Bride
Maid of Honor
An all around fashionista; entrepreneur; and Fun loving gal! Karen is the outgoing extrovert to Crystal's shy introvert personality. We met and became best friends while working in the trenches at a job over 13 years ago. She's the friend that will have you crying, laughing, and crying again. Karen and I are kindred spirits regarding motherhood, friendship, and Feisty attitudes and everything in between! We are more than friends, we are family!
Bridesmaid
Always the life of the party. She may be late but you can count on her to bring the drinks and the laughs! Whether we’re sitting at home doing nothing or spending a night out, we always have the best time. She’s not only a sister, she’s a friend and I’m so lucky she’s mine!
Bridesmaid
Bridesmaid
Hostess
Daughter of the Groom. Residing in Maumelle, AR, Elizabeth currently attends Maumelle High School and is a future graduate of the class of 2023. Elizabeth participates in cheer and choir.
Hostess
Daughter of the Groom. Residing in Maumelle, AR, Dylynn currently attends Episcopal Collegiate School and is a future graduate of the class of 2023. Dylynn participates in several school activates including volleyball, basketball and drama club.
Groom
Michael is the HR Manager for Clinton National Airport. He is also a Second Lieutenant in the Arkansas Air National Guard, where he currently serves as a Public Affairs Officer for the 189th Airlift Wing, Little Rock AFB. He is a graduate of the University of Arkansas where he obtained his Bachelors degree in HR Management. He is a Spring '02 initiate of the Iota Tau Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Michael hails from Warren, AR and currently resides in Maumelle, AR. He is a member of Saint Mark Baptist Church in Little Rock. Michael is the son of Craig and Linda Smith, and the proud father of Taylor, Elizabeth, and Dylynn.
Best Man
Brother to the Groom - Matt works for The Coca-Cola Company as a Transportation Logistics Manager. He is the owner DOT HotShot, LLC which provides premium Black Car Service for the Greater Atlanta area. Matt is graduate of the University of Arkansas where he majored in Transportation & Logistics. Matt is also a newlywed, after marrying Mrs. Shinelle Smith (Pickens) earlier this year. He is originally from Warren, AR and currently resides in Atlanta, GA. FB @ matt.smith.92372446 IG @ hotshot_dot/
Groomsman
Brother to the Groom. Scott works for Prince George's County, MD as an Engineer. He received a BS in Civil Engineering from Florida A&M University and also obtained a Master’s Degree in Project Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Like Michael, Scott is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Scott is originally from Omaha, NE and currently resides in Upper Marlboro, MD. FB @ scott.mcphaull
Groomsman
Brother to the Groom - Corey has served in the Arkansas Air National Guard for the past twenty years. He studied at Roger Williams University where he obtained his B.S. in Public Administration. He is a single, 43 year-old lovable guy who enjoys playing golf, traveling and cooking. Corey will be retiring from the Army in two years. After that he plans to travel the world and continue enjoying life like he's always done. He is originally from Warren, AR and currently resides in Little Rock, AR. Ladies, if you're a single and looking for a gentleman to add value to your life, then look for him after the wedding :) FB @ corey.atkins.94
Groomsman
Fraternity/Line brother to the Groom. Jamaal works for Arkansas Children's Hospital as a Surgical Technologist. He is also the owner of DiamondKut Investments LLC, specializing in real estate investment and land development in Central Arkansas. Jamaal is graduate of the University of Arkansas where he majored in Agriculture, Food, and Life Sciences. He is an Spring '02 initiate of the Iota Tau Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. where he pledged with the Groom. Jamaal is from Hot Springs, AR where he currently resides. FB @ jamaalhollinshed
Usher
Son of the Groom. Residing in North Little Rock, AR, Taylor is an up and coming musician working toward his big break. He hails from Warren, AR. FB @ taylorsmith8
Usher
Son of the Bride. Residing in Maumelle, AR, Jameson currently attends Maumelle High School and is a future graduate of the class of 2024. Jameson has aspirations of passing his drivers license test, and becoming a MLB baseball player. IG @ jameson_4918_
Officiant
Personal counselor and attorney for the Bride and Groom. Odette Woods, JD, M.Div., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, serves as associate minister at Mt. Sinai Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She is also an ordained minister and received her Master of Divinity degree from Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary. Rev Woods is also the Senior Director, Staff Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the University of Arkansas for Medical Services. She received her Juris Doctorate with Honors from UALR William H. Bowen School of Law, and maintains a part-time family law practice. “No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what the Lord requires of you: to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8