The #MaynardMatrimony Began in Middle School Over a Decade Ago! Enjoy Cassie & Ricky’s 3-in-1 Wedding

BNW October 23, 20230 Comments

When it comes to love, nothing happens by chance. In hindsight, you then realise that every moment leading up to ‘I do’ certainly happened for a reason. Cassie and Ricky attended the same middle school over a decade ago.

Even though they barely knew each other then, love was determined to make these two strangers become lovers. They reunited through an Instagram DM and have become inseparable ever since. The lovebirds took their love to the next level as they celebrated their 3-in-1 wedding in grand style.

They had a solemn white wedding ceremony where they exchanged their vows in the presence of their loved ones and they also repped their vibrant Igbo culture in their trad. To wrap it up, they had a lit wedding reception and it was so much fun. They rocked all their looks with elegance and they make such a stylish duo. We are super giddy that love brought Cassie and Ricky together!

Enjoy their wedding photos and love story below:

Their love story as shared by Cassie:

First comes school, and then comes marriage. Let’s take it all the way back to 2002. My husband and I went to Middle School together but did not meet until a few years later when we were both in High School and became acquaintances. Fast forward to 8 years later we reconnected through social media and found that we both had relocated to Los Angeles, CA. Over the past 9 years, we have been inseparable through it all and can’t wait for this next step in our lives.

Did someone say, gorgeous bride?

Here is how Ricky popped the question:

Ricky and I were on vacation in Hawaii celebrating my birthday. Before leaving for vacation, Ricky says, “I want to plan something special for you on your birthday.” I of course asked a million questions about what it was and he stated “It’s something we have always wanted to do.” I was clueless as to what it was. Fast forward to my birthday, and we arrive at the absolutely breathtaking Lanikai Beach. Set up and waiting for us is a surprise, beautifully decorated tent with pillows
and a picnic with wine and other goodies.

I was so surprised and overjoyed but still thought these lovely gestures were all for my birthday. An hour goes by and we are enjoying each other’s company, then a photographer shows up and is like here is another surprise we are going to do a photo shoot. Ricky takes solo photos first and then I take mine. While taking our photos together, the photographer asked us to say one thing we appreciate about each other. Ricky said to me, “I appreciate your strength and willpower.” It was then I noticed the tears rolling down his eyes as he said, “Because without you I don’t think we would be here today.” He then says “I love you” and gets down on one knee to propose. I was in the most blissful shock and I said “Of course!” After the proposal, yet another surprise. Ricky brought me his phone and on it, my entire family was on a Zoom call witnessing the whole event and congratulating us.

All set for the big day!

Here’s how Cassie and Ricky’s wedding went:

Ours was a 3-in-1 wedding day which began with a Traditional Igbo wedding followed by our white wedding ceremony in beautiful Los Angeles and then a wedding reception surrounded by our family and friends. Our wedding day was everything we had imagined. We worked with our dream vendors including Reem Photography and Adeola of Team Celebrations. I truly felt like a bride and loved every outfit and aspect of our day. It was truly a magical day and I will cherish these memories forever.