Valerie & Willie
Wedding Party
Kimani
Father of the Bride
Secret dancer. Carrot and papaya lover. Cyclist. Former boxer. Math whiz. Guy who you take all your problems to and he finds a way to make it better. Most likely to ask "What is a Wakanda?"
Charles
Father of the Groom
Most interesting man in the world. Builder of fine timber homes. Most likely to call his adult son 'honey' in front of an entire construction site.
Betty
Mother of the Bride
Boss lady. Book worm. Almost veterinarian. Best frier of eggs. Most likely to have a youtube video recommendation to meet any of your needs.
Jean
Mother of the Groom
Mother of a whole litter of Howell-pups. Lover of (wo)manual labor. Most likely to beat a competitive man in Racquetball.
Valerie
Bride
Late bloomer. Introvert off stage. Extravert on stage. Amateur dress maker. Vegan. Wannabe yogi. Most likely to be the teacher's pet.
Willie
Groom
Reggae fanatic. Best conversationalist. Self-taught pianist. Most likely to win the lottery and lose the ticket.
Makena
Maid of Honor
Valerie's baby sister. Fashionista. Professional dancer. Sweet tooth. Valedictorian. Most likely to casually leave home and never come back.
Seth
Best Man
Willie's older brother and best friend. Types 250 words per minute. Most likely to strike up a friendly conversation with you.
Silayio (see-la-yo)
Bridesmaid
Valerie's bff. Mega talented singer. Self-taught guitarist. Deep thinker. Life of the party. Most likely to grab the microphone and not give it back.
Curran
Groomsman
Willie's younger brother. Racquetball monster. Adventurous spirit. Family comedian. Most likely to miss the wedding because he was out fishing too long.
Kiki
Bridesmaid
Valerie's cousin but really sister. Neatest and best cook of the bunch. Ex girl-scout leader. Soon-to-be bride. Person who will keep your secrets to the grave. Most likely to still have all her favorite stuff from when she was 7.
Graham
Groomsman
Willie's younger brother. Silent watcher. Knower of facts about fish and gorillas. Most likely to help you break into your own car after locking your keys inside.
Izzie
Bridesmaid
Willie's younger sister. Closeted mega-talented singer. Survivor of a childhood with 4 older brothers. Pediatric nurse. Word-game whiz. Most likely to hit you with a broomstick if you cross her.
Jr
Groomsman
Valerie's baby brother. Karate black belt. Coffee business owner. Video game maestro. Mini philosopher. Most likely to be the King of Wakanda.
Hellen
Flower Girl
Family friend. Treasured daughter. Cartwheel master. Tell-it-like-it-is-er. Most likely to rule the world.
Zion
Ring bearer and Master of Ceremony
Valerie's baby. Willie's new son and best bud. Electric guitar player. Cool car enthusiast. Total gamer. All round cool dude. Most likely to have an imaginary friend.
Josie
Flower Girl
Family friend. Big sister. Creek swimmer. Firefly catcher. Most likely to rip her flower-girl dress playing soccer with the boys.
Charlie
Ring Bearer
Willie’s nephew. Big brother. All-American sports kid. First grandchild brought to the Howell clan. Most likely to humiliate an adult uncle in a basketball game.
Stella
Flower Girl
Family friend. Josie’s little sister. Kitten Whisperer. Bubble gum lover. Most likely to tell you a joke that makes 'perfect sense'.
Parker
Ring Bearer
Willie’s nephew. Charlie’s little brother. Lone wolf. Free spirit. Most likely to leave the group and play with sticks by himself.
Ashley
Mistress of ceremony
Family friend. Leader. Aspiring gymnast. Never missed a day of school. Most likely to bake our wedding cake.
Shikoh (she-ko)
Guest Coordinator
Shikoh is Valerie's aunt (though younger) who has been instrumental in helping the Kenyans gather all the necessary paperwork needed to attend the wedding. She is gorgeous, charming, hardworking, and has a beautiful singing voice.
Shebesh
Honorary Mother
Patriot. Life of the party. National influencer. Supporter of dreams. Most generous of the bunch. Most likely to outshine the bride.