Lainey Wilson's Cave Wedding: Dress, Venue and Band

Lainey Wilson married Devlin “Duck” Hodges on Sunday 10 May 2026 at Ruskin Cave in Dickson, Tennessee. They exchanged vows on a cobblestone ledge below a waterfall.

The country singer wore a custom Oscar de la Renta gown covered in tiny cherry blossoms. The couple shared the news through a Vogue photo spread later that week.

It was one of the most relaxed weddings in all of 2026’s celebrity weddings. Here is what was reported, and what UK couples can take from it.

The wedding at a glance

Detail	What was reported
Date	Sunday 10 May 2026 (Mother’s Day in the US)
Ceremony	Cobblestone ledge below a waterfall, Ruskin Cave, Dickson, Tennessee
Reception	Inside the cave, after a cocktail hour
Bride’s dress	Custom Oscar de la Renta with tiny Japanese cherry blossoms
Groom’s suit	Bespoke D. Lacquaniti suit, reported as mallard green
Arrival	Horse-drawn carriage, walked down the aisle by her father
Music	Rebirth, a 12-piece jazz band
Food	Cajun meal cooked by the chefs at Wilson’s bar, Bell Bottoms Up
Planners	Hugh Howser and Kate Steele of H Three Events
Exit	Sparkler send-off, then away in an old white Ford truck

The venue: a cave they found on a billboard

Ruskin Cave sits in rural Dickson, west of Nashville. The couple did not find it through a planner.

Wilson told Vogue they saw a billboard for it while driving rural Tennessee roads. Hodges asked if she wanted to get married there, and she agreed.

She said they “fell in love with the natural beauty of the cave”. The ceremony took place by the waterfall. The reception moved inside the cave itself.

Taste of Country reported that the rehearsal dinner was held at the same venue on 9 May.

Styled image with no people, not Ruskin Cave or the couple’s ceremony.

The dress: Oscar de la Renta cherry blossoms

Wilson is known for bell-bottoms and a cowboy hat. For the wedding she chose a floor-length custom gown by Oscar de la Renta.

View this post from @oscardelarenta on Instagram

It was decorated with tiny Japanese cherry blossoms. Wilson said the blossoms stood for living in the moment.

Country Rebel reported that she wore her hair long and loose. She chose a classic bridal veil rather than a hat.

Hodges wore a bespoke suit by D. Lacquaniti. Taste of Country described its colour as mallard green.

Styled image with a model, not Lainey Wilson or her Oscar de la Renta gown.

The ceremony, food and music

Wilson arrived by horse-drawn carriage. Her father walked her down the aisle.

View this post from @laineywilson on Instagram

The couple read handwritten vows. Taste of Country said they kept the words private.

Raye’s “Where Is My Husband!” played as they walked back up the aisle. Their first dance was “10-90” by Muscadine Bloodline.

The reception opened with a prayer from Wilson’s mother. Guests then ate a Cajun meal cooked by chefs from Bell Bottoms Up, Wilson’s bar. The menu reflected her Louisiana roots.

Rebirth, a 12-piece jazz band, led the party. Wilson said the dance floor was “packed all night”.

Styled image with models, not the Rebirth band or the couple’s reception.

The guests and the dress code

The couple told guests they could wear anything. Wilson told PEOPLE: “You can wear your birthday suit. We don’t give a damn.”

Hodges added: “We were the least stressed, probably.”

Taste of Country identified several guests in photos the couple shared. They included Miranda Lambert, Luke and Caroline Bryan, Wynonna Judd, Ella Langley, Jelly Roll and Lauren Alaina.

The couple first met on a blind date in 2021. Hodges proposed in February 2025 at the late George Jones’ estate in Franklin, Tennessee.

What UK couples can borrow

A natural setting, within the law

You cannot legally marry in any cave or wood you like in England and Wales. Civil ceremonies must take place at approved premises.

Since 6 April 2022, those venues can hold ceremonies outdoors. The spot must be on land linked to the venue, according to GOV.UK guidance.

That rules out a nearby forest or park the venue does not own. Ask venues with woodland, lakes or gardens which outdoor spots the registrar has accepted.

Our guide to outdoor wedding ceremonies explains the rules in full.

A band that suits the space

A brass or jazz band works well in echoing stone spaces. It also suits a wedding that wants a party rather than a disco.

Check the venue’s noise limits and power supply before booking. Our wedding live band guide covers genres and booking.

Food with a story

Wilson’s Cajun menu came from her own bar’s kitchen. A favourite local restaurant may cater off-site if the venue allows outside caterers.

Ask the venue about corkage and kitchen access first.

A relaxed dress code

Telling guests to wear what they like takes pressure off everyone. State it clearly on the invitation so nobody feels underdressed.

A memorable exit

A sparkler send-off and a vintage vehicle make a strong final photo. Many UK venues restrict sparklers, so ask before you buy them.

Styled image with models, not Lainey Wilson, Duck Hodges or their venue.

What we do not know

The officiant has not been named in the reports we checked.

No guest count has been published. The guest names come from photos, not an official list.

The cost of the wedding and the dress has not been reported. We have not estimated it.

No honeymoon details had been reported by 26 October 2026.