Lainey Wilson’s most recent public update about her wedding to former NFL quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges came on Father’s Day, when she shared a video of a dance with her father set to “Butterfly Kisses.”
Wilson and Hodges married on May 10, 2026, at Ruskin Cave in Dickson, Tennessee, in a private waterfall ceremony. The couple revealed the news four days later through a Vogue feature. Wilson wore a custom Oscar de la Renta gown, and the reception blended Tennessee scenery with Cajun food and live New Orleans jazz.
A Venue Found by Accident
Wilson and Hodges discovered Ruskin Cave while driving Tennessee backroads. Wilson told Vogue that Hodges spotted a billboard for the property and asked if she wanted to get married there. She agreed on the spot, and the couple toured the 121-year-old site before booking it.
The ceremony took place on a cobblestone ledge at the base of a waterfall on the property. Wilson arrived by white horse-drawn carriage and was walked down the aisle by her father, Brian Wilson. The couple exchanged vows in front of family and friends, with a friend and mentor officiating and the pair taking communion together during the service.
What the Couple Wore
Wilson wore a custom Oscar de la Renta gown featuring Japanese cherry blossom detailing, a design element she said represented living in the moment. It was reportedly the first time she wore a dress in front of Hodges, a departure from her signature bell-bottoms. She paired the gown with a cathedral veil, custom crystal-embellished boots, and heels.
Hodges wore a bespoke mallard-green three-piece suit, a nod to his nickname, complete with a custom bolo tie and a cowboy hat. Both incorporated Western elements into their formalwear, matching the rustic setting.
A Reception Rooted in Louisiana Traditions
After the ceremony, guests moved into the cave for a reception that reflected Wilson’s Louisiana upbringing. A 12-piece New Orleans jazz group led a second-line march from the ceremony site to the cocktail hour, and chefs from Wilson’s Nashville bar prepared a Cajun-inspired meal for guests.
Wilson’s mother led the dinner prayer before the celebration moved into dancing and live music. The night ended with a sparkler send-off, and the newlyweds left the property in an old white Ford truck.
Who Attended
The wedding drew a number of prominent country music figures, including Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Lauren Alaina, Wynonna Judd, and Ella Langley, among others. Wilson and Hodges have said the event was designed to feel relaxed rather than formal, telling guests there was no strict dress code.
From Blind Date to Marriage
Wilson and Hodges met on a blind date in 2021 that reportedly ended at a Nashville honky-tonk. They made their public red carpet debut together at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2023. Hodges, a former college quarterback at Samford who played in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Rams, later transitioned into real estate work.
Hodges proposed in February 2025 at the former Franklin, Tennessee estate of country musician George Jones. The couple married just over a year later, after Wilson had described struggling to find time for wedding planning around her touring schedule.
First Public Appearance as Newlyweds
Wilson and Hodges made their first major appearance as a married couple at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 17, 2026, one week after the wedding. Wilson had headlined the Stagecoach Festival just two weeks before the ceremony, meaning the couple worked the wedding into an already demanding schedule.
Before the ACM Awards, the newlyweds spent several days in Sedona, Arizona. At the awards show, Wilson discussed the wedding in red carpet interviews and debuted her wedding band alongside her engagement ring. Her official profile on Wikipedia details her career milestones alongside her marriage to Hodges. She received multiple nominations that night, including Entertainer of the Year.
The Father’s Day Update
The most recent verified development came on June 21, 2026, when Wilson shared a video on social media of a dance with her father set to Jeff Carson’s version of “Butterfly Kisses.” She explained that she had performed the song at her kindergarten graduation and chose it as a personal touch connecting her childhood to the wedding.
The clip added a new detail to a ceremony whose major elements, including the venue, dress, and guest list, had already been documented through the couple’s official Vogue announcement in May.
What Remains Confirmed
As of August 2026, the wedding’s core details are established through the couple’s own announcement and consistent reporting: the May 10 date, the Ruskin Cave location, the Oscar de la Renta gown, and the Louisiana-influenced reception. Some peripheral details reported by outlets, such as the complete guest list or specific private moments before the ceremony, have not been independently verified beyond the couple’s own accounts and should be treated as secondhand reporting rather than confirmed fact.
Wilson has continued her touring and awards-season commitments since the wedding, while Hodges has remained focused on his real estate career. The couple has described the celebration as reflective of their shared interests rather than a conventional formal event, built around personal touches like family dances, home-region food traditions, and a setting they found by chance.
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