I couldnt tell you their last names.
Becauseeven though I was sitting in the first pew at their weddingId never met them before.
Most of the 360 guests gathered there hadnt either.
Mike Kaye and Parker Simoni wore matching organza pussy bow shirts, one in white and another in black for their real life wedding.
The mystery grooms wore matching organza pussy bow shirts, one in white and another in black.
They recited their own vows.
I promise to believe in your dreams and support you in chasing every single one of them.
A couple in the Tanner Fletcher bridal collection.
I just really love attention, which is whythisis happening.
This was the surprise wedding ceremony, organized by Tanner Richie and Fletcher Kasell of Tanner Fletcher.
Earlier this month, the New York designers sent out invites for their bridal fashion show.
The model black and white lace ballgown complete petticoat.
One model wore a blazer accented with handmade rosettes.
Another wore a 1930s style wedding dress with long sleeves and lace paneling.
A couple in the Tanner Fletcher bridal collection.
Two of the 30 looks at the Tanner Fletcher bridal show that closed out New York Bridal Week.
The model black and white lace ballgown complete petticoat.
Some women wore suits.
Some men wore dresses.
Photo: Courtesy of Tanner Fletcher
I turned to the person next to me.
Most bridal lines or collections focus onbrides.
Theres a practical reason for that.
The Late Show Gospel Choir came out of the wings bellowing “Going to the Chapel.”
Most men marry in a suit or tuxedowhich can be worn for many other occasions besides weddings.
But theres also a societal reason: the institution of marriage has existed for over 4,000 years.
For nearly all of them, it was only hetrosexual couples that could participate.
The closing look of the Tanner Fletcher bridal collection.
Two of the 30 looks at the Tanner Fletcher bridal show that closed out New York Bridal Week.
That is, until the Supreme Court ruling of Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, which legalized same-sex unions.
Most wedding brands cater to one demographic, which is a straight couple.
The closing look of the Tanner Fletcher bridal collection.
In 2024, the designers launched theirfirst bridal collection.There were white dresses, many of which vere vintage-inspired.
Being gay ourselves, we are obviously worried and could be affected.
Instead of a program, Tanner Fletcher put a self-written list of 10 wedding commandments in the pews.
Except for the last oneThou shall remember that the wedding is one day, but the marriage is forever.
Perhaps they wanted to end on a serious note.
Oh and the couples names?
I texted Richie and Kasell to asktheyre Mike Kaye and Parker Simoni.
Best wishes to the happy couple.
The Late Show Gospel Choir came out of the wings bellowing Going to the Chapel.
The closing look of the Tanner Fletcher bridal collection.
