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Simone Biles Turns Into a Different Avatar for Best Friend as She Gets Married in Grand Houston Wedding

Published 06/28/2023, 9:51 AM EDT

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When gymnastics star Simone Biles enters the scene, you can be sure that the event will be filled with love, laughter, and sass. Simone Biles, who recently married NFL star Jonathan Owens, was immersed in the wedding festivities of her closest friend, Kayla Simone. From cute and sassy bridesmaids to unforgettable moments shared between best friends, the joy and excitement of the ceremony were evident.

Kayla Simone and Ira Brandon set off on their adventure as a married couple against the picturesque background of Houston, Texas. Prior to their lavish celebration at Boxwood Manor, Kayla Simone and Ira Brandon, had already been married legally on Christmas Day in 2022. They had a recent ceremony to solidify their vows, amidst family and close friends. In her most recent wedding video, newlywed Kayla Simone presented her bridal squad.

Simone Biles Shines in the bride squad

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In the latest reel uploaded by Kayla Simone, she introduced her bridal entourage to the roll call song of the famous movie ‘Bring It On’. In the reel, her bridesmaids looked cute and sassy, with matching white co-ordinates as each introduces themselves as characters from the movie. Simone Biles was “Big Red”. She brought a playfulness to her catty character. Kayla Simone wrote, “Meet the bridesmaids! thank y’all endlessly for making this weekend so special, for filming a million TikTok’s at my request, and for partying/rallying like there was no tomorrow. I love y’all more than words”. 

In her caption she introduced her Matron of Honor, who was none other than Simone Biles, who was matron as she recently also tied the knot. Her Maid of Honor was Kira Rivers. Her bridesmaids included long time best friend Rachel Moore, Simone Biles’ sister, Adria Biles and other close-knit friends of the bride. The roll call song echoed through the air as the camera panned to the cute and witty bridesmaids, and then the end had a big reveal of the protagonist, Kayla Simone, in all her bridal beauty. It was a moment of pure excitement and joy, setting the tone for a wedding filled with fun and laughter.

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Simone Biles, who is renowned for giving mesmerizing performances on the Olympic stage, graced her role as an outstanding bridesmaid. She radiated grace and elegance while wearing a stunning black back slit dress and holding a bunch of white flowers. She embraced the spirit of true friendship and brought a touch of glitz and excitement to the bridal party of Kayla Simone. Surrounded by their closest friends and family, Kayla and Ira’s ceremony added both tradition and personal touches that made it uniquely their own.

Read more: Months After Her Lavish Wedding, Simone Biles Dons All White Dress for Best Friend’s Wedding With NFL Player

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The ceremony was a fusion of laughter, tears of joy, and heartfelt unity. Biles and Jonathan Owens, were spotted completely swept up in the festive scene, from the energetic party bus rides to the late-night partying at the bar. The beautiful ceremony will be a moment to be remembered that will be treasured for a lifetime.

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Christaline Meyers

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Christaline Meyers is a pro-writer for Essentially Sports. Having contributed to movies and web series, Christaline delved into sports journalism and like the puck on the ice, has been a force to be reckoned with in the US sports arena. Her experience in writing about the latest WSL event, the recent track and field record, and creative gymnastics routines, found her digging deeper into the minds of legends like Kelly Slater, Usain Bolt, and Simone Biles.
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