Rising NFL star Travis Hunter donned a sharp white suit to wed his bride Leanna Lenee at a rustic barn in Athens, Tennessee earlier today, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal.
Hunter, 22, who won the coveted Heisman Trophy as college football’s best player, married his longtime love, 23, this afternoon at The Barn at Faith Farms, a luxury wedding venue nestled between Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tennessee, where the ‘full experience package’ is listed online as $6,000.
Lenee – full name Leanna De La Fuente – matched her groom’s sartorial elegance with two stunning custom-made dresses by New York designer Justin Alexander, including a dramatic figure-hugging gown and matching veil appliqued with dozens of delicately crafted roses.
The groom, who was drafted second overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars, surprised his new wife with a generous wedding present – a luxury six-figure black Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 Brabus 800, to whoops and cheers from their guests at its unveiling.
The chic 20-acre venue – which was surrounded by heavy security – is nestled in an idyllic spot an hour outside Chattanooga, with a pond, lush greenery and can hold up to 250 guests.
The lavish nuptials, which appeared to have a black and white decoration theme, boasted a tasteful reception marquee with stunning chandeliers and the tables adorned with huge white floral bouquets and candelabras.
Their first meal as husband and wife: Travis Hunter and his bride Leanna Lenee are all smiles
Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter donned a sharp white suit to wed his bride Leanna Lenee
The bride wasn’t the only one in white on Saturday as she wed the Jaguars rookie
The happy couple treated their family and friends to a mouthwatering menu, with a towering cream iced five-tier wedding cake for dessert.
The menu started with a fresh green salad with onion, cherry tomato and feta crumble tossed in an Italian dressing.
Guests had a choice of an entrée of either seared stuffed chicken or petite Maine lobster tail over garlic mash in a lemon butter sauce.
The happy couple chose Alicia Key’s If I Ain’t Got You for their first dance, with a smoke machine adding to the atmosphere of the occasion.
Leanna – who serenaded her new husband with the lyrics of the song – had changed into a slinky white semi-sheer dress with buttons in the back for the special moment and wore her long dark tresses down in loose curls.
The big day is said to have begun at around 3pm on Saturday.
Guests in elegant black-tie attire were seen enjoying drinks on the lawn before the couple’s evening reception.
The pair danced the night away with family and friends before laying on a dazzling firework display to end the evening.
The groom, who was drafted second overall by the Jaguars , surprised his new wife with a generous wedding present – a luxury six-figure black Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 Brabus 800
Ahead of the big day, the bridal parties shared their preparations on social media, with Leanna and her party enjoying some Dutch courage miniatures as they had their hair and makeup done.
Leanna’s maid of honor was her sister Alina and her bridesmaids were her other sister Elisha, her brother Jalen’s wife Gabby, Hunter’s sister Ashley and her friends Ozrah, Nayeliz, Noel and Audra.
Hunter and his groomsmen had fresh haircuts by social media barber Barber G in a lakeside cabin.
Close friend Fella served as Hunter’s best man and his groomsmen were his little brother Trayvis, cousin TJ, friend Shemar and Leanna’s cousin Delevecchio and brothers Kaden, Jalen and Jordan.
Another of Leanna’s brothers, Eli, served as the ringbearer.
The Hunters made a weekend of their nuptials as they soaked up Tennessee’s natural beauty at lakeside cabins with their bridal parties.
They held a rehearsal dinner on Saturday evening, during which the bridal party were filmed singing and dancing in a artfully decorated ballroom venue.
Lenee sported a chic white mini dress and ‘Bride’ cowgirl hat and Hunter and his groomsmen wore watching white Adidas branded outfits.
Guest are seen making their way towards the ceremony in Athens, Tennessee on Saturday
Hunter is one of the greatest talents of the class of 2025, having starred at the Colorado Buffaloes as a wide receiver and a cornerback. The Jaguars were so determined to get Hunter they traded the fifth-overall pick, second- and fourth-round selections as well as a 2026 first-round pick to the Cleveland Browns for the right to move up in the draft and take the two-way star last month.
The Georgia native recently completed his rookie minicamp before heading to Eastern Tennessee to tie the knot today.
It was revealed previously that Hunter’s father, Travis Hunter Sr, was granted permission by a judge to attend his son’s wedding this weekend. Hunter Sr is about halfway through a community control part of his sentence over gun and drug charges.
The younger Hunter is projected to sign a rookie deal valued around $50 million. Last year’s second-overall pick, Jayden Daniels, signed a $37.3 million four-year deal that included a $24.3 million signing bonus.
Rising NFL star Travis Hunter donned a sharp white suit to wed his bride Leanna Lenee at a rustic barn in Athens, Tennessee earlier today, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal
Guests are seen in black on Saturday in Eastern, Tennessee, where temperatures were mild
Lenee – full name Leanna De La Fuente – matched her groom’s sartorial elegance with two stunning custom-made dresses by New York designer Justin Alexander
A shot of the menu for Saturday’s ceremony in Athens, Tennessee
A towering wedding cake can be seen protected from the weather on Saturday in Tennessee
It’s unclear if Travis Hunter will be in attendance at this month’s OTAs in Jacksonville or if he’ll be given sometime to have a honeymoon with his new bride, Leanna
Lenee’s fame spiked last December, following the his Heisman Trophy win.
Many fans criticized her for perceived slights against Hunter, including what they interpreted as a slow reaction to his historic honor. As Hunter was announced as the Heisman winner, Lenee initially remained sitting while Hunter’s mother and Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders stood to their feet.
She briefly stood and gave Hunter a hug after Sanders appeared to tap her, but promptly sat back down as the two-way star continued embracing his group.
Fans took issue with what they perceived to be a slight, sparking horrific backlash on social media.
Hunter later revealed that Lenee had cried herself to sleep following the ceremony as she continued to be pelted with criticism.
‘She’s still sleeping, she’s slumped,’ the Heisman winner shared on a Twitch stream. ‘You know when you’re hurt but you just cry yourself to sleep and you just be gone? She drunk [sic], like, an OD amount tonight for no reason.’
Leanna and Travis Hunter walk over to her new car – a wedding present from the Jags rookie
The Hunters weren’t bashful, describing Saturday’s event as the ‘Wedding of the year’
A pair of buses are parked outside the ceremony the chic venue in Eastern Tennessee
A floral bouquet arrives for the ceremony in the quiet area in the Appalachian Mountains
A few partygoers are seen in Athens, Tennessee, where the Hunters wed on Saturday
Guests meander from the ceremony to the reception on Sunday in Athens, Tennessee
The Barn at Faith Farms, is a luxury wedding venue between Knoxville and Chattanooga
Fans perceived other issues as well.
During the run up to the Heisman ceremony, Lenee appeared angry at Hunter as he took pictures with female fans at a planned event.
Lenee was seen seated just a few feet away from Hunter as he took snaps with a female fan, looking upset before asking him ‘What do you want me to do… I’ll just sit here then.’ Hunter then appeared to suggest that she could leave if she felt like it, with the video catching him saying, ‘You could go to the hotel, you can walk around…’
There was video that resurfaced in which Lenee said that Hunter was not her ‘type’ before they had started dating, leading to more vitriol from fans.
Then there was the aftermath of his team’s 52-0 win over Oklahoma State Cowboys in late November, when Lenee and Hunter appeared to get into some sort of argument – with Lenee seemingly rebuffing Hunter’s attempt to kiss her on the cheek.
In the end, though, the couple appears happier than ever after tying the knot in Tennessee with family and friends on hand.
