Courtney & Brandon
Wedding Party
Lee Hall-Perkins
Officiant
Reverend Lee Hall-Perkins is the Senior Pastor at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, FL. Rev. Lee, who has been spreading the gospel since the age of 15, attended Divinity School at Vanderbilt University where he fell in love with Brandon's sister, Jana. The two were married in 2015 and Lee became a brother and spiritual mentor to Brandon and Courtney. Reverend Jana Hall-Perkins, Brandon's sister and Lee's partner in love, life, and ministry, is the Senior Pastor at McCabe United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, FL.
Jessica Hill
Bridesmaid
Jessica and Courtney have known each other since birth. They are first cousins, but more like sisters. Growing up not far from eachother, and as the only two girls in the family around the same age, they developed an unbreakable bond- now that bond includes Jessica's daughters who Courtney views as not only her little cousins, but her nieces.
Ryoanne Childs
Bridesmaid
Ryoanne and Courtney met in high-school. Their bond has always been filled with love and support since day one. Over the years, Ryoanne has been an amazing friend, sister in Christ, and on occasion Courtney's go to photographer.
Paula Carson
Bridesmaid
Paula (aka Danielle) and Courtney's friendship is a true representation that your family isn't always blood related. Paula is Courtney's friend and sister. And although separated by distance at many points in their journey, the love has never wavered.
Danielle Agyemang
Bridesmaid
Danielle and Courtney met at church and immediately declared one another God sisters. Danielle has not only been Courtney's mentor, but her big sissy that not only inspires Courtney, but others with her drive and infectious spirit that lights up every room.
Serena Hughes
Bridesmaid
Serena is Courtney's first school aged friend. Courtney reflects on this friendship often, and knows that Serena will and has always had her back. Courtney is grateful to call Serena her friend and sister.
Brianna Spires
Bridesmaid
Brianna and Courtney met after everyone at their school insisted they "had a twin". After meeting, it was clear that they were destined to be friends forever.
Sanoussi Diaby
Best Man
Sanoussi and Brandon have known each other since the day that Brandon was born. First cousins, Brandon and Sanoussi grew up together and share so many memories throughout the years. Sanoussi has always been an older brother to Brandon who only has one sister.
Eliot Brown
Groomsman
Qka Trapp; Eliot and Brandon met at the University of Florida in the spring of 2009 when they pledged Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. together. Eliot is the Tre from Omicron Zeta's 2009 line and hails from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Cornelius Mingo
Groomsman
Cornelius "Neil" is Courtney's only brother and is like a big brother to Brandon. Neil is a retired Air Force veteran and has always served as a role model for both Courtney and Brandon.
Andrew Banks
Groomsman
Andrew is one of Courtney's closest cousins. Brandon felt like he already knew Andrew for years, because of the great stories Courtney shared about their experiences growing up in Gainesville, FL. So naturally, when Brandon met Andrew, they immediately hit it off!
Jahmal Ervin
Groomsman
Qka Reloaded; Jahmal and Brandon met at the University of Florida where they pledged Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. together in Spring 2009. Jahmal was the four on Omicron Zeta's 2009 line and represents "the 305" Miami, FL.
Earvin Johnson
Groomsman
Qka Maverick; Brandon and Earv met in the Spring of 2009 at the University of Florida where they pledged Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. together. Earvin is the Ace from the Omicron Zeta Chapter's 2009 line and hails from Southwest Atlanta.
Sam Edwards
Groomsman
Sam and Brandon met while stationed together at Fort Gordon during completion of the U.S. Army Signal School's Initial Entry Training. Sam and Brandon would go on to serve for 6 more years together in the 146th Signal Battalion in Jacksonville, FL.