Former WWE Wrestlers Amanda Saccomanno and Sabby Piscitelli Marry in 'French Chateau' Wedding: 'Worth the Wait' (Exclusive)

Former WWE stars Amanda Saccomanno and Sabatino “Sabby” Piscitelli have traded a wrestling ring for a wedding ring!

The couple tied the knot on Saturday, November 2, at Park Chateau Estate & Gardens in East Brunswick, NJ, joined by 215 guests including former NFL linebacker Ray Lewis, MMA fighter Rashad Evans and fellow WWE wrestlers Sonya Deville, CJ Perry, Indi Hartwell, Cora Jade, Jacy Jayne and Roxanne Perez.

Saccomanno, who performed under the stage name Mandy Rose, tells PEOPLE that she has been looking forward to her wedding day for as long as she can remember and has always had big visions for her big day. “I dreamed about walking down the aisle, I made Pinterest boards and vision boards—you name it,” she says.

Amanda Saccomanno and Sabby Piscitelli pose at their wedding.

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But when it came to planning her wedding to Piscitelli, she focused on one simple goal. “I realized that what is really important is that the people we are surrounded by at our wedding are the ones who are absolutely the most important to us. Life is too short, and we have to cherish these special moments because we only have one life to live,” the Total divas the alum explains.

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To make the most of the rare opportunity to have all of their loved ones together in one place, Saccomanno and Piscitelli — who worked with event planner Margaret Rose — opted for “a long weekend of celebrating our love and joining our families and friends together,” says the bride. .

The festivities kicked off on Friday night with an intimate welcome dinner followed by a cocktail reception on the Orchard Terrace at the Chateau Grande Hotel. The wedding ceremony, officiated by Father John O’Sullivan, took place at Park Chateau on Saturday.

Amanda Saccomanno wears a strapless Dream Couture dress.

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For her walk down the aisle, the bride wore a Dream Couture gown from Laura’s Boutique & Bridal in Carmel, NY, along with a “beautiful couture headpiece” from Bridal Styles in Brooklyn, NY Saccomanno later changed into another Dream Couture gown — which it was a complete surprise for her from the owner of the boutique Laura Rudović — for the afterparty.

Saccomanno says that it was a full-circle moment working with Rudović, because she has a special connection with her store. “Laura is an amazing designer in a town where my father had a deli for over 30 years, so I love supporting small businesses,” she explains.

Veronica Anahella styled Saccomanna’s hair, while MUA Lisa G. Beauty oversaw the glamor of her wedding.

Amanda Saccomanno and Sabby Piscitelli hold hands on their wedding day.

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To complement their formal venue, Saccomanno and Piscitelli — who first met in 2015 and are engaged in September 2022 — went with a “French chateau” theme with the decor and chose a “feminine fall” color palette of purple, nude, soft blush and white tones. Florist Peonies to Paint Chips filled the space with stunning floral arrangements, and Socially Scripted created custom signs and accessories.

After cocktails with live music by a jazz trio, the newlyweds and their guests enjoyed a dinner that included burrata salad with aged balsamic vinaigrette, as well as beef chateaubriand, Chilean sea bass and chicken chateau.

Amanda Saccomanno and Sabby Piscitelli pose in front of the wedding venue.

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The couple chose a five-tier wedding cake from Staten Island bakery Vincenzo Salvatore with three different flavors: Classic Black and White, Vanilla Honey Ginger Mascarpone, and Chocolate Hazelnut Espresso. The cake was decorated with a waterfall of handmade sugar flowers and lace details.

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During her wedding day, Saccomanno included a few special touches to show her love to her family. In honor of her older brother Richie, who passed away two years ago, she set up a memorial table as well as a “reserved seat” at the ceremony. “Richie was in our thoughts, but we know he was there in spirit,” says Saccomanno.

Amanda Saccomanno and Sabby Piscitelli embrace at their wedding.

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During her father-daughter dance, she surprised her dad by showing sentimental home videos and photos on the projector screen. “I am the youngest girl [in a family with] three brothers, so I’ll always be ‘daddy’s girl,'” says Saccomanno, who co-founded skincare line Amarosa.

Instead of the traditional throwing of the bouquet, the bride gave flowers to her mother.

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During the reception, Manhattan, an 11-piece band from the Jordan Khan Music Company, performed and got everyone dancing. Saccomanno and Piscitelli — who, in addition to his WWE stint, played in the NFL for several years — shared their first dance as husband and wife to John Legend’s “Nervous.”

Amanda Saccomanno and Sabby Piscitelli walk through the gardens on their wedding day.

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Looking back on their wedding experience, Saccomanno says it was “worth the wait.”

“Sabby and I have been through a lot together, and many of our family and friends in WWE know firsthand how we’ve had a lot of trials and tribulations,” she explains. “But God knew we belonged together, so in the end it was meant to be, and I know it sounds like a cliché, but ‘everything happens for a reason’. ”

Piscitelli tells PEOPLE that “marrying the love of my life is a dream come true,” highlighting the many qualities he admires in his wife. “I love her passion, her determination and the similar morals and values ​​we share,” he says. “Mandy is such a strong independent woman that I instantly fell in love and knew she was the one I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.”

Amanda Saccomanno and Sabby Piscittelli share a sweet moment at their wedding.

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After a honeymoon in the Maldives, the couple is looking forward to continuing to build their life together — and that includes “having kids,” says Saccomanno.

“We are ready to take the next step and start a family,” she says. “We’ve both been through a lot during our professional sports careers, so we’ve made a ton of sacrifices over the years that we now know were all worth it for the life we ​​live together today.”

“The sky’s the limit for both of us,” adds Piscitelli.

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