Former Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, 32, married NFL star Christian McCaffrey, 28, on Saturday at a chapel in Rhode Island.

The model, who is also a former Miss Rhode Island, married the San Francisco 49ers running back in a beautiful ceremony in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. according to They told Vogue magazine that the couple exchanged vows at a chapel in the seaside neighborhood of Westerly, fulfilling McCaffrey's wish to be married in church.

“That was our No. 1 priority,” Culpo told Vogue.

Culpo, who describes marriage as a “contract” and “an eternal union and bond between two people,” told Vogue that choosing the right wedding dress was crucial to her. She reportedly chose a custom Dolce & Gabbana gown to reflect the weight of their commitment.

“It was exactly like the original sketch,” Culpo explained. “It was the first, last and only wedding dress I ever tried on.”

According to the outlet, the dress was a sleek, long-sleeved ball gown with a crew neck and dropped waist, accented with a 16-foot lace veil that matched her simple makeup.

“I didn't want to ooze sexiness in any way. I wanted it to feel effortless and complimentary, not overwhelming,” Culpo said of her choice of minimal makeup, according to the outlet. Culpo also reportedly revealed that the dress captured the essence of what McCaffrey sees as most beautiful about her.

“When I think about Christian, the things he loves and the moments he finds most beautiful, it's in things like this – timeless, hidden and elegant,” she added. (RELATED: Supermodel reveals how she found out her NFL ex-boyfriend was cheating)

The couple, who were first rumored to be dating in May 2019, announced their engagement news in April 2023. according to According to People magazine, McCaffrey proposed during a vacation in Utah, which was documented in a romantic Instagram post. During an Amazon Live broadcast, Culpo described the proposal as a complete surprise and a “once-in-a-lifetime thrill,” the outlet reported.