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On his wedding day,Bubba Wallacesaid his “I Dos” with his heart on his sleeve — and two meaningful messages inside of his tux.
One of the details includes Wallace’s birth year, which Purgason tells PEOPLE is a mainstay in any of his bespoke designs for the professional driver.
“Every suit that I make Bubba I include ‘Est 1993’ the year he was born embroidered somewhere hidden either on his pants or his jacket,” he shares of the signature touch.
Wallace’s groomsmen also donned suits designed in Italy and made from an ombre textured wool manufactured from the same mill that makes the iconic James Bond suits.
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Wallace and Carter’s nuptials, which were held at the theJW Marriott in Charlottein North Carolina, comes one year after their July 2021engagement. Wallace popped the question after five years of dating his then-girlfriend.
“Getting married, and starting a new life together, I’m just so excited to have a good one in my corner,” Wallace told PEOPLE of the couple’s big day. “We have so much fun together.”
When it came to the affair, the two wanted to channel both the romantic feel of a traditional wedding and the party vibe of a New Year’s Eve bash.
“We wanted the ceremony, (which was held on the hotel’s 4th floor) to be formal, and then as soon as you walk down the staircase to the reception, we wanted the whole mood to flip,” Carter revealed to PEOPLE of the event’s layout. “The flowers are changing from white to vibrant with pinks, purples, reds, with a lot of sparkle and shine in the room. We wanted the reception to feel like a New Year’s Eve party.”
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Starting off 2023 as newlyweds, Wallace and Carter plan to jet off on their honeymoon to Bora Bora before Wallace gets back to racing when the newNASCARseason begins in February.
“We just have such a good bond. I love the time we spend together. We could sit around together all day every day and we don’t get tired of one another,” Carter told PEOPLE, adding, “And he’s also handsome and charming.”
source: people.com
