Kansas City Chiefs Player Ashton Gillotte Marries Indy Ignite Player Cara Cresse
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Ashton Gillotte and Indy Ignite player Cara Cresse married in an intimate ceremony on May 23, 2026. The couple announced the wedding on Instagram and said they plan a larger celebration next May.
nypost.comKansas City Chiefs defensive end Ashton Gillotte and Indy Ignite player Cara Cresse married in an intimate outdoor ceremony on May 23, 2026. The couple announced the marriage in a joint Instagram post that included photos taken by Kentucky-based photographer Liv Coke. They wrote that their families attended the ceremony held under a flower-covered arch overlooking a golf course.
Cresse wore a white dress and short veil with lace trimming.
Gillotte wore a beige suit with his hair tied in a ponytail. The pair had announced their engagement on February 3, 2026, and marked one year together on February 11. Both athletes attended the University of Louisville and played for the Cardinals. The university’s football and volleyball teams posted congratulations on Instagram.
The couple stated they will hold another wedding celebration with more family and friends in May 2027. Cresse re-signed with the Indy Ignite on May 27, 2026. Gillotte is entering his second season with the Chiefs after being selected in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft.
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Ashton Gillotte and Cara Cresse announced their engagement.
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Gillotte and Cresse held an intimate wedding ceremony.
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Cresse re-signed with the Indy Ignite.
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Cresse’s re-signing keeps her on the Indy Ignite roster for the upcoming season.
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The couple plans a larger celebration with extended family and friends in May 2027.
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