Wedding Party
Sheila
Matron of Honor
I guess you could say I am a true Day 1 for Vanessa since I have known her since she was born. She has always been the cutest "little" sister ever and I had a ball watching her grow up. Believe it or not, she was once a "tom boy" - she used to ride around on our German Shephard's back and climb trees. Underneath all the gorgeous glam you see today she can still be tough as nails and I love her to death!! #HannahBlood
Brandon “Pudge”
Best Man
I met Geno at Milton’s house 12 years ago. He greeted me with a shot and the rest is history. We instantly developed a tight bond and have remained close for over a decade. More importantly, we took a significant role in each others lives as God Fathers to each others kids.
Giavonna "Gio"
Bridesmaid
I’ve know Vanessa now for about 10 years, she came into our circle of friends like she always belonged down for whatever, fun, respected and genuinely hopped on board and because a faux sister to us all. Our best memories are freaking countless, to the Vegas runs lol, the near death experiences, and nights we can’t even mention. Love ya!
Milton “Milt”
Groomsman
I met Geno when he was only known as Eugene at Dublin elementary school! We lost connection during middle school and high school due to everybody going their own separate ways. Years later, my uncle passed away and at the funeral I saw Geno there and asked him who did he know; his reply was that this is his uncles funeral I told him fool that’s my uncle and he replied naw fool that is my uncle we laughed hard and been kicking it ever since. We have been through many journeys over these years growing stronger. Proud of you, Bro! Look forward to sharing this latest journey in 2024.
Danielle "Dani"
Bridesmaid
Nessa and I were the little cousins who spent every other summer together. And in between that time, we wrote letters to keep in touch. Eventually, we upgraded to audio cassettes - she'd read me the next Freckle Juice chapter, clever knock-knock jokes, and get the whole house to say their hellos on the tape, while I caught her up on Ramona the Brave, 101 Riddles, and my favorite songs. When life got crazy at home, or at school, I went to my tapes to get away - right back to my cousin. Love you Nessa.
Clarence “Moochie”
Groomsman
My Big Brother, Jan 21 1992 was the day he was forced to watch over and share everything with me. Eugene and I are 5 years apart, as we grew I learned a lot from my brother. Without hesitation, always being a guiding voice if needed or just being someone I could laugh and joke with. We have a bond that is unbreakable and I wouldn't trade my big brother Eugene for anything in the world!
Ebony
Maid of Honor
Vanessa and I were co-workers at a magazine publishing in West LA where she worked in the Production department and I worked in Marketing. We didn’t know each other initially but our co-workers would constantly mistake us for one another, calling her Ebony and me Vanessa almost daily, and of course we said to ourselves “who is that?” So when we finally met at our company holiday party back in December of 2008, we had a good laugh about it and devised a plan to give our co-workers a taste of their own medicine. After a few weeks of tormenting several of our co-workers by purposely mistaking them for other individuals throughout various departments, they got the point and we never had that issue again. Now here we are, over a decade later engulfed in friendship, sisterhood, and love due to corporate mistaken identity. ❤️
Allen “Ace”
Groomsman
When I met Geno I said to myself this guy knows EVERYBODY!!! I’ve known Geno over 10 years. And over that time I’ve seen that Geno is genuine, caring and a hard worker. Everything he puts his mind to he accomplishes.
Eunetra "Netra"
Bridesmaid
I met Vanessa in 2008 through my best friend Ebony. At the time, she and Ebony were co-workers, and would occasionally hang out. One night we all went out, it was an instant bond, and we’ve been Framily ever since! My most fondest memory of Vanessa is, “I got one rule, don’t pick up the tip money.” - circa Vegas 2011
Raheam
Groomsman
We’re cousins I’ve been knowing you since …well let’s just ask our parents. Lmao but it’s always been love no arguments no conflict always seeing eye to eye Family for Life! This is a big achievement in life that you unlocked and I’m genuinely happy for you.
Wenda
Bridesmaid
Vanessa and I are Cousins, separated by 7 years. Our families back then were very close….we spent holidays, and summers together; and every other weekend we would get our hair done together. It was a whole thing, we always had the best fried chicken wings from this place next door, with “lite” bread, and it came in a brown paper sack. As always, we bonded over food LOL….it’s our love language! We are so much more than Cousins….she’s one of my faves and I love her dearly. My prayer for her always is to continue to live and love hard!! Love you ♾️🥰
Henry "Buck"
Groomsman
I met Geno almost 15 years ago at a party. We clicked immediately and since then we’ve been like two peas in a pod. Life of the party activated! On a more serious note, we focus on self development, hold each other accountable and we’ve always enjoyed long talks about growth while having a cold one.