Rose & Warren
Wedding Party
Warren Barnes
Groom
This gentle introvert, with the heart of gold, listening ear, and the mind to do what's right; has already began fulfilling one of his God given purposes by caring for his future wife, his mother and step-son. Nourishing them all with love and stability.
Ronisa "Rose" Gatewood
Bride
the silly extroverted-introvert was raised to nurture and care with the biggest of hugs, loudest of laughs, and largest helping of comfort food. Committed to loving, serving, caring, and supporting my soon to be husband Mister Warren Barnes, and our beautiful son Cardell Gatewood for life.
Michelle Barnes
Mother of the Groom
This breath of fresh air and loads of youthful energy, welcomed her soon to be daughter in law and grandson in law with open arms while offering bags of food to nourish there bellies, and always a listening ear to nourish there souls. Momma Michelle brings abundance of genuwine care.
Rosina Gatewood
Mother of the Bride
Sweetest chatterbox you'll ever meet. Never meets a stranger, instead embraces all with love and no judgement. She brings strength and compassion.
Stanley Gatewood
Father of the Bride
Mr.Gatewood studied his soon to be son in-law long and hard, before welcoming him into his heart and whispering "you did good, I am proud of you" to his daughter. With his blessing this couple shall soon wed. Mr. Gatewood brings the gift of prayer.
Robert "Bob" Rack
Father of the Groom
Bob has played therapist to the young couple since their beginning , but most importantly he has been father to the groom and continues to educate the couple on life, love, and growth. Bob brings paitence.
Christine "Chris" Lottman
Officiant
More than an officiant, Chris has been 2nd mother to the groom for the majority of his life (since kindergarden to be exact) and friend as well as guidance counsler to the bride since there first met. We believe that if Chris were to bleed, she'd bleed out love, which is why we knew it was perfect for her to officiate our love. Chris brings listening ears.
Maqeda Campbell
Maid of Honor
Maqeda and the bride met 6yrs ago at work and it was ' O My Gosh, I can't stand her at first sight lol. Then after gaining a mutual enemy an having to spend an hour with one another; the conversation surpassed the hour. Conversation lasted way after their shift had ended and well into the wee hours of the night. Forcing them to take their girl chat to Camp Washington Chili to do what they still do best to this day ( Chit chat over good food). Maqeda forever has been and forever will be my right hand wo-man (Thelma & Louise/ Oprah and Gayle). She brings insight and my calm.
Erica Moss
Matron of Honor
the bride's twin sister who was born from another mother and father have known each other for a few yrs, and over time there friendship has grew like the brothers from stepbrothers movie, golden girls, Romy and Michele, into a full bloomed Lucy and Ethel forever sisterhood relationship. She brings the sass and fun.
Rosemary Thompson
Bridesmaid
I've known this sweet and sassy cutie since well.... birth lol. My little sister. No one will ever understand how deep our love goes, and will never be able to uncode our relationship. Shes the beauty and the sensitive one who brings backup.
Renita "Nene" Gatewood
Bridesmaid
Once again, I've known this spoiled rotten cutie pie since birth. My youngest little sister. I love her so incredibly much. She is the life of the party. So spirited an youthful. she doesn't just bring the party, she is the party.
Patience Marie & Destiny Renee
Junior Bridesmaids
Bride's eldest two nieces, her children before God blessed her with one from her own womb. These beautiful young lady's are the future roots for the next generation of this family tree. They both bring creativity and comfort.
Andrew Sorrells
Best Man
Best friends since the first grade. This is a friendship that will forever last. Andrew is the fun and youthfulness, while Warren brings the logic and game plan, together their friendship brings balance and encouragment.
Patrick Longmire
Groomsman
adopted brother to the bride and uncle to her son, Patrick is the gamer. He is gamed for whatever and whenever. He brings peace, support, and sport .
Andrew Roth
Groomsman
Spiritual brother to the Bride, Andrew has been there behind the scenes as support for the couple since the beginning of there relationship. Pushing the soon to be bride out of her comfort zone and into the arms of her soon to be king. Andrew brings prayers and fellowship.
Matthew Shatim
Groomsman
As husband to the Matron of honor, Matthew and Erica have supported the soon to be husband and wife in leading by example, in sharing there blended family love story, and encouraging the couple to keep pushing through and have fun while doing it. Matthew brings encouragement with a smile.
Gregory Joshua & Lance Morris
Junior Groomsmen
Tech Man aka Gregory and Mr. B-Ball aka Lance ( bride's only nephews) will be bringing the excitment and most, if not all the evening's entertainment (let's just hope it doesn't involve boxing gloves lol). These two have been protector of their aunt Rose since they climbed out of their cribs. They were also the first two members of the bride's family to embrace Warren into the family. (they were so excited to know that soon he will be their official uncle. These two bring strength.
Cardell Anthony & Paris Rose
Ring bearer & Flower girl.
The wild child ring bearer (bride's son) Cardell and The Diva (bride's youngest niece) Paris, better known as the tornado twins or thing 1 and thing 2 lol . The giggle twins, bring joy unspeakable.