My friend, BRINDA KINSEY, you have done so much for me and I am truly grateful to have you in my life.  Thank you for all of the hard work, time and thoughtfulness you put into this day so I would have a beautiful wedding.  Every time I called, even at MIDNIGHT , you were working on something for today.  The flowers, cake, even the photography…. without you, I know our wedding would not have been the same.  You are very special to me and you could never know how much I appreciate all that you have done.  To my mother, DIANNA BELL, we have talked more these past few months trying to make sure everything was ready for this day.  You would always say “It’s taken care of Gwen”.  Thank you for your help and all of your trips back and forth doing the shopping, cooking, and everything else you may have done.  VELDA LaPRADE, you’ve been right there with my mother helping every step of the way.   Thanks for taking your time to help, it means so much.  To my friend, STEPHANIE VITA, thanks for creating memories with me shopping for the dresses, our talks, and all the crazy snapshots you take when we are all together…I’m glad that we are becoming family today.  

 
My parents, ELWOOD and SHEILA VIA, thanks for the helping hand.  Even though I may not express it, I know you were there for me and my boys when I needed you.  Dad, I’ll never forget that conversation we had in 2005, I felt so connected to you.  Mom, you’ve always done what you thought was best, keep us on your prayer list.  I hope to one day be in a position where I can return the favor and help you both in your time of need.  Thanks to my cousin, STEPHANIE VITA, for all that you’ve done to help me with my part of this wedding.  I remember planning our “spy” strategies when we were kids and now look at us…planning a wedding.  Thanks for making the invitations and everything else you’ve done.  You and I have that same “ROCKSTAR” mentality baby!  I also want to thank ANTHONY VITA, for being my best man today and being the producer of my album….(laughing).  You’ve been a part of my family for the past 10 years and I still think you’re in the Mafia! I’m glad you’re here today sharing the “brotherhood”.  To all my VIA FAMILY members that took time to drive over today and be with me on my wedding day. Finally to my bride, GWEN, I wish you would have been in my life all along.  Together you and I are headed for great things and I am excited about that.  You bring new life to who I am and who I want to be.  I know your love and kindness will continue to amaze me.  I look forward to watching our future evolve into the wonderful life I know we can have.  Thank you for loving me and being a part of my life.