Sharniqua & Stephon
Wedding Party
Faith Cooper
Matron of Honor
Faith met Shanik in 2016 while working at the Department of Social Services. They became fast friends enjoying lunch and girl trips together. Faith is a loving mother and wife. Faith resides in GA.
Georgette White
Maid of Honor
I’m Georgette White . I have been employed with the Department of Corrections for twelve years. Im also a part time deejay . I love listening to music ..deejaying & spending time with family friends and traveling. I’ve known Shanik all my life. One of my favorite cousins . We grew up as sisters . Even though we’re cousins by blood but we are forever sisters by heart.
Tyshawna Hankerson
Maid of Honor
Shanik and I are first cousins even though we grew up in different states we spent many of my childhood summers together.
Shayla Hankerson
Bridesmaid
Shayla met Shanik as a newborn (Shanik was 10 at the time). It was love at first sight as Shanik took her "big cousin" role very seriously. Shayla is a student at Virginia Commonwealth University, in Richmond Virginia.
Felicia Broadwater
Bridesmaid
Felicia and Shanik have known each other for as long as they can remember. Not only are they cousins but friends. They cheered in middle school and high school together as well as played on the softball team. When Shanik went away to USC Upstate for college, Felicia joined her the following year after graduating high school. They enjoyed all the fun of college life together.
Anayah Marcus
Bridesmaid
My name is Anayah Marcus and I am Stephons sister. I am from Jersey but I currently reside in Pennsylvania. I am enrolled in college for Health Sciences. I enjoy video games, food, and listening to music.
Jasmynne Chivers
Bridesmaid
I am Jasmynne, Stephon’s sister. I have one daughter Symira
Jamarysse Chivers
Bridesmaid
Jamarysse Chivers, sister of the groom. I'm a massage therapist that loves the creative arts. The perfect quiet storm who loves all types of music and anime.
Zakirra Smith
Bridesmaid
Za'Kirra is Shanik's best friend of 13 years since meeting Freshman year at USC Upstate. Za'Kirra lives in Charleston SC working as a police officer and world traveler.
Jamaal Ince
Best Man
My name is Jamaal Adetoro Ince. I was born and raised in Jersey, and I currently reside in Brazil. I'm an educator, and I love to learn. I enjoy traveling and trying food from different places. I'm a huge Eagles fan, go birds! I'm Stephon's uncle, l've known him since I was 5 years old.
Andrew Jenkins
Best Man
I am Andrew, Stephon’s uncle.
Robert Houston Jr.
Groomsman
I am Robert Houston known to most as BJ. I am Shanik’s cousin by blood but brother by love. I am a loving husband and father.
Jamario Thompkins
Groomsman
I’m Jamario, mostly known as Mario. I am Shanik’s first cousin.
Jamal Thompkins
Groomsman
I am Jamal, Shanik’s 1st cousin.
Zachary Lecky
Groomsman
I’m from Jersey City I’m a producer for Major League Baseball. A fan of all things sports music and culture. I met Steph freshman year of high school playing Xbox. He could never beat me in 2k Madden or Call of Duty my K/D ratio was always better.
Chavez Jones
Ring Bearer
Chavez “King” Jones I met Sharniqua when I was born . But I can’t remember 😂 she was at most of my appointments and carried me in my car seat across the hospital. She’s like an aunt to me, I call her Nika. I am definitely a country boy. I love horses and wearing my cowboy boots. Nika bought me one of my first pair of boots! I am so excited to be the ring bearer in the wedding.
Ava Rose McMorris
Flower Girl
Ava met Shanik on May 23, 2018, when she was born. Ava is the oldest daughter of Shanik. She enjoys coloring, playing with her sister and singing.
Aubree Mariah McMorris
Flower Girl
Aubree met Shanik on May 23, 2018, when she was born. Aubree is the youngest daughter of Shanik (only by 10 min). Aubree likes to press on nails, coloring, and playing with her sister.
Jacob Miller
Announcer
I am Jacob. I love to play outside with my cousins. I like to color and spend time with my mom and dad.
Symira Martin
Flower Girl
I am Symira. I am Stephon’s niece. I love to dance.
Rylee Thompkins
Junior Bridesmaid
I am Rylee. I am Shanik’s 1st cousin. I am a cheerleader and I love to hangout with my friends.
Harlee Houston
Junior Bridesmaid
I’m Harlee, Shanik’s niece. I enjoy spending time with my friends.
Kailyn Amiel Sibert
Junior Bridesmaid
Kailyn loves to spend time with friends, dance and have fun.