Best Man
None of this would have happened had he not been there for me since we were kids
Groomsman
Truly my brother from another mother
Groomsman
My first little brother and the iron to my iron... keeping me sharp.
Groomsman
My baby brother who is a man I truly admire!
Groomsman
When we get the band back together, he always plays drums.
Groomsman
We've traveled the world together as dive buddies and brothers
Maid of Honor
My daughter is incredible and my number one supporter and encourager. Sometimes the roles are reversed and it is such a delight to know she will be standing with me like she has in all my special moments.
Matron of Honor
My line sister who had me in her wedding as the Maid of Honor! I was sooo honored and I am delighted to have her as the matron of honor in my mine.
Bridesmaid
This is my ride or die Toodie, Toots, neighborhood friend who stayed on the same block and ironically her Dad and my Dad went to the same High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was fate that we would be together.
Bridesmaid
Well this is my little cousin who help me raise my children and Darren's children. She loves me and I love her and have lived together on Lydia more than once. She is standing with me for this next journey.
Bridesmaid
Met at Bayer in 1994. She and I have been inseparable. My guide to fun and laughter. We did baby showers and birthday parties with our children and went on business trips together. She supported my call to ministry and went to retreats. This one is loyal!
Bridesmaid
Our lives intersected when I met her uncle Brian. She shares her family with me and I love her dearly. I miss her mother who brought color to our lives.
Bridesmaid
This lady came to me at Thermo Fisher Scientific on a mission. She wanted to know more about God and heard about me as a minister. We have shared the gospel with others and prayed for others. I love her and the spirit she constantly feeds with the Word of God.
Bridesmaid
Besides being the one who set me up with my dreamboat! We have been friend since middle school. Attended Summer programs together and partied together. When her family moved from KC to Houston they were my home away from home. She knows things about Stephanie Spears and I know things about Toi Blakley!
Father of the Bride
Daddy! Say less.
Mother of the Bride
Mama! I told her when I was a little girl sitting between her legs that I would never leave her. She said you don't have to but I'm sure you will. She pushed me the whole way. I wouldn't be a Microbiologist, mother, minister, if it wasn't for her.
Usher
My first born. A man of standard. A gentle giant called by God to lead in everything he does. Loves me and I love him and it started with us and as we added to our family. He is supportive and when I have pain he feels it. He has suffered for this family and he gets to celebrate the blessings of God in this wedding.
Usher
Usher
The youngest grandchild on both the Dean and Spears sides of the family. He closed the door behind him and has lived up to being the baby in the family. He wants everyone to love one another and be happy. He is sensitive and caring and makes friends wherever he goes. He is the prayer warrior of the family!
Junior Bride
Candle Lighter
Flower Girl
Ring Bearer
Flower Girl
Usher
Elder Statesman
Uncle Buster
Flower Girl
My granddaughter who looks like her great grandmother Tima, and acts like me. She is Remy's baby but Herbert her great grandfather and Duchess (me) have basically taken her and it gets on Remy's nerves. Papa J and I Love Chlo Chlo!
Candle Lighter
Skye is my special little cousin. I was there the day she was born with her Dad Carl Taylor!. This is Gillian's baby and Aunt Barbara's only granddaughter and we love her dearly.