Imane Abba-Kaka and Patrick Guerriero exchanged numbers in 2021, just as the world was beginning to reopen after the pandemic. “It sounds simple—but especially in New York, where so many interactions happen through apps—there was something genuine and straightforward about it.” After Patrick got Imane’s number, the two texted constantly before their first date at the New York Athletic Club. Two years after the engagement, the wedding was held on June 6, 2026 at Château Bellefont-Belcier in Saint-Émilion, France. “From the beginning, they understood our vision of blending Chadian traditions with a French château setting,” Imane says.