With “one choice”, a great choice

Their wedding, originally scheduled for New Years 2022, was postponed due to the Omicron variant. They tied the knot on April 9 in front of 72 guests on the rooftop of Flannery Exchange, an office building and events venue in downtown Palm Springs, with the San Jacinto Mountains as a backdrop. Tony Bradford, a minister from the Centers for Spiritual Living, officiated.

Beau served as top dog at the ceremony, which also included a moment of silence in honor of Mr Taylor’s daughter Michquel and remarks from Mr Goode. Speaking to the bride and groom and their guests, he asked, “What happens when two mature gentlemen, elders from the queer community, decide to get married?

Responding to his own question, Mr Goode said: “The concept of family, the idea, is dignified and uplifted and the whole extended family is brought to celebrate, share and feel the great privilege of being part of something. beautiful.”

That day

When April 9, 2022

Or Flannery Exchange in Palm Springs, California.

The clothe Both bride and groom wore dark Tom Ford suits during the ceremony. For the reception that followed, they changed into vintage tuxedos; Mr. Taylor’s, from Valentino, was in silk plaid, and Mr. Vincent’s, from Lanvin, was in off-white linen.

The menu The couple hired Betty Berrysmith, a local black chef, to prepare their wedding food, some of which was made with produce Mr Taylor had purchased at a farmer’s market. An accomplished cook, Mr. Taylor also prepared corn soup which was served as a starter. All of the wines served came from black-owned vineyards in California, and the grapefruit and lemon juices used in the cocktails came from fruit grown on trees in the couple’s backyard.