From Facebook to forever.

Michael and Cody’s wedding day at Chroma in Detroit was a vivid celebration of love, resilience, and the kind of partnership that only deepens through shared trials. Nestled in the heart of the city where their love first took root, these two husbands said “I do” surrounded by the people who shaped their story—and a skyline that witnessed it all.

How it All Started

Michael and Cody’s love story begins, as many modern romances do, with a Facebook Dating match and a message that led to…an arcade. Yes, you read that right. These two bonded over flashing lights, competitive games, and probably a few playful jabs over who had better aim. But that first date? It wasn’t just fun—it set the tone for a relationship built on laughter, curiosity, and connection.

Not long after that, the world changed.

Just as their relationship began to bloom, the COVID-19 pandemic swept in. What could have stalled a budding romance only made theirs grow stronger. “We became close through the trials and tribulations of the pandemic,” Michael shared. And it shows. Their connection was forged not just in date nights and shared playlists, but in quiet, vulnerable moments of showing up for each other when things were hard.

They fell in love in Detroit, drawn together by a shared excitement for history, music, and their beautiful differences in background and life experience. “Our love is rooted in mutual respect and admiration,” they told me. And you feel that in every interaction between them. There’s an easy give-and-take, a tenderness to the way they speak about each other that feels lived-in and real.

A Wedding in the Heart of the City

Chroma Detroit was the perfect venue for this moment—industrial yet vibrant, modern with soul, much like their relationship. Floor-to-ceiling windows cast soft light over every joyful tear and stolen glance. The space felt alive with color, texture, and energy—just like Michael and Cody.

When I asked them what they were most excited for about the big day, they both lit up. “Seeing all of our friends and loved ones,” Michael said, “and having them get the chance to experience Detroit!” The city they call home, where their love story unfolded street by street, was a guest of honor all its own.

Cody added with a grin: “Honestly? It being over—and us finally being husbands!”

And husbands they are. After all the planning, the anticipation, and the joyful chaos of the day, that’s what it came down to: choosing each other. Again, and again, and again.

The Takeaway

Michael and Cody’s wedding wasn’t just a celebration of love—it was a testament to growth, grit, and deep affection that endures. Their story reminds us that love isn’t just about finding someone who shares your passions, but someone who sees your differences and loves you more for them.

To Michael and Cody: thank you for letting me witness your day, your city, and your story. Here’s to many more games at the arcade—and a lifetime of shared victories.