St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Wedding Mass

Reception

Our Wedding

Our story began in August 2020, during the orientation for new Master’s students at North Dakota State University. I (Enoch) was already in my second year of the program, while Mena was just beginning her first year. The pandemic had shifted everything online, and while I was already in the U.S., Mena was still in Ghana, attending classes remotely because of the COVID-19 lockdowns. Our first meeting wasn’t in a classroom or at a coffee shop, but over Zoom during that orientation.After the orientation, I reached out to her, letting her know she could contact me if she needed help with any academic issue. But even as I sent that message, I somehow knew she was the kind of woman I had always dreamed of meeting. A few days later, she sent me an email asking for guidance with coursework. What started as simple conversations over the phone, soon became something more. With each phone call, we found ourselves talking about life, dreams, and the little things that made us who we are. Even though oceans and time zones separated us, it felt as if we had known each other forever.By October 2020, Mena finally made it to the U.S., and we met in person for the first time. Our friendship, already strong, blossomed even further. There was something magical about seeing each other in real life, like two pieces of a puzzle finally coming together. We spent more time together, leaning on each other through the challenges of graduate school and the unfamiliarity of life far from home.By early 2021, our hearts had grown inseparably close. What had begun as a simple email had transformed into something beautiful and undeniable. We officially started dating, and since then, our journey has been one of love, laughter, and unwavering support. Every milestone, no matter how small, has been celebrated together, and each day has felt like a new chapter in the story we continue to write.

From Zoom to Forever: Our Journey of Friendship and Love

Our Story

Photos

Emin

Teresa

Franklin

Golasa

Elias

Edwin

Wedding Party

Q + A

Holiday Inn & Suites Stillwater - University West, an IHG Hotel

Wyndham Garden Stillwater

The Walnut Cottage (AirBnB)

AIRPORTS 1) Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)- 1 hour, 15mins drive to Stillwater2) Tulsa International Airport (Tulsa) - I hour, 15mins drive to Stillwater3) City of Stillwater, Stillwater Regional Airport - 5mins drive from Oklahoma State University

Travel

Biking Trails &amp; ParksJogging Paths &amp; Tracks

Boomer Lake Park

<a href="https://www.visitstillwater.org/listing/lake-mcmurtry/200/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lake McMurtry</a>&nbsp;offers an abundance of outdoor excitement! With an extensive 30-mile trail system, you can immerse yourself in breathtaking views while biking, hiking, or running

Lake McMurtry East Recreation Area

Things to Do

Registry

Mena Mary & Enoch

Mena Mary & Enoch

Things to Do

Boomer Lake Park

Lake McMurtry East Recreation Area