We're Getting Married!
Wedding Party
Alisha Tharpe
Maid of Honor
Alisha is Andrea's younger sister. Andrea describes her as her built in best friend! She is always so uplifting and encouraging. Alisha is hilarious and will wipe the floor with her dance moves. Get ready for that!
Gerry Kappers
Matron of Honor
Gerry is Andrea's older sister. Gerry has been a huge role model in Andrea's life in so many areas from day one. Gerry is an amazing mom to four of most incredibly bright and creative humans!! Andrea is so thankful to that Gerry is her big sister!
Sierra Wade
Bridesmaid
Sierra is also one of Andrea's best friends. She's the person you can tell anything. She's the best listener through the good and bad. Sierra is the friend you can binge Love is Blind and Love Island with, and also sing karoke in the car (always the wrong lyrics). Sierra and Andrea have truly been like sisters since the 2nd grade. They even got engaged within a month of each other and both now live in Texas!
Maximina Gonzalez
Bridesmaid
Max met Andrea and Wayne at UCO. She actually helped Wayne organize Wayne and Andrea's first Valentine's Day date!! She also came with the wedding hashtag! Andrea considers Max a sister. Their friendship has spanned over 10 years! Max is so funny! She keeps you on your toes, and tells it how it is. She is also Andrea's Delta Sigma Theta Line Sister!
Jessica Rowe
Bridesmaid
Jessica and Andrea met in college and graduated together as speech language pathologists! Jessica has been there through the all-nighters, coffee and red bull filled crazy days of graduate school. Jessica, Andrea and Kaylie (also a bridesmaid) were like Three Muskeeters in college! So thankful for her friendship!
Kaylie Young
Bridesmaid
Kaylie is one of Andrea's bestest friends, and attended the speech language pathology graduate program at UCO with Andrea and Jessica. Not only is Kaylie the life of the party, she is also an amazing book recommender and a dependable, funny person. She also does her best to keep Andrea on time. HA!
Amber Smith
Bridesmaid
Amber and Andrea met in Oklahoma when they both worked at Quest Pediatric Therapy in Oklahoma. They worked together for five years. Even though Amber started out as simply a co-worker, she quickly turned into being one of Andrea's closest friends and work-wife! Amber is the best Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant!! She is so smart, fun and an uplifting person.
Amauri Parker
Bridesmaid
Amauri is Andrea's cousin. They grew up together, and as they got older they became closer and closer!! Amauri is an amazingly talented artist and a fun, creative person. Andrea is so thankful for Amauri's friendship!!
Devon Harris
Best Man
Devon is Wayne's younger cousin. The two are 15 months apart, completely inseparable growing up and raised as brothers. You find motivation to be the best version of yourself often because of family. In this case, it is no different, the best examples and lessons in life can in fact come from people who are younger than you, for that we're thankful. We're thrilled to have Devon as the best man!
Kameron Uzoma
Groomsman
Kameron "Kam" is Wayne's one and only line brother, and that's all they ever needed! Crossing the burning sands of Alpha Phi Alpha together in 2013! College days swiftly past, but 10 years later they're still continuing to make great memories together! If you've been around Wayne and been around Kameron, you're in store for an amazing time!! Kam has been along for each step of Wayne and Andrea's journey and we're blessed to have him!
Gielan Casper
Groomsman
When Wayne says "My Day 1s" there's a collective of close friends he's referring to, Gielan "Geez" is one of those individuals! Gielan and Wayne met when Wayne was 5 and Gilean 7 years old. Grew up in the same neighborhood right around the corner from each other. Wayne always looked at Gielan as big brother and he's proud of the man he's become. Literally kids when they met. They've been able to be apart of each other lives every step of the way. Couldn't walk down the isle without him. Fun Fact: Ladies he's single, shoot your shot!
Kelton Eddins
Groomsman
Kelton "KT" is Wayne's best friend and one of his longest friendships. Wayne and Kelton met in 2001 when they were in 5th grade and grew super close the last couple years of high school. KT joined the military and in rare fashion and got stationed in OKC in close proximity to where Wayne was in college. This allowed for them to create more memories, stories and a friendship that is still strong today. In his youth, KT was known for his dance moves, we're hoping due to this special occasion he'll stretch and show everyone a thing or two! Fun fact: KT is the reason Wayne and Andera started dating..ask him about it!
Antonio Billingsley
Groomsman
When Wayne says "My Day 1s" there's of collective of close friends he's referring to, Antonio "Tone" is one of those individuals! Wayne and Tone met in middle school and got close their Freshman year of highschool. Tone has always been what we like to call "our trusted advisor". A cooler head to prevail, voice of reason or clarity. Someone you need your life with any situation, who's with you no matter what, but will give you the honest truth. From the stinkin Lincoln to the Audi Thankful to have him as friend and stand along side us on this special day!
DeVonte Harris
Groomsman
DeVonte "Vonte" is one of Wayne's closest friends, meeting in college back in 2014. In life there are individuals you instantly mesh with, Vonte is one of those friendships for Wayne. Wayne took Vonte to his hometown of Lawton, Oklahoma and they haven't looked back since. From the matching Cadillac's, to the matching 300 C's and now fatherhood and successful careers. Vonte has to be one of the ones next to Wayne as he walks down the isle.
Jovan Pride
Groomsman
When Wayne says "My Day 1s" there's of collective of close friends he's referring to, Jovan "JP" is one of those individuals! Wayne and Jovan met their first year in middle school! They broke the ice by figuring out that they had siblings in the same grade who were also friends. Since that point in 8th grade they've been locked in! Jovan has always set the example for us and been there for Wayne when's most needed. Even advising Wayne about changing his pace, taking that leap and transferring to UCO. Which to this day was one of the best decisions he's made. JP is also Wayne's fraternity brother but has already been his brother before the frat!
Jeremy Anderson
Groomsman
When Wayne says "My Day 1s" there's of collective of close friends he's referring to, Jeremy "Jigg" is one of those individuals! Wayne and Jeremy met in highschool back in 2008. As a new student from Atlanta, Georgia Wayne was one of Jeremy first friends. From dominating the competition on the football field together as linebackers. To growing closer and closer post highschool. Shy and introverted is not words I'd use to describe him, everyone is in for treat when Jigg is around!
Sharrone Berry-Davis
Groomsman
Sharrone "Rone" is Wayne's fraternity brother. Wayne and Sharrone met in college in 2014 when Sharrone was pledging their fraternity. Throughout the years, Rone has been someone Wayne can count on and push to make him better. Both are in the technology industry which allows for thoughtful and insightful direction. Your mama is my mama, your pops is my pops. Appreciate you my guy, suit it up one time for the big fellas!
Vincent Burr
Groomsman
Vincent "Vince" is one of Wayne's fraternity brothers. Wayne and Vincent met in college in 2012. Vince was hands down one of the most popular students at UCO. When Wayne arrived at UCO with gold hoop earrings, a Cadillac with the chrome lady on top, and an excessive wardrobe, a friendly rivalry between the two began. Quickly, the relationship grew into brotherly bond and close friendship! Wayne was lucky enough to be one of Vince's groomsmen for his wedding in 2018. Wayne is thrilled to have him be apart of his big day.