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Figure-skating sensation Michelle Kwan and the scion of a Rhode Island political family have married in Rhode Island.
Kwan - a two-time Olympic medalist - and Clay Pell exchanged vows at the First Unitarian Church in Providence on Saturday.
About 250 guests attended the ceremony, including Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee and his wife, Stephani, as well as Olympic champions Brian Boitano, Dick Button and Dorothy Hamill,
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May I cut in? Kwan married Clay Pell, 31, on Saturday at a ceremony at a Rhode Island church
'Perfect match': 'You could feel the love Michelle and Clay have for each other, one wedding guest said. 'They are truly a perfect match'
Stately: The ceremony, held at First Unitarian Church in Providence, was attended by about 250 guests, with Rhode Island's governor, among them
Newlyweds: Kwan reportedly met Pell in April 2011 and the couple were engaged to marry in September of 2012
Medals: Kwan is reportedly the most decorated figure skater in U.S. history, earning two Olympic medals, five World Championships and a record-tying nine national titles during her long-and-storied career
Pell, a 31-year-old JAG lawyer and Coast Guard lieutenant, works on the White House's national security staff.
He is the grandson of the late Rhode Island Sen. Claiborne Pell, who reportedly established Pell Grants to assist college students with in paying their tuition 40 years ago.
Kwan is a public policy envoy with the U.S. State Department and the most decorated figure skater in American history.
She won 43 championships, including five World titles, nine national crowns, as well as the silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics and bronze at the 2002 Games.
Ecstatic kiss: Pell and Kwan kiss before proceeding to the Hope Club, across the street from the church, for the reception
Decorated skater: Kwan is a public policy envoy with the U.S. State Department and the most decorated figure skater in American history
Political scion: Pell is a JAG lawyer and Coast Guard lieutenant, as well as the grandson of the late Rhode Island Sen. Claiborne Pell
During those Salt Lake City games, Kwan skated her routine to Sting's song, 'Fields of Gold.'
She once again utilized the tune for her wedding, incorporating it, according to People, into the day's proceedings.
'Magnetic Connection': Kwan and Pell reportedly were in love at first sight after meeting in April 2011, according to interviews that the figure skater has given about her fairy tale romance
Once inside the church, the new couple exchanged self-written vows, and even spontaneously kissed before being prompted to do so by the ceremony's officiant.
'A few minutes later,' the guest told People, 'the minister said, 'And for their second first kiss as Mr. and Mrs. Clay Pell,' and everyone laughed.'
Kwan engaged to marry Pell Sept. 3, and shortly thereafter told People, 'I never was one who believed in love at first sight, but I have to admit it happened for us.
'I felt there was a magnetic connection between us,' she explained of their April 2011 initial meeting. 'I thought he was the one from the beginning.'
'It was a simple decision and it made sense, that's what's so exciting to me,' Kwan elaborated in an interview with People. 'We are working together as a team, like in [pair skating].'
Reportedly added Pell: 'It was amazing from the very beginning how in sync our way of thinking is, our basic values and our sense of priorities. We just both got each other.'
Back in September, Pell proposed on Block Island, off the coast of Rhode Island.
Deep bond: 'I felt there was a magnetic connection between us,' Kwan said about their April 2011 meeting. 'I thought he was the one from the beginning'
Kwan engaged to marry Pell on September 3 and shortly thereafter told People Magazine, 'I never was one who believed in love at first sight, but I have to admit it happened for us
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