Rhandi & Jeremiah
Wedding Party
Jaida Hall
Flower Girl
The bride has the honor of being the godmother to Jaida! Jaida is the daughter the bride didn’t birth but has the pleasure of doing fun activities with, spending birthdays, and playing with the bride’s dog, Dash. They share a love of cheer, food, Dash! Jaida is super excited to participate in this special way for the bride and groom!
Kaiden Griffin
Ring Security
Kaiden is the bride’s nephew who she and the groom cherish dearly. His fun-loving and charismatic personality makes him a great fit for securing the ring! He too is super excited to participate in the bride and groom’s special day.
Darian G.
Best Man
Darian and the groom met in Harkness Hall at thee HU where they were assigned as roommates in their freshman year. After a wild first homecoming experience, the two became fast friends and eventually like brothers. He's been supportive of the bride and groom's relationship since day one.
Shanee A.
Maid of Honor
Shaneé and the bride had known each other since grade school but their paths never crossed. It wasn't until their freshman year of high school that their paths would join on thee MCHS band field. The two developed a friendship so close they did just about everything together. They were sisters born of different mothers. Shaneé's support of the bride and groom has been unwavering.
Lorryn H.
Matron of Honor
Lorryn and the bride met in third grade at Indiana Elementary school. The two lived in the same neighborhood and therefore rode the same bus on which they quickly become friends. Despite the many changes and moves, the two never missed a beat. Lorryn eventually became the sister the bride chose for herself. Lorryn has been a firm supporter of the bride and groom's love story.
Renee R.
Matron of Honor
Reneé and the bride met in 7th grade by way of a mutual friend. The two started hanging out, staying up late on the phone, having sleepovers, and eventually became roommates their freshman year of college at SIUE. The sister bond they developed over the course of those years would become unbreakable. Reneé has been team Rhandi and Jeremiah from day one.
Caleb C.
Groomsman
Caleb is the groom's youngest nephew. He is the groom's personal advisor in all barbershop debates about sports. If anyone has good commentary, it's Caleb. The groom can count on him to be there in times of need.
Brailyn C.
Bridesmaid
Brailyn is the groom's youngest niece-- the baby of the family. She has a voice like the angels. He has always said that when she "makes it", she has to make him one of her background signers. Brailyn's joy for her uncle and his journey with the bride has never changed.
Charles C. III
Groomsman
Charles, better known as Trey, is the groom's nephew. He is a "dapper don" if you will. The two often bond over rap songs - passing the hottest or most lyrically sound tracks along to one another. When Trey received the call to be apart this special day, he accepted it with no hesitation.
Destiny G.
Bridesmaid
Destiny and the bride met their freshman year of college in Prairie hall--the two were suit mates. Being thrown into the college world without much guidance allowed for the two to develop a relationship similar to that of family. The two grew together but one day would find themselves on totally different paths. We thank God that he allowed the two of them to reunite as their bond has become much stronger. When Destiny was introduced to the groom, she knew that he and the bride were meant to be. Since that day she has always supported the direction of their relationship.
Christopher C.
Groomsman
Christopher is the groom's oldest nephew. Over the years he and the groom have bonded over their love for gospel music. Christopher is an inspiration to the groom because he is a self-taught musician. Christopher welcomed the bride to the family with open arms but not before he could ensure that she could take a joke. Since the day he met her they built a relationship on jokes and light banter. The groom and bride know that this is his way of showing his loyalty and support of their relationship.
Kimberly W.
Bridesmaid
Kim and the bride met in the late 2010s when the bride was in college. They took to each other very quickly as they were able to relate to each other's personality. During the bride's college years Kim was there for her no matter the day or hour. This is one reason that their relationship deepened and Kim became a mother/sister to the bride. Her "no questions asked" level of support for the bride and her love story is undoubted.
Erik K.
Groomsman
Erik and the groom became friends during their early days at Hampton. Their friendship emerged from highly competitive games of Madden and spades. The groom and Erik may not speak every day but he is grateful for their friendship and the support for one another’s relationships exceeds zip codes and state lines.
Monique M.
Bridesmaid
Monique and the bride met coincidently one day in college (SIUE) as they both were frequently late to class (lol). Monique and Rhandi bonded over their shared struggle with punctuality. Eventually they would go from learning to hanging out and drinking margs at their favorite Mexican restaurant, El Maguey. Over time the two grew closer creating a friendship full of fun, love, and laughter. Mo is her Puerto Rican sista from another mista! When Monique learned of the couple's relationship she was eager to meet the mystery man. Ever since then she has continued to support the bride and groom through each stage of their relationship.
Gabe O.
Groomsman
To the groom Gabe will always be “Prince Gabe” (an inside joke). The groom says, “it’s hard to have a bad day around Gabe.” Because of Gabe’s infectious uplifting spirit, the groom wish all bad news came through Gabe. It’s hard to find a cooler brother or a better friend.
Nakia H.
Bridesmaid
Nakia and the bride first met in high school (Marian Catholic HS) and were both in band. The two had mutual friends but never really crossed paths outside of school. Years later the two ran into one another in college (SIUE) and surprisingly would learn one year later that they would join the Elegant Epsilon Iota chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc as line sisters. Since then the two continued to develop their sistership, experiencing many of life's ups and downs while being sure to continue to support one another. Nakia's subtle yet impactful way of showing her support for the bride and groom is more than appreciated.
Joseph W.
Groomsman
Joseph and the groom both saw the light of Alpha in November of 2015 in which they entered into brotherhood. Joe is that brotha the groom can call on anytime. From a deep mutual respect to fraternal Brotherhood to lifelong friends. Their bond was forged by individual determination and a commitment to being their brother’s keeper.
Savannah B.
Bridesmaid
Savannah is the groom’s oldest niece. Watching her grow and flourish into a beautiful young lady has her uncle feeling very proud. You’d have a hard time finding an uncle and niece duo who are bigger cheerleaders for each other!
Jonathan L.
Groomsman
Before they were fraternal Brothers or accountability partners, Jonathan and the groom were fast friends. As the groom entered graduate school, he met this good Brother who was exiting grad school at SIUE. Jonathan welcomed the groom into the southern Illinois and St. Louis community. Jonathan played a pivotal role in the groom becoming part of his new community and in the groom’s pursuit of his bride. He’s a real day-one supporter of their union.
Simone L.
Bridesmaid
Simone and the bride met in college (SIUE). The two were both members of one of the dance teams. During college the two spent most of their shared time hanging out, dancing, and having fun! After graduation the two would develop a deeper bond as they were both experiencing adulthood away from their families and support systems. As a result, the two would become the sisters that chose each other! To this day Simone has always wanted the best for the bride being sure let the groom know not to mess things up. After ten years she continues to show love and support for the couple's journey of love.
Johnston C.
Groomsman
Johnston is the bride's first cousin however, they are more like brother and sister. The two grew up together sharing just about everything. They went from babies in diapers to adults with real life experiences. The bride has always been able to count him and he has never questioned her love. His chill vibe, sense of humor, and unconditional love are traits the bride adores him for. From the day he met the groom, Johnston treated him like family. He has always been supportive of the bride and groom's relationship.
Tasha H.
Bridesmaid
Tasha was the bride's first college friend (Prairie 3-West!). The two met shortly after move in day when the bride invited her to a party. Tasha being the outgoing person that she is, quickly agreed. The two would spend the next 4 years of their life growing into adulthood as friends. After graduation the two continued to build their friendship and eventually Tasha would become the bride's sorority sister! Tasha has never switched up on the bride and continues to be supportive of her. She has never doubted the love that the bride and groom share!
Kevin M.
Groomsman
From brothers to roommates. Kevin and the groom became friends on Hampton’s campus in 2010. They soon became admirers of each others’ bookshelves. Reading and consuming knowledge became friendly arms race. Even now, the groom has a strong admiration for Kevin’s intellectual range and appreciation for their friendship.
Tracee M.
Bridesmaid
Tracee and the bride met at Mt. Joy Baptist church by way of her mother. Tracee was that down to earth fun loving supportive church sister that the bride needed in her life and boy has God blessed their friendship. Tracee and the bride grew their relationship as sisters in Christ but also sharing a love for socialization. They would spend each Wednesday listening to late night R&B music on the radio while doing work. Tracee met the groom years later at Mt. Joy church and would eventually see the spark between the bride and groom. She has always made sure to show her undying support for the couple's love story.