Country music star Lainey Wilson, 33, known for hits like Heart Like A Truck and Whirlwind, has married former NFL quarterback Devlin 'Duck' Hodges, 30, in a romantic ceremony at Ruskin Cave in Dickson, Tennessee. The couple, who began dating in 2021 and got engaged just over a year ago, exchanged vows on May 10 in a celebration that blended rustic charm with elegant touches.
Social Media Announcement
On Thursday evening, Wilson took to Instagram to share the news with a simple caption: 'we're hitched!' alongside a series of photos from the big day. The post was quickly flooded with congratulatory messages from fans and followers. One wrote: 'Congratulations and what a beautiful, perfect, dream wedding and reception,' while another said: 'absolutely stunning. congratulations to you.' A third fan cheered: 'How gorgeous do you look!!' and a fourth added: 'Stunning couple and BTW beautiful wedding dress!'
The Ceremony and Venue
According to Vogue, the wedding was officiated by Wilson's close friend and mentor, Wes Williams. Wilson arrived in a white horse-drawn carriage and walked down the aisle with her father, known as 'Deddy,' to join Hodges at the altar. 'I have never seen Duck smile as big as he did then. It made me feel giddy about turning the page into this next chapter of marriage. We were both anxious to say ‘I do!'' Wilson told the outlet.
The couple chose Ruskin Cave after spotting a billboard while driving through Tennessee. Wilson recalled: 'Duck and I were driving backroads in Tennessee and saw a billboard for The Ruskin Cave, Duck said, 'You want to get married there?' I said, 'Done deal.' We dropped by, saw the venue and fell in love with the natural beauty of the cave and the simplicity of the property.'
Wedding Attire and Reception
For her special day, Wilson wore a custom Oscar de la Renta gown, while Hodges opted for a bespoke suit by D. Lacquaniti. The reception featured a dinner prayer led by Wilson's mother, followed by an evening of good food, good company, and good music. 'Our family and friends know how to have a good time, and the dance floor was packed all night,' Wilson said.
A Love Story That Began in 2021
Wilson and Hodges first got together in 2021. Hodges, who played as a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and later retired from sports to pursue a career in real estate, proposed during a visit to the George Jones Estate in Franklin, Tennessee. Wilson shared the proposal story on TikTok, explaining that she had suspected he might propose that day but tried not to get her hopes up. 'He had it all set up. He had the candles and the picture frames, and it could not have been more perfect,' she said.
The wedding marks a joyful milestone for Wilson, who has often spoken about her desire for family and her journey in the music industry, which she described as a '14-year overnight success' in her recent Netflix documentary.
