Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey’s wedding was filled with love… and non-stop dancing!
The model, 32, and the NFL star, 28, tied the knot on Saturday, June 29, in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, and a source tells KeynoteUSA the nuptials were an emotional experience for everyone present.
“There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when (McCaffrey) said his vows” to Culpo, the source said.
The couple had a no-phone policy at the wedding, “which everyone loved,” the source revealed, adding, “It was so nice to be there and enjoy the whole weekend and spend quality time with everyone.”
Olivia Culpo (left) and Christian McCaffrey at their June 29 wedding in Rhode Island.
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As for the bride, who wore a custom Dolce & Gabbana gown to walk down the aisle, the source said Culpo “was as poised and elegant as ever.”
“She’s just that way and the weekend in general represented that. It was very classic, traditional and elegant,” the source added. “It was great to see two people so busy together and it’s a testament to the people they surround themselves with.”
And it seems there was plenty of celebration and joy at the reception. “The dance floor was non-stop all night!” the source said.
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Culpo told Vogue that she and McCaffrey decided to have their ceremony at a 150-year-old chapel in Watch Hill because the San Francisco 49ers quarterback always wanted to get married in a church. “That was our number one priority,” she said.
She described marriage as a “covenant,” explaining, “It’s the beginning of the rest of your life, and it’s the union and bond of two people forever.”
Culpo also recalled how nervous McCaffrey was during the ceremony, which featured music by a string quartet that included her mother.
“Christian said, ‘I do!’ within the first 30 seconds of the ceremony,” she told Vogue. “The priest told him we weren’t there yet, and our family and friends laughed so hard at his enthusiasm. As a bride, there’s no better feeling than seeing your husband not be able to wait another second to marry you.”
The former Miss Universe also shared behind-the-scenes details of her modest bridal look for her big day. Her gown featured a ball gown silhouette with a dropped waist, long sleeves and a scoop neckline. She paired it with a 5-meter lace veil and a pair of 15-carat De Beers diamond earrings.
“I didn’t want it to exude sex in any way,” she told Vogue of her dress. “I wanted it to look spontaneous and to complement me, not to overpower me.”
“I have never felt more beautiful than when I was in my ceremony dress and under my veil. I really wanted the simplicity of each component to harmonize perfectly,” she added.
Olivia Culpo (right) and Christian McCaffrey at their wedding on June 29.
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Culpo said she also chose her bridal look with her now-husband in mind.
“When I think about Christian and what he likes and the moments when he thinks I’m the most beautiful, it’s absolutely that way: timeless, covered up and elegant,” she told the magazine.
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Following the ceremony, the couple celebrated with all of their loved ones at a reception at the historic Ocean House resort, according to Vogue. For the occasion, Culpo donned another custom Dolce & Gabbana gown: a high-waisted, off-the-shoulder chiffon design with a handmade silk flower at the neckline. She made a wardrobe change later that night, sporting a silk bodysuit with a fishnet miniskirt, both decorated with organza flowers.
The day after the wedding, Culpo told Vogue that she and McCaffrey were still enjoying the magical experience.
“Both Christian and I felt like our wedding weekend marked the beginning of our life together as a family,” Culpo said. “I wanted everything to be intimate, but also to embrace the seriousness of the moment.”
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