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Love at First Dance: Couple Meets on Queer Dance Floor
31 Jul
Summary
- Couple met at Honcho Campout, a queer music festival in Artemas, Pennsylvania.
- Zendaya advised one partner on a vintage wedding suit in Williamsburg.
- Their relationship began with chance encounters on Brooklyn dance floors.
Jackson Fust and Alistair Stephenson's love story unfolded across various dance floors, beginning at the Honcho Campout queer music festival in Artemas, Pennsylvania. Their initial connection sparked on a dance floor, leading to later encounters in Brooklyn. A significant moment in their journey involved shopping for vintage wedding suits in Williamsburg, where Zendaya offered a fashion endorsement.
Their relationship progressed through multiple dates, including a memorable first date in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. They discovered a shared appreciation for deep friendships and commitment. The couple officially moved in together in Crown Heights in May 2025. Their engagement was marked by a conversation on the subway.
Fust and Stephenson were married on July 23, 2026, with a ceremony officiated by New York City Council member Chi Ossé. This legal wedding followed a celebratory event on July 11, 2026, held at St. Joseph's University in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, which included a reception and an after-party.
Alistair Stephenson, 36, is the chief strategy and impact officer at the National Domestic Workers Alliance. Jackson Fust, also 36, is a senior merchandising manager at Quince. Both men were raised in different parts of the United States and now reside in Brooklyn.
