We're getting Married

Our story begins in a way only our families could manage. During a condolence visit to Uwem's mom after the passing of her dad, Chike's parents showed up to do what African parents do best: offer comfort, prayers… and apparently, matchmaking. Much later, Chike’s mother would casually reveal that this meeting was divinely orchestrated. We’re still processing that revelation. On what felt like a random day in April 2024, but clearly wasn’t random at all, our parents introduced us. Uwem thought Chike’s approach was a little too formal and very old school, while Chike believes he was simply being clear and straight to the point. We’ll let you decide who was right. That introduction sparked a coast-to-coast love story, stretching from Texas to North Dakota. What followed were countless text messages, FaceTime calls, and flights booked at inconvenient hours, complete with midnight airport connections, countdowns to the next visit, and plenty of “so when are you coming again?” conversations. Somewhere between the long conversations, the travel, and all the laughter, we realized this was something special. What started as a simple introduction has grown into a beautiful journey ... and our story is still unfolding.