Jamie Gray Hyder and Michael Trotter's Wedding and Parade At NYC Pride (2024)

Actors Jamie Gray Hyder of "Law and Order: SVU" and Michael Trotter of "The Right Stuff" met on April Fools Day in 2017. Since then, their path to love has been full of surprises. Michael's proposal over Thanksgiving weekend in 2019 was followed by a surprise engagement party full of friends and family. "Thank goodness I said yes," jokes Jamie.

A not-so-welcome surprise came when the pair had to postpone their wedding during the Covid-19 pandemic. “After our first two attempts to get married were cancelled due to Covid, we weren't sure that it would ever happen," explains Jamie. "But, third time's a charm! We kept joking that every time we had to cancel, our ideas kept getting better, so we tried to embrace the changes and have fun with it."

The pair set a final date on June 27, 2021 in the West Village neighborhood of New York City. The ceremony took place at The Carriage House, followed by a reception at Les Trois Chevaux. “We live in the West Village and being an active part of contributing to our community has always been important to us,” says Jamie. “Both venues are local, female-owned businesses and we felt it was essential for us to support them on such a special day."

While the couple didn't hire a planner or coordinator for their wedding, they worked with some of their favorite local vendors to bring together their big day. “Honestly, we didn't find the planning process too stressful, but we learned that the devil's in the details,” shares Jamie. “It can be difficult to try and balance the schedules and needs of your guests with your ideal version of the event, so you have to remain flexible.”

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The couple's vision for their wedding? “In a word, intimate,” says Jamie. “Our intention was a small affair, but one punctuated with elegant details that would create a memorable experience for our family and friends. Equal parts laid back and indulgent, we wanted to make sure the day captured our personalities and was full of our favorite things: good food, good wine, and good company.”

One final surprise? While the wedding itself was small with only 32 guests, the journey down the street between the ceremony and reception venues opened it up to a much larger celebration of love—the NYC Pride parade. “We processed through the streets—and the Pride revelers—with a brass band playing Beyonce's ‘Crazy in Love,'" says Jamie.

Ahead, explore the beautiful and celebratory big day, planned by the couple and photographed by Les Loups.

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For the big day, Jamie wore a custom lace-embroidered dress by designer Samantha Sleeper. “I'm not someone who previously envisioned my 'perfect' dress, so I had to trust Samantha as we worked to build a custom piece,” she shares. “It's a different experience when you're building a dress from scratch, especially being someone who hadn't thought about it before. I did some Googling, but mostly Samantha got to know me and my personality and we went from there.”

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"The embroidery on the dress was so beautiful and delicate that I didn't want to over power it. I wore my everyday jewelry consisting of gold and diamond safety pin earrings, diamond hoops [by] Foundrae, and my grandmother's diamond ring," she explains.

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For the finishing touches, Jamie held a bouquet full of white flowers and greenery designed by the West Village shop Rosecrans. "On my feet, I wore some fabulous crystal-embellished Fendi mules," she adds.

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“I wore a classic navy blue suit, white button-down with blue studs, and a multi-patterned bow tie all designed by Ted Baker,” shares Michael. “While technically not an accessory, I did wear a limited edition pair of Adidas Stan Smith Primeblue shoes. Fashion AND function, people!”

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The ceremony took place at The Carriage House in the West Village. “We wanted to keep everything clean and elegant. We chose venues that had character on their own and didn't need a lot of dressing. And, it doesn't hurt when the owner of your ceremony venue is also a florist,” notes Jamie. “We went with simple green and white for the ceremony florals.”

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“With Jamie's father's blessing, we chose a non-traditional way to greet our guests by deciding to walk out together, hand in hand,” share the couple.

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For the wedding bands, the bride chose a family heirloom while the groom had a ring handcrafted by the local New York City jeweler Phoenix Roze.

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Having Michael's dad officiate and the personalized passages he chose made for a very personal ceremony.

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“We stuck to the standard vows, but having Michael's dad officiate and the personalized passages he chose made for a very personal ceremony,” says Jamie.

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“We also love surprises and, unbeknownst to our guests, we hired a brass band to lead us from the ceremony to the reception,” says Jamie. “The biggest surprise of all was that our wedding happened to coincide with Pride."

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It's hard to articulate how special it was to process with our guests through throngs of people congratulating us and cheering us on.

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One of the bride’s favorite parts of the day? “The look on our guest's faces when they realized the brass band would be leading us to dinner,” she says. "It's hard to articulate how special it was to process with our guests through throngs of people congratulating us and cheering us on."

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"We wanted to fully embrace the celebration and provided our guests with rainbow flags and sunglasses for our procession through the throngs of people lining the streets of the West Village," says Jamie. "Sometimes the best memories flow from the unexpected."

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Sometimes the best memories flow from the unexpected.

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The band Black Tie Brass lead the couple and their guests down the streets to the tune of Beyoncé's "Crazy In Love," a fitting song to celebrate both their own special day and the celebration of love and equality all around them.

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"We were honored to host our dinner and reception at Angie Mar's new restaurant Les Trois Chevaux," says Jamie. "After celebrating two canceled weddings at Angie's previous restaurant, we felt it only fitting to celebrate our official day with her.”

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“Angie's Les Trois Chevaux needed no trimmings, as the marble bar and crystal chandelier that anchor the decor were right in line with our taste,” explains Jamie. “We left her to decide on linens, table settings, and lighting, and she enlisted Raul Avila for the beautiful floral installations.”

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While the couple didn't have a planner for the day, they knew they still had a strong team to create a beautiful day for them. “Part of our vision was to engage venues and vendors who are the best at what they do, leaving the details in the hands of those we trust,” Jamie says.

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“Partnering with Angie Mar made planning the dinner portion of the evening easy as pie, a piece of cake, you get it,” shares Jamie.

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For the reception, Angie Mar crafted a menu full of French classics. "We started the evening with chilled seafood towers—a favorite of ours—and moved onto a multi-course meal featuring pith of crab, roast pheasant, and lots of caviar, all topped off with white-glove service,” explains Jamie. “Having a smaller guest list made it possible to have such an extravagant meal.”

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“When you trust the people you're working with, it's comforting to know that you can let them do their thing, with minimal input," shares Jamie. "You'll end up with something that far exceeds your expectations.

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Later in the night, Jamie donned a silk jumpsuit. Fun fact: she actually was wearing it all day beneath her dress! “Being a practical person, I didn't want to be tripping over a long, heavy dress during the reception,” says Jamie. “Samantha came up with the perfect solution by building a silk jumpsuit to be worn under the sheer, hand-embroidered overlay."

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“Our friend Neil Jackson DJ'ed the rest of the evening for us, playing love jams from every decade, per our request," says Jamie. “We didn't have a formal first dance, but we did find a time later in the evening to dance to a favorite of ours, ‘River’ by Leon Bridges, surrounded by our guests."

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“Another unique part of our wedding was the choice to forego a traditional wedding cake, opting instead for the classic French croquembouche,” says Jamie.

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Her advice to anyone planning a wedding? “Have fun and incorporate things that you love as a couple! If something about the traditional process doesn't resonate with you, change it up and make it yours."

Wedding Team

Ceremony Venue The Carriage House

Reception Venue Les Trois Chevaux

Officiant Drew Trotter

Bridal Gown Designer Samantha Sleeper

Jewelry Foundrae

Shoes Fendi

Hair Adam Long

Makeup Alexandra Brock

Other Fashion Attire Samantha Sleeper

Groom’s Attire Ted Baker

Wedding Bands Phoenix Roze

Floral Design Raul Avila

Favors Beau Rush Ceramics

Photography Les Loups

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FAQs

Where did Jamie Gray Hyder get married? ›

The ceremony took place at The Carriage House in the West Village. “We wanted to keep everything clean and elegant. We chose venues that had character on their own and didn't need a lot of dressing. And, it doesn't hurt when the owner of your ceremony venue is also a florist,” notes Jamie.

What nationality is Jamie Gray Hyder? ›

How old is Jamie GREY Hyder? ›

Is Jamie Gray Hyder Spanish? ›

Jamie Gray Hyder is a classically trained, Lebanese-American actor and advocate from the Washington, DC area, most recently known for her series regular role as Officer Katriona 'Kat' Tamin on Law & Order: SVU.

Why does Kat leave SVU? ›

Kat almost died when she was shot in the chest while trying to locate a young girl in danger. Her heart stopped in the ambulance, but she survived the attack. She decided to leave the NYPD after the incident, as the experience made her question whether she was in the right field.

Does Kat come back to SVU? ›

Hyder and Barnes' exits were announced Friday; both of their characters — detective Kat Tamin and deputy chief Christian Garland, respectively — will be be written out in the upcoming Season 23 premiere.

Is Jamie Gray Hyder in a relationship? ›

Personal life. Hyder married actor Michael Trotter in June 2021.

Who is the new female detective on SVU? ›

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has said hello and goodbye to numerous detectives throughout its many seasons, but in the September 29th episode, "The One You Feed," we meet SVU's newest recruit: Detective Grace Muncy (Molly Burnett).

Who voices Roze in modern warfare? ›

A P R I L N I C O L (@aprilnicolofficial) • Instagram photos and videos.

What is Jamie Gray Hyder doing now? ›

For now, you can look forward to Jamie Gray Hyder's voice work as Hawkgirl in Green Lantern: Beware My Power, and revisit her seasons of Law & Order: SVU streaming with a Peaco*ck Premium subscription and/or a Hulu subscription.

Who played Alex Duffy on Bones? ›

"Bones" The Movie in the Making (TV Episode 2016) - Jamie Gray Hyder as Alex Duffy - IMDb.

Who played cat on SVU? ›

Jamie Gray Hyder is an actress who stars as Detective Katriona Tamin starting from the twenty-first season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She joined the main cast in "We Dream Of Machine Elves".

Who is replacing Kat on SVU? ›

SVU replaced Barnes' Deputy Chief Garland with the extremely unlikable Chief McGrath, while the show brought in Octavio Pisano as Detective Joe Velasco to fill Kat's spot in Special Victims. The new detective made his debut as an undercover cop and ally of McGrath's, with most of SVU none the wiser at first.

Why did Demore Barnes leave SVU? ›

He exited the series in the second half of the Season 23 premiere, “Never Turn Your Back On Them”. Barnes' Garland had left his job after disagreeing with higher-ups about the way police misconduct was being handled in a controversial case.

Is anyone leaving Law and Order SVU? ›

Law & Order: SVU will say goodbye to one of its long-time regulars in the 2022-23 season. Kelli Giddish will depart the show midway through the season — her 12th on the NBC drama.

What is the significance of Olivia Benson's necklace? ›

Style Hunter: Detective Benson's "Fearlessness" Pendant on Law & Order: SVU. On the Nov. 14 episode of Law & Order: SVU, Mariska Hargitay's character wore a necklace that made a powerful statement in support of real-life survivors of violent crimes.

Who is leaving SVU in 2022? ›

Kelli Giddish is leaving Law & Order: SVU after 12 seasons: 'No other character on TV like Rollins' Giddish has been a familiar face on the show since 2011.

Is Mariska Hargitay leaving SVU? ›

In a statement, Kelli shared: “I wanted to address the chatter I've seen online and let everyone know that this will, indeed, be my last season on Law & Order: SVU. “Playing Rollins has been one of the greatest joys and privileges of my life.

Why did Jamie leave SVU? ›

Leaving SVU wasn't necessarily Jamie Hyder's personal decision. Jamie posted to Twitter on Sept 4., 2021, “The decision was made above my pay grade and wouldn't have been my choice. But hey, that's showbiz for ya.” In other words, if it was up to Jamie, she would continue on with the show!

Did Kat from SVU get fired? ›

Hyder released a statement addressing the news on her Instagram account on Saturday, writing, "It is with a heavy heart that I confirm Kat's departure from the squad room. The decision was made above my pay grade, and wouldn't have been my choice, but hey -- that's show biz for ya.

What happened to detective Amaro? ›

By the end of season 16, Amaro was last seen injured in a courtroom shootout, marking the end of his time at SVU. In the season 17 premiere, it's revealed that he retired from the NYPD and moved to Los Angeles. “His life was rather tumultuous, with his relationship to his career.

Is Jamie Gray Hyder a ballet dancer? ›

I have no formal dance training and I said it probably a hundred times on the phone to the producers and casting director. I said, "Just a reminder, I'm not a ballerina," because I wanted to make sure that was very clear.

Who was the longest ADA on Law and Order SVU? ›

1. Casey Novak — Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Casey Novak, portrayed by Diane Neal, isn't just the series' longest-running ADA, she is also quite simply its best.

What happened to the black female detective on Law and Order SVU? ›

Jeffries is the only main character in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit who has been replaced by another officer whilst being taken off active police duty. Alongside that, she is the first main character in SVU to leave the Special Victims Unit and the only main character who left due to conflict with staff.

Who is the black guy on Law and Order SVU? ›

During Thursday night's Law & Order crossover event, uniting all three NBC series, Mehcad Brooks will make his debut as Det. Jalen Shaw.

Is Roze a girl? ›

Rozlin Helms, also known as Roze, is an Operator featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. She is a Shadow Company Operator for the Allegiance faction in Modern Warfare and an Operator for the KorTac faction in Modern Warfare II.

Did Nerf Roze skin? ›

Warzone Season 3 Reloaded update nerfs Roze skin

According to the Season 3 Reloaded patch notes, the Roze skin will have a 70% adjustment to increase the brightness of the operator's outfit.

How many Roze skins are there? ›

There are five skins available for Roze in Warzone: Murk, Near Dark, and Rook.

Why did Michelle Hurd leave SVU? ›

Hurd reportedly left SVU due to her relationship with Richard Belzer, which was reportedly complicated as they were prone to arguments and disagreements. Hurd is married to Garret Dillahunt, an actor who appeared in two Law & Order episodes and an SVU episode.

Who is leaving Law and Order season 23? ›

Kelli Giddish's 'Law & Order: SVU' Exit Was Not Her Choice.

Who left SVU in season 23? ›

The series' milestone 500th episode aired this season as the sixth episode and saw the return of former Detective Nick Amaro and former SVU Captain Don Cragen. This is the last season for Jamie Gray Hyder and Demore Barnes as they departed in the premiere episode. The season consisted of 22 episodes.

Who played Kimberly on Criminal Minds? ›

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Who left law order? ›

Anthony Anderson, who is also known for his roles in other TV shows and films such as Black-ish and Me Myself and Irene, departed the show after season 21 ended in 2022 because the actor had only signed a one-year contract.

Is Joe Velasco joining SVU? ›

Season 23 of SVU got a bit of a cast remix with the introduction of Detective Joe Velasco (Octavio Pisano) to the SVU. Initially joining the SVU as an undercover cop assisting with a high-profile case, Detective Velasco has become a series regular and will return to SVU for Season 24.

Who replaces Chief Garland? ›

HOUSTON, April 12 (Reuters) - Phillips 66 (PSX. N) on Tuesday said Mark Lashier, its chief operating officer, will take over the fourth largest U.S. oil refiner from Chief Executive Greg Garland on July 1.

Who replaces Amaro on SVU? ›

In season 16, Peter Scanavino joined the main cast as Detective Dominick Carisi, Jr. Peter Scanavino joined "SVU" in 2013, as Detective Dominick Carisi, Jr., who was meant to be a temporary replacement for Detective Nick Amaro.

Who got fired on SVU? ›

Kelli Giddish was reportedly forced out of her role on Law & Order: SVU. The longest-running procedural on TV is set to return for season 24 on NBC with an already confirmed three-way crossover with the rest of the Law & Order franchise.

What happened to Chief Garland on Law and Order SVU? ›

Christian Garland is the former Deputy Chief of the Special Victims Unit, replacing William Dodds. Following his resignation from the NYPD, Garland became deputy mayor.

Why did Hector leave the unit? ›

The character was a fan favorite, and the writers and producers chose to kill off Williams to retain an air of believability in the storylines that some times the good guys and heroes do get killed in combat.

How much does Mariska Hargitay make per episode? ›

Well, Celebrity Net Worth reports that Hargitay is worth an impressive $100 million, which accounts for the roughly $540,000 per episode she makes from her Law & Order: SVU salary. Along with Law & Order, Hargitay has also had cameos in shows like Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire and other Law & Order spinoffs.

Why is Rollins being written out of SVU? ›

As reported by Variety, the decision to write Giddish's character out of the show was “a call made from above” and is said to have been connected to salary negotiations and decisions made about the future of her character on the show.

Did Benson and Stabler ever sleep together? ›

He melted down in front of Benson, and it turned out the pair did sleep together when she was just 16 (in case you weren't sure). That, said Benson, is technically sexual assault. "We were in love," he insisted.

What episode does Kat get shot in SVU? ›

In the second part of the Season 23 premiere, Kat heads out to see Rosa. Rosa wants to relocate to Buffalo, New York, and lay low for a while, but Kat convinces her to stick around. But then shortly after, she gets shot twice in an ambush, and for a while, things are looking positively bleak.

Who is leaving SVU season 23? ›

Kelli Giddish's 'Law & Order: SVU' Exit Was Not Her Choice.

Who left SVU? ›

Kelli Giddish To Depart 'Law & Order: SVU' After 12 Seasons.

Who is McGrath on Law and Order SVU? ›

Terry Serpico: Chief Tommy McGrath.

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