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A look at Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey’s Italian wedding reception at a luxury hotel overlooking Taylor Swift’s villa

A look at Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey’s Italian wedding reception at a luxury hotel overlooking Taylor Swift’s villa

Olivia Culpo gave her fans a glimpse into her pre-wedding welcome party at the luxurious Ocean House Hotel.

The former Miss Universe, who married San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey over the weekend, hosted her family and friends at the oceanfront estate in her home state.

A TikTok video posted on Tuesday showed highlights of the Italian-style soirée on the lawn of the Watch Hill Hotel overlooking Taylor Swift’s infamous vacation home.

“We’re coming to our Italian-style wedding welcome party,” the newlyweds captioned the clip.

Culpo looked stunning in a white chiffon dress with bishop sleeves by Dolce & Gabbana, with her brunette locks slicked back into a bun.

Guests sipped Aperol Spritz and white wine and dined on Italian meats and cheeses, pasta served in a cheese wheel and sweet delicacies from an elaborate dessert bar.

Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey gave their fans a glimpse into their wedding welcome party

The former Miss Universe married the NFL player at the Ocean House in her home state of Rhode Island

The former Miss Universe married the NFL player at the Ocean House in her home state of Rhode Island

Fairy lights were strung overhead and a full jazz band provided the soundtrack for the sunset celebration.

The bride and groom were also pictured posing for snapshots with their friends and family.

At one point, the model took photos with her sisters Sophia and Aurora, who wore a butter yellow dress and a light pink strapless evening dress respectively.

Celebrity guests included comedian Shane Gillis and several NFL players, including Kyle Juszczyk, who was accompanied by his wife Kristin.

The fashion designer shared a snap of herself posing on the lawn in a strapless green dress and statement earrings ahead of the couple’s wedding on Saturday.

The eagerly awaited ceremony took place the following day in a beautiful chapel by the sea.

McCaffrey and Culpo married in a beautiful chapel by the sea near Taylor Swift's house

McCaffrey and Culpo married in a beautiful chapel by the sea near Taylor Swift’s house

The bride was stunning in a body-covering dress by Dolce & Gabbana with long sleeves

The bride was stunning in a body-covering dress by Dolce & Gabbana with long sleeves

Shortly before the bride and groom entered the church, police blocked off the street and helpers protected Culpo with several umbrellas.

The luxurious venue is just a stone’s throw from Swift’s sprawling beachfront villa, which sits on a nearby hill overlooking the sea.

The former beauty queen looked radiant in a Dolce & Gabbana crepe ball gown with a round neck, long sleeves and a button placket at the back.

She spoke to Vogue about her decision to wear a dress that attracted everyone’s attention when she said “I do” to her running back.

“I didn’t want it to convey any kind of sex,” Culpo explained.

“I wanted it to feel effortless and like it complemented me and not overwhelmed me. There is so much beauty and simplicity,” she added.

“When I think of Christian and what he loves and the moments when he finds me most beautiful, it is definitely like this: timeless, understated and elegant.”

The couple started dating in 2019 and he proposed to her on vacation in 2023.

Kyle Juszczyk and his wife, fashion designer Kristin, were among the guests at the wedding

Kyle Juszczyk and his wife, fashion designer Kristin, were among the guests at the wedding