Olivia Culpo and San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey have tied the knot.
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey have officially tied the knot after more than four years of dating.
The NFL star, 28, and The model, 32, tied the knot on Saturday, June 29 in her home state of Rhode Island. The couple married in a chapel in Watch Hill, a seaside neighbourhood in Westerly because McCaffrey always wanted to get married in a church, Culpo told Vogue. “That was our number one priority,” she added of the location.
Olivia Culpo Bridal Dress
When it came time to choose a dress, the former Miss Universe opted for a custom Dolce & Gabbana gown
The stunning long-sleeved ball gown featured a crew neck and dropped waist, and was teamed with a 16-foot lace veil and minimal make-up – no eyebrow gel and no mascara. “I didn’t want it to be sexual in any way, shape or form,” she told Vogue of her bridal look.
“I wanted it to feel comfortable and as if it was complimenting me, not beating me up,” she continued. “There is so much beauty and simplicity.”
Culpo’s relationship with McCaffrey
Following her split from Danny Amendola, Olivia Culpo started dating McCaffrey in June 2019. in February 2020 The star couple went public with their relationship.
“Happy Valentine’s Day to my best friend. Thank you for changing my life and showing me the kind of love I’ve always wanted but never thought possible,” Culpo shared on Instagram at the time. She described McCaffrey as the answer to her prayers and how she is the luckiest girl in the world.
McCaffrey, for his part, shared a series of photos of himself and Culpo with the caption, “Never a dull moment with you. Happy Valentine’s Day.”
Culpo was not looking for a relationship
Culpo later admitted that she “wasn’t looking for a relationship” when she got hitched to the footballer.
“Three years ago I wasn’t looking for a relationship. When my best friends Kristen and Tyler called me and asked if I’d be open to dating their friend Christian,” she wrote in June 2022 via Instagram. I was worried that it would be the same old story again and that all the guys were the same, while my expectations were low, I knew I couldn’t shut down and make decisions based on fear.
Olivia Culpo continued: “I’m so thankful for the voice inside me that told me to give love another chance. The yin to my yang, you are the epitome of strength through humility. Thank you for being my rock and for restoring my faith in love. You are everything I ever dreamed of and more ❤️ ❤️.”
in April 2023, they announced their engagement through a joint post on Instagram. They shared photos of the romantic proposal, which they took during a getaway in Utah, including the moment McCaffrey got down on one knee and proposed to Culpo. Another photo offered a glimpse of Culpo’s ring, which has a large oval diamond and side stones.
Culpo shared on her Instagram Story at the time that they tried their best to keep it a secret as long as possible but words travelled faster and added that she is marrying her best friend “I love you so much, my fiance.”
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey Support each other
They have continued to be each other’s biggest supporters, with Olivia Culpo cheering for McCaffrey and the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII four months before their wedding day. McCaffrey’s team didn’t take home the win — the Kansas City Chiefs beat the 49ers 25-22 — but Culpo was proud to watch her then-fiancé on the field.
“My heart is full of so many emotions,” she wrote in a TikTok video in February. She added that she was sad because the outcome of her wish was different but she ended up cheering herself up and grateful that she had the opportunity to watch her man do what he loves and pour his heart and soul into getting better every day.”
She added: “I’m so proud of you Christian, you deserve the world. Thank you all for your love and support this year! It means a lot.”