2 days away from our 3 month wedding anniversary (WOW!) and the joyous feelings of our wedding and traditional ceremonies have ALL rushed back with this incredible feature. OUR WEDDING MADE IT ON VOGUE!
Thank you @shelbywax and @liamnhess from the @vogueweddings team for the feature and for the thoughtful write up of our love and culture. Thank you also to our PR queen @ayannaw (and MOH) for always connecting the dots.
“The celebrations didn’t stop until long after the actual wedding ended. ‘I think it was 3 a.m. and we were heading back from the club and some folks wanted to do something else,’ remembers Ermias. My response: ‘I can’t ask God for more from this day. It would be gluttonous. ‘Just the perfect day.’ Adds Brianna, ‘Literally, it was the best day of our lives.’”
3 months later and we STILL feel the same way. Grateful to have this union and our community.
Venue: @desertviewweddings
Coordinator & rentals: @kristimarieevents
Officiant: @jeneffah
Photographer: @lizrudman
Reception Host: @mmajor22
Brides Dress: @elliemisner
Bride Hair - @_thehairnutritionist
Bride Makeup - @facegod__
Bridesmaids Hair - @kenyaonhair
Bridesmaids Makeup - @dollsglow.artistry & @facegod__
Groom Hair: @itsuniversall
Groom Stylist: @inisikpe
Groom Atelier: @ayodeji.studio
Ceremony Harpist: @madisoncalley
Reception DJ: @iamyonasmichael
After party DJ: @iamyonasmichael & @goodvibesjones
Event Florals: @blumeevents
Brides Bouquet, Groom and Groomsmen Boutonnieres - @petalpeaceflowerco
Catering services & Ethiopian Food by @authenticethioafrican
Ghanaian food: Mercy’s Kitchen
Cake: @pieceofcakeaz
Cookies: @zooies
Cocktails by - @herradurateq & @theheritagewinery
One month away from our official wedding in the Arizona desert, under God. 1 engagement, 2 surprise engagement parties, and 2 traditional African ceremonies, just for good measure.
Our brother Samson (@lost_angles ) took special places & symbols of our union and helped create this montage of our love that we will cherish forever. It brought us to tears and a rush of emotions.
🎶“Just as all that’s born is new, you know what I say is true. That I’ll be loving you always.” 🎶
🎥 @lost_angles
👕👗 @kikic
#Wedding #engagement #love #marriage #blacklove
We at Glasses Global would like to formally (re)introduce ourselves. The connection we’ve built with you, our community, has led us here — From a party that started on a Brooklyn roof to many more beautiful moments that we’ll not soon forget. You’ve been with us.
Glasses Global is here and equipped with the tools to curate more memorable experiences for all of you. Swipe through to read what we are aiming to build.
The moment you’ve all been waiting for! Join us Sat, May 16 at 11 am for our annual epic slate featuring the RKL All Star & Community Showcase, first ever Home Run Derby, and the biggest game of the year - the 2026 RKL LA Championship Game powered by @adidasus !
The close of RKL LA’s historic third season features a can’t miss clash between No. 1 seed Mandarin Mafia and No. 2 KWA. This is KWA’s second championship game appearance in three seasons and they enter the final boasting one of the best defensive seasons in RKL history, surrendering just 7 runs in 6 games. This year’s BHM Classic winners aim to become the first team to take home both the silver and gold trophies in the same season. Defending champs Mandarin Mafia are also playing in their second RKL LA Final, also allowing just 7 runs this year (5 games), and look to become the first squad in RKL history to successfully repeat as league champs and cement the “Mob” as arguably the best RKL club ever after winning the ‘25 National Championship in Atlanta.
The two undefeated sides met earlier this season in Week 4, finishing in a 1-1 draw that was filled with tension from the first pitch. Fans hope to see more numbers on the board in this rematch but don’t bank on it with these veteran defenses.
Other noteworthy news below!
- New RKL merch will be available for purchase!!
- Music, drinks, food, friends, and product giveaways!!
It all goes down at Veterans Memorial Park on the main field. Remember, You Ain’t Gotta Kick it, 2 Kick It!
#RecessKickballLeague #Kickball #RKL
🎨 @_kidistm & @and_lab
First time I get to say “Happy birthday to my wife”, but I don’t think I’ll ever let go of “Happy birthday to my best friend” either. I love you, my baby. I am so proud of you.
Cheers to a lifetime of singing MJ songs together. 🫶🏾
RKL History is Black History!
Our 3rd LA season kicked off with a slight twist in our first ever Black History Month Classic! An opening tournament that saw two new franchises (Supreme Team & ICY Brrrgade) join the west coast, bringing the LA league to 8 total teams! However, the title game still saw some very familiar faces with KWA facing off against Mandarin Mafia 💪🏾 KWA pulled out the 3-2 win for an unprecedented 3rd straight LA preseason tournament cup! 🏆
We’re grateful to all the fans that pulled up to cheer and especially those that brought canned goods to donate to @hollywoodfoodco . If you haven’t already heard, @rkl.frontoffice collected over 335lbs of goods! The day truly encompassed community, joy, and play 🥹
Thank you @adidasus for powering the day, our additional sponsors (tagged), and the players for bringing their best! We’re beyond grateful for your support and look forward to continuing a fantastic Los Angeles season!
See you March 7 for Week 2!
🎥: @paolabellz
#RKL #RecessKickballLeague #kickball #community
🤵🏿♂️YOGA FOR A WEDDING PARTY?!! 👰🏿♀️
How often Does this happen?!
Never heard of this until I was requested by @ethinerd and @bri_anna .
Give thanks for trusting me for
ERMIANNA FOREVER DAY.
What a gift 🎁 to give to the people you love on your day of love!
Getting to provide tools like
Meditation, Controlled Breathing and Yogic movement to help BALANCE THE NERVOUS SYSTEM is a joy!
Everyone enjoyed themselves just like I did. 👏🏿
So coo!
Feedback from the first timers was amazing! 🙏🏿
Give thanks to everyone who showed up for themselves.
I’m Honored.
FOR REAL.
BIG S/O to 📸 @otb__rayray for capturing the experience. Grateful to have connected with you. 🤟🏿
S/O Cody and team for assisting with setting up the scene.
I do weddings too!! Tap in!!
Ayeee.
🤟🏿🧘🏿♂️😎
#weddingparty #blackyoga #blackjoy #menyoga #nervoussystemhealing
Dog, how lucky am I? I get the blessing to marry my best friend this weekend with family, under God and the Arizona desert sun. Wowwww! 🥹
The last picture is our FIRST weekend trip away to Phoenix the week before the pandemic shutdown. Who knew? Well, I did. I knew THEN, I know NOW, and I know FOREVER. Race you there, GO BABY! 🙏🏾🤞🏾♾️
#ErmiannaForever
📸 @lost_angles
👚👗 @kikic
2025 gave me another special moment of unconditional love (besides my multiple weddings 😂).
30+ of my brothers from across my life gave me the best bachelor party a groom can ask for. Lots of Erm threats, emails, @splitwise transactions, Venmo’s, text groups and spreadsheets went into making this flawless (see last 3 slides 😂) .
I had multiple moments of tears of joy. Grateful for my brothers as they see me through this next growth of life. 2026 already won, I get married (finally) in 3 weeks! LFG!!!
Still buzzing. Over 3 days, Atlanta gave us everything: 600+ people across the weekend (300+ on Saturday alone), local orgs pulling up deep, DJs, vendors, and the city’s energy at every stop. We’re beyond grateful.
Thank you to everyone who flew in and to @mandarin_mafia_rkl and @juicecrew.rkl for participating in our inaugural national championship game. Congrats to the Mafia for taking the championship belt back to LA.
@adidasus helped us elevate the moment with jerseys and sneakers for the community. All Star Weekend was a milestone — and a preview of what’s next. Recess Kickball League is only getting bigger. 🏆
🎥: @karllunz
