Pop Culture Fix: Zeke Smith and Nico Santos’ Palm Springs Wedding Had Everything — Drag Dolly Parton, Party City Decor, Lamb Lollipops

Zeke Smith and Nico Santos Got Gay Married and It Sure Was Cute!

Groundbreaking trans Survivor contestant Zeke Smith (who once appeared on To L and Back) and his boyfriend Nico Santos (actor, Superstore, Crazy Rich Asians) got married this weekend in Palm Springs at my favorite hotel, The Parker, in what they called a “silly bougie wedding.” The celebration was covered by a People Magazine exclusive and it’s so cute!

Nico Santos and Zeke Smith Are Married! Inside Their 'Silly, Bougie' Wedding in Palm Springs (Exclusive) https://t.co/3GfAtMSpuD

— People (@people) November 5, 2023

Here is a brief summary of how incredible this wedding was:

• It was accidentally scheduled the same weekend as Palm Springs Pride
• They kicked off their celebration with a “Cheeky Tiki Kiki Party” in the Gene Autry suite at The Parker using decor from Amazon and Party City
• The wedding was officiated by actor Mark McKinney (Kids in the Hall, Superstore)
• Readings incorporated into the nuptials included: Shakespeare, “nods to each of their cultures,” a veil and cord ceremony and “the reading of iconic lines from romantic comedies.”
• Nico Santos wore a “sassified version of a traditional Filipino barong,” while “Smith rocked black lizard cowboy boots”
• There was a surprise appearance by a drag Dolly Parton performing Nicole Kidman’s AMC Theatres “We Make Movies Better” speech
• Everyone sang “The Greatest Love of All” Together
• Surprise performance by a drag queen lineup organized by Ongina
• “Looking forward, they also hope to adopt a bernedoodle and name it Nathan Lane.”

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