“Hanan and Tyler first met at a New Year’s Eve party in 2016, hosted by the very friend who would later officiate their wedding. The setting: a classic New York City sixth-floor walkup. Though they had flown in one another’s orbit in college, their paths had never crossed—until that night. Hanan felt an instant spark, while Tyler sensed the start of a deep friendship, all the while quietly knowing there was something more. In the fall of 2017, Hanan moved to New York City, and their friendship quickly blossomed. After countless late nights out and a bit of liquid courage, Hanan confessed her feelings—not once, not twice, but five times. Tyler, unsure and not wanting to risk the friendship, held back. Then came the turning point: after being unceremoniously shoved out of her apartment at midnight, Hanan was told not to return home until she got a clear ‘yes’ or ‘no’ from Tyler. She bravely jumped into a cab and showed up on Tyler’s doorstep. She came back with a ‘yes’. Two months later, Hanan officially asked Tyler to be her girlfriend. Four days after that, Tyler said ‘I love you’ first. After four years together, Tyler proposed at The Met Cloisters on their anniversary. Hanan followed up shortly after with her own proposal on Valentine’s Day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art—one of their favorite spots as two devoted art lovers. For the record, Hanan initially thought the ring was a novelty item from the gift shop. She was convinced the ‘gift’ was fake. When it came to planning their wedding, these spreadsheet-savvy, detail-obsessed brides were in their element. Armed with Airtable, wedding experience as guests, and a finely-tuned guest list and budget tracker, they were immediately insufferable. They knew from attending countless weddings that the seating arrangement matters—so they designed two long tables with intentional overlap to help their communities connect. Drawing inspiration from the dramatic mountain backdrop—and their shared love of gothic cinema—the brides created a moody, romantic atmosphere in the ski valley. The dress code? ‘Southwest Vampires Attend a Dinner Party.’ And their guests and vendors fully embraced the theme. Renegade Florals brought the vision to life straight from the brides’ mood boards, designing a stunning half-circle floral installation for the ceremony and filling the reception with candlelit centerpieces that set an enchanting tone. Friends of the brides pitched in to drape soft fabric throughout the reception space, adding texture and intimacy to the evening. In a nod to their Texas roots, the couple served Mexican food—because what’s more essential than queso? And instead of a traditional cake, they honored their New York City love story with iconic black and white cookies from Zabar’s on the Upper West Side, where they fell in love. A special touch: Tyler’s father, a former creative director, designed their stationery. From matchbooks to a large poster of the Obergefell v Hodges ruling, everything was a hint to the heart of this couple. The evening ended as any perfect wedding does: with dancing until sunrise and Tylenol in the morning. Our advice to couples planning for a wedding? Remember that the wedding is only one day in your relationship, a day to throw a great party, but also a day to celebrate your love. Don’t get too bogged down in planning, reward yourselves with little date nights during the process, and don’t compare yourself to internet pictures or other weddings. People will remember how your day made them feel, not those details that have been keeping you up at night that didn’t go as planned.”
– Hanan + Tyler, the newly weds
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