Zimier & Riana
Our Story
Zimier
Groom
Zimier was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the second oldest of 5 boys. His life wasn't the easiest growing up but he definitely persevered throughout Philly and made his own way. Despite his tribulations, he was very driven, disciplined and focused. After graduating high school, he attended a college in New York to play football, but things beyond his control caused him to relocate. He then took his talents to Atlanta. He made a name for himself on and off the field at CAU and was the only player to help raise over a million dollars to rebuild his institutions’ football stadium and locker room. He has achieved many accolades for his talents and was well respected amongst his teammates and coaches and is currently working on rebuilding the other side of the stadium with his silent partners. After graduating college, Zimier had an opportunity to play NFL football, but due to NFL lockout, god had other plans. Zimier then took on a challenge of working with Upfront/Universal records where he was in charge of finding talent and coordinating tours for artists such as Monica, R’Kelly, Xo, Akon, Marques Anthony and many more. Zimier took a break from the industry and is now focusing on building Made a Way Apparel, which is an athletic apparel company for HBCU’s. Zimier is now involved in a multi million dollar deal with a new professional black football league and he will create all the athletic apparel and organize the halftime performances.
Riana
Bride
Riana was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She is the baby of 10 children so needless to say, she is family oriented and very much a Daddy's girl. After high school, she was determined to venture off and see a world outside of California, and decided to move across the country to attend an HBCU in Atlanta. There, she learned independence, financial literacy, and the power of networking. Riana has had her fair share of success and discipline and is focused on how she can help others grow and achieve the goals they are set out to. She is an avid supporter of her friends’ businesses and strives to contribute in any way she can. She is now a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor and is partnered with her future husband to expand their company further and bring Made A Way Apparel to every city and athletic organization near you!