“No One Saw This Coming”: Lainey Wilson’s Wedding Plans Take a Stunning Turn—and It’s Only Getting Bigger

Lainey Wilson is planning the wedding she’s always dreamed of—and by all accounts, she isn’t holding back.

The “Watermelon Moonshine” star is reportedly sparing no expense as she prepares to marry former NFL quarterback Devlin Hodges, and the scale of the celebration is already turning heads. According to those close to the planning, the numbers are climbing quickly.

“She wants the best of the best,” a source told Star. “And it’s got Devlin sweating over the cost.”

Honestly, after the year Wilson has had, few would argue she hasn’t earned the right to go big.

A Big Vision—and an Even Bigger Guest List

Wilson, 33, and Hodges, 29, announced their engagement earlier this year, sharing the news in February with a joint Instagram post after his proposal in Franklin, Tennessee. The caption was simple and heartfelt: “4x4xU forever.”

Since then, wedding plans have reportedly been moving full speed ahead. One of the biggest challenges? A guest list said to be stretching into the hundreds.

That, according to insiders, comes down to Lainey’s generous nature.

“She loves everyone and considers them a friend, whether they know each other well or not,” the source explained.

With that kind of open-hearted approach, it’s no surprise that some major names are expected to receive invitations. Rumored guests include Dolly Parton, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, and other heavyweights from the country music world. Fellow CMA Award nominees such as Ella Langley and Megan Moroney may also be among those celebrating with the couple.

A Milestone Year All Around

Wedding planning is just one piece of what’s shaping up to be a landmark year for Wilson.

She’s set to return as a host of the 2025 CMA Awards after making her hosting debut last year alongside Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. On top of that, she’s among the most-nominated artists this year, tied with Moroney and Langley at six nominations apiece—including the coveted Entertainer of the Year honor.

So yes, there’s a wedding to plan. But there are also red carpets to walk, awards to chase, and a calendar that’s already packed to the brim.

For Lainey Wilson, it seems both her career and her personal life are getting bigger at the same time—and she’s embracing every moment of it.