The Real Love Encounter
Wedding Party
LaQuita Norris
Maid of Honor
Francheska and LaQuita met in 2009 while attending the University of Arkasnas at Little Rock. They are line sisters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and later became college roommates. The two have been inseparable ever since, especially when chocolate chip cookies are involved. To this day, Francheska and LaQuita call each other "wusband" and promised that no matter whether near or far their friendship is truly a lifetime committment.
Byron Jackson
Best Man
Byron and Carlaskio met at The Luke Church in Humble, Texas. With kindred spirits, these two became so close and inseparable that if one of them showed up without the other, everyone asked where the missing one was. Byron doesn't live in my back pocket" was usually Carlaskio's response. Indeed it was an instant connection between these two, creating a bond that will never be broken.
Tiara Rockingham
Matron of Honor
Fran's only biological sister and first best friend. Tiara has always been one of Francheska biggest supporters. Francheska and Tiara share the greatest father walking on this earth, Roy Parker. Francheska can recall a first and last disagreement she had with her sister. Let's just say, Francheska won (wink). Tiara is very protective of Francheska. Francheska and Tiara will always have each other's back. Francheska simply couldn't imagine life without her.
Alton "AJ" Young
Groomsman
AJ and Carlaskio met at the University of Central Arkansas where they both sang in UCA's Judah Chorale until AJ got out......typical! AJ thought Laski was stuck up and a chronic mean-mugger. Anytime these two are around each other there is sure to be tons of name calling, talking about each other families, laughter, and maybe even tears. It’s safe to say that they both have been there for each other through difficult times. One thing for sure is that you had better not let one of them hear you talk down on the other. There would truly be a price to pay.
Alecia Williams
Bridesmaid
Francheska and Alecia met when the Williams family joined BGBC- Parnell. Since childhood, every encounter with these two is filled with laughs and a trip down memory lane. Over the years, they have sung in the choir, served on the usher board, and worked at an adolescent's group home. Alecia has become one of Francheska’s favorite MUA. Francheska is so glad their families met years ago.
Brannon Racop
Groomsman
Members of Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity Inc., Brannon and Carlaskio were both members of the UCA Bear Marching Band. Carlaskio was somewhat intimidated by Brannon’s demeanor at first, but he later found out that Brannon was a pretty cool guy. In fact Brannon was so cool that Carlaskio became Brannon’s adopted lil bro!
April Timmins
Bridesmaid
April is the first cousin of Francheska. They are the daughter of sisters and was raised very close. April is cupid in disguise. April initiated conversation between Carlaskio and Francheska back in February 2004. April gracefully holds the title "Matchmaker" as well as Francheska's "Partner in Crime." Figuratively speaking.
Curtis Clark
Groomsman
Curtis and Carlaskio met as elementary students in Boy Scouts. They later attended middle school, junior high, and high school together. They went on to be roommates at UCA. Of course it takes a special person to live and put up with Carlaskio, but Curtis was able to do it all these years. Carlaskio is eternally grateful for the brothership these two established over the years.
Brittany Brunson
Bridesmaid
Brittany is one of Francheska's best friends. They met in 2009 while Francheska was visiting LaQuita at her apartment. After joining LaQuita and Brittany as their fourth roommate, they became closer. Her annoying mannerism quickly grew on Francheska.
David Gonzalez
Groomsman
David and Carlaskio were both members of the UCA Bear Marching Band. David seemed to be very quiet and didn't want to talk, but after a while Carlaskio broke through to David and they became really good friends who still stay in constant contact.
Brittany Hicks
Bridesmaid
First cousin of Francheska. Growing up they used to argue and fight all the time. Brittany was the cousin that allowed Francheska to try different hairstyles; mostly scalp braids. She was Francheska's personal "mannequin' head.
Jaquavious Miller
Groomsman
Jaquavious and Carlaskio's relationship began a number of years ago. Carlaskio, having recently graduated from high school, was serving as a volunteer with the Junior Elk Herd #473 when he met Jaquavious. Needless to say he was the youngest and smallest of the bunch so at times Carlaskio even had to be a protector. Not knowing whether Carlaskio was a friend, mentor, or bully, Jaquavious endured Laski's wrath, and their friendship grew to it what is has become today.
Brooke Coggins
Bridesmaid
Fran and Brooke met at El Dorado High School and became close friends throughout their college years. Francheska used to visit Brooke and Natavia at least twice a week at Phliander College. Each summer the two, among others, would hang out at Francheska's parents house and watch movies.
Jarrett Perry
Groomsman
Jarrett and Carlaskio met at UCA while participating in the UCA Bear Marching Band and Judah Chorale. Jarrett as was assigned to Carlaskio as his Big Brother in Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity Inc. Jarrett quickly became one of Carlaskio’s best friends. The year they lived together you couldn’t help but hear the two singing, or should we say screaming, at the top of their lungs late into the midnight hour. Jarrett is also Carlaskio’s personal IT person.
Jacena Smith
Bridesmaid
Francheska met Jacena during Carkaskio and Francheska’s high school dating years. Jacena is the niece of Carlaskio and also one of Francheska's mother favorite “church kids.”
Jay Steward
Groomsman
The “original” best friend, Jay and Carlaskio have known each other since elementary school. Due to them both having strict parents, Jay’s house was the ONLY friend’s house Carlaskio could visit. Needless to say, all these years later they remain friends.
Jeanie Baker
Bridesmaid
Francheska and Jeanie met at Barton Junior High School as they both played on the basketball team. Jeanie and Francheska were clearly inseparable and could be seen together at school, basketball practice, and even hanging out at each other's house. They instantly became best friends.
Jermekus Jackson
Groomsman
Mekus is the cousin of Carlaskio. They have been very close since either of them could remember. Carlaskio considers Mekus to be not only his cousin, but one of his best friends and bodyguards if need be.
LaTasha Dale
Bridesmaid
Fran and Tasha met at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in a criminal justice course. Tasha expressed she did not like Fran. However, later she was “forced”to get to know Fran at a RA retreat. They haven’t always agreed on everything but through it all they’ve remain the closet friends. Neither would have it any other way.
Joel Ross
Groomsman
Joel and Carlaskio have been friends since their days at Rogers Middle School. Carlaskio has always had to make sure that Joel stayed out of trouble...and continues to do so to this day. He’s the annoying little brother Carlaskio never had.
LaTavia Avery
Bridesmaid
Latavia and Francheska have been friends since elementary. From sandbox to date, the two remain friends; best friends. There is something about childhood friends that you just can't replace. Francheska is so grateful to have Latavia by her side on her special day.
Jordan Talley
Groomsman
Jordan and Carlaskio met while both were members of the UCA Bear Marching Band. Jordan was selected as Carlaskio's Lil Bro in Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity.
LeJoy Walker
Bridesmaid
LeJoy and Francheska met while University of Arkansas at Little Rock. They quickly became close and went on a few adventures together. Francheska always called LeJoy, her "Maxine" off the TV series Living Single; more so in reference to being outspoken, and their countless inside jokes. Distance never mattered, they always picked up where they left off.
Joseph Reed
Groomsman
Joseph and Carlaskio are cousins. Carlaskio always looked forward to summers when Joseph would come down with his grandmother to visit. Although hundreds of miles away, anytime these two are around each other it’s as if they never missed a beat.
Nyxalyse Springer
Bridesmaid
Nyxalyse and Francheska are cousins. Nyxalyse would travel with her grandfather to Arkansas from Seattle, WA to visit family. Nyxalyse and Francheska have always been close and often anticipate reuniting every summer. Francheska can recall Nyxalyse changing clothes at least two to three times a day, whether we left the house or not. Summers were always better with Nyxalyse around.
Shaunderic Bean
Groomsman
Shaunderic is Carlaskio's nephew. Carlaskio has labeled Shaunderic as one of the funniest people he knows. There are guaranteed laughs when these two are around each other.
Tatiya Billings
Bridesmaid
Tatiya is the niece of Carlaskio. Tatiya and Francheska instantly bonded because of the relationship and love between her uncle and Francheska ....oh and basketball. Francheska always expressed she could beat Tatiya playing basketball, knowingly that Tatiya had mad skills on the court. Tatiya said she knew Francheska would be her aunt one day, she was just waiting on her uncle to pop THE question.
Shawn Bowie
Groomsman
Shawn and Carlaskio....deadly duo! Carlaskio and Shawn met in Houston when they both taught third grade math at Bill Worsham Elementary School. The "rough nights" Carlaskio had in Houston....charge them to Shawn! By far, Shawn is the life of any party and one of the reasons Carlaskio came to love Houston so much.
Vanessa Steward
Bridesmaid
Francheska and Vanessa met in church. They attended elementary together not knowing they were cousins. After discovering they were cousins, the rest is history. Nothing can come between these two. Vanessa is not only family, she's a great friend to Francheska and shopping is their kyptonite.
Tristan McGhee
Groomsman
Tristan and Carlaskio go back to middle school at Rogers, but it wasn't until they reached El Dorado High School that they became super close...so close that one would think they were blood brothers. They have served together as musicians at ‘The Grove’ for the past 14 years.
Whitley Henderson
Bridesmaid
Francheska and Whitley met in 2006 at UALR East Hall Dormitory. After a few social encounters across campus, they became best friends. The two often joke about being fraternal twins or switched at birth. However, their birthdays are two days apart. They have experienced twin soul telepathy since day one, it's surreal.
Tristan McGhee II
Junior Groomsman
Tristan is the godson of Carlaskio & Francheska. Being there when he was born meant the world to both Carlaskio and Francheska. He is the son of groomsman Tristan McGhee. This guy is funny, smart, and very talented. We are expecting great things for this young guy.
Cheyenne Rockingham
Junior Bridesmaid
Cheyenne is the youngest niece of Francheska. Cheyenne has been a shining star since the day she was born. Cheyenne is the daughter of Tiara Rockingham, Matron of Honor. Sharing this day with Cheyenne means the world to Francheska.
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