Bernadette Boudreaux's (a bridesmaid) Reflections on the night that changed Ryan and Jonnie's DESTINY! Intro Inspired by the lyrics of Players Ball ****Dialogue between Bernadette & Ryan**** SUITE was so thick... Single Folks, Hustlers, Nothing but some Macks! All the Players, All the Hustlers! I'm talking about black folks heaven! And out of the corner of her eye... Seersucker did she spy! She said "that's my hubby right there!" I said "Girl Bye!" but Up the stairs we went after a long night we were spent. "Seersucker-man" appeared again AND set himself APART from ALL the men! I said if you want HIM go and get HIM and That's what she DID and before WE knew it ... It was like she came from his RIB!!!

Hello, I am Ryan Rodney and I was born in New Orleans, LA. I am the daughter of the late Dr. Lester & Patricia Rodney and sister of 32 year old brother Steven. I have lived in Georgia since middle school in Stone Mountain. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication, I have the confidence to pursue various aspects of the arts. Therefore, my hobbies include auditioning for commercial, print, and all visual media, reading, traveling, and spending time with family. It is with abundant exuberance that I accept being MRS. Ryan Owens and having a new extension of family, friends and experiences. I am "Seersucker Man" better known as Jonnie Owens. Born in Chicago, IL, I am the son of Charlotte Owens and Gary Powell. I grew up, however, in Raymond, MS where my Grandmother Genola Burks and late Grandfather Agion Burks taught me respect, the value of family, hard work, and the love of God. I went on from Raymond to attain a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management and an MBA. I have over 20 years in Retail Leadership positions and now have started my own business. My hobbies include exercising, traveling, learning new things, and spending time with my family. Simply put, I am aflame at the prospect of sharing time, experiences, travels, joys, pains, family; in essence my life with Ryan.

It was a quick weekend getaway to a place Ryan's parents had taken her many years ago. Jonnie had never been to Asheville, North Carolina home of the Biltmore Estate. In casual conversation, it was brought up that we should go there someday. As the intensity grew with trying to find discreet places to hide the ring Jonnie hoped that this excursion would provide the best atmosphere. During a guided tour of the estate there was a moment when all other participants had moved on to the next focal point. The moment was perfect. Ryan was looking out onto the picturesque landscaping and Jonnie came in close, asked a few reassuring questions of her affinity for him and as a result felt confident to ask "Will You Marry Me?." Ryan & Jonnie both share a common interest in the 007 James Bond Series and with their proposal happening in such a backdrop that captured the elements of prestige that cater to London charm and reminiscent of Skyfall, the writing was on the wall! It would be their honor for you to attend their BONDing as you have been deemed their elite circle of trust.