They styled their ceremony, held on June 8, like a fashion show, facing guests’ chairs toward the aisle in the center and having their wedding party act like models. “Ross wanted us to be bosses, to be powerful and confident,” said Alicianne Rand, Mr. Matsubara’s childhood friend and maid of honor. “None of us are runway models, but we did this for Ross.”

Mr. Matsubara’s high school senior prom date, April Jade Hail, who was ordained by the American Marriage Ministries, served as the officiant. (“She was six months pregnant,” he said. “The epitome of beauty.”)

The reception was inspired by the 1998 movie “Great Expectations,” starring Gwyneth Paltrow. The couple even encouraged female guests to wear green so the party would look like the green shades in the movie. “They all had their gowns approved by Ross,” Mr. Santos said, laughing. “I think they were scared of him.”