My good buddy. Stefon and I originally were next door neighbors freshman year of college. Sharing the same major Stefon, his wife Erica and I were a trio that excelled in and out of class. Stefon has often pushed me to be a better man and given me more life lessons than I can count. Stefon is often my sounding board for all things big and small and I can count on him to give the best advice. It was an honor to be in Stefon and Erica's wedding and I am blessed he is returning the favor.

One half of the dynamic duo I call my twin sisters. Nicki is the headstrong, brown eyed girl who most reminded me of myself when we were younger. She wanted to know everything, be in everything, and didn't stop talking about everything - just like me. Now she is a successful dental assistant who enjoys spending time with her dog Ruby and painting masterpieces at SipNStrokes.

Vicki is the one who has never been scared to walk to the beat of her own drum. Always having been a little different with her blonde hair, light eyes, and outie belly button, in a household of brown hair, brown eyes and inies, she has always stood out and she's embraced it. She makes friends easily and if you have ever had the pleasure of being around her you know she is a ray of sunshine - always leaving the room brighter than when she entered it.

Jermaine is my oldest friend. We have known each other since we were four years old. Going to school to Cleveland Ave, Long and South Atlanta and playing baseball together at Hapeville and South Atlanta has been some of my best life memories. Zig has been a brother who would always hold me accountable and keep me humble. He has also given me some of the best life lessons that I will always live by. A staunch proponent of marriage, Zig has honored us with being a part of the bridal party.

I remember the day my parents brought Katie home from the hospital. I was only 5 but I was ready to be the best big sister. Every time my mom left the room I would sneak and pick up my little sister. That bond grew stronger as time went on. As we grew up Katie was the one who wanted to be just like me. She would steal my jewelry, clothes, whatever she could get her hands on. All Katie wanted to do was be like her big sister Jenny and nothing made me more proud as I watched her turn into a beautiful, kind, smart young woman and mother of 2 of my favorite little people.

Spivey doesn't say much but when he does it’s most likely a shot at me. Spivey is my brother who our relationship is trolling one another. Whether it is how he was better football player at Clark Atlanta or about me being an avid toy collector, or who was on the scene more, we find a way to take our shots at each other. Trolling aside, Spivey has been a friend, no a brother, who under that quiet exterior always has my best interest at heart. My wedding would not be complete if he was not a part of it.

Literally my partner in crime, Gabby has had my back and I've had hers since we met back at Skyline Middle School. We have grown and matured since our crazy teenage years from reckless youth to now wives (soon to be for me) and mothers. No matter where our lives have taken us, our friendship has grown and continues to mature and transform.

Hey Bay Bay!!! Man…. so much I can say about my little cousin but let me start by saying I think he is one of the best men alive. Everyone uses the term real, but I can honestly say, Bay Bay is real in every sense of the term. A real friend who is always available and who does not mind not being the focus of attention. Jen and I are especially blessed with Bay Bay and Nikki (his girlfriend) because they had their son B3 the day after our son David was born. Jen is a huge Bay Bay fan (as am I) so it was only right that I asked him to be in our wedding. I would have bet my last that he would say yes and he did emphatically.

My fellow Blue Hen, my fellow Delawarean and now ATLien, Thelma to my Louise - Jazz is many things to me but most importantly she is one of my best forever friends. As part of our college clique, 713 Divas, we formed a friendship that cannot be broken. We have grown from youthful college kids staying up all night playing spades to successful semi-young professionals. We have shared more ups than downs, more smiles and laughs than cries, more joy than sorrow but no matter what we have always been there for each other. As my Poppop so eloquently explained, "Friends are the family we choose" and Jasmine is someone I choose over and over again.

I met Double R in Mr. Davis's 9thgrade social science class in 1994 and ever since it’s been on. Nothing I can think of better symbolizes the brotherhood Rashad and I have like our time playing football at South Atlanta: we would match sleeves & socks before every game and have our pregame talk and hi-5 combo while being the last ones onto the field. From high school, to college, to partying at Visions, to day parties and tailgates our brotherhood has grown stronger over the years and I am honored to have him as a groomsman.

If you know Daron then you know Demetrius, maybe not bythe name Demetrius but by Calhoun. Calhoun is the opinionated friend who I talk to all day like 2 high schoolers about everything under the sun: sports, community and of course dating. I could not think of a better choice as my best man. He has been nothing but supportive of the journey Jen and I have been on making us both laugh throughout the voyage.

Who knew the summer before my Freshman year of high school I would meet a friend who would turn into family, who would literally change my life. From the very beginning our friendship was formed with laughs, jokes, and fun at its core and that hasn't ever changed. If you have ever had the pleasure of being around Amy and I, you know just how goofy we can be and how we don't need anyone or anything to have a great time - just her and I together is all we need!I really believe God brought us together to help fill a void we didn't even know we each had. I can honestly say the friendship that we formed turned into family and I am blessed to have Amy in my life.