Tanisha & Thomas
Wedding Party
Bethany Bateman
Matron of Honor
Bethany has been my best friend since sophomore year of high school and has remained such a blessing in my life! My longest lasting friendship to date. A true friend that "sticks closer than a brother". I have loved this girl since day one and she will be my forever!
Annie and Jaimie
Bridesmaid
My Triplets! Annie and Jaimie are my best friends who also happen to be twins! They have been with me since freshman year of college! I owe everything to these two girls right here! They will forever and always have my heart! They made me their triplet and we became a family at Ursuline College running on the track team together. We have been on countless adventures, they brought me out of my shy shell and accepted me for who I was always! They taught me how to be genuine and never afraid to be myself! We've been all around the world together even went to Nationals on the track team! They taught me the true definition of team, family, and friend! I love these girls!
Precious Lowery
Bridesmaid
This is my cousin also known as PJ, fam jam! She has been my ride or die cousin since we were little and my brother and I would torture her as older cousins should! hehe. In all seriousness, PJ is one of the realest, coolest, creative, smartest people you will ever meet. She is also bi-lingual which is really cool! Self taught! Korean! We have had some awesome times and memories together I will never forget!
Surazal Sanders
Best Man
Surazal And I met in the 6th grade, but didn’t become friends until the summer prior to starting high school. Together we found ourselves in many shenanigans and goofy situations that would later grow into an unpredictable friendship. Surazal is the type of guy that no matter what if you needed him he would never turn you down. I could always count on him for wisdom and to tell the God-honest truth that I need to hear,never sugar coating anything and keeping me at my best!
Brandon Coleman
Groomsman
If “actions speak louder than words,”was a person that person would be Brandon. Brandon and I met in study hall at Bedford High School. The two of us couldn’t be any more different. The main difference being they were total opposites; I was a very cocky and outgoing person and he was quite and reserved. Over the years we borrowed personally traits of one another and quietly and competitively rounded each other out. Brandon or “Bc,” as we all call him is a man of transformation I respect. He is a true man with a plan and gets things done. A respectable husband and brother, there is no end to his awesome character!
Keonte Patterson
Groomsman
Keonte has been a long-standing part of my life since 1998. More family then friend, he has been in my corner since day one. The life of the party, Keonte knows how to put a smile on everyone’s face and is ALWAYS smiling himself that’s why his nick name is Smiles!
Carlton Flanagan
Groomsman
My little cousin has filled the role of substitute little brother and has literally been there since day one! Stealing my toys and then breaking them he kept me on my toes. He did his best at keeping me from being a “spoiled only child,” as best as he could. Carlton, the strong silent type, will amaze you with his profound wisdom if you get a chance to talk to him!
“Rika” Crawford
Back up Bridesmaid and honored friend
I met Rika at work a little over a year ago. We’ve seen each other through the difficult stressful working conditions as they sometimes can be. We couldn’t be more opposite but balanced. Her being a sassy beautiful diva, and me being the quiet charismatic that I am. Being each other’s comedic and laid back relief, we became fast friends. Rika was more than happy to step in during these crazy difficult times to stand by my side on our special day. Although we couldn’t follow through with our “original” cast because of the pandemic I’m honored to have friends that are willing to go above and beyond to make this experience as wonderful as possible!
“Sun”-ika
Back-up bridesmaid and honored friend
Sunicka as we call her! Because she shines as bright as the sun! Had a charisma and charm that draws you in and you can be in her bright sunny presence all day enjoying the rays of her positive personality! We met at work and although we weren’t immediately fast friends it grew over time to be something special. I’ve grown to appreciate her character and her place in my life! As an honored friend and now a beautiful woman who will stand at my side on my most special day!
Jasmin Coleman
Back-up bridesmaid honored friend
Sister of groomsman Brandon Coleman “BC”. I met Jasmin through Thomas way back when. We became immediate friends through of love of so many similar things. One being our taste in music, we both LOVE Brandys Full Moon album!!! Jasmin and I hit it off right away! Going on many night excursions dancing til the sun comes up and having a silly time! I’ve got to see Jasmin grow into the woman she is today, she has maturated into such a beautiful woman I’m proud to call my friend! I’m more than excited to have her stand in/with me on our special day!!!