Atlanta Falcons’ Keith Taylor marries Jaeden Hooker Wedding (exclusively)

• Recently, Atlanta Signed Falcons Cornerback Keith Taylor Band tied with his girlfriend Jaeden Hooker on March 21 in Paradise Valley, Arizona
• The “timeless” wedding participated in 140 of the couple’s family and friends, including many of the groom former Kansas City Chief’s teammates
• “Our life together regardless of circumstances, state or team remains constant and filled with a driving force to always find joy,” the bride tells people

NFL player Keith Taylor Is a married man!

Atlanta Falcons Cornerback said “I do” with his girlfriend in more than six years, Jaeden Hookerin The jet beam In Paradise Valley, Arizona, Friday 21 March.

“The wedding was a dream come true,” Hooker tells People. “Something we have been talking about for several years and it was fantastic to see the whole circle. All our friends and family who came out made it their mission to make sure we had the best weekend ever and it was fantastic!”

Following Super Bowl LixTaylor was traded from Kansas City Chiefs To Atlanta Falcons, but his former teammates still made sure to support him on his big day. Among the 140 wedding guests were Chiefs player Joshua Williams, Jaylen WatsonTrent McDuffie, Deon Bush and Chamarri Conner.

Even presence was New Orleans Saints’ Justin ReidHouston Texans’ Irv Smith, Houston Texans’ Myles Bryant, Chicago Bears’ Alex Cook, Detroit Lions’ Levi Onwuzurike, New York Jets’ Derrick DerriSan Francisco 49ers ‘Yetur Gross-Matos, New York Giants’ Brian Burns, New York Giants ‘Roy Robertson-Harris and Carolina Panthers’ Derrick Brown.

Nuptials started on Wednesday, March 19 with an intimate dinner between the couple’s families and a wedding party. On Thursday, March 20, started with the bride’s bruddusch and the groom Top Golf lunch. That night all were invited to a completely white welcome party Hosted by the groom family.

“Being able to see and celebrate with everyone outside just the wedding day was a huge priority for us,” says Hooker. “With the NFL schedule it is really difficult to find a time where you get to see everyone you love at once and it made this weekend extra special.”

The following day, the native in Arizona went down in the hallway with a custom Casablanca wedding dress from McKenzie Jade’s As Lana del Rey’s “Video Games” played. She wore “classic” bridal shoes designed by Jimmy Choo.

“What pulled me to the dress was knowing that it was adapted and that I would not find it again online and the drama of the tip and the corset,” says Hooker.

During the breathtaking view of Camelback and the Mummy Mountains, Taylor and Hooker changed both handwritten and traditional promises.

“We decided to read our own promises in front of all our guests to really show and tell the promises we have made each other in front of all the people who love and support us,” explains Hooker.

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The ceremony was officiated by Taylor’s father, who is a pastor.

Then everyone went into the reception, which was a black and white theme with green accents.

A must for the bride was to have a checkered dance floor, on which she would share her first dance with Taylor. Their first dance song was “Find someone like you” by Snoh ​​Aalegra. Their last dance was to Chris Brown’s “Yo (excuse me Miss),” Their favorite song to dance to since the meeting at a Halloween party at College 2018.

It was also important for Hooker and Taylor – who got engaged on April 13, 2024 at the Nobel Hotel Los Cabos in Mexico – to include their beloved Black Lab, Cane, in some decor details.

“We decided to go with a more timeless, natural vibe,” says Hooker. “We wanted dinner to feel that you were on Sunday dinner with your family!”

The guests were served a plated dinner with braised short ribs and lemon chicken on the menu. Since the newlyweds are not big fans of the cake, their simple wedding cake with a level was more a formality. Their cookie and ice cream truck was the real star at the reception.

For the after party, Hooker changed to a custom dress designed by a close friend.

The wedding was planned Audrey Wood Events.

She and Taylor are planning to iron to Saint Lucia in the Caribbean later this month for a week -long honeymoon. Then a one -way trip to Atlanta is due to Taylor’s new signing.

“The next phase looks like moving to Atlanta that will be adjusted to a new team and environment!” Hooker says.

The couple is “so excited” for married life and to “continue to grow together.”

“We are also pleased to add some dogs and children to our family tree,” says Hooker.

“Our life together regardless of circumstances, state or team remains constant and filled with a driving force to always find joy,” she continues. “Our life together is exciting but peaceful.”

Additional credits:

Contents: Grace Myler Media @Gracemylermedia

Jewelry: Ballantyne Jewelers @ballantynejewelers

Costumes: Garys @garys_mensstore

Videograph: Kyle Hustis @kylehustis