Courtney Newman
Maid of Honor
Courtney met Donveyea in elementary school and they have been best friends ever since! Some of their favorites things to do growing up was playing the SIMS game and watching funny movies. One of Donveyea's favorite memories with Courtney is when they did their own cover to the Hustle & Flow rap lol smh! #bestfriendgoals #19yearsstrong #thatsmybestiePerioddd
Jorgen Knutson
Bridesmaid

Jorgen mentored Donveyea throughout high school and their relationship grew into an amazing friendship. One of Donveyea's favorite memories with Jorgen is when they did a nighttime obstacle course race at YoungLife Camp.

Shaneeka Walker
Bridesmaid
Shaneeka aka Ne Ne is Donveyea’s cousin on her dad's side. She's multi-talented (singer, MUA, hairstylist, and professional selfie taker lol!).  Ne Ne will be the one cracking jokes at the wedding and making sure everyone is having a good time. 
Jasmine Johnson
Bridesmaid
Jasmine is EJ’s cousin and over the last few years has formed a beautiful friendship with Donveyea after hitting it off at the family reunion that lead to an unforgettable night in DC lol!
LaTisha Scroggins
Bridesmaid
LaTisha aka Tish/Tippy Lou is apart of Donveyea’s A1 day 1 crew (first cousin on her moms side). They have been rockin since they were in the crib. They also grew up very close so she’s like more a sister cousin lol!
Tromesa May
Bridesmaid
Tromesa aka Poohie is Donveyea’s aka Shay’s cousin on her dad's side. Growing up, Donveyea was Tromesa and Shaneeka's (Ne Ne) third wheel lol, always wanting to be apart of what they were doing but was too young most of the time. One of Donveyea's favorite memories with Tromesa is when they attended the B2K concert and got played by Omarion's brothers for their after-party tickets lol smh!
DaJa Monet
Bridesmaid
DaJa is Donveyea’s fun-loving cousin, growing up together their favorites things to do were having sleepovers and playing Barbie dolls. One of the best memories Daja and Donveyea shared is when they took a girl's trip to Cali and saw the "Set It Off" play!
Kayla Johnson
Bridesmaid
Kayla J don’t forget the J lol! is Donveyea’s middle school best friend. One of Donveyea's favorite memories with Kayla is when they slayyed their best friends photoshoot at Q Studios (matching outfits and hairstyles) lol!
Jasmine Cook
Bridesmaid
Jasmine and Donveyea became best friends during their college days at the Aug aka Saint Augustine’s University (SAU). Jasmine has a bubbly personality and is adorably dramatic. she'll most likely be the one at the wedding passionately lip singing all the deep love songs lol!
Andranita Smith-Shannon
Bridesmaid
Andranita aka NitaBita is Donveyea’s superstar cousin, who would force her to do dance battles at her birthday parties lol & now dances professionally across the globe! Nita is the life of the party and will most likely be at the reception coordinating/directing improv dances on the floor with EJ and DeMarcus lol!
Torel Daniels
Best Man

Torel is EJ’s cousin, but really is his unofficial blood brother. Since 1991, Torel has been there. They were also roommates for a year while attending graduate school. Torel is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University.

DeMarcus Artis
Groomsmen
DeMarcus became EJ’s best friend when EJ moved to Greene County school system in 2001 (5th grade). They have been roommates, classmates, and have had a lot of dance/band battles when they were matriculating throughout school. DeMarcus is a graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Martin Blow
Groomsmen

Martin met EJ for the first time taking private trumpet lessons in 2002 (6th grade) from EJ's father "Mr. Fleming". They also went to high school and attended North Carolina A&T State University together for graduate school. They have been roommates, marching band together, and have taken a lot of classes together throughout high school and college. His twin brother is Malcom. Martin is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University.

Jimmy Davis
Groomsmen

Jimmy D met EJ when EJ continued to knock on Jimmy’s door to play Call of Duty as his next door dorm mate in their first year of college (2009.  Jimmy, Jamel, and EJ created a bond and the rest was history. Jimmy is a graduate of Saint Augustine's University and is currently pursuing a Masters Degree at North Carolina Central University.

Malcolm Blow
Groomsmen

Malcolm met EJ for the first time taking private trumpet lessons from EJ's father "Mr. Fleming" in 2002 (6th grade). They also went to high school and graduate school together. They have been roommates, marching band together in high school, and have taken a lot of classes together throughout high school and college. His twin brother is Martin. Malcolm is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University.

Jamel Alexander
Groomsmen

Jamel met EJ their first year of college in 2009 . He also knocked on Jimmy’s door to play call of duty as well.  During their sophomore year Jamel and Ej both were initiated into the Gamma Psi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.   Jamel is a graduate of Saint Augustine's University and North Carolina A&T State University.

Hakeem Willis
Groomsmen

Hakeem met EJ spring of 2010 while preparing for a study abroad trip to China back in the summer of 2010. They later became initiated into the Fall 2010 Gamma Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Hakeem is a graduate of Saint Augustine's University and Eastern Illinois University.

Byron Carter
Groomsmen

Byron met EJ in college and they later became initiated into the Fall 2010 Gamma Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Byron is a graduate of Saint Augustine's University.

Ethan Cason
Groomsmen
Ethan met EJ playing ultimate frisbee during EJ’s internship in Virginia the summer of 2014. They later became roommates and co-workers. He is also a graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Andre Baxter
Groomsmen

Andre met EJ in college and they later became initiated into the Fall 2010 Gamma Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Andre is a graduate of Saint Augustine's University.