It’s so beautiful to have a friend who wants the best for you. All thanks to Chike’s friend, he got to meet the love of his life, Yahnick.
After their first date, Chike knew that he had found his wife. Well, he wasn’t wrong because these two are now set for a lifetime of bliss. Today, we get to see a glimpse of their love through their pre-wedding photos and it is such a beautiful sight. They look so cute together and the chemistry is hard to miss. Each frame would certainly brighten your day.
Enjoy their pre-wedding shoot and love story below:
How we met
By the groom, Chike:
A classic 21st-century love story! I got to know Yahnick through a friend. That friend happened to be one of Yahnick’s closest cousins and best friends. We connected on Instagram and I slid into her DM’s at the opportune time with a simple “Hello.” Upon that first conversation, we realized we had a lot in common, such as shared ambitions, lust for life, and ironically, recent travel destinations, providing a platform for a lot of discussion. Yahnick was intrigued by my ambitions and pride in my Heritage, as well as my love for Christ. My good looks were a just plus.
I was also impressed by this girl who was a big dreamer, sold out for Jesus, and curious to learn about the various flags that made up her identity. By the end of our first date, I knew I had found my wife, and was sure to let her know. Yahnick was surprised by my forwardness but impressed by a man who knew what he wanted out of life. We connected instantly with a shared passion for Christ, and felt that God had orchestrated our meeting. We quickly became close friends, belly laughing on FaceTime for hours while on very different sides of the US. Through long-distance we remained friends for 2 years, until March of 2020 when we were finally residing in the same state, and decided to take a chance on love together. The rest is history!
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-new-canadian-coin-right-fake-dinosaurs-in-a-musuem.jpg?id=61444735&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you're into prehistoric creatures or just like collecting <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/canadian-coins" target="_blank">odd-looking coins</a>, the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/royal-canadian-mint" target="_blank">Royal Canadian Mint</a> has released something seriously eye-catching, and a little strange.</p><p>Called "Dinosaur Eye" in English and "Regard sur les dinosaures" in French, the new $20 coin is shaped and coloured to resemble the eye of <em>Thanatotheristes degrootorum</em>, a species of tyrannosaur known as the "Reaper of Death." </p><p>So, what's the significance?</p><p>Well, fossils of the carnivore were <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/new-tyrannosaur-thatan-1.3236678" target="_blank">discovered in Western Canada back in 2010</a>, making it the first new tyrannosaur species found in the Great White North in 50 years.</p><p>As for the coin, it's made of 99.99% pure silver, the convex, oval-shaped coin features a bulging, full-colour eye at the centre. Around it, finely engraved scales give the appearance of textured dinosaur skin. According to the Mint, the design imagines what the animal might have seen as it roamed the Cretaceous landscape in a scene filled with other dinosaurs and swampy Canadian forests.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNA0WXFMAfV/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=e1198e00-ce38-4ec0-b4e3-1937df5687c1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>The design was created by Canadian paleoartist Julius Csotonyi, who said his goal was to balance dynamic, vibrant imagery with scientific accuracy. The species depicted, <em>Thanatotheristes</em>, lived roughly 79.5 million years ago and is considered Canada's oldest known tyrannosaur. It could grow up to 10 metres long and weigh as much as 2.5 tonnes.</p><p>The obverse of the coin features King Charles III, designed by Canadian artist Steven Rosati. The front of the coin is also curved, which adds to the three-dimensional effect of the eye.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image"> <img alt="A new coin from the Royal Canadian Mint" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="1266cd7332c1bb528c225d948517165e" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="aee9d" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-new-coin-from-the-royal-canadian-mint.webp?id=61444699&width=980"/> <small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">The reverse includes engraved details that aim to replicate Thanatotheristes's scaly skin and eye area.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit...">Royal Canadian Mint</small></p><p>Only 8,500 coins were produced. Each one weighs 1 oz. (31.66 g), measures 48 mm by 30.33 mm, and is packaged in a black clamshell collector's box. The price is set at $164.95, and shipping is expected to begin on August 15.</p><p>You don't need to be a paleontologist to get one, but it helps to have a soft spot for weird and limited-run Canadian collectibles.</p><p>You can purchase your own dino-coin on the <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Royal Canadian Mint's website.</a></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><br/></a></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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