfect balance of stubbornness and grace, fight and peace that you exude everyday. It Brings me the most joy, peace and laughter all in one breathe. I Love You with every fiber of my being. You will always have a special place in my heart, mind, soul and spirit. To my mini me, twin, bestfriend and daughter thank you being you and I only pray that I will continue to nurture you into the exquisite young lady God has called you to be.

Shonda Whaley-Patterson

Mother of the Bride

My living heart beat, My saving grace, My soulmate, My first and forever love. I would be nothing without you molding me, shaping me, refining me and building me into the woman, mother and daughter I am today. I owe you my life. From the time I entered this world you've been nothing short of amazing. I've never seen a woman hold so many titles, roles and positions and exude the type of strength, love and grace as you have and still do. Every lesson you've given me, every sacrifice you've made for me, every kiss and hug you've laid upon my face has prepared me to for motherhood and to be a wife. I Love you and apart of me knows I could never truly live without you, but if and when it finds it's way to me. I could only pray I was the daughter you dreamed of and that in the next life God blesses me with the honor to live and laugh with you again. You are the epitome of beauty and love you are my kryptonite, my superwoman, my hero, my role -model and my greatest friend. You are the woman that gave me everything so she deserves everything and I make my life's promise and mission to provide that. I will never be able to thank you enough nor repay you for continuing to be my mother no matter where I am or what I do. No matter how old I am or how old I get you have always been there and I will forever thank God for you.

Voughndrecus Marlo Patterson

Father of the Bride

Dad I never knew a Father until I knew you. You've cared for the family, me and your grandkids in a way that is so unexplainable I have no choice but to describe it as pure unconditional love. I will never forget any word exchanged, any hug and kiss given, any daddy/daughter date taken, or any laughs we've ever shared. You were the first man to ever make me feel special, cared for and loved. You are the most beautiful man I've ever experienced, your strength knows no bonds and your heart shows no pain, your wit, intelligence and wicked humor has imprinted on me forever. Dad, My Main Man, My Father I'll love you till the ends of time thank you for EVERYTHING and allowing me to experience what being a Daddy's Girl is truly all about.

Kelvin "Doc" Young

Father of the Bride

To the first man in my life I thank you for so much. Your hard life lessons, your comedy and wit, your free therapy sessions but most of all seeing me through life. I appreciate the man you are and have grown into and that has been the most positive impact on my life and up bringing. I will never be able to repay you for the way you've loved me, cared for me and have cherished me as your babygirl. Thank you is an understatement I love you forever Dad.

Kharis V. Patterson

Brother of the Bride

To my first baby, my brother I love you and all that you are. I remember mom telling me she was pregnant with you (of course I wanted a sister) but from the moment I laid eyes on you I knew we would partners in crime, you were perfect. I wouldn't trade for anything or anyone in the world. Please know I hold dearest the moments I've spent with you laughing with you and talking with, going on adventures with you gaming with you. Nothing in this life time could or would ever stop me from loving you, being there for you or taking care of you. You will always hold a special place in my heart and I thank God he gave me you as brother your the best part of me I love you with very fiber of my being Barky.

Daina Gibbs

Mother of the Groom

What is a woman ? What is a mother ? Who am I with out you ? My first love, the model of a strong woman, a Phoenix risen. You taught me how to love a woman, how to take care of myself, how to be a man worthy of finding someone special in this world. I'm thankful for every sacrifice you made, every whoopin' I received, every kiss on my forehead, every prayer you prayed. You allowed me the freedom to become the man that i am today. I cant thank you enough for trusting me to become more than a statistic, for allowing me to make mistakes, to become more than average, to be the man you knew Id become. My Mother, my first super hero, my first love, my heart, my backbone. I love you and thank you for bringing me this far.

Derrick Taylor

Father of the Groom

Copy, Paste, Alter. As a son you instilled in me to be great, to supersede the model of a man that was standing in front of me. A father that I remembered flying off the top ropes like a wrestler. You were the first superstar of my life. The lessons I was taught are still ingrained in the essence of my being. As a son I strived to become the Derrick 2.0 but you helped mold me into Khahlil 1.0 a completely different being all together. Everyday I pray that I continue to make you proud and be a great father to my children as you were to me.

Je'ree Solomon

Sister of the Groom

To my very first friend, My dearest sister who has taught me the coolest lessons of life. HER ! Thats who you've always been. The best example of a big sister I could ask for. A grand model for me to mold myself after. You brought out my creativity and sense of self like no other. I've always been proud to be your little brother and show off my amazing big sister and to have you at my wedding is the greatest honor I can ask for.

Jalyn Brathwaite

Sister of the Groom

Over the years our connection has grown immensely, ain't nothing like having a twin. We love and motivate each other as if we crawled out the same womb together. Day one is redefined when it comes to us cause we've been inseparable since. I appreciate you for always showing up for me and my family and being a great support system. You're always gonna have my back and there's no better feeling than having a sister that's gone ride for you.