Daja & Michael
Our Wedding Party
Kareem Bonnett
Brother of the Bride
My brother Kareem is like my father! We lost our dad in 2005 and our mother in 2011, so my big brother will stand in for my dad on my wedding day . He is a wonderful and awesome big brother and makes it a point to tell me he loves me very much. We are not only brother and sister we are best friends. I'm honored and happy to have my brother walk me down the aisle. Welcome to the squad Kareem.
NaToya Dunn
Maid of Honor
NaToya "Nikki" is my amazingly talented cousin. Growing up...I didn't like her, because she was the favorite grandchildren LOL. Now, I love her to death and we share all of our secrets and we love each other more than ever. welcome to the squad Nikki!
Kimberly Washington
Matron of Honor
Kim and I grew up across the street from one another. We spend most of our childhood together and now as adults we are still very close. We've been friends for over 25 years and our friendship is amazing! Welcome to the squad Kim!
Lindsay Clyburn
Bridesmaid
Lindsay is the cousin of the bride! Lindsay is more like a sister than a cousin. She has a sweet heart and a wonderful peronsonlity! Welcome to the Squad Lindsay!
Michelle Whitfield
Bridesmaid
Michelle and I first met at Springhill Suites in Columbia, where she became not only my best friend but also my therapist! LOL!! We have shared so much laughter and so many tears over the years. Welcome to the Squad Michelle
Jade Johnson
Bridesmaid
Do you want to be my friend? Those 7 words, started a bond that will never be broken! Jade and I have been friends since the 1st grade!! she is the most amazing, beautiful soul you will ever meet. We are only not friends we are family! Welcome to the squad Jade
LaKeisha McKevie
Bridesmaid
LaKeisha is a friend of the bride! LaKeisha and I met in college. We were taking a course in anatomy and ever since then, we've been connect like muscle to tendons! Welcome to the squad Keisah!
Laura Waters-Brown
Bridesmaid
Laura is a friend of both Mike and Daja. Mike meet Laura at SCSU in the training room, due their multiple consistent injuries. Michael was a star football kicker/punter and Laura was a star volleyball player. Daja met Laura during volleyball conditioning. After college Laura and Michael maintained their friendship. Daja and Laura were reunited once Mike and Daja started dating. Laura is one of the smartest, quick witted and honest people that you will ever meet. Welcome to the squad Laura.
Kyrah Clyburn
Flower Girl
Little Miss Kyrah is the cousin of the bride! Daja and Mike both love Kyrah. She brings so much joy to everyone she is around.
Kendall A. Jones
Flower Girl
Little Miss Kendall is joyous and very intelligent. She's full of smiles and laughs. She's a ball of sunshine. We are happy to have Kendall as our flower girl.
Tom Gaston
Best Man
My best man is my father Tom Gaston. He has been here since day one and I could not image anyone else to be by myside throughout this process. It is crazy how life comes at you in a full circle. In my teens and early 20's I thought I knew all the answers but when I fell hard it was my dad and mom that picked me back up and directed to where I am now. All those times I thought he as just yelling to yell was my ignorance of him giving life advise that I use now. No matter how much I fought it my parents never stopped being persistent and I appreciate them giving me not only a second chance at life but hopefully pass the Gaston name down to the next generation. Side note.. His hobbies are calling me, texting me, and playing golf! Ha!
William DeLaPerriere
Groomsman
William and I have known each other since 1998. We played basketball and baseball together in high school. William has always been someone I could count on at any time of the day. A great example of that would of been him waking up around 3am one morning and getting myself, Philip (groomsman), and Jason out of mud in the middle of nowhere in 40 degree weather! He has a heart of gold and its an honor to have him in our wedding.
Philip Chittaro
Groomsman
Philip and I went to high school together and were also neighbors. We had a lot of great memories throughout the years. Besides getting stuck in the mud at 3am, we would throw some of the best parties in the neighborhood back in the early 2000's. Philip has always been a great friend and its an honor to have him in our wedding.
Raymond Harrison
Groomsman
"Duck" and I played football together at SCSU for a few years and our friendship has grown since our college days. We have had so many memories over the years and there is not one memory that sticks out that I can tell about on here. He is the little brother I never had and one of the most selfless people I know. Duck definitely keeps me grounded and its a honor to have him part of our wedding.
Michael Hansard
Groomsman
Michael and I played baseball in high school and just became great friends over the years. We were 4 years apart but we had a lot in common and had some great times in Atlanta. One of the things I do remember was when I sick with Bacterial Meningitis he was one of the first to come see me and that really meant a lot at that time of my life. Michael has one of those personalities that you want on your side and its a honored to have him part of our wedding.
Ryan Carroll
Groomsman
So Ryan was the first person I met at Johnson High School at football summer workouts and we have been friends since then. I would be his carpool in the mornings some times since he lived right around the corner but we had a lot of good times over the year in Atl and also in Vegas! I will admit 15 years later I did leave Ryan in Buckhead and he had to take a taxi back to my place in Duluth for about $100. Sorry man. Ryan is full of character and fun. It is definitely a honor to have him part of the wedding.
Jonathon Mullinax
Groomsman
Jonathon and I played football together in high school and has been one of those friends that is down to do anything whenever. That is one of things I appreciate about our friendship. Those trips to Atlanta, Vegas, Golfing, and etc. I am trying to think of a story that I can put on here that is funny and appropriate. He is truly one of the most genuine guys I know and it is a honor for him to be part of our wedding.