It was the Winter of 1988 and I was bored out of my mind… I mean my parents were cool and everything but I needed a friend! So they give me the news that they are expanding the team and I am STOKED. I mean I am so excited that I start coming up with names. I’m pretty fond of Whitney Houston so I figure Whitney is the best possible name for my new friend. I was extremely hurt when they named her Eryn, instead. I mean… what even IS an Eryn?! Over the next thirty something years I would find out that an Eryn is a smart, kind, tenacious, formidable being full of love and compassion for others. That worried me a bit because I never wanted anything to hurt her. I may or may not have already decided there was not a bullet or jail cell that would stand in between me and protecting my sister. She was my first and best friend! And when she grew up and started dating, all I ever wanted was for her to find someone that loved her as hard as I do. Fast forward to 2020 she is telling me about “This Guy”… I mean This Guy was funny and smart and they had a great time together. And the munchkins like him, too?? WHO is This Guy??? Well, This Guy was Reggie. And he was everything she said he was. What a genuinely good person! When it got serious… I got excited. Because I knew that The One™️ had finally found her. And found her babies. It was as it says in the Good Book; a good thing. And I don’t know about “the swagger of 100 golden ostriches” but I know this for sure; Eryn & Reggie are meant to be together. Made for each other. My bestie found the real love, partnership, and companionship I’d hoped for. My fervent prayer for this Toussant union is for a portion of the joy that each of them put out into the world… both individually and collectively… to visit them every single day… for as long as they walk God’s green Earth. I’m overjoyed that my partner in (alleged) crime found forever.

Eryn has been my ride or die since 2006 when we met at SFA. We have leaned on each other through many moments and every life's transition. I'm so honored to not only call her my best friend but a chosen sister. I can't wait to celebrate Eryn and Reggie's union!! May God bless the future Mr. & Mrs. Toussant!!!

Eryn and I have been friends since we were 10 years old. We ran the hallways of Lancaster Junior and High School together and dominated the football field every Friday with the band and drill team. Life long friends that have embraced all chapters of life together. I'm cheering and supporting Eryn down the aisle to her future husband, Reggie!

Trice (Eryn) is my older sister and my twin born 8 years apart. As one of my first friends, Eryn has always been there for me and is such an inspiration in each aspect of her own life. I am so excited for her new journey of becoming a wife! She deserves nothing more than love and happiness in abundance and I know that she will have all that and more in this new beginning with Reggie!

Eryn and I met my first year at SFA, in 2008. She didn't know it in the moment but I was in need of a big sister and that's exactly what God blessed me with. From that moment in the Phone Jack office (Where we worked), to her apartment for those bomb chicken tacos, to the many events we celebrated in between now and then, being many miles away, we have remained sisters. I'm in awe of the woman Eryn has blossomed into and I'm elated to celebrate one of the biggest moments in her life!

Since November 1996 Eryn Atrice has been my bestest, my sister and a large piece of my heart. We met at Community Missionary Baptist Church and instantly connected! Our families became family almost immediately. There wasn’t a week that passed where we weren’t with one another for 2-3 nights at least. The memories of fishing, soccer games, family outings to boyfriends, children, sickness and now marriage will forever hold a beautiful place in my heart. Experiencing so many highs and lows together over the past 27 years has taught us how much we can forever depend on each other no matter the distance. Trice, you are such a beautiful soul! You have overcome so much and deserve all the happiness and joy in the world. I love you with my whole heart! I am so proud of you and honored to stand by your side as you marry the man of your dreams.

We went from scoring on each other in the 5th grade, to people actually thinking that we're siblings. After 20+ years of friendship, I'm excited to see her experience real true love. #ToTheBrideAndGroom

Growing up, I had my brother around always leading the way and showing me what to do, and in some cases , what not do, in life. I can say with every fiber of my being, his union with Eryn is one of those shining examples of what to do- find true love against all odds.

I’ve known Regg for over 30 years. The true definition of homeboi, we lived across the street from one another. Fast forward to college, we lived together for four years and have always been there for each other ever since. I’m grateful to call myself a brother, and happy to see him so successful in life and fulfilled in love. Not only with this amazing woman he so fortuitously (like that one, Regg 😉) came across but with her two little loves who he immediately took to. The joy I hear in his voice when talking about any one of them warms me up every time. I’ll never get tired of it and look forward to that warmth for years to come. Super stoked for the both of you and humbly honored to not just witness this union but to be standing up there representing my boi. Much love and blessings to both of you, and the rest of the family!

Reggie and I went to Texas State together, but didn’t really get a chance to know each other until after college. Every since then it has been the Virgo link up every time we link. I admire the scholar that he is and consider him a brother for life. Wishing him and Eryn much happiness on this new journey they will embrace together.

I have known both these people for a good while. I must say if I had to leave a Google review it would be 3.5 stars. Pros: Good vibes, good laughs, good times Cons: Reggie Toussant after tequila

I met Reggie in 2004 during freshman orientation at Texas State University. We immediately linked up and we’ve been down ever since. Our friendship grew into a brotherhood as roommates for 3 years during undergrad in San Marcos. We’ve had more good times together than I can count, and been there for each other through the ups and downs of life. Everyone wants their loved ones to be happy, so it gives me joy to see how happy Eryn makes Reggie. I remember when I first met Eryn and watched the two interact. I remember thinking, “Oh yeah… my boy Reggie met his match!” I wish nothing but the best for them and I feel privileged to be part of their wedding party.