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

Mar. 15, 2025

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Saccomanno, who performed under the ring name Mandy Rose, tells PEOPLE that she had looked forward to her wedding day for as long as she could remember and always had grand visions for her big day. “I dreamt of walking down the aisle, I made Pinterest boards and vision boards — you name it,” she says.

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

Amanda Saccomanno wears a strapless Dream Couture dress.Silent Capture

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

Veronica Anahellastyled Saccomanno’s hair, while MUALisa G. Beautyoversaw her wedding-day glam.

To complement their formal venue, Saccomanno and Piscitelli — who first met in 2015 and got engaged in September 2022 — leaned into a “French chateau” theme with the décor and chose a “feminine fall” color palette of mauve, nude, soft blush and white tones.

FloristPeonies to Paint Chipsfilled the space with stunning floral arrangements, andSocially Scriptedcreated custom signage and stationery.

The couple chose a five-tier wedding cake from Staten Island bakeryVincenzo Salvatorewith three different flavors: classic black and white, vanilla honey ginger mascarpone and chocolate hazelnut espresso. The cake was decorated with a cascade of handmade sugar flowers and lace details.

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

In lieu of a traditional bouquet toss, the bride presented the flowers to her mother.

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

Reflecting on their wedding experience, Saccomanno says “it was all worth the wait.”

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

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

“We are ready to take that next step and start a family,” she shares. “We both have been through a lot during our professional sports careers, so we have sacrificed a ton throughout the years where we now know it was all worth it for the life we live today together.”

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

source: people.com