Jannellee & Ernest
Messages to the Happy Couple
Benjamin Salazar
Father of the Bride
I met Ernesto as this scrawny young kid. I still remember when Nellee brought him home from college. Despite my best efforts, I immediately liked him. He is easy to love. I couldn't image a better person to take care of my Nellee. I am happy to finally be able to call him my son-in-law
Norah Kahunde
Mother of the Groom
Son, I'm so grateful to God and so blessed to be your mother! I am proud of the man you have become, not that you have fallen in love with your best friend for life. I wish you and your beautiful wife many blessings, peace, love and happiness. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.
Sarah Beck
Mother of the Bride
I first met Ernest by video chat. He seemed so shy, but as time passed we became comfortable with each other. By the time he came to California to meet us in person, I loved my new son. you can tell how much Nellee and Ernest care for one another just by watching them together. This display of warmth and affection made me happy. I knew that despite being so far from her family, Nellee found a home and family in Ernest. I am grateful for Ernest because he is there for her. Even when I can't be. I has always been there for her and will always be there. I welcomed Ernest as my son way before their engagement and now that it's going to be official, I have no doubt that Ernest will be the best husband to my daughter and the best dad to their future children.
Jaymee Johns
Matron of Honor
I'm so Honored to be called Nellee's Matron of Honor! I don’t think I can put into word how much I love my baby sister. She is worthy of all the love in the world and I am beyond excited that she has found that in Ernest. When Nellee introduced all of us to Ernest , I was a little worried about him. Maybe we would be too loud of a family and would scare him away. Lol . But he was brave and he ended up fitting right in, and now I can proudly say that he is one of us. l love how he loves Nellee, he has been such a blessing to her and our family! They are alike in so many ways and it makes me happy Nellee has found her forever. I know that Ernest will take care of her and that Nellee will take care of him
Didi Ruhweza
Best Man
When Ahweza said he was getting married, I immediately knew I wanted to be his best man. I HAD TO BE. Growing up Ernest and I were inseparable. If you saw one you would see the other. While we were so different in personalities there was a deep unbreakable bond between us - one that is still present today. Congratulations, Ahweza. I can't wait to stand besides you as you say I do.
Aliza Jaepole
Bridesmaid
I am known as "Little Bit" because I am the shortest of the group and can be over protective. How I met the bride has always been a blurry story that neither of us can quite place. We could have met in passing or working together at our college cafeteria; but one thing for sure, God put her in my life for a reason and vice versa. I am very grateful and thankful for her every day. Friendship can mean many different things, but my friendship with the bride means sisterhood, a bond that can never be broken no matter the circumstance. The epitome of friendship is whose Nellee is. Nellee is a type of friend that will always have your back, always call you to double check on you and pray for you. She’s deserve all she wishes because she work very hard for all her dreams. College Sweethearts turn into Life Partner is what I will describe the love between Ernest and Nellee. They complete each other and fill the missing pieces in each other.
Teairha Smith
Bridesmaid
I graduated from Cabrini University in 2017 where I met my best friend, Jannellee. When we met, I was a freshman in college, and she was my Resident Assistant. She was warm, caring, and inspiring. Nellee is the big sister I’ve always wanted. She is the kind of person that does the right thing, even when the right thing isn’t easy. Nellee and Ernest are an excellent example of a mature and healthy relationship. They share a vision and are grounded in their mission to establish generational wealth to their future generations. I plan to stand side by side with Nellee through all of her major life events and I have a strong feeling that the best is yet to come.
Cassius James
Groomsman
I was approached by Ernest on campus one day during my freshman year in college. Turns out he thought I was African! After talking for a few minutes he found out I wasn't but still invited me to come to a cross country practice. He seemed trusting enough, so I went. Since then, the rest has been history with our never ending friendly competition with physical fitness, and improving ourselves as men. Ernest is a guy of many good characteristics and talents. He's a smart, hard working guy always brainstorming to find ways to put him and his future family in the best predicament possible by trying to improve upon his career, skill set, and overall principles as a man. We've had multiple conversations/ heated debates about the best ways to go about this. That's why I can confidently say that Nel, and her future family will be in great hands. Since the days of cross country to this very day Ernest has been an inspiration to me to improve, and achieve goals. "You can't get complacent" he always says to Me. Ernest is passionate/protective about the people he cares about in life, especially Nel and there future. Congratulations Ernest Nd Nel. Yall made it to this next chapter in yall life together, and I know you'll do everything in ya power to make sure it flourishes.
Aaron Bowers
Groomsman
I met Ernest during my 2nd year in college. He began asking questions like we knew each other for years; it only took a few minutes for it to feel just like that. Over the course of the school year, he would come to my dorm, often when I was stuffing my face with Chinese food. We would stay up most of the night and talk about everything imaginable. This is fundamentally how our friendship grew at the core. Today, he is one of the closest friends I’ve ever had. He is always there for the people he cares about. I watched him grow into a man who will do what is morally just even if it means sacrificing something he values. The commitment he is making will only be one of countless more to come, for his wife, family and all of people and causes he values.
Patricia Afram
Bridesmaid
I am known as “Proper Patty” in the group and I laugh a tad bit much. Nellee and I met on Facebook through Cabrini’s incoming class of 2015. She sent me a message introducing herself. When we met on campus we just clicked. Ever since then, we have been together from eating in the cafeteria to taking the same classes. I am truly grateful to have her in my life as she has been there for me through thick and thin. It means a lot to know that I have someone in my corner who I can share my wins with as well as my losses. Nellee is such a wonderful soul who would move heaven and earth for her loved ones. I am so happy you met your person who completes you and gets you whole heartedly.
Brittney Palmer
Bridesmaid
Love presents itself in many ways. I love watching it radiate from Nellee and Ernest in the form of soft shared glances of admiration or quiet acts of service to make each other’s lives easier. I met Nellee at Cabrini and to go from just beginning to form a bond before graduation to now being able to stand beside her on her special day years later is just too beautiful for words. My sweet friend has found her home within Ernest and I know he has found his within her too. I cannot wait to watch them take the next step in declaring their love by becoming one!