Three-time Olympic gold medallist Gabby Thomas and her husband Spencer McManes celebrated their love in a romantic beachside wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on Friday, 30 October, with a rainbow, elegant fashion, and plenty of dancing making the occasion memorable.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe couple exchanged vows at the Garza Blanca Resort & Spa in Mexico, with the Pacific Ocean providing a picturesque backdrop for their wedding ceremony.Despite rain throughout much of the day, the weather eventually played into the couple’s fairytale celebration, with the skies clearing just as the ceremony began and a vibrant rainbow appearing behind them.“It had been raining all day. But right as our ceremony began, the rain cleared, and a vibrant rainbow appeared behind us just as I reached the altar,” Thomas told Vogue.Irene Cheptai makes Fair Play Awards final threeThe Olympic sprint star and McManes, founder of non-alcoholic beverage brand Kaviva, approached their wedding planning with a relaxed attitude, prioritising personal touches and creating an experience that reflected their relationship.“I really wanted the process to be a fun, shared experience between the two of us,” Thomas said.They enlisted the wedding-planning team at About Love to help bring their vision to life while incorporating elements that reflected their shared experiences, including the cities they had explored together, their dogs, family, friends and, naturally, pizza.The ceremony was particularly emotional for the bride, who was escorted down the aisle by both her parents, while her grandfather officiated the service.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095197##“Walking down the aisle escorted by both my mother and father, there were so many emotions. The best way to describe it is grateful, excited, and completely anchored in the moment,” she said.Thomas added that she spent much of the ceremony gazing into McManes' eyes before taking a moment to appreciate the family and friends who had travelled to celebrate with them.For McManes, the moment was equally unforgettable.“Gabby completely stole the show. We locked eyes for the entire ceremony. It was unforgettable,” he said.Shock as fast-rising Kenyan duo receive doping suspensionsFashion was another highlight of the celebration, with Thomas wearing three custom outfits from designer Galia Lahav across the ceremony, reception, and after-party.For the ceremony, the 29-year-old chose a romantic lace basque-waist gown featuring sleeves and a veil, creating a Victorian-inspired look.She complemented the dress with Maria Elena earrings and Jimmy Choo ballet flats.“I was expecting to fall in love with a simple silhouette, but once I put on my Galia Lahav lace basque-waist gown, I knew it was the one. I felt like a princess,” she revealed.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095335##McManes opted for a white tuxedo jacket paired with black trousers, explaining that he wanted to embrace the opportunity to wear a distinctive white dinner jacket.His groomsmen wore traditional black tuxedos but added a personal touch through bolo ties, a nod to an heirloom passed down to him by his great-grandfather.The bride's bridesmaids wore honey-beige dresses from Austin-based brand Revelry, with each woman allowed to choose her preferred silhouette, reflecting Thomas' desire for individuality rather than rigid wedding fashion rules.Following the ceremony, the newlyweds took sunset portraits along the beach, embracing the misty and wet conditions before joining their wedding party for a few TikTok videos.Mozzart Bet commits Ksh2.5 million to 11th Chemususu Dam Half MarathonThomas later changed into her second Galia Lahav outfit, a more glamorous and daring design selected for the reception.The dress featured a bustle that allowed her to comfortably execute a choreographed first dance and enjoy the evening on the dance floor.Although the weather forced the couple to move the reception indoors at the last minute, it did little to dampen the celebrations.The dance floor remained packed throughout the evening, with a playlist featuring hip-hop, throwback classics and country music.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095173##For the final part of the festivities, Thomas changed into Galia Lahav's short Hazel dress, paired with custom New Balance sneakers.The playful outfit allowed her to dance freely as the celebrations continued into the night, with a saxophonist adding to the entertainment.Their Cabo wedding, held approximately a year and a half after the proposal, brought their journey together to another milestone.Reflecting on the celebrations, Thomas described herself as the luckiest person in the world, attributing the success of the occasion not just to the romantic setting but also to the people who shared the special day with them.Sabastian Sawe inches closer to World Athletics award as Agnes Ngetich drops out“Not just because rain is good luck, but because the people in that room made it the best day of our lives. There wasn't a single second where we weren't smiling, dancing, or celebrating. We're just so grateful,” she said.
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