Christine Zisa was traveling in Italy when she matched with Quinn Nguyen on the dating app Hinge. Because her job as a Vice President at Ferragamo required her to be away, the two did not meet in person for almost a month, but they texted every day. With a growing connection already in the works, sparks flew when they met at a bar in NYC for their first date, and they decided to continue the evening with fancy pizza and chocolate martinis. Christine knew she liked Quinn when he kept feeding her particularly delicious bites.
Two and a half years later, the couple was strolling through Pike Place Market on a trip to Seattle, and Christine put her hand in Quinn’s pocket to hold onto him in the crowd. He quickly pushed her hand away, not wanting her to find the ring hidden there! They later went to the Chihuly Museum, where he proposed the exquisite gardens.
After happily floating through Seattle for the rest of the week, Quinn and Christine began planning a New Orleans wedding. They especially looked forward to bringing their two families together, beginning with a rehearsal dinner at Restaurant August. During this celebration, Christine joined the women in Quinn’s family in wearing traditional Vietnamese attire.
The families got to know one another more at Derbes Mansion. Not only did Christine and Quinn host their families’ stay there during the wedding weekend, it was also the site of a festive welcome party the night before the wedding. The party was catered by Yo Nashi, owned by Quinn’s sister and brother-in law. Their delectable food was accompanied by drinks from Tap Truck. As guests sipped and savored, they jammed to a playlist created by the groom-to-be.
The next day, May 27, 2023, Christine walked down the aisle as her niece played “Canon in D.” Father Anthony Quyet Nguyen, a friend of Quinn’s family, pronounced them husband and wife at St. Patrick’s Church. After the Mass, the newlyweds and Knockaz Brass Band led guests to the Four Seasons for the reception.
Thanks to the black, white, and pale pink décor, the reception had a timeless feel. The greenery interspersed with these classic colors created a seamless flow between the main reception area and garden, where the cocktail hour was held. During cocktail hour, the Four Seasons’ culinary talent was especially showcased in the tuna tartare. Seafood continued to be the star of the show during dinner, as the lump crab soup received raves.
The food provided much-needed fuel for an evening of energetic dancing. After Christine and Quinn’s first dance to Shania Twain’s “Still the One,” Souled Out’s extensive set list of fun cover songs kept guests on the dance floor the whole night!
Quinn and Christine relaxed their tired feet during their honeymoon as they traveled to the Amalfi Coast, Paris and Lisbon. They live in Cincinnati, where Quinn is an anesthesiologist at University of Cincinnati and Christine does Demand Planning for Amazon.
Reception Décor: Distressed Rentals, Pop Nola Brands, Your Event Rental
Coordinator: Adrienne Brink of Uncommon Camellia
Ceremony Music: Lauren M. Gisclair (cantor), Karen Ray (cellist), and Andrew Mills (organist)
Wedding Gown: Mansion Hill Bridal in Newport Kentucky; Justin Alexander Dress, Top handmade by Amanda Michaels, Alterations by Quinn’s mother
Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo
Hair piece: Anna Margerite Couture
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Azazie
Groom’s Attire: Suit Supply Tuxedo
Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo
Florist: Leaf and Petal
Favor: Leather luggage tags; guests’ initials written on them by Calligrapher Vanessa of vcalligraphy
Invitation: Paume Design Co
Wedding Cake: Four Seasons
Photographer: Brandon Xuereb of xistence photography
Videographer: Abshire Films
Hair: Hair by Beth Nola
Makeup: Melissa Vaccaro
Live Painter: Nicole Bobholz of Fine Arts by Nicole
