NFL player JuJu Smith-Schuster and his wife, fitness instructor Laura Kruk, have shared intimate details from their recent wedding ceremony and reception held in Dana Point, California. The event took place on Friday at the Ritz-Carlton, overlooking the ocean, and featured a host of celebrity guests.
Among the attendees were tight end Travis Kelce and his new wife, pop superstar Taylor Swift. This marked Swift and Kelce's first public appearance as a married couple following their own wedding the previous week at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Other guests included Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany, and Super Bowl champion George Karlaftis with his wife Kaia.
The wedding festivities began on Thursday evening with a Hawaiian-themed beachside welcome party, a nod to Smith-Schuster's Samoan heritage. Guests enjoyed piña coladas and music, with Polynesian dancers performing midway through the night. Speeches from close friends and family were also part of the celebration.
The main ceremony on Friday was held on a lawn adorned with white and green florals. Kruk described the setting as her "dream ceremony," and guests were welcomed with champagne as a violinist played. For the ceremony, Kruk wore a strapless Steven Khalil gown with a detailed veil, while Smith-Schuster sported a custom white double-breasted Julian Abdul Studios suit, Chanel glasses, and Tom Ford shoes.
Smith-Schuster expressed his emotions upon seeing his bride, stating, "The moment I saw her walking toward me, I knew without a doubt that I was marrying the woman I had prayed for." Following the ceremony, a cocktail hour and reception ensued, during which Smith-Schuster's aunt served as the master of ceremonies.
A significant moment for the couple was their traditional Samoan Taualuga dance. Smith-Schuster noted, "Watching her honor my family and our traditions made me incredibly proud and reminded me just how blessed I am to call her my wife." He described it as his "favorite part of the entire day."
An after-party continued until 2 a.m., with a strict no-phones policy intended to encourage guests to be fully present. "We wanted our wedding to reflect who we are as people and as a couple, and to be one big party," Kruk told Vogue. Smith-Schuster added that the day was "without a doubt, the most unforgettable – and absolutely lit – day of our lives."