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01of 12Hanri HumanAfter meeting in 2018,Tim Tebowand fiancéeDemi-Leigh Nel-Peterstied the knot on January 20 in an intimate sunset ceremony atLa Paris Estatein Cape Town, South Africa.His connection with Nel-Peters “was instant,” Tebow, 32, told PEOPLE. “I knew that she was a very special person. And after the initial attraction, we realized that we both share the same faith, which was so important to me.”
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After meeting in 2018,Tim Tebowand fiancéeDemi-Leigh Nel-Peterstied the knot on January 20 in an intimate sunset ceremony atLa Paris Estatein Cape Town, South Africa.
His connection with Nel-Peters “was instant,” Tebow, 32, told PEOPLE. “I knew that she was a very special person. And after the initial attraction, we realized that we both share the same faith, which was so important to me.”
02of 12Hanri HumanNel-Peters, 24, wore a custom gown from David’s Bridal after trying on approximately 50 designs of different fits and silhouettes.Nel-Peters —Miss Universe 2017 — “ended up sticking with” a “clean, sleek and elegant” off-the-shoulder fit-and-flare style that complemented the overall “traditional and timeless” vibe of the wedding.
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Nel-Peters, 24, wore a custom gown from David’s Bridal after trying on approximately 50 designs of different fits and silhouettes.
Nel-Peters —Miss Universe 2017 — “ended up sticking with” a “clean, sleek and elegant” off-the-shoulder fit-and-flare style that complemented the overall “traditional and timeless” vibe of the wedding.
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05of 12Hanri Human"I’ve been waiting my entire life for someone special, who I can spend the rest of my life with. I was waiting for the right person to come along. And now I’m marrying Demi. I can’t wait to see what our future holds. All of my dreams have come true. It was 100 percent worth the wait," Tebow told PEOPLE.
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“I’ve been waiting my entire life for someone special, who I can spend the rest of my life with. I was waiting for the right person to come along. And now I’m marrying Demi. I can’t wait to see what our future holds. All of my dreams have come true. It was 100 percent worth the wait,” Tebow told PEOPLE.
06of 12Hanri HumanNel-Peters told PEOPLE in last week’s issue, “Tim is my biggest support system. In the two years we’ve known each other, we’ve found such a deep love.”
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Nel-Peters told PEOPLE in last week’s issue, “Tim is my biggest support system. In the two years we’ve known each other, we’ve found such a deep love.”
07of 12Hanri HumanTebow proposed to Nel-Peters with a jaw-dropping 7.25-carat solitaire ring.Tebow purchased the diamond sparkler a month before proposing, from a broker who flew into Jacksonville with several different gems for him to choose from.
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Tebow proposed to Nel-Peters with a jaw-dropping 7.25-carat solitaire ring.
Tebow purchased the diamond sparkler a month before proposing, from a broker who flew into Jacksonville with several different gems for him to choose from.
08of 12Hanri Human"Being in the fashion industry and being a girl who has dreamed about this day since I was three, I had this planned out a long time ago," Nel-Peters told PEOPLE of her bridal look. “[I wanted] a little bit of the Royal family inspiration. I mostly [was] looking around Pinterest. I also kept in mind what Tim would like in a wedding dress.”
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“Being in the fashion industry and being a girl who has dreamed about this day since I was three, I had this planned out a long time ago,” Nel-Peters told PEOPLE of her bridal look. “[I wanted] a little bit of the Royal family inspiration. I mostly [was] looking around Pinterest. I also kept in mind what Tim would like in a wedding dress.”
09of 12Hanri Human"We’re both very traditional," Nel-Peters told PEOPLE. “We wanted to look back at the wedding and see that it was intimate, elegant, and traditional.”
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“We’re both very traditional,” Nel-Peters told PEOPLE. “We wanted to look back at the wedding and see that it was intimate, elegant, and traditional.”
10of 12Hanri HumanA special surprise came in the form of dessert, as the couple hadn’t seen the wedding cake before the reception.“I’m an easy bride,” said Nel-Peters. “We just trusted our wedding planner.”
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A special surprise came in the form of dessert, as the couple hadn’t seen the wedding cake before the reception.
“I’m an easy bride,” said Nel-Peters. “We just trusted our wedding planner.”
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The menu for the reception included both American and South African cuisine, including steak, mussels, assorted cheeses and pasta.
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“The second dress is more modern, sensual and fun,” she said of the Chantilly lace and crystal-embellished column with a plunging V-neckline, worn with a walking-length two-tier veil. “It’s something I could enjoy myself in. I hope it is everything Tim imagined it to be as well!”
source: people.com
