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<p>Congratulations are in order for Slutty Vegan founder <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/slutty-vegan-founder-pinky-cole-gifts-clark-atlanta-university-graduates-with-llc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pinky Cole</a> and restauranteur <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/slutty-vegan-founder-pinky-cole-steps-into-the-shade-room-to-talk-about-her-successful-restaurant-empire-buying-an-entire-block-in-atlanta-and-more-exclusive/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Derrick Hayes</a>! According to <a href="https://people.com/slutty-vegan-founder-pinky-cole-marries-big-daves-cheesesteaks-ceo-derrick-hayes-7510208" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a>, the two were recently married in Atlanta, Georgia, during a lavish ceremony on Saturday, June 10.</p>
<h5 style="text-align: center;">RELATED: <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/slutty-vegan-founder-pinky-cole-steps-into-the-shade-room-to-talk-about-her-successful-restaurant-empire-buying-an-entire-block-in-atlanta-and-more-exclusive/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole Steps Into The Shade Room To Talk About Her Successful Restaurant Empire, Buying An Entire Block In Atlanta And More! (Exclusive)</a></h5>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Pinky Cole Calls The Wedding To Derrick Hayes A &#8220;Dream Come True&#8221;</h3>
<p>According to the outlet, the ceremony occurred at the St. Regis on Saturday. Cole reflected on the ceremony with the outlet, calling it a &#8220;fairytale.&#8221;</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;It’s a fairytale, a Cinderella wedding. Just the other day, my mother saw me in my dress for the first time, and I never thought I would see myself in a wedding dress&#8230;&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Additionally, Cole shared that the moment, for her, is a &#8220;dream come true.&#8221; She added that she is &#8220;breaking generational patterns&#8221; for her family.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a dream come true because I’m doing something that no one in my family has ever done. To be the first to have a wedding is a big deal. I’m breaking generational patterns and creating a new one.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Hayes Also Shared His Thoughts On The Marital Union</h3>
<p>Hayes also spoke with the outlet ahead of the ceremony. During his interview, he explained that becoming a husband is &#8220;everything&#8221; to him.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Becoming husband and wife means everything to me because I can finally share myself with someone and become a union&#8230;&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Additionally, Hayes shared how the union will also positively impact their children. According to <a href="https://people.com/slutty-vegan-founder-pinky-cole-marries-big-daves-cheesesteaks-ceo-derrick-hayes-7510208" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a>, the couple shares a 1-year-old daughter and 11-month-old son. Hayes is also the father to two additional daughters, ages 7 and 9.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;I’m looking forward to it because it allows me to raise my kids in an environment I want to see them in. I believe everyone wants to be happy, and I’m seeing that true happiness come into my life.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">More Details About The Stunning Ceremony</h3>
<p>According to the outlet, the ceremony started with a worship melody from Tasha Cobb Leonard. After the wedding party made their way down the aisle, Cole appeared wearing the first custom Milano Di Rouge gown in the color mauve.</p>
<p>The gown reportedly featured a &#8220;deep-V sweetheart neckline&#8221; and a &#8220;beaded mesh skirt&#8221; adorned with &#8220;hand-sewn crystal rhinestones.&#8221;</p>
<p>Hayes donned a custom Miguel Wilson tuxedo.</p>
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<p>Cole and Hayes then exchanged vows in an audience of 300 guests before donning a wardrobe change and enjoying the rest of their magical evening.</p>
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<p>Furthermore, Hayes shared an additional quote with the outlet, echoing Cole&#8217;s statement about the wedding being a &#8220;dream come true.&#8221;</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;This wedding is a dream come true. It will be a day of love for so many. It will connect people who may have had hardship in their own relationships, friendships, and family and will bring everyone together.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Take a look at the couple&#8217;s beautiful rings below!</p>
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<p>Roomies, please join us in congratulation Pinky Cole and Derrick Hayes on their union!</p>
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