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Ahead of her wedding, Olivia Culpo<\/strong><\/a> told Vogue<\/em> she views marriage as \u201cthe beginning of the rest of your life.\u201d If that\u2019s the case, the former Miss Universe, 32, and NFL star Christian McCaffrey<\/strong><\/a> are off to a storybook start. With a string quartet playing in the background, Olivia joined Christian \u2014 whom she began dating in 2019 \u2014 at the altar inside the 150-year-old Watch Hill Chapel in Westerly, \u200bRhode Island, on June 29. \u201cOlivia\u2019s big day turned out exactly how she envisioned it. She wanted the wedding to be classic and timeless,\u201d says an exclusive Life & Style<\/em> insider, noting the couple recited vows they\u2019d written themselves in front of a priest.<\/p>\n \u201cHer ceremony dress was the first thing she picked out after the venue, and those two things together really set the tone.\u201d Indeed, Olivia\u2019s custom Dolce & Gabbana gown was the epitome of elegance, boasting long sleeves, a conservative crew neck and massive ball skirt. \u201cI didn\u2019t want it to exude sex in any way, shape or form,\u201d she explained to Vogue. \u201cI wanted it to feel effortless.\u201d<\/p>\n She paired the fairy tale frock with a 16-foot veil and simple makeup \u2014 even skipping the lip liner and mascara. But the bride and her San Francisco 49ers running back groom, 28, went all-out on the post-church festivities. Held at the ultra-posh Ocean Hotel, the evening saw around 100 guests enjoying cocktail hour on the veranda, with champagne, lobster rolls and a breathtaking view of the Atlantic. Dinner was served in a tent filled with \u201clush\u201d florals, as Olivia described them. For the reception \u2014 where her sisters, Aurora, 35, and Sophia, 27, gave a laugh-filled bridesmaids speech \u2014 she donned another bespoke D&G look, this time, a high-waisted chiffon gown.<\/p>\n The model wasn\u2019t done changing outfits, though. Olivia slipped into a saucy silk bodysuit and cage skirt from the high-end designers to cut the six-tier, vanilla sponge and red velvet wedding cake. Still, \u201cthe best part was having all of their loved ones there,\u201d insists the insider. \u201cThat meant everything to Olivia and Christian.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nAll The Details of Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey\u2019s Wedding<\/h2>\n