If timing is everything, Will Reeve and Amanda Dubin’s relationship began by testing that theory. The pair first connected online in late summer 2022, a meet-cute rooted firmly in modern dating reality. Schedules clashed. Plans were canceled. Someone got sick. Someone had to travel. And then, just when they finally locked in a date, Will was sent overseas on assignment to cover the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Amanda, unaware that her almost-date was reporting live from London, sent a thoughtful message of condolence. Will, buried in long days and international time zones, missed it entirely. A week later, once the dust settled, he resurfaced with a heartfelt explanation and a hopeful request for another chance.
Coffee in Greenwich Village followed. Then dinner. Then nearly nightly dates. As Will later shared in an interview, the connection was immediate and unmistakable, the kind that quietly signals something lasting.
By November 2024, the question was no longer if, but when. Amanda, who runs luxury event planning firm Victoria Dubin Events with her mother, had casually pointed out an engagement ring she loved months earlier. Will took that note seriously, immediately reaching out to the jeweler to design the ring himself.
The proposal unfolded at Ralph Pucci International in New York’s Flatiron District, orchestrated with the help of Will’s adoptive parents, Ralph and Ann Pucci. Candles, flowers, a harpist, and a carefully fabricated “event” ensured Amanda arrived dressed and unsuspecting. When Will asked her to put her phone away and led her toward a candlelit path overlooking the Empire State Building, she finally realized what was happening.
In an interview, Amanda admitted it was one of the rare moments in her adult life where she was genuinely surprised.
With demanding careers and packed calendars, the couple knew they needed to move quickly when planning their wedding. When the Rubell Museum in Miami became available over MLK weekend in January 2026, it felt like fate. Both had family ties to the city, and the idea of exchanging vows surrounded by contemporary art felt deeply aligned with who they are.
It was clear. This was not just a wedding venue choice. It was a statement. An art museum wedding allowed Amanda and Will to create a celebration that felt modern, intentional, and reflective of their shared love for design, storytelling, and substance.
The weekend unfolded over several thoughtfully curated events. A quiet family dinner at Sunny’s Steakhouse set the tone, followed by a welcome party at The Sacred Space in Wynwood. Amanda leaned into fashion as storytelling, wearing vintage Dior by Galliano once worn by Goldie Hawn, paired with effortless glam.
For the ceremony, Amanda chose Danielle Frankel’s Violette gown, elevated with a custom pleated watteau back inspired by one of the museum’s sculptures.
Will wore a custom black tuxedo, accessorized with deeply sentimental heirlooms, including cufflinks from his late father, a brooch from his late mother, and a pocket square embroidered with his mother’s handwriting.
Two empty chairs adorned with flowers sat in the front row, honoring Christopher and Dana Reeve. In an interview, Will shared that while their absence was deeply felt, their presence filled the room.
Under a minimalist chuppah designed to complement the museum’s architecture, the ceremony blended Jewish traditions with personal reflection. Instead of the traditional Seven Blessings, seven women important to the couple read selected passages centered on the values they hope will guide their marriage.
Will walked down the aisle to Norah Jones’s “Sunrise,” a song tied to his mother’s memory. Amanda and Will exchanged vows they had spent months refining, words that guests later shared reminded them why they fell in love themselves.
Following the ceremony, guests discovered handwritten Post-it notes at their seats, a nod to the couple’s habit of leaving love notes in each other’s luggage while traveling. Dinner gave way to heartfelt speeches, emotional parent dances, and then, eventually, a packed dance floor.
Their first dance to Leo Sayer’s “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” seamlessly transitioned into the hora. Later, a disco ball descended from the ceiling, lasers lit the room, and late-night comfort food fueled hours of celebration.
Will Reeve and Amanda Dubin’s wedding proves that the most memorable celebrations are built on intention. Every choice, from venue to music to handwritten notes, told a story. It was artful without being precious, emotional without being heavy, and joyful without ever feeling forced.
For couples seeking inspiration beyond ballrooms and barns, this Rubell Museum wedding offers a compelling reminder. When love, legacy, and personal history come together, the result is nothing short of unforgettable.
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