TL;DR
- Lainey Wilson married Duck Hodges at Ruskin Cave in Tennessee.
- The couple’s wedding featured a horse-drawn carriage and a jazz band.
- They incorporated Cajun elements into the celebration.
- The ceremony took place at the foot of a waterfall.
- Wilson wore a custom Oscar de la Renta gown.
In a fairytale moment that could make anyone swoon, country sensation Lainey Wilson tied the knot with former NFL quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges in a stunning ceremony at Ruskin Cave, Tennessee, on May 10. The couple, who first met on a blind date in 2021, have been inseparable ever since, and their wedding day was nothing short of magical.
According to an exclusive spread in Vogue, Wilson and Hodges stumbled upon their dream wedding venue while driving through the picturesque backroads of Tennessee. Spotting a billboard for The Ruskin Cave, Duck asked, “You wanna get married there?” and Lainey, without hesitation, replied, “Done deal!” Talk about a love story that takes you off the beaten path!
Their ceremony was set against the breathtaking backdrop of a waterfall, where Lainey arrived in style via a horse-drawn carriage, donning a custom Oscar de la Renta gown adorned with delicate Japanese cherry blossoms. “They represent living in the moment,” she shared, and with a setting as beautiful as theirs, who could blame her for wanting to soak it all in?
“I have never seen Duck smile as big as he did then,” Lainey reminisced about their vows. “It made me feel giddy about turning the page into this next chapter of marriage. We were both anxious to say ‘I do!'” Their love shone bright, and the couple made sure their big day was as personal and welcoming as possible.
Staying true to their roots, the couple infused Cajun flair into the celebration, hiring a 12-piece jazz band called Rebirth and serving up a delicious Cajun meal from the chefs at Lainey’s bar, Bell Bottoms Up. “We wanted it to be special and beautiful, but really welcoming and comfortable for our guests,” Wilson explained.
After a lively cocktail hour, the reception kicked off in the cave, complete with a heartfelt prayer from Lainey’s mom. “Our family and friends know how to have a good time, and the dance floor was packed all night,” Lainey said, reflecting on the joyous atmosphere. To wrap up the night, the couple made a grand exit through a line of sparklers, hopping into an old white Ford truck to start their new life together.
From blind dates to a wedding by a waterfall, Lainey Wilson and Duck Hodges have created a love story that is as enchanting as it is real. Their journey reminds us all that love can bloom in the most unexpected places, and when it does, it’s worth celebrating in style!