"Dancing with the Stars" pro dancers Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy tied the knot this Sunday in a beautiful two-day wedding that started on July 8, and concluded on July 9. They included their seven-month-old child, Shai Aleksander, as 'prince of honor.'
The couple selected Oheka Castle (New York City) as the main venue. Maksim reportedly showed it to Peta weeks before their big day.
According to Maksim Chmerkovskiy, it was the most suitable place for their guests, including some close friends, relatives, and celebrities. They all enjoyed the festivities and spent quality time with each other.
The ceremony and guests
On Saturday night, the couple and their guests were provided with a Shabbat dinner. The "Dancing with the Stars" pros entertained their guests with a traditional dance. Peta rocked the floor in an ivory-colored, strapless dress with matching jewelry, handbag and shoes. The groom, on the other hand, chose a plain black outfit as he wanted to keep things simple.
Their wedding ceremony was attended by a couple of dancers from the famous ABC show where both Maks, 37, and Peta, 30, have been the winners.
Nicole Volynets Gamer, Peta’s wedding planner, tried his best to nicely arrange the things. He had given the venue a simple yet elegant look. Chmerkovskiy’s brother and "Dancing with the Stars" pro Val Chmerkovskiy has been forefront when it comes making it the most beautiful day for the couple.
Sharna Burgess and Tony Dovolani also attended the ceremony in elegant and beautiful dresses. Actress Rumer Willis, who was the winner of season 20, was one of the most prominent guests. Plus, model Nyle DiMarco, who won with Murgatroyd during season 22, attended the two-day ceremony. Other guests included "DWTS" pro dancer Amber Rose and Val, who partnered with each other in season 23. Val's girlfriend Jenna Johnson, Henry Byalikov, and Candace Cameron Bure also attended the ceremony.
The relationship of Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd
Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy were dating each other for over four years. In 2015, the confirmed their relationship and became engaged the same year. Maksim Chmerkovskiy proposed his co-star in Florida back in January 2017.