In this episode of Extragavant Nigerian Weddings, Ikenna and Kayonda Emesih celebrate love on August 19, 202 at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in Houston, Texas USA.

THE STARS
The Wedding Stars the couple, both Pharmacists, Dr. Ikenna and Dr. Kayonda Emesih.

The supporting cast include, for the Ladies Kastina Fishback - Maid of Honor, Kelechi Akpunku - Maid of Honor, Titilope Gbangbalasa, Stephanie Ashiofu, Chloe Love, Taryn Haskett, Kristeen Onyirioha, Chelsea Sumner and Fallon Clark.

For the men, Christopher Emesih - Best Man, Joseph Emesih -Best Man, Hudson Emesih, Emmanuel Fayemi - Brother of the Bride, Abraham Bankole, Daniel Haskin, Kelvin Obimah, Kennedy Osuagwu, Frank Shannon, Eric Tambe and Edidiong Utin.

A COUPLE
Their journey began in the Fall semester of 2012 at THE University of Texas at Austin where "KayOnda" served as a facilitator for the New Black Student Weekend, and was one of the first people to welcome "Ike" to campus. However It was months later at a cultural showcase called Fest Africa, that Ike would approach her and ask for her number only to have his contact deleted shortly after due to a lack of consistent pursuit. Having nearly fumbled the love of his life, the following several months consisted of a tireless venture of Ike trying to return into Kayk's good graces, which he in fact did.

The signature motto of UT Austin is, "what starts here changes the world." From 2012-2015, two longhorns created a bond on the forty-acres and a love unfolded that will surely change the world.

GROWING STRONG
Upon graduating from UT, KayOnda took her talents to Washington DC to pursue and earn a PharmD at Howard University, whilst Ike made his way to west Texas where he would further his education at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. It was only by God's grace and non-stop flights from DFW to DCA that Ike and KayK were able to endure the agony of being 1,500 miles apart, but the couple emerged from this period even more in love and focused on a bright future ahead.

THE PROPOSAL
In culmination of a decade filled with love, laughter, growth and triumph, Ike bent the knee in April of 2022 in KayOnda's favorite city, Chicago. KayOnda and Ike were in Chicago for a pharmacy conference. With KayK distracted by work, Ike managed to sneak in the couple's siblings (Chris, Joe and Kassi) and plan the ultimate proposal overlooking the Chicago skyline.

The journey thus far has only been possible due to the love and support of those of you who nurtured and guided us along our various paths. God has truly had His hand in this union and its with great joy we invite you to celebrate with us as two become one in spiritual unity.

ENJOY AND MAY LOVE HIT YOU HARD!

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