Brennan Robert Patrick McKinney was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 16th to Garth and Lestanna. He stayed in Raleigh his whole childhood playing video games and exploring the outdoors. After graduating from Rolesville Highschool, he pursued a career in the trades and labor industry. In 2021 he met Myaaja Lurice Coley, born in Wilson, North Carolina on February 4th to Maurice and Lavonda. They met in Greenville, North Carolina while she was in her sophomore year in college. With a simple swipe, this is where their journey begins.
Thank you all for a wonderful wedding!
Instead of a registry we are asking anyone who would like to help to please donate to our Honeymoon Fund. We appreciate anything that is given!
After talking on the phone everyday, we decided it was finally time to have our first meeting mask to mask. We met in person on April 10th 2021 where Myaaja showed Brennan around the beautiful campus of East Carolina University. After a lovely Mediterranean lunch at Bateeni's, Brennan and Myaaja bonded over a shared interest of anime. Although it was time to part ways, a spark was born and they were already looking forward to their next date.
Brennan and Myaaja spent the summer fishing, hiking, camping and stargazing. After many adventures together they became very close. While a relationship wasn't the goal, they felt something unique about the time they were spending together. The bond was too strong to ignore. On September 4th a long heartfelt conversation it became clear the two were falling in love and a relationship was born.
After 608 days of growth and love they decided it was time to take the next step. Without her knowledge, Brennan decided a night under the stars at one of their first dating spots would be perfect. The sky couldn't have been prettier. With a full moon and meteor shower, it felt magical. With the help of some friends and family the scene was set prior to the couples' arrival. With a bottle of blueberry wine and a dozen handmade chocolate covered strawberries, he got down on one knee and nervously bumbled through the question. Without even letting him finish his speech, Myaaja gave her answer. *sobbing* "Yes!" *tears* "Yes of course!"
With that, the wedding planning begun!
We are very excited to share this special day with friends and family. The moments and pictures will be magical.
Best Friends
We are very grateful for our amazing friends that supported us on the way to finding our soulmate. Photos to come!
