Social media posts offer glimpse inside Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnson’s wedding

Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnson waited nine long years to tie the knot – so it should come as no surprise that they went all out for their big day, sparing no expense on what was described by one lucky guest as the ‘Met Gala of weddings’. 

Model Paulina, 33, and her golf pro husband Dustin, 37, said their ‘I do’s’ at luxury hotel and resort Blackberry Farm in Tennessee on Saturday – exchanging vows in front of a glamorous crowd of friends and family, including the bride’s hockey legend father, Wayne. 

Now, the couple’s nearest and dearest have shared a glimpse inside the over-the-top celebrations on social media, sharing images and videos from inside the stunning ceremony and fun-filled reception, which included several different photo opps, stunning floral arrangements, and plenty of dancing. 

Dustin and Paulina’s big day was attended by a slew of their most glamorous friends, including reality stars Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover, of Bravo’s Summer House fame, as well as Southern Charm star Austen Kroll. 

The happy couple’s family were also in attendance, with Paulina’s sister Sara sharing plenty of pictures and videos from the weekend, while the bride’s mother Janet posted just one touching snap from the event: an emotional image of proud dad Wayne Gretzky getting teary-eyed while waiting to walk his daughter down the aisle. 

The snap shows Wayne, 61, looking dapper in a tuxedo – complete with white bow tie – standing with tears in his eyes while looking off into the distance, no doubt waiting for his first glimpse at his daughter in her wedding gown. 

‘Wayne waiting for his little girl to appear for her and Dustin’s Big Day,’ actress Janet captioned the photo, before revealing that her daughter’s wedding day – April 23 – was actually the same date that Paulina’s grandparents tied the knot. 

‘4/23/22 which happen[s] to be the same day that [Wayne’s] own parents [Walter and Phyllis] married,’ she added.

Elsewhere, guests revealed some of the special touches that Paulina and Dustin arranged for their big day – with many of them taking full advantage of the many photo opps that were littered throughout the tented event. 

Videos show several guests posing up in a 360° video booth, while images capture several of the couple’s friends posing up in front of the stunning backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains.

The wedding also featured a beautiful flower wall for guests to snap a picture in front of, as well as a stunning archway that featured a neon sign reading: ‘No regretzkys’ in a clever play on Paulina’s maiden name.

She has yet to reveal whether she is planning to change her surname to Johnson now that she and Dustin are officially married – having been together for over a decade.  

Paulina’s best friend Jeremy Cohen posted a gallery of pictures and videos from the weekend – while describing the event as the ‘most incredible wedding there ever was’. 

One video showed him posing up a storm in the video booth – while another clip captured him taking a shot with several of the bride’s glam squad, however the group left their glasses completely empty. 

Paulina and Dustin tied the knot in front of hundreds of guests in a large white tent on the Blackberry Farm property.

Exclusive images obtained by DailyMail.com reveal the bride wearing a dazzling Vera Wang wedding dress while exchanging vows with her new husband in the elegant tent – before changing up her outfit for the reception. 

Social media posts showed guests being ferried to the event in golf carts, with one friend of the bride, Hannah Selleck, capturing a stunning view of the tent as her personal cart whizzed her to the ceremony. 

Many of the guests chose to undergo outfit changes before the evening’s festivities kicked off; newlywed Paulina was seen sporting a stunning silky gown while posing up for the video booth with Summer House star Paige, 29, and several other guests – including her sister-in-law Sara Gretzky. 

Paige donned a long black dress for the ceremony – which she attended with her boyfriend and fellow Bravo star Craig Conover – before changing into a short strapless number for the reception. 

Paulina and Dustin also posed for several photo booth shots with their two sons, seven-year-old Tatum and four-year-old River. 

The party appears to have carried on into the wee hours of the morning, with Sara sharing a candid snap of herself with bride Paulina, Paige, Kristina Melnichenko and Emily Saifan all wearing hotel slippers while perching on the floor. 

‘The after hours laughs,’ she captioned the Instagram Stories snap, before posting a photo of the incredible fast food spread that guests enjoyed at the end of what appears to have been a very long night. 

Sara’s photo showed burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, and grilled cheese sandwiches laid out on Blackberry Farm napkins, with the bride’s sister captioning the shot: ‘Late night.’  

Kristina, who is one of the bride’s closest friends, also showed off the impressive breakfast spread that guests were treated to the following morning, sharing a snap of a delicious looking sandwich, which she enjoyed alongside a glass of champagne. 

However, it may be that Paulina and Dustin chose to forgo the hotel offerings in favor of something a bit more unhealthy; the pair were pictured boarding a private jet on Sunday, with the PGA star toting a bag from McDonald’s, suggesting they were preparing to enjoy a fast food feast on their journey home. 

Their wedding comes nine years after the couple first got engaged and saw the pair enjoying several days of celebrations, beginning with a beautiful dinner on Thursday night after they arrived in Tennessee on a private jet.  

While Paulina happily documented much of the build-up to the big day on her Instagram, it seems she wanted to spend the ceremony and reception living in the moment, and she refrained from posting too many images and videos on her social media – save for one shot of the dinner set-up on Saturday, a snap of an enormous ice cream sundae, and a video of rock legend Kid Rock performing for the newlyweds. 

The singer, 51, played a cover of Chris Stapleton’s ‘Joy of My Life’ as Paulina filmed for her Instagram.  

‘You are the joy of my life,’ the newlywed model wrote alongside the clip. ‘Thank you Kid Rock.’ 

The ‘Bawitdaba’ singer is friendly with both Dustin and Paulina’s legendary father Wayne, having been spotted playing golf together in Pebble Beach in the past. Rock is also notorious for his fandom of the National Hockey League’s Detroit Red Wings as well as the sport of golf. 

The ceremony took place under an elegant white tent erected on the property’s spacious lawn, with the couple’s closest family and friends in attendance.

Paulina shared plenty of glimpses into her big weekend before tying the knot, from her and Dustin’s flight to Knoxville on a private jet on Thursday to their welcome dinner later that night. 

On Friday night, she teased a menu and an apparent table setting in a picture; butternut squash soup and beef appeared to be part of a dinner. 

Earlier that day, the bride-to-be hosted a disco-themed luncheon for nine of her nearest and dearest, including her younger sister Emma Gretzky, her sister-in-law Sara Gretzky, and her future sister-in-law Samantha Johnson. 

Paulina showed off her tan in her cream blazer mini dress with split sleeves that were held together with silver bows that went up her arms, topping off the look with sky-high silver stilettos featuring matching bows. 

Her blonde hair was pulled up in an elegant bun with tendrils framing her face.  

The pre-wedding event was held inside Blackberry Farm’s boathouse on Old Walland Pond, which offered a scenic of the water as they ate. The outside of the building was decorated with bright pink flowers and silver disco balls. 

A silver ‘P’ and ‘D’ for Paulina and Dustin flanked the entryway to the boathouse, where she was joined by her pals Kristina Melnichenko, Alex Brown, Scott Shilstone, Jeremy Cohen, Brooke Hurt, and Jamie Dillender. 

Inside, there was a picnic table set for ten, glass vases filled with mini disco balls, and disco balls of all different sizes hanging from the ceiling. 

Paulina and her guests were treated to a charcuterie plate, vegetables with dip, bread, and other snacks along with their meal. 

She shared photos and videos from the afternoon feast, including footage of them holding up their wine glasses at the table that was set to David Guetta’s hit ‘Family.’ 

The model also posted snapshots of herself with hairstylists Riawna Capri and Sierra Kener, who helped her get ready for the day. 

Paulina and Dustin kicked off their wedding weekend on Thursday night with a lavish dinner with their loved ones, including their two sons. 

The bride’s parents, Wayne and Janet Gretzky, were there with her younger siblings Ty, 31, Trevor, 29, Tristan, 21, and Emma, 19. The family posed for photos together underneath a sign that said ‘No Regretzkys’ — a play on their surname. 

Paulina referred to the evening as ‘family night’ on her Instagram Stories, though their closest friends were also in attendance. 

She shared a black and white photo of herself posing with her sister-in-law Sara and her close friends Kristina and Jeremy.

The snapshot was framed in white and had ‘Paulina & Dustin 04.23.2022’ written at the bottom in black. 

Another image from the night that shows her cuddling her son River was posted with the caption: ‘My heart.’ 

Paulina looked incredible in a nude mini-dress featuring ruffles and crystal embellishments that twinkled in the light. She wore her long blonde hair in loose waves around her shoulders. 

Makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic, the founder of Makeup by Mario, was on hand to help her get ready that night. Before dinner, she posted a photo of herself wearing nothing but a nude tank while he did her makeup. 

Dustin, 37, sported a navy suit and white button-down shirt sans tie, topping off his dinner look with a pair of white sneakers. The couple’s sons Tatum, seven, and River, four, matched their dad in light blue button-down shirts, navy pants, and white sneakers. 

Paulina tagged the event planning company YSD Events when she shared a video of the stunning table-scape that was designed for the night’s festivities. 

There were narrow vases filled with white tulips and dozens of candle votives on the table while unique light fixtures hung from the trees above them. 

Guests were treated to a three-course meal starting with mushroom risotto parmesan and aged balsamic. 

They had a choice of two entrees, either miso sea bass with spinach and jasmine rise or wood-grilled beef ribeye cap au poivre with potato puree and garden greens.

Dessert was carrot cake with cream cheese and candied pecans. 

Paulina continued to share photos from the night on Friday morning, including family photos of herself with Dustin and their sons. The boys had fun in the photo booth and posed for a number of playful shots, both together and by themselves. 

The next morning, the bride-to-be was dressed in white sweats when she took Tatum and River to see the ‘truffle pups’ on the property that are a part of Blackberry Farm’s breeding program. 

She sat next to their boys as they happily pet the Lagotto Romagnolo puppies. The dog breed from Northern Italy has been used to hunt truffles for centuries. 

Paulina and Dustin flew to Knoxville with their family and friends on a private jet on Thursday afternoon. 

She started her Instagram Stories posts from the day with a snapshot of herself looking outside the window of the jet with the caption: ‘She’s ready.’ 

The mother of two was dressed to impress in a cropped white halter top and denim shorts, but it was her accessories that stood out. She wore glittery cowboy boots with a matching crossbody bag, perfect for her arrival in Knoxville. 

Paulina’s blonde hair was pulled back in a simple bun, which drew attention to the large diamond earrings that sparkled in her ears.  

Sitting next to her on the floor was a white Hermès Birkin bag — the starting cost of which is an eye-watering $10,000. She also had a white mug with the words ‘Mrs. Johnson Est. 2022’ splashed across the front in silver in her cupholder. 

In case it wasn’t clear she was getting married, she posted a Boomerang that shows her and Dustin clinking champagne glasses with their guests on the jet. She added a GIF that said: ‘It’s finally happening.’ 

Another picture of Paulina posing with sister-in-law Sara and her pal Kristina was captioned: ‘Going To The Chapel.’ 

After they landed, she added footage of herself stepping off the plane that was set to the classic wedding song ‘Going To The Chapel.’ A black SUV from Blackberry Farm was seen waiting for them on the tarmac. 

Paulina headed straight to the resort, and twenty minutes later she shared a Boomerang of herself holding hands with Dustin as they walked on the grounds. 

The couple was greeted with a golf cart with their initials ‘P’ and ‘D’ that was decorated with white flowers and greenery in celebration of their big day. 

Paulina couldn’t resist taking a video of the luxurious resort, including the incredible view. 

Nightly rates for rooms at Blackberry Farm start at $1,045, and a three-night minimum is required for all stays, according to the website. 

The couple had ordered custom cookies featuring their faces, her engagement ring, a golf cart, and a bottle of champagne with their initials on it for the weekend. 

Guests received the cookies in wooden boxes with a note that said: ‘Welcome! Can’t wait to celebrate with you! xx P+D.’ 

Paulina and Dustin started dating in 2012 and got engaged a year later. She spoke about their nearly decade-long engagement on her sister-in-law Sara’s podcast, The Netchicks, last year. 

‘I don’t know if people know if me and Dustin are really married or not. We’re not,’ she reminded listeners. ‘We’re so in love.’

Last April, she lived every bride’s dream when she shopped for the perfect wedding dress with Vera Wang in New York City. 

Paulina enjoyed a celebratory dinner with the renowned fashion designer before trying on a number of gowns at her bridal boutique. 

Dustin was at the RBC Heritage on the PGA Tour last week when he dodged a question about their wedding menu. The golfer is known for his love of pigs in the blanket, which he had served at his Masters champions dinner last year.

When asked if they would be serving the appetizer at their nuptials, he admitted that he didn’t do too much of the planning.  

‘Honestly, I don’t know, it’s a possibility,’ he told Golf Digest with a laugh. ‘I haven’t looked over the menu yet. I’ll let mom pick that stuff.’

Dustin did not appear to be with Paulina when she traveled to Tennessee with her mother, Janet, and her pal Kristina last month for some wedding planning. 

She chronicled the trip on her Instagram Stories, starting with a photo of her plane touching down in Knoxville, which is about a half-hour drive from Blackberry Farm. 

The future Mrs. Johnson was dressed in a white sports bra and matching leggings, topping off her look with a camel coat and white sneakers. 

The group posed for a photo in what appeared to be The Barn, a James Beard Award-winning restaurant at Blackberry Farm. 

Another snapshot showed Paulina and Kristina holding glasses of red wine in the backseat of a vehicle. It seemed as though they were enjoying a wine tasting while touring the grounds. 

The wedding planning came on the heels of the bride-to-be’s lavish bachelorette getaway that was held on St. Barts in late February. 

Paulina was joined by eight of her closest pals — including her sister-in-law Sara — when she flew to the French-speaking Caribbean island on a private jet filled with swag for her and her party guests. 

She documented her entire bachelorette weekend on her Instagram Stories and later shared a throwback photo of them boarding their private jet. 

Paulina posed on the stairs by herself while her friends huddled together on the tarmac together. She captioned the picture ‘P’s Last D,’ which was also the getaway’s official hashtag. 

The influencer, who has one million Instagram followers, tagged her friends Janet, Jeremy, Samantha, Kristina, Sara, Alex, Brooke, and Ava Deylami. 

They stayed at what appeared to be a private villa that was already decorated in Paulina’s honor and featured a pool overlooking the Caribbean.

Guests enjoyed a custom bar menu with drinks named in Paulina’s honor, including ‘Naked & Famous’ and ‘No Regretzkys.’ They were also given more gifts inside the villa.

They were gifted ‘Team Bride’ cards featuring a drawing of all of them from behind with Paulina ‘The Queen’ in the center. Others swag included mesh trucker hats and flowers, but the nicest gifts by far were bags from Prada.

Snapshots and videos from the week-long getaway show the group dancing, singing, and taking down plenty of drinks. But every morning they woke up to fresh-cut fruit, squeezed juices, chia seed pudding, and plates of pastries. 

And while Paulina had a great time with her friends, she wasn’t without her fiancé. 

She shared a photo of herself with Dustin, who was also on the island for his bachelor party, though it’s unclear how much time they spent together.