Wedding Party
Bianca Boyd
Maid of Honor
Myrianna met Bianca in graduate school in Lawrence, where Bianca first served as her mentor. Over time, that mentorship grew into a beautiful friendship and a sisterhood rooted in support, laughter, and shared growth. Bianca continues to walk with Myrianna on her journey with God, offering encouragement, wisdom, and unwavering faith. Myrianna is grateful to have Bianca by her side on this special day.
Michelle Jones
Maid of Honor
Michelle and Myrianna are truly two peas in a pod. They bonded instantly over their shared love of beauty, glam, and good food. Michelle is the friend who is always there to hype you up, confirm your choices, and fiercely protect the people she loves. Myrianna is thrilled to have her standing by her side.
Kadina Koonce
Bridesmaid
In a rare moment of boldness, shy Myrianna approached Kadina on the very first day of her graduate assistantship almost eight years ago and confidently initiated a friendship. In true Myrianna fashion, she never followed up afterward, but Kadina still became one of the most important people in her life. Their friendship is built on grace, understanding, travel, and countless yapping sessions about life’s hardest questions. Myrianna is so grateful to have Kadina by her side.
Peris Mitchell
Bridesmaid
Peris brings fun, joy, and an unforgettable zest for life everywhere she goes. She is the friend who can turn an ordinary moment into a memory and has taught Myrianna to slow down, seize the day, and embrace life with more intention and enthusiasm. Her warmth, laughter, and genuine spirit have added so much brightness to Myrianna’s world. Having Peris by her side is a true gift.
Claire Ngamelue
Bridesmaid
Claire and Myrianna were first introduced as tweens by their mothers, who hoped they would become friends. It did not work out at the time, but fate clearly had other plans. They reconnected in college and quickly grew close. Since then, they have been through just about everything together, including being roommates and moving across states. Through every season, they have stood by each other’s side, and Myrianna is honored to have Claire with her on this special day.
Manuelli Bakou
Best Man
Manu may be Myrianna’s little brother, but over time, he has become a true brother to Edem as well. They bonded quickly over tech, engineering, and plenty of shared laughter, and they never miss an opportunity to team up and lovingly annoy Myrianna. Behind the jokes is a deep mutual respect and an easy, genuine friendship that means a great deal to both of them. Edem is honored to have Manu standing beside him as his Best Man.
Isaac Mitchell
Groomsman
Isaac and Edem bond over their shared love of farms, animals, and the outdoors. They can spend hours geeking out about their dream of owning a guinea pig farm, and they always find common ground in their love of soccer. Their friendship is full of curiosity, laughter, and big ideas, and Edem is glad to have Isaac by his side on this special day.
Miguel Hernandez
Groomsman
Miguel originally started as a friend of the couple, but over time he and Edem have built a true and easy friendship of their own. They bond over soccer, laugh over inside jokes, and love to say that nothing brings them together quite like good carne and a cold Modelo. Edem is grateful to have Miguel as part of the wedding party and by his side on this special day.
Benjamin Nano
Groomsman
Ben and the Edem built a strong friendship over the past few years. Although their friendship is relatively new, they quickly connected over shared interests in their careers, their love of soccer, and their shared Ghanaian roots. What started as easy conversations and mutual respect has grown into a meaningful friendship, and the groom is grateful to have Ben standing by his side on this special day.