Wedding Party
Ariel Jacobs
Maid of Honor
Ariel and Taylor met when they were 11 years old, on the 1st day of middle school in 6th grade literacy class. They have been besties ever since. Ariel enjoys baking and gardening. When she isn't gardening she can be found hitting the hiking trails around North Georgia.
Tamkea Dean
Bridesmaid
Tameka and Taylor met as interns at a non-profit health center 13 years ago. Despite taking completely different paths in healthcare, the support, love and encouragement they have for each other persists. When Tameka is not at the hospital or operating room, she love spending time with her friends and family, reading books and comics, binge watching anime, and trying out new recipes.
Uniqueka Walcott
Bridesmaid
Taylor and Uniqueka met in college at Fort Valley State University. They lived in the same dorm building and bonded over the stress of getting financial aid processed as presidential scholarship students. From there they ventured through Spanish Honors Society and broadcasting for the college news team. More than 20 years later they still catch up to ponder random things, eat things and share stories of travel adventures. Uniqueka works too much as a proposal manager leading government contract pursuits. When she isn't working or pretending she wants to be a gym rat she is exploring the intersections of AI, the future of work and which places have the best food and drinks in Orlando.
Olamide Goke-Pariola
Bridesmaid
Taylor and Ola met in 10th grade math class, when Taylor decided Ola was cool and was going to be her friend. They bonded over being nerdy, Young Democrats, Model UN, Emo music, and suburban Black girl vibes. Over 20 years later they are still great friends, walking through life together, grateful for the steadfastness of their deep friendship and sisterhood. Ola is a fundraiser who works too much. When she's not working she can be found shopping, with anything arts and crafts related, tending to her patio garden, trying new restaurants, listening to podcasts, and playing word puzzles.
Jenny Pampalon
Best Woman
Jenny and Thomas met online through AOL AIM in 8th grade connecting over their love of South Park, music and felines. They spent their high school years talking on AIM and finally met in person after they graduated high school.They continued chatting and have been best buds ever since. Jenny is a horror movie enthusiast and bakes fantastic cakes.
Joe Pampalon
Groomsman
Thomas met Joe through Jenny in 2016 and have since become part of a strong support system for each other. They bonded over board games and video games. Joe is a chess and craft beer connoisseur. He can be found out and about with friends or hosting game nights.
Adam Cribb
Groomsman
Adam and Thomas first met in while working at Guitar Center in Minnesota. They bonded over their love for heavy metal music and started a kick ass metal band, Borasca. Adam also enjoys collecting rocks, crytsals and other minerals as well as spending time with his wife and two adorable children.