BTN News: In June, 32-year-old model Olivia Culpo married NFL star Christian McCaffrey. Olivia wanted to be herself when planning her wedding outfit. She chose a simple, long-sleeved dress by Dolce and Gabbana. She wanted to feel like herself on her special day.
“I wanted to feel like myself in every way. That’s why I chose a simple dress,” Olivia told PEOPLE magazine. People on social media had mixed feelings about her dress. Olivia was surprised by this but did not regret her choice.
“I was really surprised by the mixed opinions. But I loved every part of my wedding. I love my husband and the people we celebrated with. I made my choices so I could look back proudly in 50 years. And that’s all that matters,” Olivia said.
Olivia also gave advice to future brides. “Stay true to yourself. Stick to your vision and don’t worry about anything else. Whatever you wear, whatever choices you make, from makeup to hairstyle to the dress, you’ll look beautiful because it’s a special day.”
Seeing her husband for the first time as she walked down the aisle was a special moment for Olivia. She and Christian started dating in 2019. They shared an emotional connection during this moment. “He was beaming and so excited. I was very shaky. It was really special, and I know it’s a moment we’ll both remember forever,” Olivia recalled.
Olivia’s wedding shows how important it is to be yourself, especially on such a big day. Her story tells brides to follow their hearts and create happy memories for a lifetime.
