From left: Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky.Photo: Con Chronis/PGA TOUR via Getty
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Pro golferDustin Johnsonand model-actressPaulina Gretzkysaid “I do” in front of friends and family on Saturday, a source tells PEOPLE.
The source says the newlyweds exchanged vows, as planned, at Tennessee’s luxurious Blackberry Farm, located roughly three hours outside of Nashville.
The luxe resort is tucked away in Walland and has become a highly sought-after venue known for its peaceful atmosphere and romantic setting. (A rep for Johnson declined to comment; reps for Gretzky did not immediately respond to a request.)
“Women empowering women at its finest. Making my dreams come true. You are a queen & friend @verawang thank you ❤️,“she wrotein April 2021.
She has likewisebeen teasing other moments(and the wedding’s date) in the lead-up to this weekend’s ceremony — including a snap featuring her sister, Sara, and her bridesmaid Kristina Melnichenko captioned with “going to the chapel” plus a look at a decked-out golf cart monogrammed with “PD.”
On Saturday, Gretzky shared a passionate handwritten note on Instagram from her husband-to-be in which he wrote of their future and their romance.
“Paulina, you are the love of my life. I’m counting the seconds until I marry you,” he wrote. “I love you to the moon and back. xo, Dustin.”
Johnson, 37, and Gretzky, the 33-year-old daughter of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, began dating in early 2013 before announcing their engagement that summer.
She quickly became a well-known face at Johnson’s tournaments and he frequently voices his gratitude for having her at his side.
“She’s such a big supporter of mine,” hepreviously told PEOPLE.
During an appearanceon thePillows & Beerpodcastin May 2021, Paulina explained the reason for the couple’s extended engagement.
“I just did things my own way, I just didn’t want to listen to how everyone else viewed things,” she said then. “I fell in love with someone so fast and we just had the best thing that’s ever happened to us happen so quickly.”
source: people.com
