Wedding Party

Chantelle Smith

Maid of Honor

I have been handling the big sister role with style and grace since Renelle's birth. I look forward to celebrating my sister and my brother-in-law on their wedding day.

Mandisa John

Bridesmaid

I remember meeting Renelle in the first days of freshman year at Penn and noticing how bright her clothes were. I immediately knew this girl was interesting and lived based on her own standards. There was so much life and vibrance in this short package. Once I saw the Guyanese flag in her dorm room, I was drawn in even more and we soon knew we had shared experiences. We quickly became friends, were instantly inseparable, and even lived together sophomore and junior years. The years after college in Philadelphia brought endless nights of whining to soca, road trips, laughs, and tears. As she takes this next step in life, I couldn’t be any more proud to stand beside my sis!

Danielle Fabien

Bridesmaid

I'm not too sure when I met Renelle. It feels like I've known her my whole life. My Guyanese sister and I adopted each other into our families and have been sister friends for 20 plus years. There aren’t too many family photos where Renelle and I aren't next to each other, whether in the forefront or in the background. I am thankful that you are still my best friend to this day! You are a strong, fierce, spiritual black woman and I am so happy that you have found someone who adds to your awesomeness. Thank you for choosing me to stand with you on your wedding day. :-)

Cherika Wilson

Bridesmaid

Renelle and Cherika met in a criminology class as freshmen at the University of Pennsylvania. If memory serves correctly, Renelle was wearing a Bob Marley shirt and very colourful socks. Cherika remembers being drawn to her and knowing that this was a woman who truly marched to the beat of her own drum. They became good friends and, along with Mandisa, were known as Batty, Bench and Glue (BBG – one guess as to who the batty was!). Their friendship continued post-Penn and they even lived together for a year when Cherika temporarily moved back to Philly. They have adopted each other’s families, supported each other’s journeys and bonded over their love of writing and their shared Caribbean heritage. Cherika can’t wait to stand up for her sister on her special day!

Rejean Smith

Groomsman

A true little brother in every sense of the words, Renelle and I have shared more ups than downs; tears of frustration and joy. I'm excited to see her have a good time on her wedding day. I know she's getting ready to shake a leg at the reception. Congratulations to my sis and Todd!

William Catlett

Groomsman

Since 1986, Todd has been my friend, confidant and like a 2nd brother. Through time, distance and life happenings both ups and downs our bond has remained unbreakable. True brothers don't judge, but offer support and positive reinforcement in the game of life. It also helps that we share many common interests. We have dabbled in each others interests through the years, him working in the food industry which became my passion, and with me working in early childhood education which is his passion. I am extremely happy, blessed and proud that I'm able to share in this wonderful moment with him and his beautiful, intelligent and overall awesome wife. Congrats y'all. The next chapter will be the the best with many more to come.

Marc Hopkins

Best Man

Valerie Smith

Mother of the Bride

Sondrea Low

Bridesmaid

I was told that Renelle walked everywhere with my mother when she was pregnant with me. So much so that I came out bearing a strong resemblance to my cousin. We have been twinning ever since. What an honor to stand with her as her bridesmaid on her special day!

Urbi Tucker

Bridesmaid

I am Renelle's first cousin and the eldest daughter of her aunt and godmother, Monique Davidson-Tucker. Renelle has influenced my creative ways especially in fashion and hair. I have the honor of being a bridesmaid and I'm excited to be a part of one of the most important days in her life!

Calvin Austin

Groomsman

Eugenia Hopkins

Mother of the Groom