Wedding Party

Tanya Owens-Vince

Matron of Honor

Tanya is Taniel's first cousin, friend, wedding planner/photographer and forever her cackle buddy!

Desiree Marquez

Bridesmaid

Desiree is Taniel's baby sister and although their difference in age is 14 years, they have a strong sisterly bond that has only gotten stronger with time.

Carrie Banks

Bridesmaid

OBF (Original Best Friend) Carrie AKA Mookie and Taniel have been friends since practically birth, as their mothers were friends before either of them was born.

Khadijah Ellis

Bridesmaid

Khadijah is considered more of a sister than a best friend as she and Taniel met in the 6th grade and have remained close ever since. Their friendship spans over 30 years.

Tiffinee Gentry-Murray

Bridesmaid

After moving from NJ to PA Taniel met Tiffinee in 2000 while working at Verizon and have been great sister-friends for over 25 years. Tiffinee coined the hashtag #HappilyEverAcker

Dorian Span

Bridesmaid

Dorian and Taniel have been close sister-friends for over 20 years since meeting out on the Philadelphia night life scene in the early 2000's.

Jennifer Rooney

Bridesmaid

Taniel met "Jen-Nay" through a mutual friend and have been very close sister-friends since 2010.

Natalie Maye

Bridesmaid

Baby sister to Darrin & the Best Ever Sister-In-Love!

Nicholas Acker

Best Man

Darrin's first-born son is currently attending Pearl River Community College and is studying to become an electrician.

Chase Acker

Best Man

Darrin's second born son is currently in the 10th grade at Slidell High School. Chase currently has a 4.25 GPA and recently received the CIW Internet Business Associate certification.

Jerome Vince

Groomsman

Lifelong brother, cousin, friend to Darrin.

Kendall Sanders

Groomsman

Lifelong brother, cousin, friend to Darrin

Kristan Roberts

Groomsman

Lifelong, brother, cousin, friend

Julius Jackson

Groomsman

Life long brother, cousin, friend

Kendrick Lewis

Groomsman

Brother-friend and first cousin to Darrin

Brian Hookfin

Groomsman

Darrin's brother and friend

Jonathan King

Groomsman

Although Jon is a first cousin to Taniel, they have a close bond and have a relationship that is more like brother & sister. Jonathan will be serving as a groomsman for this joyous occasion.

Paulette Hilliard

Mother of the Bride

Taniel is the only child of Paulette and has always been a loving, supportive mother and rock for Taniel.

Reginald Hilliard

Father of the Bride

Reginald has always been a funny, loving and supportive father figure since coming into Taniel's life. He is described as the BEST bonus dad anyone could ask for.

Clara J. Morris

Mother of the Groom

The matriarch of our family & Darrin is her first-born child. Clara has always been a loving and supportive role model for Darrin and his sister Natalie.

Victor Morris

Father of the Groom

Kendall Sanders (Kay-Kay)

Flower Girl

Daughter to groomsmen Kendall Sanders

Tegan Cox

Flower Child

Cooper King

Ring Bearer

Second cousin to Taniel

Rev. Ella Holmes-Hines

Officiant

Pastor