For Brandon Flynn and Jordan Tannahill, art led to love.
It was a rehearsal hall romance, says Brandon.
In December 2023, the couple was in Canada caring for Jordans terminally ill mother.

Photo: Hunter Abrams
While decorating the Christmas tree, Jordan saw an ornament hed never seen beforea small green box.
After opening it, he discovered that inside was a ring from Brandon.
The engagement was one of the last things my mom got to see before she passed, Jordan says.

Meanwhile, Brandon put on a pearl garter belt made by their friend and neighbor, Presley Oldham.
recalls Brandon, laughing.
As the night grew latermuch, much laterboth Hari Nef and Gallipony performed DJ sets.

We feel immensely grateful to our friends, those who performed, and those who came.
It does feel different being married, says Jordan.
Something has shifted into a deeper register.

Brandon changing into Ludovic de Saint Sernin at The Standard East Village, with beauty by Kumi Craig.
Jordan helps tie Brandons tunic.
Brandon putting on his pearl garter by Presley Oldham.

Brandon and Jordan outside of The Standard East Village.
Brandon and Jordan with Ignacio Munoz and Ludovic de Saint Sernin, in the courtyard of St. Marks in-the-Bowery.
