Dr. James & Marissa Q. Paine
Wedding Party
Jewell Samone
Maid of Honor
Better Known as Princess (and a bunch of other embarrassing nick names). She's the only daughter of the Bride & Groom and her momma's favorite song bird. Jewell has more talent in her pinkie finger than most people have in their entire body. A c/o 2020 college grad, she's currently accepting job offers. M-I-Z!
Bridgett Deana
Maid of Honor
Sister of the Bride and Wardrobe Stylist Extraordinaire. She looks like a grown up but she'll always be Ramona the Pest to her big bro & sis. This is her second appearance as the Bride & Groom's Maid of Honor. She was 14 years old the first time around. Oh, and this time she brought a very special guest. :)
Traci Johnson
Matron of Honor
Bride & Groom's Big Sister-In-Love. Happiest Person on Earth. She's been around since the very beginning of the Bride & Groom's courtship but she'd never have a bad thing to say. So much love here!
Aunt Mae
Matron of Honor
Morris Family Matriarch. Everyone's Chief Supporter. Yep, she's the wedding party member that went into a full blown shout during the wedding twenty-five years ago. She'll celebrate God anywhere and that's why we love her so much.
Treniss Roberts
Bridesmaid
Bride's BFF & God-mom to The Paine Gang. She's a Cali girl now and just LOVES coming home (not). She met the Bride while trying to steal her elementary school boyfriend; but somehow they still found a way to fall in love with each other. They've supported each other through all of life's challenges since high school (and there have been A LOT of challenges!).
Tinesar Forrest
Bridesmaid
Another of the Bride's Besties. This one was her Chief Sorority Hazer (old school) in college. Good thing they were friends before sorority life (shot out to the LBC Gospel Choir!). Oh, and she's the cheesiest person alive. Ask her about #helpherfight
Tee Tee Baby
Flower Girl
The newest addition to our family. Boss Baby. Sassy. Charismatic and Simply Adorable in a Three-nager kind of way. She's Tee Tee and Uncle James' favorite/only niece. We know she's gonna steal the show, but be sure to tell the bride she looks nice anyway okay :)
Jack Jack
Broom Bearer
Like Father, Like Son. Picking up the role his daddy played twenty-five years ago, we can't wait to see our favorite little guy in his tux! Oh, and his real name is William Jackson Lyons...just like his Dad, Grand Dad and Great Grand Dad. (Shhh, no one calls him Jack Jack but us). He actually goes by Lil' Bill.
Uncle Ken
Best Man
Groom's Big Brother Biologically & Fraternally. He's playing this role for the second time and is the one to buddy up with if you're looking for embarrassing stories about James! A Bostonian and the man to see when you want to grow your assets!
"Dr. Will"
Best Man
He's the Bride's "Baby" Brother and the Groom's Fellow Family Chauffeur. Will, better known to his family as Billy, is making his second appearance in the Paine wedding ceremony. He was the ring-bearer twenty-five years ago; now he's all grown-up and his son is playing that role. Adorable right! The good news is, if anyone gets ill, we've got an EMT on deck!
J.P.
Groomsman
Another repeat performer. The Bride & Groom's First Born. He was six-months old the first time in an adorable white tux. Yep, he's Twenty-Five now. A college graduate and fully independent. All artist, all the time. Wow!
Joshua Emmanuel
Groomsman
The one we got to know after the rest of the kids were gone! Bride & Groom's "Baby" Boy, now a Man of Morehouse College. He's known as Right Hand on Sound Cloud and yes, he got bars! Let's hope he writes us something special for the occasion!
Aaron Johnson
Groomsman
Nephew! Morehouse Man. Entrepreneur. #proud. We blush every time we think about how fast this "boy" grew into a man right in front of our eyes. Also a 2020 grad, accepting job offers.
Timothy Stewart
Groomsman
Groom's Former Co-Worker turned Ride or Die. He's a Philosopher & the Visionary Behind Talk Man Talk...so don't get him started lol
Michael Steele
Usher
Michael and Natosha Steele go together like James & Marissa (and Robert and Sheila!) They were all in the same small group nearly twenty years ago and well, they're still here, down for whatever! He may not say much but his actions are loud and the love runs deep.
Michael Whitley
Usher
Groom's (and Bride's) Friend. Parkway North Class of 1991. Everybody's Chief Cheerleader. Thoughtful. Loyal. For real, For real, Friend. He's a Chief Cheerleader and Supporter and All Around "Good Dude".
Pastor Carla Campbell
Officiant
Can't talk about the role this woman has played in our life without crying. Just trust us...and be ready to enter in! House of Refuge.
Melissa Chambers
Bride's Attendant
Bride's Soror and the second member of the Gardner Hyde Hall trio. The best nurturer alive and she's mean with a sewing machine, a crotchet needle, a casserole dish, a boardroom table, and a...
Sakina Ahmad
Hostess
Soror and third person in the Gardner Hyde trio. Attorney-At-Law and most likely to have a pantry full of food during a city-wide famine. She looks innocent, but don’t let the smooth taste fool you!
LaTisha Smith
Hostess
Soror and ride or die chick. Author. Creative. Don't start none, won't be none! PhD and all. High heels and leopard print.
Nicolya Thomas
Hostess
Soror and educator extraordinaire. Student of Life. Minister. Most likely to create something from scratch. She loves hard and we love her right back.
Gloria Hampton
Hostess
Soror and most likely to hold down ten jobs if that's what it takes to get things done. Candy Queen. God Lover. If someone tells you she said an unkind word, you KNOW they're being dishonest! Glo Girl!
Vernee Green
Orator
Remember that Congress of Christian Education where James & Marissa met? Yeah, this is the girl that was most likely on the bench next to the bride. So much love and history here. #RedCircle