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Celebrity couples who married in Rhode Island before Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey are the latest couple to say “I do” in the Ocean State, but they are not the first celebs to do so.
In fact, there have been numerous high-profile couples that have chosen the smallest state in the country for their weddings.
“Bachelor” alums, an Oscar-winning actress and a former president are among those who have wed in Rhode Island.
Before he became president, John F. Kennedy married his wife Jackie in a Rhode Island wedding. (Visions of America/Joseph Sohm/Universal Images Group via Getty Images; Getty Images)
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- Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey
- Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney
- John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy
- Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon
1. Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey
The former Miss Universe and the NFL star are the latest to be married in Rhode Island.
The news of their wedding in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, was a buzz-worthy affair. The two said “I do” on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in a church ceremony.
“That was our number one priority,” she told Vogue of marrying in a church.
The dress Culpo walked down the aisle in was a modest one. The Dolce & Gabbana ballgown featured long sleeves and very minimal detailing.
Former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo and San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey married in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, on Saturday, June 29, 2024. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
“I didn’t want it to exude sex in any way, shape, or form,” she explained. “I wanted it to feel effortless and as if it’s complimenting me, not overpowering me. There’s so much beauty and simplicity.”
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Their ceremony at Watch Hill Chapel was followed by a reception at Ocean House, a luxury hotel, according to The Providence Journal.
2. Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney
Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence married art dealer Cooke Maroney in October 2019.
Their wedding was at the Belcourt of Newport mansion in Rhode Island.
Among the guests at this event were Adele, Kris Jenner, Emma Stone and Ashley Olsen, according to Vogue.
“I definitely wasn’t at a place where I was like, ‘I’m ready to get married,’” the “Hunger Games” actress previously said on the “Naked with Catt Sadler” podcast. “I just met Cooke and I wanted to marry him. We wanted to marry each other, we wanted to commit fully.”
Jennifer Lawrence and her husband, art dealer Cooke Maroney, had a 2019 wedding in the Ocean State. (Robert Kamau/GC Images)
“He’s just the best person I’ve ever met in my whole life,” Lawrence told “Entertainment Tonight.” “It was a very, very easy decision.”
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The two have always kept their relationship under wraps and have continued to do so in the years following their Rhode Island wedding.
3. John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy
On Sept. 12, 1953, John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy were married in Newport, Rhode Island.
They were married at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in front of more than 800 guests, according to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy’s 1953 wedding was in Newport, Rhode Island. (Getty Images)
The bride wore a beautiful ivory tissue silk dress and a bouffant skirt covered in subtle florals.
After the ceremony came a reception full of even more guests. The Kennedy reception was a gathering of more than 1,200, according to the source.
4. Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon
Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon are one successful couple out of “The Bachelor” franchise.
This couple first met while they were both cast members on “Bachelor in Paradise” in 2015.
Unfortunately, even though they were a couple for much of the show, they left filming as just friends.
The two went back to “Bachelor in Paradise” in 2016. This time was still not a success for the pair.
It wasn’t until a couple of years after the show that they began dating. They announced their relationship in 2018.
After originally meeting on “Bachelor in Paradise” and being friends for many years, they finally tied the knot in 2019 in Newport, Rhode Island. (James Clark/Disney/Getty Images)
They got engaged in June of that year in Mexico during the filming of “Bachelor in Paradise.”
On Aug. 11, 2019, Iaconetti and Haibon got married in Newport, Rhode Island.
Now, the married couple live in Rhode Island, the state where Haibon grew up, and own Audrey’s Coffee House and Lounge.
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The Boston Red Sox will return to action on Friday to kick off the second half of the 2026 Major League Baseball season with a doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The last few weeks have been incredible for Boston and have really gotten the organization right back into the thick of the playoff race. Beforehand, the Red Sox looked like one of the worst teams in baseball. Now, Boston is 46-48 and has won 14 of its last 16 games. It’s why you play the games. The MLB season is long and full of ups and downs. Sure, the first few months of the season were full of many down moments for the Red Sox, but they flipped a switch, got hot, and now are right back in the mix.
Now, there are just over two weeks to go until the 2026 trade deadline and Boston should be looking to add. But who should the Red Sox be targeting? Here are four intriguing options for Craig Breslow and the Red Sox’s front office to target.
Gleyber Torres — Detroit Tigers
The former longtime New York Yankee is a member of the Detroit Tigers and was slashing .280/.395/.395 with a .790 OPS, four homers and 18 RBIs before the All-Star break. Torres is on the Injured List, but has already begun a rehab assignment. Torres has the type of right-handed pop Boston’s lineup needs. Plus, he’s just 29 years old.
Luis Arráez — San Francisco Giants
Luis Arráez isn’t a right-handed bat and doesn’t have much power, but this is a guy with three batting titles under his belt and has a shot at another one. He’s batting .330 right now and would go a long way for Boston by getting on base towards the top of the lineup.
James Wood — Washington Nationals
This would be a pipe dream type of move. Wood is under team control for four more seasons and is just 23 years old, and yet he’s already a two-time All-Star. He blasted 31 homers last year and already has 28 this season in 97 games played. If the Red Sox could get a bat like his, they’d be all set. But it would cost quite a bit to pry him from Washington.
Isaac Paredes — Houston Astros
There are few players who were connected to Boston more this past offseason than Isaac Paredes. The Astros don’t look like a team that is going to sell, but Paredes is still worth a call. Houston traded Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday in a salary dump.
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Two people were arrested earlier this week following a drug bust in Downtown Pittsburgh, police said.
Pittsburgh Police said Wednesday that Kyree Hairston-Mitchell, 24, and Mya Bryant, 23, were each arrested Monday following a drug bust at a residence along Stanwix Street along with the search of two vehicles.
Police said that detectives from the bureau’s Violence Prevention Unit arrested both individuals after executing warrants and searching the home and the vehicles where they discovered a large amount of drugs, cash, and a gun.
According to police, detectives recovered $12,000 in cash, heroin, marijuana, cocaine, prescription drugs, and a handgun.
Hairston-Mitchell and Bryant are each facing numerous drug-related felony charges, according to court records.
Court documents show that Hairston-Mitchell is being held in the Allegheny County Jail after being unable to post $25,000 bail. Bryant was arraigned and released on nonmonetary bond, court records show.
Both individuals are set to face a preliminary hearing later this month.
Police said that a passenger in one of the vehicles involved in the arrests was taken into custody on a warrant out of Ohio.
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A husky jumped into action to protect a child as a bear charged at them through the yard in Connecticut.
If you’re looking for the best barbecue restaurant in the state, you may have to drive to the state’s capital.
Business Insider identified the most beloved barbecue spot in each state, including Connecticut.
“Our list includes barbecue destinations with historical or regional significance and devoted national or local followings,” Business Insider said. “Many of the spots or their pitmasters have won major accolades, and some have appeared on mainstream TV shows.”
Business Insider’s choice for the most iconic place for barbecue in Connecticut is a specific location of a chain restaurant that has multiple stores in the Constitution State.
Here’s what Business Insider had to say about Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue, and why it might be worth the extra trip to Hartford, Connecticut.
Bear’s Smokehouse — Hartford, Connecticut
Business Insider said the Hartford location is the most iconic Bear’s Smokehouse in Connecticut. However, Bear’s has locations in Windsor, New Haven, South Windsor, and Storrs (although that one is in a University of Connecticut Student Union).
“Local outlet Hartford Courant named Bear’s Smokehouse the best ribs and best food truck in the state,” Business Insider said. “USA Today also named it one of the best restaurants in the country in 2026 (albeit, one of the North Carolina locations).”
Chain restaurant or not, this location’s menu appears to have all the goods that make a barbecue restaurant great: beef brisket, burnt ends, pulled pork, and turkey breast, all done up in a Kansas-City style of barbecue that would make Ted Lasso proud.
They also offer some innovative takes on hearty dishes like poutine with Bear Style Poutine, which comes with fries, spicy cheese curds, brisket gravy, and your choice of meat.
You can find Bear’s Smokehouse at 25 Front St, Hartford, Connecticut.
They open at 11 a.m. on weekdays and weekends but their closing hours vary depending on the day.
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@usatodayco.com.
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