The Young and the Restless alum Hunter King pulled back the curtain on the wedding day she spent years dreaming about. The actress, who previously portrayed Summer Newman, and filmmaker Chris Copier tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Tuscany last month. People reported that she revealed heartfelt details that made the celebration feel less like a celebrity wedding and more like a gathering of their closest loved ones.
Key Takeaways
- Hunter King married filmmaker Chris Copier in an intimate Tuscany wedding surrounded by 40 family members and friends.
- The former Y&R star said marrying Copier feels like “coming home.”
- King revealed the couple intentionally designed the celebration to feel like a cozy Italian dinner party.
- The actress said hearing Copier’s handwritten vows became one of the most unforgettable moments of the day.
King Turned a Hallmark Memory Into a Real-Life Love Story
King recently shared exclusive details about the June 10 ceremony, explaining that the destination wasn’t chosen on a whim. While filming a Hallmark movie in Italy several years ago, she and Copier explored Tuscany and immediately fell in love with the countryside.
Looking out across the rolling hills, King remembered thinking they should get married there someday. Instead of letting it remain a vacation fantasy, the couple made it a reality by exchanging vows at a restored 12th-century farmhouse surrounded by just 40 of their closest family members and friends.
Rather than creating an elaborate event, King said they wanted the celebration to feel like an intimate dinner party where everyone could relax together. Wildflowers replaced extravagant floral displays, long tables encouraged conversation, and family-style Italian dishes kept the evening feeling warm and personal.
Most Meaningful Moments
While the Tuscan backdrop was undeniably stunning, King made it clear that the scenery wasn’t what she’ll remember most. She also shared a lovely Instagram post, which you can see above. In it, alongside gorgeous photos of the day, the new bride said it was the best day of her life.
Her best friend officiated the ceremony, blending humor with heartfelt emotion, while she and Copier exchanged handwritten vows that left almost everyone in attendance in tears. King admitted hearing her husband’s vows is a memory she’ll carry with her forever.
The evening continued with handmade pasta, Florentine steak, a cannoli bar, and a traditional Millefoglie wedding cake that the newlyweds finished decorating themselves before fireworks lit up the sky. A live band eventually gave way to a DJ as guests celebrated late into the evening.
Marriage Feels Like “Coming Home”
For longtime daytime fans, King will always be remembered as Summer Newman, but this chapter has nothing to do with Genoa City. After getting engaged on a beach in 2024, King said marrying Copier felt less like reaching a finish line and more like finding the place she always belonged.
She described him as her best friend, greatest adventure, and safe place, adding that marriage means choosing each other through life’s biggest milestones and its ordinary moments alike.
Looking back, King said there isn’t a single thing she would change about the day. Italy made the celebration unforgettable, but she insisted the location was simply the icing on the cake. Whether they had married in a courthouse, a field, or their living room, the outcome would have been exactly the same because, in the end, it was always about marrying Chris.
