Chrissy Teigen dropped her ring and cursed while exchanging wedding vows

When Chrissy Teigen and John Legend tied the knot at Villa Pizzo in Lake Como, Italy, in 2013, they threw an elaborate celebration filled with elaborate decor, gourmet food and celebrity appearances. However, there was one moment on their big day that went completely off script. In an interview with Peoplewhich was published on October 5, 2023, the model admitted to uttering a curse word while exchanging vows with the “Conversations in the Dark” singer.

“Jonah’s uncle was a pastor, and he officiated our wedding, and I dropped the ring,” Teigen recalls. “Of course I said, ‘Oh, damn!’ into the microphone, and (the pastor) was a little puzzled by it. He’s like, “It’s Chrissy.” More than a decade later, whenever Teigen remembers that honest moment, she still laughs. In fact, the model said swearing during her vows is still a “cherished memory” of their big day.

Overall, Teigen told the publication that their wedding was perfect, but if she could go back and change one thing, she probably would have allowed herself to dance more. During the reception, Stevie Wonder performed “Ribbon in the Sky” for the newlyweds’ first dance, but Teigen declined. “He did our first dance, but I didn’t have a first dance,” she admitted. “I didn’t really dance because I was too nervous to dance in front of people. It’s more of a regret than a cherished memory that I didn’t actually have my first dance.”

Music was an important part of the couple’s day, especially given Legend’s award-winning career as an entertainer. In addition to Wonder’s performance, the groom himself also shared his vocals with the couple’s friends and relatives. At one point during the reception, Legend serenaded his wife with “All of Me,” which he wrote about Teigen. “Everyone was in tears,” the insider said. People while. “It was so beautiful.”

Ten years after they first said “I do,” Teigen and Legend returned to their wedding venue to renew their vows in honor of their 10th wedding anniversary. For the occasion, the model ditched the traditional white wedding dress in favor of two black Zuhair Murad ensembles and a silver-blue minidress. “She absolutely shone in every stunning outfit,” the insider said. People. In addition to the star-studded guest list, the celebration was attended by the couple’s children – Luna, Miles, Esty and Ren. “It was special for them to have all of their children be part of their wedding anniversary and renewal,” the source added.