Wedding Party
Natalie Ramsey
Maid of Honor
Natalie is a graduating MD/PhD student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, following in Nicole’s footsteps. A rising PGY-1 psychiatry resident at Columbia Presbyterian , she is passionate about health equity, especially mental health. How Natalie met Nicole: We lived on the same block in Canarsie growing up...Also, the same house. Additionally, we have the same mom and dad. Favorite Nicole memory: Nicole once took me to a sleepover party that one of her friends was having. I felt so cool and welcomed hanging with the older girls, especially as a painfully shy and quiet youth. The most steadfast memory from that sleepover was listening and singing along to Mariah Carey albums. So now, hearing songs from her Butterfly and Daydream albums bring a welcomed sense of warmth and nostalgia.
Guibenson Hyppolite
Best Man
Guibenson is a primary care physican who lives in the Boston area with his wife and two kids. How Guibenson met Reggie: I was minding my own business being the almost only child and out of nowhere, bam! There he was! I've had to share the mommy & poppy love and well, I suppose I'm better for it... Favorite Reggie Memory: So many great ones! Kicking it at Fenway Park? Being a killer best man at my wedding and making me proud. Hitting the road with the whole family after we picked him up from BYU, making crazy memories from Provo, UT to Las Vegas. Oh! I know! Best ever: racing to the Bilbao Museum in Spain from southern France only to get a few random items at the museum shop. Why? Reggie slept through the whole day! We made it right when they were about to close. It was a total blast!
Leia Hayes
Matron of Honor
Leia is from Massachusetts but has been living in the DC area for the last 15 years. She currently lives in MD with her husband and new baby boy! How Leia Met Nicole: Nicole and I met at a summer program prior to our freshman year at Howard University and have been besties ever since. Favorite Nicole Memory: I have so many amazing Nicole memories because we have experienced and traveled a lot together. Probably my favorite trip with the two of us and Nikki was our post Howard graduation trip! We had so much fun in the Dominican Republic together. I am so very excited for Nicole and Reggie as they start this next chapter in life. They are a great couple who love and care for each other very much and my husband and I wish them nothing but the best!
Clement "CJ" Johnson
Groomsman
CJ was born in Nigeria and moved to the U.S in 2007. He has been married for nine years and has two boys and one girl. How CJ Met Reggie: I first met Reginald in Salt Lake City during a conference in 2008, we introduced ourselves and that was it. A year later, I decided to transfer to BYU Provo Utah for my undergraduate degree. In 2009, I was re-introduced to Reggie by his previous roommate. We quickly realized that our personalities were pretty similar. We were serious students, but we also liked to have fun. We like learning but we knew how to party. Becoming roommates was one of the best college years' decisions. We had each others' back, held each other accountable, traveled places together, and graduated successfully despite the trials and tribulations we encountered as BYU students.
Nikki Miller-Flemming
Matron of Honor
Nikki is from Queens, NY and currently resides in Brooklyn with her husband and baby boy. She is a Vice President at an investment bank where she became acquainted with Reggie over a decade ago! How Nikki met Nicole: The first period of our first day at The Bronx High School of Science we sat next to each other, discovered we had similar names (and were brown girls at Science). We then attended Howard University together and have been besties for over 20 years. Favorite Nicole memory: So many good ones. From our graduation trip in the DR, to weekends spent at the NYPL and later the UGL. My favorite might be our first night in Rome when the stars aligned and everything went our way - hotel with a great view, random public opera, the BEST pasta dinner that we still dream about.
Igor Petrakov
Groomsman
Igor Petrakov is married and has a 3.5 year old son. How Igor Met Reggie: Reginald & I went to high school together. Despite not having any classes together until senior year, we somehow met and became lifelong friends. (We also crushed on the same girls in High School). Favorite Reggie Memory: I recall Reggie borrowing $200 from my folks in high school (that was a ton of money back then) so he would avoid getting in trouble with his folks because something was wrong with the car he borrowed from them. He dutifully paid me back. A year or 2 later ;-) And of course we had our trip to Colombia where Reginald & I had some pretty interesting times, met some interesting people (Phil), did some naughty things, and he made the whole thing possible because he speaks fluent Spanish!
Blondine Hyppolite
Bridesmaid
Blondine is Reggie’s favorite (and only…) little sister. She lives in Brooklyn and is currently an orthopedic nurse. How Blond Met Nicole: I first met Nicole in our parents' kitchen. Reggie had been on Hinge and was in awe of her pictures and accomplishments (a PhD!). One date turned into a few dates, which turned into dating exclusively, which eventually led to our intro. It was a relief to know she was not only a real person but a sweet, normal and happy girl! Favorite Nicole Memory: We are similar in that we both prefer to dress comfortably. I usually see her in scrubs or tights. But on the day my family threw me a surprise graduation party, Nicole was in this beautiful off-white dress. Seeing her coupled up with Reggie having fun, and us taking pictures together cheesing was great!
O'Shane Richardson
Groomsman
O’Shane is originally from Jamaica, but currently lives in Atlanta with his wife and daughter (with another baby on the way!). O'Shane is currently an airline pilot. How O'Shane Met Reggie: We met while working at Goldman Sachs in Salt Lake City. We lived in the same house for a couple of years there. Favorite Reggie Memory: My favorite memories are playing Street Fighter with him :). I am so proud of Reggie for finding his forever and making the manly decision of making her his wife. I wish you guys the best. God is at the center of marriage, so always remember put Him first as you become one.
Rondette Amoy Smith
Bridesmaid
Rondette hails from Brooklyn, New York and is of Jamaican background. A serial expat, she lived in Hong Kong before residing in London where she’s now the Head of Diversity & Inclusion for a global investment bank and co-host/founder of podcast. How Rondette met Nicole: On our school van on our daily commute to our middle school - Philippa D Schuyler Middle School for the Gifted & Talented. We’ve been friends since 11 years old - through ballet, orchestra & high school at The Bronx High School of Science from which we graduated in 2003. Favorite Nicole memory: Exploring Italy with her as mere kids on a high school trip to Milan, Florence & Verona. The laughs, eating & shopping were endless. Also, breaking my toe rescuing Nicole from a very...action filled NYE celebration in the Poconos!
Roody Fleuranvil
Groomsman
Roody was born and raised in Haiti and currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah where he owns and operates his catering company, Makaya Caters. How Roody met Reggie: We met in Fort Lauderdale where I used to live and where he served part of his LDS mission. I love to cook and I used to feed the missionaries–Reggie, his companion and others. Favorite Reggie Memory: One day I was talking to Reggie and told him I needed to get out of Florida. He mentioned that he'd gone to Alaska for a summer job and perhaps I should try that. The very same day I went online to apply for a job with the vacation company... One thing led to another and next thing I knew I was in a plane moving to Utah. Reggie then was going to school at BYU. We stayed friends and later because business partners & housemates.