08/19/2026
Long live all the magic - Michael & Michaela are MARRIED!!! 😆
Dr. Michael and Dr. Michaela (yup, you read that right - power couple!) were wed where they live, where they fell in love and where they got engaged: Brooklyn, NYC! Michael proposed at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens in April 2025 on the day of the Cherry Blossom Festival - the park was closed down for the occasion, so it was just the two of them as he proposed! Come wedding day, The River Café was lined with pink flowers reminiscent of their cherry blossom proposal. Michaela’s timeless calla lily bouquet and the stunning sunset were a perfect complement to the venue’s iconic flowers! 🌸
Michaela’s brother officiated their wedding ceremony, and both the bride and groom walked both of their parents down the aisle. (Family was of utmost importance to the couple - there was no formal wedding party, because their family was their “wedding party”!) Michaela stated in her vows that she accidentally described Michael to a T when she was describing her dream man to her friends before they met. She wanted someone gentle, thoughtful, kind, and fun enough to stay up until midnight with on Taylor Swift album release nights! 🤣🙌🏼
Taylor Swift was a wedding theme - Michaela walked down the aisle to “Daylight”, some guests wore friendship bracelets and their welcome sign read “long live all the magic we made,” a nod to Long Live. Their corgi, Riggins, was also a feature of the day. He made an appearance at the first look for a photo op wearing a tuxedo bandana, and a hand-painted figurine of Riggins was the topper to their cake! 🥰
The Manhattan skyline (paired with the perfect sunset) was a standout feature of this wedding. From cocktail hour on the patio at golden hour, to dinner with floor to ceiling windows at sunset, to dancing in the dark after nightfall, the skyline was the perfect backdrop to a magical evening. And not to mention the food … dear goodness, the FOOD!!! The River Café is a Michelin-star restaurant with impeccable service. The whole wedding experience - the joy, the views, the food, the service - was stupendous. A series of “pinch me” moments all day long!! ✨ Congratulations!!!!
