Source: PEOPLE.com
Cody Calafiore and Cristie Laratta are officially married
‘Happy Married Life!’ Cody Calafiore and Cristie Laratta have taken a milestone step in their relationship.
The couple said “I Do” on Friday, February 16, in their hometown of New Jersey.
Their special day was attended by around 200 guests including fellow contestants Paulie Calafiore, Derrick Levasseur, Tiffany Mitchell, and Enzo Palumbo as well as Cara Maria Sorbello of .
The 33-year-old Big Brother alum gushed to PEOPLE about his nuptials, saying their dream wedding went just as they had imagined.
He told the outlet,
Calafiore further went on to praise his now-wife Laratte, saying that he appreciates his wife’s kind heart and sense of humor.
As for her spouse, Laratte said he “brings so much joy” and “always keeps us smiling and laughing, even on the most mundane days or the doing the simplest things like relaxing at home.”
To celebrate their honeymoon, the newlywed couple has already flown to Antigua. Cody said,
Cristie Jokingly added,
Cody donned a black suit with a matching bowtie for the big day. The bride of the day, on the other hand, looked stunning in a customized off-the-shoulder Martina Liana gown.
Similarly, she paired the look with Vince Camuto platform heels.
Laratta said her wedding look to PEOPLE, saying,
For the reception, she wore a more casual Grace Loves Lace dress and Sam Edelman heels. She then added,
Likewise, her makeup was done by Makeup by Michele Eva, whereas her hair was styled by Ashley Raibick.
Their wedding ceremony took place at Shadowbrook, a historic 18-acre estate in Shrewsbury.
The venue was decorated with lots of tall candles and all-white flowers with foliage from Jardiniere Fine Flowers.
Cody and Cristie had their first dance to “Thank God ” by Kane and Katelyn Brown. The winner of the reality TV show spoke with the outlet about the song choice.
Similarly, Laratta stated that she was quite pleased with the wedding music selection, which included many of her favorite songs, including several Taylor Swift hits.
Her bridesmaids walked her down the aisle to a violin cover of Swift’s “Lover.”
On the other hand, Calafiore and his groomsmen made their way down the aisle to a violin rendition of James Arthur’s “Say You Won’t Let Go.” The new bride explained,
No, the pair hadn’t had handwritten vows to each other. Their wedding was officiated by Liz Normet of Have Lover Will Travel, who wrote their words.
Laratta praised about Normet,
Calafiore recalled,
How long have Cody Calafiore and Cristie Laratta been together?
Cody and Cristie first met in a crowded bar in New Jersey on July 4, 2015. The two hit it off right away and started dating.
After almost seven years of dating, they engaged later in October 2022.
Cody made a surprise proposal to Laratta with a romantic sunset background at Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank, New Jersey.
Now, they are officially a married couple. The reality star, who appeared in seasons 16 and 22 of Big Brother, shared the photos from their nuptials on his Instagram handle along with a sweet caption,
