Story byBryan West, Nashville TennesseanWed, February 4, 2026 at 8:56 PM UTC·1 min readHigh-profile weddings, like the upcoming Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce nuptials, often come with camera flashes, curious onlookers and a level of scrutiny most couples never experience. It's something San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey understands firsthand and says requires intention, planning and keeping the "right people" around you. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDuring a backstage conversation at the Intuit for Education Super Bowl Financial Literacy Forum Feb. 3, the football star opened up about how he and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo kept their own high-profile ceremony personal in 2024. The couple married in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, in a chapel ceremony followed by a private reception at the Ocean House, a venue that shut down entirely for their guests. Workers used umbrellas to shield Culpo from view, and a draped tent covered the lawn to ensure the couple had the privacy they wanted. Olivia Culpo, Christian McCaffrey marry: All the wedding details including her dress."I have the best wife and she did a great job of doing that," McCaffrey said when asked how they maintained privacy on their big day.
