Wedding Party

Nikia Payne

Bride

It’s me you guys!!

Daniel Daudu

Groom

The love of my life! Really… you want more…come to the wedding!

Carline Hill- Bryant

Matron of Honor & Wedding Coordinator

Playing double Duty this Cousin of the Bride is also the wedding Coordinator!! She has been my voice of reason. She checks in on me at the right moments!

LaToy Hunt

Maid of Honor

My Toy-Toy! A childhood friend of the Bride (Junior High School) and a great sounding board. She listens to my frustrations and is there with a positive response.

Crystal Lucas

Maid of Honor

Nikia and Crystal have been friends since the sandbox and have an unbreakable bond! Is there anything else to say. 💚 The ups, downs, ins and outs makes this Sisterhood very special. Being the Honorary Aunt of her wonderful twin boys has been such a blessing. As a Realtor I fuss with her so much about her not taking time out for herself…then when I don’t hear from her I fuss. Lol…Love you Sissy Pooh!

LaDwina Barlow

Bridesmaid

The best little Sister anyone could ever ask for!! We meet at REAL Crisis in 2015 and even though we don’t talk on regular basis when we meet up it’s like time has never gone by!!

Constance Wells

Bridesmaid

We have known one another since elementary school. Throughout the years we have shared our ups and downs with one another, prayed for one another, and made sure that we let each other know that we are always there for one another.

Jasmine Bailey

Bridesmaid

My beautiful 😍 niece! I am one proud Auntie of who this young lady has become. Her smile lights up the room and we definitely know how to cut up when we get together. She also gives her Auntie the best hugs 🤗.

Petrina (Trina) Bailey-Payne

Bridesmaid

My lovely Sister-in-Love quiet but a joy to be around the Mother of my niece and two nephews. Get her talking about health and nutrition and she will provide you and infinite amount of knowledge.

Margaret (Maggie) Hill

Bridesmaid

My future Sister-in-Love! Her smile will light up the room. My fellow Leo and kindred spirit. The Mother of my new beautiful baby niece. The love that we have for one another is genuine and came so naturally.

Zein Rifai

Groomsman

Zein and Daniel have been friends since Elementary School and the bond is in breakable.

Simon Meyer

Groomsman

Guaranteed to have on a fly hat! Simon and Daniel have been friends for over 20 years! Full of knowledge and he has the biggest heart!

Tamer Rifai

Groomsman

A true friend! When asked to be a Groomsman he didn’t hesitate! We love you Tamer!

John Michael Carroll

Groomsman

Stephen B. Payne

Brother of the Bride

What an honor to have him as a Big Brother! Whenever I need a listening ear and a man’s perspective I know that I can always call on him! I love him so much that I made a song and I sing it every time we talk on the phone.

LaMar Jones

Brother of the Bride

People call us twins… Tell me what happens when you have a Brother that natural born comedian. Watch out because he can make you laugh until you have an asthma attack.

Natalie Moore

Hostess

With a Master’s in Clinical Psychology Natalie always has words of wisdom and a listening ear! Natalie and Nikia met at ECU while working at REAL Crisis Intervention…we saved money by doing one another’s hair and sharing money saving recipes.

Heather Bright-Gleghorn, CTRS

Hostess

Nikia met Heather while attending East Carolina University (ECU) 2005 ish. I was working as a Leasing Agent at one of the offsite campus housing. Always a great time when we get together!

Drew Moore

Flower Girl

My Drew-bug!!! 💚 What a joy to be around! Endless fun when she is around! Be ready to read!