We look forward to seeing you at our Night to Remember, Vanity Fair Engagement Party on May 9, 2025! Come in your all black and your kicks (sneakers...LOL). Be prepared to dance, eat, and have fun! Love, Rashida & Derrick

Derrick and Rashida

Friday, November 21, 2025 • Atlanta, GA
208 Days To Go!

We look forward to seeing you at our Night to Remember, Vanity Fair Engagement Party on May 9, 2025! Come in your all black and your kicks (sneakers...LOL). Be prepared to dance, eat, and have fun! Love, Rashida & Derrick

Derrick and Rashida

Friday, November 21, 2025 • Atlanta, GA
208 Days To Go!

Wedding Party

Shannon McSwain
Shannon McSwain - Matron of Honor
We both met as work study students in the library at Fisk University, became roommates in grad school, and we moved to Atlanta in 2006.
Shani Askia
Shani Askia - Maid of Honor
My cousin is more like a little sister who’s ready to roll up on anyone who messes with her family! 🤣
Kwasi Askia
Kwasi Askia - Best Man
My little brother acts like the older brother to everyone. 🤣 He’s the first to tell you he’s a Morehouse Man every chance he gets.
Derrick Willies, Jr.
Derrick Willies, Jr. - Best Man
The groom’s son - grateful to celebrate love, family, and new beginnings.
John McSwain
John McSwain - Best Man
If you want to learn about crypto, gaming, or need a good laugh, John is your person. He’s also married to Shannon! 🤣
Belinda Smith
Belinda Smith - I Do “Blue” Crew
Katina Benenate
Katina Benenate - I Do “Blue” Crew
Janine Lafayette- Erskin
Janine Lafayette- Erskin - I Do “Blue” Crew
Ayanna Stoudamire
Ayanna Stoudamire - I Do “Blue” Crew
Shekela Edwards
Shekela Edwards - I Do “Blue” Crew
Guelila Fornetti-Stoudamire
Guelila Fornetti-Stoudamire - I Do “Blue” Crew
Dion Martin
Dion Martin - I Do “Blue” Crew
Kelli Swinson
Kelli Swinson - I Do “Blue” Crew