Wedding Party

Mawuko

Groom

Mawuko is an IT Business Analyst in Montreal and is also involved in ministring for God.

Kodjovi Gaston

Father of the Groom

Mawuko's dad is a Pastor of the Assemblies of God Church, Togo.

Ayaba Émilie

Mother of the Groom

Mawuko's mom is so glad her first son is finally getting married, since she's been praying for it for a while now...! :)

Francis

Best Man

Francis and Mawuko call eatch other "Beau", it means "in-law". Francis is married to a beloved elder sister of Mawuko. Francis and Mawuko have been close to each other since 1998. Francis is delighted to be the best man of his "Beau".

Exonam

Groomsman

Exonam is a brother of Mawuko. And no, they're not twins. Hahah. Mawuko is older and Exonam is the second son of the family. He's a psychologist and lives in Lomé, Togo.

Joël

Groomsman

Joël Béni-Victoire is the yougest child of the Ananis. He's a physician and will complete his studies in 2 years. He's also looking forward to completing a degree in cardiology. So, if you have any heart problems in some years, don't hesitate to get in touch with Dr. Joël.

Edem

Groomsman

Edem is delighted to be groomsman at his younger brother and cousin Mawuko's wedding. Edem is a jurist, a defender of human rights and an accomplished businessman in Togo.

Daniel

Groomsman

Daniel is an IT Tehnician in Montreal. He and Mawuko come from the same area in Lomé, Togo. They met in Montreal in 2013 and have been sharing good times since then. Daniel is from Togo too.

Hermann

Groomsman

Hermann and Mawuko met at church in Montreal in 2013. They've been sharing nice moments since then and the best is to come. I promise you'll be surprised by Hermann's dance skills, just wait and see! :) Herman is an insurance counseler in Montreal.

Jean-Paul

Groomsman

It is an honor for JP to be present next to his brother Mawuko during this memorable stage in his life. JP says Mawuko is dynamic, responsible young man he had discovered during their common religious mission to Togo in 2015 and whose love for our Lord Jesus Christ is contagious.

Winner

Groomsman

Winner is a beloved younger brother to Mawuko. His parents Jean and Clarisse are God loving people who substain Mawuko in his ministry. It was an honour for Mawuko to ask from Winner to be his groomsman.

Alef

Groomsman

Alef is Reelia's youngest brother. He can't wait to have fun at her sister's wedding. You want to be frien with him, just cook him a good and tasty meal! ;)

Reelia Kouevi

Bride

Raoul Kouevi

Father of the Bride

Eliane Akoue

Mother of the Bride

In Loving memory of my mother "And He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away." Revelation 21:4 Mothers are faithful companions and confidants even in the most difficult times. Mothers dedicate their lives to caring and providing for their children both physically and emotionally. A mother's love is irreplaceable, which makes losing her to death an incredibly painful experience. While sons and daughters of all ages carry within their hearts a dull and lasting ache where they once felt love and security, it is important they continue searching for the happiness their mother always desired for them.

Brigitte Amevo

Maid of Honor

last but not least, this Girl right here is my life long best friend. We met at a pretty young age , leaved in the same neighborhood and went to the same middle school. We cried together laughed together , she is just like a sister i never had. I just remember those days back when we used to plan wedding we had no idea off. I mean how can i get married without her been my maid of honor? we went through a lot together and she always got my back. She is one of my friend that my mom actually knew and admired much. We like cat and dog , the kinda relationship you fight and make up all the time. Am so glad despite everything that had happened in both our lives, we still have each other back and share that sisterhood bond. I look forward to both our kids celebrating Christmas together!!!

Nafi Salami

Bridesmaid

Nafi and I went to the same middle school (NDA) back in West Africa Togo, Before I ended up moving to Maryland. Few years later Nafi also moved to Maryland and our friendship rekindle through facebook. We been closed friends ever since. We ended up going to the same University and even took couple of classes together here in Maryland as well. We can say this is faith, Nafi's been there for me through ups and down. She is a good listener , my business partner and my youtuber body. Of course she had to be automatically my bridemaids.

Luckline Jean-Baptist

Bridesmaid

"Lucky" , yes she s full of lucks! we met back in high school in my acting class, Making friends in high school back then was pretty hard especially because i just moved to the country , but this girl made friendship seem so easy. She had a beautiful heart , we where always together, she is my high school best friend. We wrote project together, we just wanted to save the world at the time, something like feeding the homeless in Haiti and in Togo. Sadly that dream never came to pass. Think about a friend you can call in the middle of a night and will always be there, a friend that can drive 1 hour just to give you ride!

Romaine De Souza

Bridesmaid

Romaine was my neighbor back in Togo. I know right!! we became friend, went to the same local middle school in our city ( College St Trinity ). This girl is always supportive, always checking up on me, she has all that true friends quality. Beautiful inside and outside. What i like the most about Romaine is , her energy. this girl is always smiling and laughing, and i want all that positive energy around me on my big day. I wanted her to be part of the process because we've been planning our wedding ever since high school, even before i met my fiance . Trust me , this wedding is the perfect definition of--> There is a God !!!

Amina Hamza

Bridesmaid

OMG, i don't know where to start with this girl... she is so supportive, like when i am talking about energy, i promise you she is the definition. We met in New York while i was studying at LIU. So yeah we went to the same University, a great, great friend, she started my line UniquebyReelia by been the first face and by been positive and just believing from the get go. I remember calling her in 2013, when i met Mawuko to tell her that met someone, This girl answer was priceless. She goes " Didi you found a husband" , i was like wait (?) , that was not what i meant , but she was just going on and on!! I love her very much and it is always a pleasure having her around me!!

Hylda Edoh

Bridesmaid

I met Hylda through 2 of my closed friends. She was in New York so when i moved there, i got to know her. we became pretty closed, we cooked together , went to her church together... she is really funny always cracking me up! is that kinda friendship where we just respect each other pretty much !! Whenever i go back to NYC this girl is always treating me with some good food at a restaurant, You know i love food , so you can say , that is how she got me! I love her energy and how everything around her just glow , so of course she had to be one of my bridesmaid!!

Audrey Oquaye

Bridesmaid

I met Audrey through facebook in 2011 , after graduation. We were both going to be attending LIU during the fall. We both joined the school facebook group and that is how we became friend, first because we were the only one from Maryland and we were both from Africa. I got to meet her on campus , hanged often and since then our friendship grew through the years. We celebrated so many birthdays together, discover Hillsong church together and became church buddies. She thought me Azonto too , and we cooked so many Jollof rice on campus together as well. Audrey is a beautiful person from inside out and i love her very much , she is always there for me... #ghanaianbabe4life

Sergine Cadet

Bridesmaid

Sergine & i went to Northwood high school together. We were classmate, said hi & bye once in a while. We became really close when i moved back from New York. We went to the same University here in Maryland "Bowie State University". She also model for my brand often. We did some charity work back in 2015 by giving back to the homeless shelter in DC during Christmas season. She has been really supportive through my wedding preparation as well. I know i can count on Sergine at anytime of the day or night and i ll get my answer right on!! Haiti represent...

Esse Anani

Bridesmaid

Esse is my sister in law to be. I met Esse in the year 2003 and not once i would have thought i will be marrying her brother one day. We went to middle school together back in Togo "NDA". Thank God we never had any issue , i mean we where cool then. We both used to skip P.E like crazy. We became closed when i discover that her aunt is my dad really good friend. We had a great time when i stop by Montreal few years ago!! I look forward to become a part of her family !! ---> That moment when your lost classmate friend become your in Law => there is a God ooo!!!

Mc Orell

Ring Bearer

Le prince charmant Mc Orell, is Reelia's cousin, he is a real "zamerican" visiting from Togo and is pretty excited to be Reelia's and Mawuko ring bearer. I really love my little cousin because he is pretty smart , loving and fun to be around with. He is pretty excited for the big day!!