If you were expecting Joel Kim Booster to obsess over napkin colors and seating chart politics, he has one gentle note for you: absolutely not.
In a new People interview, the comedian and actor says he’s focusing on what he calls the “trifecta of a good party” — music, food, and alcohol — as he counts down to marrying his fiancé, John-Michael Sudsina.
And honestly, that feels extremely on-brand for a man whose entire vibe is “rom-com chaos, but make it heartfelt.”
The wedding is set for New Year’s in San Francisco, which is especially sweet because it’s also the city where the couple had their first date.
Joel’s take is basically: if everyone leaves feeling seen, happy, and a little bit tipsy (respectfully), then the wedding succeeded.
He also makes it clear he’s not sweating the tiny details, because the point isn’t perfect linens — it’s creating a night where his different worlds collide in the best way.
Think friends from comedy, TV, real life, chosen family, plus the people who have loved them as a couple from the sidelines, all in one room, all having an incredible time.
And yes, it gets even more delightfully gay: Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers are in the wedding party.
They’re also supposed to give a joint toast, and apparently they’re feeling the pressure because… they haven’t started writing it yet.
Which feels both terrifying and promising, because if anyone can deliver a toast that’s hilarious, unhinged, and weirdly emotional, it’s those two.
The bigger picture here is honestly kind of beautiful.
Joel and John-Michael’s story has been a slow build in public: they got engaged on a trip to Jeju Island, South Korea, and Joel’s announcement was peak him — romantic, excited, and slightly unable to process how happy he was.
Now they’re leaning into a wedding that feels less like a rigid tradition and more like a celebration of the life they’ve built together.
It’s also a reminder that queer weddings don’t have to look like anyone else’s template.
You can make it intimate or huge, sentimental or silly, quiet or full-on champagne chaos.
Joel’s version just happens to be: give the people a great playlist, feed them well, pour the drinks, and let love do the rest.
And if you’re getting married on New Year’s in San Francisco with your favorite gays in the wedding party, you’re basically obligated to make it legendary.
Consider us seated, counting down, and emotionally pre-hydrating.
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