Washington Commanders' Terry McLaurin Marries Caitlin Winfrey in 'Dreamy' Mexico Wedding: 'Party of the Century' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Terry McLaurin and Caitlin Winfrey.Photo:Julieta Amezcua

Julieta Amezcua

Washington Commanders wide receiverTerry McLaurinis married!

After getting engaged at a butterfly conservatory in Florida on Dec. 8, 2023, the bride and groom “knew right away” that they wanted to have a destination wedding. Because of McLaurin’s “busy travel schedule,” the couple often “miss out” on family time and events, so they wanted their wedding to be an occasion where their loved ones could come together and “let loose from their everyday life.”

Terry McLaurin and Caitlin Winfrey.Julieta Amezcua

Solaz offers scenic ocean and mountain views, which make for a breathtaking outdoor ceremony. The resort’s “personalized, intimate, elevated feel” also added a “modern vibe.”

Caitlin Winfrey walks down the aisle with her father.Terry McLaurin smiles as he sees Caitlin Winfrey walking down the aisle.Caitlin Winfrey walks down the aisle with her father.PHOTO:Julieta AmezcuaTerry McLaurin smiles as he sees Caitlin Winfrey walking down the aisle.PHOTO:Julieta Amezcua

Caitlin Winfrey walks down the aisle with her father.Terry McLaurin smiles as he sees Caitlin Winfrey walking down the aisle.

Caitlin Winfrey walks down the aisle with her father.

Terry McLaurin smiles as he sees Caitlin Winfrey walking down the aisle.

Caitlin Winfrey walks down the aisle with her father.PHOTO:Julieta AmezcuaTerry McLaurin smiles as he sees Caitlin Winfrey walking down the aisle.PHOTO:Julieta Amezcua

“I didn’t know exactly what I wanted, but I know I wanted to look timeless,” says Winfrey, who found her dress atKleinfeld Bridalin New York City, and even met Mexican designer, Gustavo Nunez, during her first try-on.

For a personal touch, the wedding date and initials were embroidered onto McLaurin’s tuxedo shirt cuffs. Inside his jacket was a picture of him and Winfrey from high school, where they first met when they were 16 and 17 years old in 2012.

Guests were asked to wear hues of green, brown, gold or black.

Terry McLaurin and Caitlin Winfrey kiss.Julieta Amezcua

“We even got to see some whales jumping up from the water during it!” Winfrey says.

The party continued at the reception, which included mirror panther dancers, stilt walkers, saxophonists, shot girls, fireworks and more.

Terry McLaurin and Caitlin Winfrey cut into their wedding cake.Julieta Amezcua

“I wanted it to feel like the party of the century,” Winfrey says. “I wanted lots of entertainment and a DJ that was able to create a club-like atmosphere that would keep people on the dance floor all night.”

For dinner, guests enjoyed a grilled Caesar salad before beef tenderloin, spiny lobster tail with beurre blanc sauce, sweet potato purée and grilled asparagus. Dessert included a sweet corn cake and chocolate mousse. They also sipped on the “Marry Me Margarita,” a signature cocktail made up of La Pasión Añejo Tequila, Damiana liquor, passion fruit and pineapple.

Terry McLaurin and Caitlin Winfrey dance together.Terry McLaurin and Caitlin Winfrey show off their wedding rings.Terry McLaurin and Caitlin Winfrey dance together.PHOTO:Julieta AmezcuaTerry McLaurin and Caitlin Winfrey show off their wedding rings.PHOTO:Julieta Amezcua

Terry McLaurin and Caitlin Winfrey dance together.Terry McLaurin and Caitlin Winfrey show off their wedding rings.

Terry McLaurin and Caitlin Winfrey dance together.

Terry McLaurin and Caitlin Winfrey show off their wedding rings.

Terry McLaurin and Caitlin Winfrey dance together.PHOTO:Julieta AmezcuaTerry McLaurin and Caitlin Winfrey show off their wedding rings.PHOTO:Julieta Amezcua

Afterward, the couple sliced into a three-tier red velvet cake decorated with pearls and orchids before a group champagne toast.

Before the wedding, a “Mexican street fair themed” welcome party was held at Solaz.

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“[The] event was filled with many cultural foods, decor, shopping, and entertainment. I wanted to bring the streets of Los Cabos to the resort,” Winfrey says. “We had a vendor market come for guests to shop, a mechanical bull, a game room, lots of Mexican food, an open margarita bar, 360 Photo Booth, Batucada, fire dancers, a DJ and more.”

To end the weekend, everyone enjoyed a yacht day. Spread between two yachts from Pelican Cabo, the newlyweds and their friends and family enjoyed whale watching, swimming, eating tacos, drinking from an open bar and listening to music.

“It was fun to plan this whole weekend and not really tell anyone the intimate details until it was time for the event,” Winfrey says. “We had so many surprises planned for our family and it was fun to see their real time reactions to those things. They are memories I will hold on to forever.”

McLaurin and Winfrey honeymooned atWaldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi.

Additional Credits:

Wedding Coordinator: Amy Abbott Events @amyabbottevents, Ivette Hernández @ivette.hernandez.g

Rental Company: Yaya Rentals and Cristina G Rentals

Flower Company: Cristina Gonzaález

Hair and Makeup: Piel Canela

Photographer: Julieta Amezcua

Videographer: McNeil Films

Lighting, AV and DJ: Alex DJ

Ceremony Music: Musicale

Happenings: Baja Event Source

Printed Material: Serendipity

Signage and woods: Serendipity

Cake: Solaz

Stationery: Katherine Jezek Design

source: people.com