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Montreal Canadiens’ Noah Dobson married sports reporter Alexa Serowik on July 1 in Newport, Rhode Island
The two-day celebration kicked off with a “preppy New England” welcome party on June 30, followed by a traditional church ceremony and “Gatsby vibe” reception on Canada Day
The bride wore three dresses over the two days, and her red rose-adorned wedding cake had three flavors: carrot, lemon and white cake
NHL player Noah Dobson is married!
The Canadian ice hockey defenseman, 25, who was recently traded from the New York Islanders to the Montreal Canadiens, married sports reporter Alexa Serowik on Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1, in Newport, Rhode Island. The couple’s traditional wedding ceremony took place at St. Mary’s Church, and was followed by a “Gatsby vibe” reception at Rosecliff Mansion.
“It’s wholeheartedly been a fairy tale and dream come true. Noah tops the list in that respect. It feels like I’ve come full circle in Newport from going to the mansions as a child, to reporting there, to now marrying the love of my life there,” Serowik tells PEOPLE. “The whole thing is a fairy tale.”
The wedding festivities kicked off on Monday, June 30, with a “preppy New England” welcome party at Clarke Cooke House. The setup at the 18th-century venue featured yachting décor with pink and green lattice, banquettes, and mahogany bars with light bites and cocktails. Guests wore cocktail attire with pops of pinks and greens, and Serowik a custom black Vera Wang dress with accents of the two colors.
The following day, the couple and their 200 wedding guests gathered at St. Mary’s, the same church where John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis tied the knot.
Classically trained opera singer and Boston Bruins anthemist Todd Angilly sang at the ceremony, and trumpeters and string players also performed. Fittingly, the church’s historic pipe organ was built in Canada.
Noah Dobson and Alexa Serowik on their wedding day
A Catholic mass was officiated by a family friend, Father John Arens of St. Sebastian’s School in Massachusetts.
“Marriage for us is a sacred vow,” Serowik notes.
Serowik walked down the aisle wearing a “traditional” Rita Vinieris wedding gown from the Rivini collection. Her hair was styled by Goldi Schwartz, and her makeup was applied by Cat Mignano. She later changed into a “sparkly and maybe a bit unexpected” dress designed by Galia Lahav.
During cocktail hour, Angilly performed Canada and the United States’ national anthems. Outside was a Tuscan table, fresh seafood and a speciality martini bar.
Having been a theatre major at Boston College, the bride knew how to “bring the drama” at her reception. In addition to hiring ’70s band Super Trans AM, Boston-based DJ SNAX and vocalist Nikki Nicole, she commissioned custom lighting from ATRTreehouse.
“We leaned into reds for Rosecliff,” Serowik says. “Red roses, red linens, red lighting, and additionally some bright pops of hot pink florals and greens mixed in. We wanted to create a modern Gatsby party at the original Gatsby movie mansion and also tie in our July 1 Canada Day in the USA for Noah.”
Noah Dobson and Alexa Serowik on their wedding day
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After Dobson and Serowik had their first dance to a Morgan Wallen song, the newlyweds and their guests were served dinner catered by Blackstone Caterers. Entrées were roasted cod, char-grilled filet and roasted vegetable ravioli.
Slices of the “very large” wedding cake adorned with fresh red roses were served for dessert.
“Noah’s tiers are his favorite — traditional carrot cake with cream cheese frosting — and my tiers are my favorite — lemon cake with lemon buttercream frosting,” Serowik says, noting that they also had a few layers of traditional white cake.
Noah Dobson and Alexa Serowik cut into their wedding cake
As an extra treat, fries and grilled cheese were brought out as a late-night snack.
The wedding was planned by Katie Ryan Events.
Dobson and Serowik met on the exclusive dating app Raya in January 2022.
“Both of us were on a flight so we ended up chatting the whole night on the app,” Serowik remembers. “I was flying home to Boston from Miami after covering the Patriots versus Dolphins game with ABC6 and he was flying back to New York from a road trip with the team.
Noah Dobson and Alexa Serowik on their wedding day
She continues, “After weeks of a lot of FaceTiming, texting and talking on the phone, I visited him in New York — I was based in Boston at the time — and the rest was history.”
Dobson popped the question on the beach at sunset on Prince Edward Island (PEI) on July 8, 2024.
“He picked me up — in sweats, no makeup, hair still wet from the shower — and we got ice cream and went to eat it at a beautiful spot on the beach,” Serowik recalls. “Before I knew it, he was down on one knee proposing.”
The number eight is now not only “magic” to the couple because it represents their engagement date, but because it has played several roles throughout their love story.
“Not only Noah’s number for the New York Islanders, but also my birthday, April 8, my home address, and Noah’s own personal significance tied to the number,” Serowik explains. “He wore #53 in junior hockey for his late grandfather… five plus three equals eight. And eight represents the infinity symbol. Canada Day (July 1), the date of our wedding, is seven plus one equals eight.”
Now, the couple is building their first home on PEI.
“We are excited to start our family of two and then grow our family from there,” Serowik says. “We look forward to enjoying the rest of the summer golfing, practicing on the shooting deck, jet skiing, working out in our new home gym, spending time with our families and friends and getting ready for Noah’s next hockey season.”
But first, she and Dobson are taking a honeymoon in Hawaii.
Additional Credits:
Florist: Stoneblossom Florals @stoneblossom
Entertainment: DOPE Entertainment @dopentertainmentofficial, 617 Weddings @617weddings
Videographer: Rob Herrera @metric_films_
Content Creator: Aly Feiger @unveiledlovestories
Rentals: PEAK Event Services @peakeventservices
Transportation: Cadillac @cadillac
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