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Updated Oct 07, 2024All About 'DWTS' Pro Witney Carson & Carson McAllister's Love Story
The couple gave The Knot an exclusive look inside their winter wedding in 2016.
For fourteen seasons, Witney Carson has wowed fans—and judges—with her top-of-the-line choreography skills on Dancing with the Stars. The professional dancer first emerged as a pro on the competition series in 2014. Since then, she's won the coveted mirrorball trophy once, and has taken three other partners to the finals. Considering she's regarded as one of the top DWTS pros, there's plenty of fascination with her personal life—especially after she took a leave of absence to raise her children.
So, who is Witney Carson's husband? She's married to her high school sweetheart, Carson McAllister. The two met as seniors, and after taking their romance long-distance for a few years, they went on to get married in 2016. They've since welcomed two sons together. We break down everything to know about Witney Carson and her husband's love story here, including exclusive wedding details they shared with The Knot.
- Witney Carson's husband is Carson McAllister. They've been together since 2011.
- Witney Carson and Carson McAllister met in high school and got engaged after four years of dating.
- Witney Carson's wedding took place on January 1, 2016, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Witney Carson and her husband share two sons together: Kevin "Leo" and Jet.
In this article:
- Who is Witney Carson's Husband, Carson McAllister?
- How Witney Carson & Carson McAllister Met
- Look Back on Witney Carson & Carson McAllister's Wedding
Who is Witney Carson's Husband, Carson McAllister?
Witney Carson is married to Carson McAllister. Currently a mechanical engineer, he took a gap between high school and college to go on a two-year mission to Romania with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When he returned, he enrolled at Utah Valley University and obtained his degree in 2022.
"Words can't describe how proud I am of this guy! It's been six long years of rigorous work, sacrificing for me and my career, and here he is as a mechanical engineer graduate," the So You Think You Can Dance alum wrote in a 2022 Instagram post. "Today, all of his professors told me how intelligent Carson is, and I was just beaming with pride! The sky is the limit for you babe!"
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How Witney Carson & Carson McAllister Met
Witney Carson met her husband in high school—but McAllister had his eye on the dancer long before they officially crossed paths. "She was my dream girl since 7th grade. But she didn't know I existed until senior year," McAllister told People. "We became really close friends and kinda started dating. From the second I got to know her, I could tell she was the most loving and understanding girl I'd ever met."
After taking their romance long-distance for McAllister's mission trip and Carson's time on So You Think You Can Dance, they rekindled things once they reunited. But, as they told the publication, it wasn't smooth sailing at first. "Our first date when he came home, I took him to a grocery store," she said. "It was the most awkward first date ever, because it felt like we still knew each other but things had changed so much."
She continued, "After a few more dates, it started to get a little bit more comfortable and then I invited him to Cancún with my family. That was the trip that we really knew that we were meant for each other and that we wanted to get married to each other."
Look Back on Witney Carson & Carson McAllister's Wedding
After getting engaged in 2015, Witney Carson and her husband Carson McAllister got married on New Year's Day in 2016. The rustic winter wedding was planned in three short months with the help of celebrity wedding planner Mikie Russo. "Surprisingly, I didn't know how much work goes into a wedding!" the bride exclusively told The Knot at the time. "Luckily, I had my wedding planner, my mom and my mother-in-law; otherwise I'd be in so much trouble! They were wedding planner geniuses."
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Despite the short timeline, Russo told The Knot that Carson was the epitome of calm on the big day. "Witney was the most relaxed bride I've ever come across," he told us. "She was able to enjoy every single moment of the day."
Carson wore a Rivini by Rita Vinieris wedding dress with long sleeves and intricate lace detailing, while her bridesmaids—including fellow DWTS dancers Emma Slater, Lindsay Arnold, Jenna Johnson and Brittany Cherry—wore fawn Amsale gowns with matching wraps.
Actor and director Alfonso Ribeiro, who won season 19 of DWTS with Carson, also attended the wedding. He was joined by his wife, Angela Unkrich and their sons, Anders Reyn Ribeiro and Alfonso Lincoln Ribeiro, Jr., who served as Carson and McAllister's ring bearer.
With help from her vendors, Carson enjoyed the creative planning process. "I loved getting to pick the decor and the flowers," she shared. "I think that's what makes a wedding, and I got to use my creativity, which I love to do!" Carson's husband and father-in-law also contributed to the decor by building a candle centerpiece suspended from the ceiling.
L Floral Studio designed the bridal party's bouquets and floral arrangements. The reception took place at Noah's Event Venue in Lindon, Utah. The venue decor had a "rustic, woodsy" feel, which continued the theme of their magical engagement photos.
Guests enjoyed prime rib, salmon and grilled chicken for dinner, as well as a hot cocoa bar with dessert. Sugar Kisses provided the naked wedding cake, which was presented on top of a tree stump. Guests were also treated to Sugar Kisses cupcakes, which included flavors like "chocolate grasshopper" and red velvet.
Of course, Carson and McAllister's wedding day wouldn't be complete without a post-ceremony dance. "My favorite moment of the day was [when] Witney and Carson broke out into a 30-second fully choreographed routine after their first dance," Russo recalled. "It totally set the tone for the rest of the wedding reception, which was fun, fun, fun!"
But it was an unexpected moment that touched the bride's heart. "My favorite part of the day was when my cousin read a note from my brother Jaxon (who's in France)," she recalled. "It was so heartfelt and honestly made me feel like he was there."
