"We're not doing it in-state": Ryan Blaney reveals out-of-state wedding plans and unique guest gifts

Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney revealed the preparations he has in mind for his wedding with fiancée Gianna Tulio. The pair plan to get married later this year, in December.

The couple has been dating since 2020. Blaney proposed to Gianna after winning his first Cup Series championship in the 2023 season. In one of their Instagram stories, the couple hinted about their marriage plans.

While talking about the preparations, the #12 Ford driver said that the top thing on his bucket list is to get married this year. When further asked about the preparations, he revealed that it's set to be an out-of-the-state wedding, and they will hire a planner to ensure the event goes smoothly.

"Getting married," Blaney told The Athletic. "That’s something on my bucket list that hopefully I check off here soon, if all goes to plan."

"Some people told me don’t get a wedding planner. But we’re not doing it in-state, so we need somebody, and the last thing I want is for her to be stressed like the day of the wedding or leading up."

Ryan Blaney also hinted towards his Western-style interests, as he plans to get custom cowboy hats for guests at the wedding.

"I only had two things I wanted at our wedding: A cowboy hatmaker, so we can have custom cowboy hats for everybody who wants them. And then I wanted a cigar-roller. So there will be a person live cigar-rolling."

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Who is Gianna Tulio? Exploring her relationship with Ryan Blaney

The two have been dating for a little over four years. Tulio was born on July 31, 1998. While she was brought up in Philadelphia, she moved to South Florida.

She now works in the fashion design and modeling industry. Appearing as the ambassador and calendar cover girl for Hooters, she has built her name on social media, with over 95k followers on Instagram. She was named the Miss Hooters in 2021.

Meanwhile, after his Championship victory in the 2023 Cup Series, Ryan Blaney has locked himself in for 2024 playoff qualification, winning in Iowa and Pocono. He has also had seven top-five finishes this season.