REALITY TV dating success stories are few and far between, but Uche Nwosu and Clinton Moxam beat the odds when they found love on the sixth season of MTV’s Are You the One? in New Orleans. Despite the Truth Booth revealing them not a “perfect match” (at least by the show’s algorithm), Uche and Clinton, who now call Los Angeles home, fell hard for each other. “Clinton was actually the very last person I spoke to [the first day],” Uche shares. “We ended up talking for hours. … The way it seemed like, in a moment, we went from strangers to best friends is still so crazy to me.”
In June 2020, almost three years after the season premiered, Clinton proposed to Uche on the beach in Malibu. “I told Uche I was taking her on some kind of picnic or outing just to get out of the house since we’d literally been in lockdown for months,” Clinton says. Uche’s mom flew out from Chicago for the big moment, and Clinton popped the question while overlooking the water. “Easiest ‘yes’ of my life!” Uche shares.
Fifteen months later, the couple tied the knot in stunning fashion at the Palmer House Hilton. “The second we walked into the Palmer House, we were sold,” Uche says. “There is so much history. … I feel like it’s the heart of Chicago at its finest—not to mention, absolutely stunning.” Uche and Clinton teamed up with Beth Helmstetter Events to bring their “timeless and romantic but still unique and chic” vision to life. “Beth was able to create the perfect balance of dreamy and trendy, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out,” Uche shares. The couple honored their Nigerian and Jamaican roots in a special ceremony earlier in the week before their formal ceremony. “Hearing Clinton’s vows, it really felt like it was just me and him in the room—hands down the best moment in my life,” Uche adds. They also performed a meaningful ringwarming ceremony, where loved ones touched and blessed their rings ahead of their new life together.
“Chicago is such an important, influential city in my life,” shares the bride, “and throughout our time together, Clinton has been able to spend a significant amount of time in the city and fall in love with it as well.”
Photographed by Abby Jiu Photography
Uche wore Zuhair Murad and Clinton donned Black by Vera Wang. Photographed by Abby Jiu Photography
When touring venues, the iconic Palmer House was the couple’s fourth stop. “After stepping foot into the Palmer, we canceled all the rest of our appointments that day,” Uche says. Photographed by Abby Jiu Photography
The couple exchanged personal vows in front of an elegant backdrop by Beth Helmstetter Events. Photographed by Abby Jiu Photography
Bridesmaids paired Amsale gowns with Nicki Roxx jewelry gifted from the bride. Photographed by Abby Jiu Photography
Palmer House’s Empire Room made for a sophisticated ceremony setting. Photographed by Abby Jiu Photography
Clinton and his groomsmen. Photographed by Abby Jiu Photography
The hazelnut butter and chocolate fudge cake with buttercream and a salted caramel filling by CAKE. Photographed by Abby Jiu Photography
Uche opted for a short reception dress paired with jewelry from BaubleBar. Photographed by Abby Jiu Photography
The bouquet toss. Photographed by Abby Jiu Photography
A traditional Nigerian ceremony was held before the formal wedding. Photographed by Abby Jiu Photography
Uche’s voluminous ballgown. Photographed by Abby Jiu Photography
Venue & Catering Palmer House Hilton, palmerhousehiltonhotel.com
Wedding Planner Beth Helmstetter Events, bethhelmstetter.com
Bride’s Gown Zuhair Murad, Dimitra’s Bridal Couture, dimitrasbridal.com
Bride’s Shoes Stuart Weitzman, stuartweitzman.com
Bride’s Hair & Makeup Hair: Kelsey Morgan Hair, instagram.com/kelseymorganhair; Makeup: Alyssa Cruz, alyssa-cruz.com
Groom’s & Groomsmen’s Attire Black by Vera Wang, Men’s Wearhouse, menswearhouse.com
Rings HauteCarat, hautecarat.com
Bridesmaids’ Dresses Amsale, amsale.com
Cake CAKE, cake-chicago.com
Invitations Minted, minted.com
Escort Cards Lauren Taylor Calligraphy, instagram.com/laurentaylorhld
Florals & Rentals Maison Du Prince, maisonduprincechi.com
Linens La Tavola Fine Linen, latavolalinen.com
Lighting & Dance Floor FROST, frostchicago.com
Entertainment Okyne Medialab, okynemedialab.com; Innocenti Strings, innocentistrings.com; DgSax, dgsax.com
Photo Booth Snapbooth Chicago, snapboothchicago.com
Videographer R.Kite Films, instagram.com/r.kitefilms
Maison Du Prince and Beth Helmstetter Events teamed up on the romantic tablescapes; Photographed by Abby Jiu Photography
Custom cocktails with names as a nod to the couple’s Are You the One? days—The Cluche, The No Match and The Reali-tea—fueled the reception dance party. Photographed by Abby Jiu Photography
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