Inside Yellowstone’s Ryan Bingham and Hassie Harrison’s Elegant Western Wedding at the Bride’s Family Home in Texas
Singer-songwriter and actor Ryan Bingham first met actor Hassie Harrison on the set of Yellowstone, where they play troubadour-turned-ranch hand Walker and plucky barrel racer Laramie respectively. While their characters are romantically linked in the popular series, in real life, it wasn’t necessarily love at first sight. But ultimately, for Ryan and Hassie, mother knows best. “Our story is thanks to my mom,” Hassie says. “She and Ryan met by chance through a mutual friend at a charity event in Dallas during a production break. I wasn’t there, but it just happened to be during a time when both Ryan and I were transitioning into new chapters of our lives. They got to talking and discovered just how many Texas-based friends and acquaintances we had in common—so sensing an opportunity, she encouraged Ryan to give me a call.”
The timing couldn’t have been better. “It’s still a wonder to us to this day that our paths hadn’t crossed sooner given all our shared connections back home,” Hassie says. “It truly was one of those serendipitous moments that make you realize life has a way of bringing people together at precisely the right time and place.”
The two began dating in 2023—and then, once it became clear that the relationship was getting very serious, the proposal actually happened twice. The first time was during a seemingly normal evening at home. “Ryan had been unusually quiet all night, and I could see he was visibly nervous—which was out of character for him,” Hassie remembers. “Then, out of nowhere he broke the silence and said, ‘I want to ask you to marry me, but only if you say yes.’ I didn’t hesitate a moment before telling him I would. It’s true what they say—when you know, you just know.”
What Hassie hadn’t anticipated was Ryan secretly called her dad afterwards to ask for his blessing. He then surprised her at a later date with a second, more formal proposal over wine and one of his famous steak dinners—and, of course, a ring. “It was a night that captured everything right, effortless, and genuinely beautiful about what we love most about one another and the relationship we’ve built together,” Hassie adds.
From the moment the couple started planning their wedding, they knew they wanted to have the ceremony and reception at Hassie’s family home in Dallas. The goal was to create a celebration that felt private and intimate, but also was a true reflection of their shared Texan roots.
The bride’s mother and sisters, along with the couple’s wedding planners at Gro Floral and Event Design, all played vital roles in helping plan and create the perfect wedding. “From the start, Ryan and I just really wanted to create a day that wasn t just a series of events—but a heartfelt experience that centered around emotions, comfort, intimacy, and genuine moments with the people we love the most,” Hassie says. “Every choice was a reflection of us, and getting to witness it all come to life was incredible.”
For as long as Hassie can remember, her family has thrown gatherings—everything from charity events to personal celebrations—and Nathan Johnson from Gro Floral and Event Design has always been their go-to for planning. The bride and groom had a solid feel for the atmosphere they wanted, but turning that vision into reality was another matter. “I knew I wanted Western, but it had to be elegant Western, with tones of worn leather, delicate lace, and a soft, blush color palette,” Hassie says. “Nathan, knowing me for as long as he has, was incredible at this. He intuitively knew which options to present that not only met our vision but elevated it. Honestly, he shaped my dream wedding better than I could have ever imagined.” (Hassie’s mother also contributed ideas: her suggestions included bringing in their family’s longhorn and burro ranch animals for a personal touch.)
The initial inspiration for Hassie’s wedding wardrobe came from the event’s dress code: cowboy black tie. “I actually found two wedding dresses I absolutely loved—a Galia Lahav and Netta BenShabu—and even experienced a bit of a last-minute panic moment trying to decide between the two,” she admits. “That’s when my sister stepped in and said, ‘Why not just do both?’ So that’s exactly what I ended up doing, and honestly, it was just perfect.”
Hassie wore a dress by Galia Lahav that she found while shopping in Dallas with her three sisters at Stanley Korshak—where her mother was a buyer for years—to walk down the aisle at the ceremony. The gown had heavy lace detailing along with corseting and intricate beading. “It was the one the second I tried it on,” she remembers. “My sister Caroline insisted over and over again that I had to walk down the aisle in it.”
Ryan wore a tuxedo by Kiton that Crawford Brock at Stanley Korshak tailored to fit him perfectly. His boots were custom-made by Republic Boots in Texas, and his hat was from American Hat Co. Mackenzie Brittingham designed custom black dresses for the bride’s sisters.
The wedding weekend kicked off the night before the big celebration with a “cowboy cocktail welcome night” at the Crescent Club in Downtown Dallas. “That place holds so many cherished family memories, it was the perfect spot to start our celebration,” Hassie says. “We really went all out with the theme, turning the club into an old-time Western bar complete with a mariachi band, Texas wildflowers, and a great DJ.”
As the evening unfolded, family members and friends stepped up to give toasts and tell stories that had guests moving from laughter to tears (and back again). “We danced and drank into the night—probably a bit more and later than we should have considering the big day ahead—but it set the perfect tone for the rest of the weekend,” Hassie says. “It was the ideal way to begin our wedding festivities, surrounded by all the people we love in a place that feels like home.”
On the day of the wedding, Hassie got ready with her three sisters at their family home, before the couple took photos with their wedding party. “The atmosphere was so relaxed and fun that it completely eased any nerves I had,” Hassie remembers.
