Jason Sanders and Kaitlyn Calabuig say “I do” in Malibu after six years together.Photo:Jenny Quicksall
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Meet Mr. and Mrs. Sanders!
Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders and his longtime girlfriend, Kaitlyn Calabuig, a nurse, said “I do” in front of their closest friends and family atCielo Farms in Malibuon Saturday, PEOPLE confirms exclusively.
“Jason and I are both from California. When I stepped onto Cielo Farms, I immediately got emotional. I don’t know how or why, but I instantly knew this was the place,” says the bride, who wore aNetta BenShabu gownfor the big day and got glam withmakeup artist Shadi Malekandhairstylist Vanessa Arias. “[We feel] happy and lucky to be able to say we found our person! We just want to spend time together and enjoy some quiet moments before his season starts and I go back to work.”
Jason Sanders and Kaitlyn Calabuig chose a “modern and timeless” wedding aesthetic.Jenny Quicksall
Kaitlyn Calabuig on her wedding day to Jason Sanders.Jenny Quicksall
“Jason was attending the University of New Mexico pursuing his dreams in kicking and I was in college back in California preparing for nursing school,” recalls Calabuig. “Jen thought the two of us would be a good match and encouraged Jason to reach out to me.”
The couple began dating, falling in love via FaceTime sessions and texts. “Both of us were chasing a goal under sometimes extreme stress and pressure, so having those moments throughout the day was a break in an otherwise difficult time,” she says. “We both understood pressure and formed a strong bond and foundation, motivating each other to obtain our goals.”
Kaitlyn Calabuig and Jason Sanders on their wedding day.Jenny Quicksall
After five years together, Sanders, 27 — who moved to Florida when he signed with the Dolphins — popped the question while Calabuig, 25, was in nursing school.
Jason Sanders proposed to Kaitlyn Calabuig after five years together.Jenny Quicksall
“Once I graduated, I received a job offer in the ICU out in Miami and moved to be with him,” she says. “During his off season, we would always drive to the Florida Keys for a day or two as a mini vacation, so it became a special spot for us. He had set up a sunset dinner in the water, took me on a walk down to the pier and got down on one knee.”
Jason Sanders and Kaitlyn Calabuig’s first dance at their Malibu wedding.Jenny Quicksall
For their wedding day, the couple tappedCrowned Eventsfor planning and design,Jenny Quicksallfor photographyandUnique Floral Designs,Premiere Party RentsandFound Rental Co.for decor.
Jason Sanders and Kaitlyn Calabuig at their wedding reception in Malibu.Jenny Quicksall
Jason Sanders and Kaitlyn Calabuig’s wedding reception.Jenny Quicksall
source: people.com
