Wedding puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. Where sharp knives and warm ovens have turned him into a dessert convert
  2. 5. Whisks, knives, and plenty of spice—one of their favorite shared activities
  3. 7. The best way to collect passport stamps and unforgettable memories
  4. 8. A land of cherry blossoms and sushi, their post-wedding adventure awaits here
  5. 10. Football, BBQ, and Southern hospitality—her home state has it all
  6. 12. Space exploration and Southern charm define this city from her childhood
  7. 14. Alabama university where the bride prepared for her career
  8. 17. Raw, delicate, and best enjoyed in Tokyo—perhaps on their honeymoon
  9. 18. Bustling metropolis known for CocaCola, Waffle House, and a certain soon-to-be husband
  10. 20. A city that never sleeps, where the couple once lived at the same time
  11. 22. A musical style requiring no instruments, just voices in harmony
  12. 23. A dating app where a match was made in algorithmic heaven
  13. 26. She helps young minds grow and overcome challenges
  14. 27. A cozy backyard feature, and also where she said yes
Down
  1. 1. Numbers, investments, and client portfolios are all in a day’s work for him
  2. 3. A rooftop bar where their story truly began
  3. 4. Four letters, one word—this is what it’s all about
  4. 5. A curly-coated canine mix, small in size but big in personality
  5. 6. A perfectly paired bottle of red or white, ideally from California or France
  6. 9. Golden, buttery, and found in his hands during movie nights
  7. 11. A shared passion that might involve a piano, a guitar, or just their voices
  8. 13. This pup’s name nods to a famous boxer, but he’s all love
  9. 15. Where spotlights shine, curtains rise, and Catherine once commanded the stage
  10. 16. She first saw the world in this capital
  11. 19. Bubbly, citrusy, and the perfect wedding sip—cheers
  12. 20. Blue and gold wings—Max’s father’s military past took to the skies
  13. 21. This South Carolina university shaped the groom’s college years
  14. 24. They each grew up in a household of five, making them one of these
  15. 25. A small, sparkling circle with a very big meaning