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TheUnited States Women’s National soccer team star, 24, wed theAtlanta Braves shortstop, 28, at the Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia, on Dec. 10.
“To get married in front of our family and friends is so special,” the couple tells PEOPLE exclusively. “It means that we are becoming one and get to impact God’s kingdom together.”
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The “modern and elegant nuptials featured classic and timeless touches” with black and white flowers, designs and décor. A monogram “M” and “D” decorated the invitations, napkins, DJ station and photo backdrops.
The couple also opted for a white dance floor, gold star chandeliers and a custom floral installation with greenery and white wisteria.
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Instead of a traditional sit-down dinner, the couple, who originally met through Pugh’s brother-in-law whoplayed with Swanson on the Bravesin 2017, opted for a variety of food stations with their favorite offerings that was open all night.
Bites included fried chicken, pimento mac and cheese, collard greens, fried okra, creamed corn casserole and fried catfish.
For dessert, guests noshed on homemade peach cobbler, banana pudding ice cream and a champagne cake with Tahitian vanilla mousse, strawberries and vanilla butter crème.
For late-night snacks, Waffle House catered the wedding after-party.
“We loved having everyone in one place to celebrate, dance and enjoy each other,” the couple says.
source: people.com
