Either way, a very, very select number of people who want to celebrate us, not like seeking attention.'
'I literally want 20 people there or like 75 max. No matter what though, Sidibe is not trying to host the next Project X for clout-chasing strangers, revealing that intimacy is a top priority for the couple. 'The entire time we have been engaged, I've always been like, 'No, we shouldn't have a wedding.' Maybe we'll throw a barbecue, get married in the bathroom, and then we'll come out and tell everyone we're married.' But there's still a possibility the pair, who met on high-profile dating app Raya, will just elope. The 39-year-old and fiancé Brandon Frankel have their sights set on spring 2023 for a wedding. Our relationship is very much on our terms and I want it to be fun, like a true party.' I don’t want anything done the 'traditional' way. 'I definitely don't need a white dress.' But she's not stopping at the style, eschewing bridesmaids and a bachelorette party too. 'I’m super against tradition,' she told the publication. The fashion fits with Sidibe's vision for her nuptials. The actress appears in Brides this month, making history as the first curvy Black woman to be featured, wearing unconventional wedding gowns like a yellow tulle number and African print long-sleeved dress. For Gabourey Sidibe, first comes love - then comes a magazine cover.