Thomell & Russell
Wedding Squad
Myia Burwell
Maid of Honor
"A good friend knows all your best stories, but a best friend has lived them with you.” Myia has been my friend since NBA all star weekend 2007. I can always count on her in good and bad times. This bond can never be broken.
Kwasi Gyimah
Best Man
My bro, we’ve been getting into trouble together since elementary. You’ve always been the consummate gentleman and the most level headed out of all of us.
Corinne Robinson
Matron of Honor
"Time passes and we may be apart, but cousins stay close at heart.” Family over everything! I can always count on Corinne to have my back. We have so many great memories and laughs together. We thinks so much alike, it’s crazy . A Cousin is your first best-friend.
Christopher Peters
Best Man
My bro, who if you let him tell it is responsible for me going to the University of Maryland. We’re still moving like it’s 1995. To the ceiling!!
Chynna Johnson
Bridesmaid
"My daughter is super amazing and I'm the lucky one because I get to be her mom." Chynna my oldest daughter, I am so proud of all she has done in her life. This journey with her has been nothing but amazing, and I can’t wait to see what’s next in her life.
Jeff Donkor
Groomsman
My bro, who has always been the biggest of us all, we always had to gang tackle him in football. We blamed him for many nights of not being able to recite the Buckaroo pledge and now he’s the wisest of us all!
Aja Johnson
Bridesmaid
"I am proud of many things in life, but nothing beats being a mother." Aja my youngest daughter, I am so proud of the woman she has become. She has superseded all the dreams I have had for her and continues to do great things in life. I would not change anything in our journey together.
Dominic Osei
Groomsman
My bro who would always fall asleep wherever we went and always the first to fall asleep at sleepovers. Now, I realize that he was getting ideas to take over the world! Makes me wished I slept more when I was younger.
Tara Johnson
Bridesmaid
"A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost." We have been together on this journey called life every since I can remember. We may not see eye to eye on everything but at the end of the day we are sisters. I could not have this special day without my big sister standing by my side.
Kwabena Ofori-Ansah
Groomsman
My bro who had dreams of “planting” chickens when we kids, this pissed Uncle off. We partied, we matured, we succeeded and now our folks have nothing negative to say to us.
Chante Flowers
Bridesmaid
"There are friends, there is family, and then there are friends that become family." Chante and I met through our children becoming friends and we hit it off the first time we met. And it’s funny because we both don’t care for meeting new people. We are one of a kind.
George Abu
Groomsman
My bro with the huge heart and our fashion trendsetter. Since we were kids, you’ve always been loyal and sincere and the reason we ran out of each other’s homes in fear of smelling like African food on our way out.
Jewel Simms
Bridesmaid
"Cousins are usually the first friends we have as children. No one will ever understand your crazy family like your cousins does.” Jewel, my older cousin who introduced me to being an adult before I knew what being an adult was. Our bond is so very special that we don’t have to talk everyday, but when we do we’re on the phone for hours. I know I can call on her for anything and everything.
Marc Jackson
Groomsman
My bro who I love to hate and the happiest guy on Earth. Since 1995, you’ve been loyal but anyone listening to us talk would never think that we like each other but I would have it no other way!
Sylveita Jones
Bridesmaid
"Cousins are friends that will love you forever." Veita is my hang out partner and my calm before the storm. We have so much fun together and she is the person I can call anytime of the day.
Jamall Nicholas
Groomsman
My bro with the generous heart. I’ve impact many people in a positive way since UMD but it’s always been in your quiet unique way. Only time you get loud is when we’re playing sports, but it doesn’t work because I’m still the king!
Erin Atta-Safoh
Flower Girl
Daddy’s baby girl, having you was the best! I light up when I talk about you! You made me smarter, nicer and I’m surprised how someone so young can be so wise.