Debbie & Ryan
Wedding Party
Michelle Ngo
Maid of Honor
Tied by blood and bound by love - Michelle and Debbie are cousins, best friends, and kindred spirits. Debbie was the influence, good and bad, and Michelle was along for the ride. Michelle remains calm in any situation and always knows how to lighten the mood.
Fola Goke-Pariola
Bridesman
Met at UNC-Chapel Hill, Fola and Debbie became quick friends and artistic collaborators. They shared the same major and took all their classes together. They shared an apartment after college with Zakiya and had a damn fine time.
Zakiya Scott
Bridesmaid
It was a newswriting class that sparked this friendship. They experienced college together and the following year after graduation. It was a good time. It is always a good time.
Jonny Clark
Bridesman
They met at Senior prom and reunited at UNC-CH while Debbie was standing in line after Jonny. They were so happy to walk down the same path throughout college. Though they've come and gone from each other's lives, the friendship has withstood the test of time.
Megan Hollenbeck
Bridesmaid
Megan and Debbie met years ago through a networking app and have collaborated on numerous occasions with their videography. Now, they're an easy drive down the street. More movie nights, please!
Scott Branagan
Best Man
Ryan's brother and best man. Scott & Ryan share a mutual love of sports, video games, music, and good times. Scott is an inspired teacher in Pittsburgh, an activist, and he's engaged to be married himself in 2027!
Paige Branagan
Groomswoman
Ryan's youngest sister and a fellow pod-child from space. Paige is an activist, scholar, and gamer who inspires change through direct action.
Kate Branagan
Groomswoman
Ryan's younger sister and first friend. Kate & Ryan grew up together as the eldest siblings of the bunch, that shared history formed the basis of a deep bond in adulthood.
Kade Nagakane
Groomsman
Ryan's best friend and former coworker. Kade & Ryan first bonded while slinging craft cocktails and sharing laughs over shift drinks.
Marq Porlides
Groomsman
Marq & Ryan met at UNC's History PhD program a decade ago and quickly bonded over their shared passion for social justice, ancient history, and doggos. They share a laidback demeanor and appreciation for the simple joys of life. Marq is an educator and teaches with his fellow teacher and wife, Avery, in Florida.