Couple who met at Hawks' 'Swipe Right Night' to wed at Philips Arena
The Atlanta Hawks' first ever "Swipe Right Night" proved to be a big success for one couple.
Ben McCleskey and Avery Armstrong, who met at the Tinder-themed event in 2015, will tie the knot March 3. Not only will the Hawks be covering the costs of the wedding, as CEO Steve Koonin revealed in July, they'll also be hosting the ceremony at Philips Arena.
The happy couple will be wed at center court in front of more than 200 guests, with a reception to follow at the arena's Courtside Club.
S/O @ATLHawks my match @averylarmstrong from tinder night (1st date) & I r back 4 da playoffs! #NBAPlayoffs #393match pic.twitter.com/9BksMMjM0M
— Ben Mccleskey (@BMccleskeyNRP) April 23, 2015
"Not in my wildest dreams did I think this would happen," Koonin told ESPN's Darren Rovell.
David's Bridal has partnered with the Hawks to provide a wedding dress for Armstrong along with dresses for her flower girl, mother, and 11 bridesmaids.
"I always joked with my buddies that I would get married at the 50-yard line of the Georgia Dome," McCleskey said. "Now that that's not in use anymore, this is pretty much the equivalent."