Christian McCaffrey, who is the reigning Offensive Player of the Year in the NFL, recently got married to Olivia Culpo, a former Miss Universe. The wedding took place in Watch Hill, Rhode Island on June 29, 2024. Culpo wore a Dolce & Gabbana long-sleeved ballgown for her special day, but not everyone was a fan of her choice.
A fashion influencer known as Kennedy Bingham, also known as Gown Eyed Girl, took to social media to express her thoughts on Culpo’s wedding dress. She mentioned that she had been a bridal creator for four years and had never spoken negatively about a wedding dress before, but she did not like Culpo’s dress. Bingham described the dress as “modest” and lacking personality. Culpo had previously stated that she did not want her dress to exude sexiness in any way, as she wanted it to reflect the seriousness of her commitment to marriage.
McCaffrey, Culpo’s husband, responded to Bingham’s criticism by calling her post “evil” and expressing his hope that she could find joy and peace in the world like his wife does. Culpo later commented on TikTok, referring to Bingham as a “bizarre human.” Bingham argued that Culpo’s emphasis on being covered and elegant on her wedding day was pushing a certain image of what brides should look like, especially considering Culpo’s usual style of dressing.
In a lengthy video, Bingham criticized Culpo for focusing so much on being covered and timeless on her wedding day, especially since she does not typically dress modestly in her daily life. She questioned why Culpo believed that being covered made her the most beautiful in McCaffrey’s eyes. The influencer expressed her discomfort with the idea of pushing a specific image of what a bride should look like based on Culpo’s statements.
Despite the criticism from the fashion influencer, Culpo and McCaffrey exchanged vows at a chapel in Rhode Island surrounded by loved ones. McCaffrey had an impressive NFL season in 2023, finishing with career-best stats that earned him his third Pro Bowl selection.
It is clear that Culpo’s wedding dress choice sparked a debate about the significance of attire on such a special occasion, and how different individuals perceive the concept of modesty and elegance in wedding fashion. Ultimately, Culpo and McCaffrey’s love for each other and commitment to their marriage are what truly matter, regardless of fashion critiques.