If love is a series of unscripted moments, then Americans Devina Khan and Kiayre Ogilvie mastered the art of the perfect take. Their love story began far from the spotlight, but found its soul in their shared Caribbean roots — a natural, effortless rhythm that turned their individual paths into a singular, breathtaking journey.

How They Met

Their paths crossed in 2018 in Bloomfield, New Jersey, when a chance encounter in a car park sparked an immediate connection. “Our jobs happened to share the same space, and by chance, our paths crossed. From the very first moment, I noticed his warm smile, his gentle manner, and an undeniable kindness. There was something genuine in the way he carried himself that stayed with me,” Devina shared with Tuesday Style Vows (TSV).

There would be a first date in short order. Devina was soon swept away as they found a bond in their shared Caribbean origins — her own Guyanese roots and Kiayre’s Jamaican heritage.

Where others might have been wary, Devina and Kiayre chose to dive in head-first into their relationship that summer. It wasn’t just Kiayre’s kindness that won her over; it was the effortless way he integrated into her family life that confirmed they had something special.

“I think a part of me knew from the very beginning. What confirmed it even more was how naturally he became a part of my world. Family has always been at the centre of my life, and he embraced that wholeheartedly. He fit in as though he had always been there, like a missing piece finally found,” Devina said. “That kind of love, the kind that extends beyond just the two of us, is what made me certain he was the one.”

The Proposal

Jamaica held a deep significance for the couple throughout their relationship, serving as a bridge to Kiayre’s paternal origin and a celebration of Devina’s own Caribbean ancestry. It was, therefore, the perfect setting for Kiayre to propose to Devina on June 9, 2023.

“My uncle was celebrating his 50th birthday in Trelawny, Jamaica, and at the time, we had told my family we could not make it because of work. At the last minute, everything aligned, and we pulled it off as a surprise,” Devina recalled.

In a day already brimming with joy for both her uncle and Kiayre’s birthdays, the celebrations of life transformed into a declaration of commitment.

“That evening, after dinner, my mom insisted that everyone gather for a group photo. Anyone who knows her knows how much she loves pictures, so nothing about it felt out of the ordinary. Kiayre handed his phone to my cousin and asked her to record, and even then, I still had no idea what was about to happen. He began speaking, and before I could fully process it, he was down on one knee. In that instant, everything around me faded. I immediately broke into tears, completely overwhelmed and caught off guard in the most beautiful way,” Devina shared. “I had always stressed how important it was for my parents to be present for such a moment, and he made sure they were right there, witnessing it all.”

The Wedding

Two years after their engagement, Devina and Kiayre celebrated their union with a three-day event at Secrets St James, Montego Bay from June 11 to 13, 2025, that honoured both their cultural traditions. Under the meticulous organisation of wedding coordinator Inderia Reid, the triple ceremony began with the time-honoured Haldi, a ceremony where friends and family apply turmeric paste to the bride and bridegroom to spiritually cleanse them. For this, Devina donned an ivory Nazranaa lehenga and was led to the altar by her parents, Yuli and Cindi Khan. There, she joined Kiayre, who was attired in a coordinated custom ivory sherwani. Guided by officiant Pandit Errol Johnson, the ceremony served as a symbolic beginning, wishing the pair prosperity and joy in their future.

“There was something deeply emotional about that moment for me, standing there knowing I was stepping into a new chapter of my life. As the ceremony unfolded, laughter filled the air while our loved ones applied haldi, and in a moment of pure joy, we both ran into the ocean together. It was vibrant and full of life,” Devina recalled.

The celebrations continued on day two with a Hindu ceremony, where Devina made a striking entrance in a green Nazranaa lehenga intricately adorned with butterflies and floral motifs. Embracing a shift in tide for the festivities, she later transitioned into a sea-inspired blue lehenga, perfectly complementing Kiayre’s regal traditional blue sherwani. Although intermittent showers threatened to put a damper on the occasion, the heavens cleared just as the proceedings began, leaving the sky to provide a memorable scene. “What followed was one of the most breathtaking sunsets I have ever seen, as if the sky itself was blessing our union. Every ritual felt powerful and intentional. From my family pinning gold onto Kiayre, symbolising acceptance and love, to the sacred breaking of the coconut, representing a fresh start and divine blessings, each moment carried so much depth,” Devina shared with Vows.

For the grand finale of the multi-day celebrations, the couple turned to timeless silhouettes for their Christian ceremony. Devina opted for a Mon Cheri Bridals mermaid dress, a choice beautifully mirrored by Kiayre, who cut a dashing figure in a white tuxedo. As they exchanged handwritten vows before Rev Terrence Gordon, the significance of the moment resonated deeply with Devina. “There was a calmness, a sense of presence that I cannot fully explain, as though my late grandparents were there with us, watching over and celebrating alongside us,” Devina said.

Post-dinner tributes added a layer of warmth to the evening, preceding the ceremonial cutting of their two-tiered vanilla cake provided by the resort. The celebrations reached a crescendo as the newly-weds headed to the dance floor. Moving in sync to Praise Jah In The Moonlight by YG Marley, the newly-weds toasted to the start of a new chapter.

Devina and Kiayre are set to honeymoon at a later date.

Flanked by her parents, Yuli and Cindi Khan, Devina is escorted up the aisle for the Hindu ceremony on day two of the wedding festivities. (Photo: Richard Adlam)

Pandit Errol Johnson (left, partially hidden) leads Devina (centre), Kiayre (right), and Devina’s parents, Cindi and Yuli, through the traditional Hindu rites. (Photo: Richard Adlam)

On the third day of their wedding celebrations, the couple exchange vows in a traditional Christian ceremony officiated by Reverend Terrence Gordon. (Photo: Richard Adlam)

The newly-weds cut their two-tiered vanilla cake.(Photo: Richard Adlam)

Kiayre and Devina share their first dance as husband and wife to YG Marley’s Praise Jah In The Moonlight.(Photo: Richard Adlam)

(Photo: Richard Adlam)

Devina and Kiayre share a tender moment after the Hindu ceremony.(Photo: Richard Adlam)

Devina and Kiarye share a kiss after the Hindu ceremony.(Photo: Richard Adlam)