Alicia & RichardAlicia & Richard
Wedding PartyWedding Party
Alicia WashingtonAlicia Washington
Bride
Alicia is an Assistant Deputy Attorney General for the Public Safety Division in the Office of the Attorney General in D.C. She has worked in OAG for 27 years. Alicia is also an Adjunct Law Professor at Georgetown Law Center, a Board member of EBED, and a member of the Ministry of Justice. Alicia was born in Queens, N.Y. and currently resides in Washington, D.C.
Richard DixonRichard Dixon
Groom
Richard is the CEO of Yerby Corporate Builders LLC. Commercial Contractor and Project Management. He has owned his company for 35 years. Richard is also the CEO of Nu Frontier Real Estate Inspections, which he has owned for 10 years. He is the father of 4 children and the grandfather of 2 grandchildren. Richard loves to teach the next generation and loves to serve others and is a member of the Usher Ministry. He was born in Buffalo, New York and resides in Columbia, Maryland.
Theresa GainesTheresa Gaines
Maid of Honor
Theresa is the sister of the Bride. She is a Health Coach and Zumba instructor and resides in Monroe Township, New Jersey.
Walter ColesWalter Coles
Best Man
Walter is the brother of the Groom. He is a retired automotive mechanic and drivers' education instructor. He previously owned and operated an automotive mechanic business. Walter resides in Buffalo, New York with his wife Carol.
Jayla GainesJayla Gaines
Bridesmaid
Jayla is the niece of the Bride. She is currently studying for her master's degree in social work at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.
Jeremiah DixonJeremiah Dixon
Groomsman
Jeremiah is the youngest son of the Groom. He currently works with his father and resides in Highland Beach, Maryland with his daughter, Layannah.
Kim MallardKim Mallard
Bridesmaid
Kim is a friend of the Bride and Groom. She is an extraordinary interior designer, and she also works at From the Heart Church Ministries in the Office of the Pastor in Membership Care. Kim resides in Mitchellville, Maryland with her husband Keith.
Keith MallardKeith Mallard
Groomsman
Keith is a longtime friend of the Groom. He currently works at From the Heart Church Ministries as an IT Specialist. He is also the CEO of K2M Technologies. Keith resides in Mitchellville, Maryland which his wife Kim.
Angie BuseyAngie Busey
Bridesmaid
Angie is a childhood friend of the Bride. They grew up together in N.Y. Angie works for the IRS as an IT Specialist-Application Developer. Angie resides in Ashton, Maryland with her husband Alvin.
Will SmithWill Smith
Groomsman
Will is a good friend and financial advisor of the Groom. He owns a commercial property management company and is an investment counselor. Will resides in Woodbridge, Virginia with his wife Jada.
Renee HarrisRenee Harris
Bridesmaid
Renee is a childhood friend of the Bride. They grew up together in N.Y. She is the CEO of i.e. spa indulgences. Renee resides in Yonkers, New York.
Anthony GriffinAnthony Griffin
Groomsman
Tony is a longtime friend of the Groom. He is retired from the military and is a real estate investor. Anthony currently resides in Poinciana, Florida with his wife Dianne.
Ellis GainesEllis Gaines
Bride's Mother's Escort
Ellis is the nephew of the Bride. He is a senior at Rutgers University in New Jersey, majoring in computer engineer/computer science.
Elmon and Pozella WilderElmon and Pozella Wilder
Stand In Parents of the Groom
Uncle Elmon is the Godfather of the Groom. He was good friends with the Groom’s parents and took on the role of a father figure after the Groom's father passed. Uncle Elmon is a retired attorney and resides in Suitland, Maryland with his wife Pozella.
John DixonJohn Dixon
Stand in Father of the Bride
Uncle John is the youngest brother of the Bride’s mother. He played an imperative part in the Bride's life as her spiritual advisor and godly example. Uncle John lives in Columbia, South Carolina with his wife Gussie.
Fannie Mae WashingtonFannie Mae Washington
Mother of the Bride
Fannie Mae is the mother of the Bride. She is a strong woman of God! She is the mother of two daughters, grandmother of two grandchildren, and widowed. Fannie Mae was married to Frank Washington for 53 years before he went home to be with the Lord. She resides in Queens, New York. Fannie Mae is still looking good and going strong at 90 years old!