Madison & Christopher
Wedding Party
Sterling Eunson
Matron of Honor
I’ve known Madi ever since she was born. From dragging her down the hall on a blanket because she couldn’t walk yet when I was four and she was one, to being able to see her walk down the aisle very soon with the love of her life, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing it all. Sisters really are like the best friend you can’t get rid of, we know each other inside and out and yet are still there for each other. I am so blessed to call Madi my sister and excited to be here for the next adventure that marriage will bring!
Mike Harris
Best Man
I've known Chris for 61% of my life (I am 31 years old, do the math). Similar to many friendships that are developed as pre-teens/teens, our friendship began on the football field and the weight room at both Twin Lakes Middle and Mandarin High. As time progressed, fate found a way for us to reconnect both in Jacksonville, Florida and Washington, D.C. Our friendship has been cultivated through a plethora of avenues ranging from spirituality, family, and sports/athletics. However, the uniqueness of our friendship lies with the desire to see one another be the best version of ourselves regardless of the inevitable hurdles of life. Ironically, the best version of ourselves is often challenged with who we innately are as individuals. Rather than prove a point to one another or attempt to one-up each other in life, we've strived to catapult each other to new heights by presenting new ideologies that are often contrary to the desired way of moving. It is for this reason that I am proud to call Chris my brother. P.S. 26 Black!
Adia Brown
Maid of Honor
Madison and I met almost 8 years ago while she was attending George Washington University and I was attending Howard University. As a freshman, her a Junior, and I thought she was so cool. Very Kerry Washington-like. Then and now we bond over our love of travel (we have taken 6 trips together in the last 8 years), fine dining experiences, a good spa moment, and laughing at ourselves. Our friendship is a blend of fun, vulnerability, and accountability. We’re riding til the wheels fall off.
Brad Owiye
Groomsman
How did we become friends? To be honest, I’m not even sure. But I do remember the first in-depth conversation we had. I’m pretty sure it was a trip we took back from a conference. I remember us talking for quite a long time about school, family, relationships, God, etc, on the way back. What makes our friendship what it is today? We can talk about anything and be completely honest about it. There isn’t any weird competition or false bravado. It’s two friends who love each other and want to see each other succeed.
Keirsten Shaw
Bridesmaid
If I wasn't home, it was a safe bet that I was at the Sherman's house. The time I spent there holds some of my most cherished childhood memories. This leads me to how Sinclair (as I know Madison by) and I first bonded, Barbies. Growing up with brothers, I had no one to play Barbies with. Sterling often didn't want to play Barbies with her little sister. I was happy to oblige. And our friendship grew from there. We have seen each other through all the twists and turns of life. Through our highest and lowest points. Life isn't always easy, but it sure is easier when you have a solid friend. Sinclair has always been wise beyond her years. Although I am older, I often go to her for advice. She is also a person who is confident and not easily swayed; she is a person filled with grace and has a listening ear. I have watched her become the inspiring woman she is and can't wait to see all she will continue to become. She watched me get married, and now I get to watch her. It just gets better and better. Our friendship is like a good wine. It gets more valuable with time. Proverbs 18:24 NIV One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a "sister."
Montana Kang
Groomsman
We became friends by immersing ourselves in neighborhood shenanigans lol I was that one kid who knocked on everyone’s door and asked if you wanted to come out and play. Nobody wanted to come out and play but you were that one kid that came out and played. I would organize all the team sports (rain or shine) that were happening in neighborhoods, from basketball and football in the middle of the streets (walked me home when I was injured), air-soft in the streets (horrible idea), man-hunt (nobody could find me cause I was hiding in the lake), etc, you were always there. When we started high school, and even though I didn’t play football in high school with you our bond was still strong somehow. Throughout high school, our friendship became a brotherly bond. That bond just never faded. Only our time with each other faded. Love you man!