Sophia & Clifford
Wedding Party
Cameron Sparks
Best Man
God gave me one brother and he knew that he would be all I needed going forward!
Billy Threets
Groomsman
This young man met me halfway through my life, but if it wasn't for him I would not have been the man I am today.
Andrew Crabbe
Groomsman
My best friend in the whole wide world since the 3rd grade! We have been through all of each other's ups and downs and no matter what we have remained friends after all this time and I couldn't imagine my life without him in it.
Clifford Sparks Sr.
Father of the Groom
My Dad is...my Dad. When you see me you see him. I'm still trying to be like him every single day I get up. I can't put into words how proud I am to call him my Dad.
Mildred Sparks
Mother of the Groom
The longer I live the more I understand what mothers' are for... I have never met a more resilient person before in my life and every single day she shows me something new that I add to my repertoire.
Chad Johnson
Father of the Bride
Protector and champion of my life, my father has always had my back even when he wasn't holding my hand. It is his standards that I define a Great God-fearing Man.
Gean Johnson
Mother of the Bride
I have the strongest and most complex bond with this wonderful women. She is my laughing and road traveling partner as well as spiritual compass. I love her and continually strive to absorb the wisdom she imparts. The unconditional love and objectivity is something I hope to show towards my children.
Cristal Kirby
Bridesmaid
Cristal has been the one woman in my life (besides my mother) who made the greatest impact on me to get me to this point. She was always so willing to teach and listen to me no matter what she had going on and I have never forgotten any of her advice.
Betsy Johnsman
Bridesmaid
Our friendship feels life long but cemented 15 years ago while studying for animal physiology class (without Taylor). It is her spirit, smile, and calm demeanor that keeps me in awe. God has blessed me to have strong impactful people in my inner circle.
Shantella Sherman
Bridesmaid
My friendship with this individual helps me to think outside societal norms. Popular culture, and historical journalism are a few topics of discussion during our conversations. It is because of her that I see more of the ridges and bends in popular culture stereotypes. But, I am still waiting to laugh at the British comedies she is so fond of.
Ayanna Castro
Maid of Honor
If it was not for this person, I would have never met Clifford. I don't recall her mentioning him to me but can remember her disapproval of the guys I dated. She always reassured me that God had a man crafted for me. Little did I know that he would use her to bring us together. She has been a blessing to me ever since the first day I made it to Austin... and she has always tried to put me and Sophia together since the second day I was in Austin. I'm just sorry it took me so long to finally listen to her... but we are on the same page now! ; )