Atlanta Falcons' Bralen Trice Marries College Sweetheart Ariana Quinones in 'ModernBridgerton' Wedding (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Ariana Quinones and Bralen Trice.Photo:The Snells

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NFL playerBralen Triceis married!

The Atlanta Falcons linebacker said “I do” to his college sweetheart,Ariana Quinones, on Sunday, March 9, atThe Conservatory at Blackberry Ridgein Trenton, Georgia. The elegant, European-inspiredestatewas adorned with neutral florals and rich brown decor in shades of Pantone’s color of the year, mocha mousse, creating a “warm, romantic atmosphere” for the couple’s 140 guests.

“The vibe was a modern take on theBridgertonprincess feel,” Quinones tells PEOPLE. “We also really wanted the design to be welcoming and timeless.”

Bralen Trice and Ariana Quinones.The Snells

The night before the wedding was an “intimate and casual” rehearsal dinner — and surprise baptism ceremony.

Trice and Quinones exchanged handwritten vows in private early the next day before their ceremony. Speaking from behind either side of a brick wall, the couple sweetly held hands as they listened to each other’s promises to honor and cherish one another.

Ariana Quinones and Bralen Trice privately exchange handwritten vows.The Snells

“This private moment between us was full of emotion and really set the tone for the ceremony to come,” Quinones says. “This was the first time we touched and spoke to each other all day and the second we held hands back to back everything felt right.”

“All we wanted all day was to see each other!” Quinones says.

Bralen Trice reacts to Ariana Quinones walking down the aisle.Ariana Quinones walks down the aisle.Bralen Trice reacts to Ariana Quinones walking down the aisle.PHOTO:The SnellsAriana Quinones walks down the aisle.PHOTO:The Snells

Bralen Trice reacts to Ariana Quinones walking down the aisle.Ariana Quinones walks down the aisle.

Bralen Trice reacts to Ariana Quinones walking down the aisle.

Ariana Quinones walks down the aisle.

Bralen Trice reacts to Ariana Quinones walking down the aisle.PHOTO:The SnellsAriana Quinones walks down the aisle.PHOTO:The Snells

A string quartet, Amabile Strings, played Sleeping At Last’s “Turning Page” for Quinones, who wore a strapless lace gown with a plunging sweetheart neckline.

“I love the way he has always made me feel safe and protected,” Quinones says of Trice, adding, “Bralen loves how patient I am.”

After tying the knot, the newlyweds and their guests enjoyed music from Mariachi Aventurero de Dalton at cocktail hour.

Ariana Quinones and Bralen Trice kiss.The Snells

Guests dined family-style dinner on collard green salad, steak, shrimp scampi, asparagus and mashed potatoes before the newlyweds cut into their cake, a four-tiered red velvet topped with white roses fromCake Envy.

Wedding reception details.Ariana Quinones and Bralen Trice slice into their wedding cake.Wedding reception details.PHOTO:The SnellsAriana Quinones and Bralen Trice slice into their wedding cake.PHOTO:The Snells

Wedding reception details.Ariana Quinones and Bralen Trice slice into their wedding cake.

Wedding reception details.

Ariana Quinones and Bralen Trice slice into their wedding cake.

Wedding reception details.PHOTO:The SnellsAriana Quinones and Bralen Trice slice into their wedding cake.PHOTO:The Snells

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The following day, the couple went on a “fun” road trip to Nashville with their wedding party and family. For their first wedding anniversary, the newlyweds plan to go on a honeymoon to Greece and Japan, spending time in each place.

Trice and Quinones first met as student athletes at the University of Washington in 2019. Trice was on the football team, while Quinones was on the softball team. After their mutual friends introduced them, they became “inseparable.”

Ariana Quinones dances with Bralen Trice.The Snells

Trice popped the question during a romantic trip to Hawaii on Dec. 15, 2023. They each announced their engagement in separate posts onInstagrama few days later on Dec. 20, 2023. “Eternity with You Is All I Could Ever Ask For,” Trice captionedhis post.

For the couple, marriage means “committing to a lifelong partnership.” They’re happy to know that they will “always have each other to lean on,” no matter what life throws at them.

Quinones adds that she’s especially excited for “endless sleepovers with my best friend every night for the rest of our lives.”

Additional Credits:

Creative Coordinator: Audrey Kotyk, @sirpillasoirees_audrey

Planning Company: Sirpilla Soirées, @sirpillasoirees

Florals and Draping: BLOSM, @blosmdesign

Beauty: Glam Boss, @glam_boss, Vigilante Cosmetics, @vigilantecosmetics

Rentals: EventWorks, @eventworksrentals

Dance Floor: Southern Event Wraps,@southerneventwraps

Stationery: Ledgewood Fine Stationery, @ledgewoodfinestationery

Seating Chart Rental: Mad Honey Rentals, @madhoneyrentals

Catering: Culinary Creations, @culinarycreationschatt

Entertainment: Keenan Daniels, @themilliondollaman

Linens: BBJ La Tavola, @bbjlatavola

source: people.com