At a Glance
- Margaret French celebrated a throuple wedding with partners Cody and Janie Coppola in October.
- The ceremony featured 14 guests and was the culmination of a decade-long relationship.
- The trio co-owns a home in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and has a combined following of nearly 50,000 on Instagram.
Why it matters: The wedding showcases how modern families can navigate legal and social challenges while celebrating love in unconventional ways.
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Introduction
In October, Margaret French marked a milestone by marrying her partners, Cody Coppola and Janie Coppola, in a ceremony that brought together a decade-long throuple. The event, attended by a close circle of friends and family, highlighted the couple’s commitment to each other and their shared vision of a family that defies traditional norms.
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The Early Years
Margaret’s journey began with a casual Tinder match that was intended to be a simple hookup. “It was supposed to be just a hookup,” she explained. “Neither of us was looking for a relationship at the time, but we clicked, and he stuck around.”
At that point, Margaret had already explored non-monogamy, having been in relationships with both men and women. “He knew I was bi and had had relationships with men and women before,” she said. However, Cody’s upbringing was more conservative, and the idea of a polyamorous partnership felt foreign to him.
The two started “causally seeing women” together for about nine months before they met Janie. The addition of a third partner shifted the dynamic, turning a casual arrangement into a more intentional, emotionally invested relationship.
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Building an Equal Partnership
When Janie first said “I love you” to Margaret, and then a week later to Cody, the trio realized they needed to map out what life in a polyamorous relationship would look like. They discussed practical details, such as rotating who would sit in the passenger seat to avoid power imbalances, and broader questions of equality and fairness.
“It is all just like constant checking in and overcommunicating,” Margaret noted. Over time, the trio’s conversations evolved from the small logistical details to deeper commitments, including legal marriage.
Cody and Margaret had already been engaged around the time they began seeing Janie. Their wedding plans were inclusive, with Janie playing a significant role in the celebration. “There weren’t any hurt feelings around it – at that point, we were pretty secure with where we were at,” Margaret said. “We were kind in that honeymoon phase.”
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The Wedding Ceremony
The wedding itself was intimate, with only 14 people in attendance, including Janie. While the couple had hoped for a larger gathering in the future, the decision to hold a three-way ceremony was driven by the desire to affirm their commitment publicly.
Legally, the United States does not allow more than two people to marry, so the trio filled out extensive paperwork-wills, life insurance, and power of attorney-to secure their legal standing. “We will never be as secure as we would be if we just had a marriage license,” Margaret explained.
Despite the legal hurdles, the ceremony felt perfect. “The weather was perfect. Everyone behaved. No one was being weird,” she recalled. “Nothing really went wrong.”
They had to rethink many wedding traditions to accommodate a third partner. Arranging seating for three couples and an officiant required careful planning, but the couple managed to make it work.
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Emotional Significance
For the trio, the wedding was more than a legal formality-it was a public declaration of their family. “We’re all from disparate parts of the country, so there were people that were crazy important to us that had never met each other,” Margaret said. “We felt so lucky.”
The ceremony also served as a milestone for their identity. “I’d always called Cody my husband, he’d always called me his wife, and we called Janie our girlfriend. Now that we’ve had the big celebration, we’re all spouses,” Margaret shared.
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Looking Ahead
While the wedding was a significant moment, Margaret and her partners view it as a stepping stone toward a future where their unconventional family is fully recognized and protected. The celebration affirmed their commitment and opened the door for future planning.
For those interested in following the trio’s journey, the couple’s Instagram account-where they share fantasy content-continues to grow, now boasting close to 50,000 followers.
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Key Takeaways
- Margaret French and her partners, Cody and Janie Coppola, celebrated a throuple wedding in October.
- The ceremony, attended by 14 guests, highlighted the couple’s decade-long relationship and legal preparations.
- The trio’s experience underscores the evolving nature of family structures and the legal challenges they face.
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