The story of Briana and Kamau is one of youthful exuberance, deep friendship, community, and strong bonds.

Briana and Kamau were introduced to each other during their freshmen year at Tri-Cities High School on a fall evening in 2009. While Kamau was awestruck by the striking beauty and grace of his future wife, the initial introduction fell flat as Briana was not prepared for the intense smoldering personality of young strapping Kamau, however over the course of their high school career they developed a close friendship.

During the summer of 2013, Briana and Kamau began to explore a romantic relationship with each other and became nearly inseparable.

The couple continued to date throughout their undergraduate years and separated briefly while in graduate school. They rekindled their flame in the year 2022 which would be better described as an inferno. Having both walked a path of growth and maturity, the couple was able to find each other again and continue their story. During the span of 2022-2023 Kamau and Briana were able to strengthen their bond to a new resolve.

Kamau As-Salaam proposed to Briana Bunkley on December 16, 2023, during the annual Reigning Hope Foundation Incorporated Homecoming Gala. This date and event was only fitting as Kamau and Briana were able to profess their love, and take the next step towards their union amidst family and loved ones from different phases of life.

From the very beginning of their relationship in high school, Briana and Kamau were two peas in a pod. The couple is often teased about their similar features as if their decade long friendship has truly morphed them into one. They simply get each other. Fun times and laughter are constant, while disagreements are short lived. Happy moments truly outweigh moments of struggle a hundred times over.

During the last decade, the couple has built strong bonds together and as individuals. They have gained and sustained numerous nurturing relationships with those who share blood and those who don’t. Family and community mean EVERYTHING to them. On September 1, 2024 at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, Briana and Kamau are inviting their community to celebrate as they seal their bond and unite two loving families with strong roots, long branches, and nurturing fruit.

Much Love – Briana and Kamau

B&K