In 2017, Andy Baraghani noticed a cute guy on his floor at Conde Nast.
His mystery man, he soon learned from coworkers, was Keith Pollockthe then digital director ofArchitectural Digest.
I not so subtly maneuvered my way for someone to introduce me to him, Andy says.
Photo: Les Loups
After a prolonged flirty friendship, says Keith, the two began to date.
Keith proposed to Andy in March 2023.
It was my turn, Keith says.
The actual proposal was clumsy, he says, laughing.
The grooms planned their nuptials meticulously with Josh Hamlet and Sue Chan of Care of Chan.
Andy works in food, I work in design.
Both of us are incredibly opinionated about everything.
Wed spend hours looking for antiques for our altar, or gathering songs for our playlists.
Our tastes are always aligned, so there was never a moment of disagreement.
(One thing they immediately agreed on?
At first, they didnt think they wanted a ceremony.
Just a dinner and a big party.
Design + food, I thought.
candlesticks and vintage textiles and vessels filled with pastries, fruit, and ingredients.
Its such a sweet tradition, and many of the guests had never experienced a Persian wedding before.
Myself included, Keith says.
Choosing to marry Keith was the easiest decision Ive made in life, Andy says.
Afterward, they held an intimatebut energeticdinner.
We wanted the night to feel lavish and have people get a little debaucherous.
People seemed to get second, third, maybe fourth servings of desserts.
The non-smokers snuck outside and bummed cigs from the smokers.
Our 90s dance favorites kept the dance floor packed, says Andy of their reception.
Their wedding went on late into the night, with many guests going out to bars and clubs afterward.
The Carlyle: our wedding weekend headquarters.
Two things we love: fist pumping and Diet Cokes.
