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Jaleel White Says 'I Do': 'Family Matters' Star Weds Nicoletta Ruhl

The duo first met during the pandemic while working out.

Jaleel White is officially off the market.

PEOPLE reports that the "Family Matters" star tied the knot with tech executive Nicoletta Ruhl on May 4 at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.

The guest list peaked with 175 family and friends, including Mekhi Phifer and Alyson Felix.

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"It was important for all of the people that carry an impact on our daily lives to be present and for each and every one of them to enjoy themselves and feel as though they were part of something intimate and meaningful," Ruhl told the outlet.

The event featured three DJs, "5-star food," and a red velvet wedding cake with lemon, funfetti, and vanilla.

White and Ruhl met during the pandemic while working out at UCLA's track. Then, on January 1, 2022, they went Instagram Official, and six months later, they got engaged.

This milestone for the newly minted husband and wife means "we've each committed ourselves to loving and helping one another achieve the best possible outcome in anything we set out to do both personally and professionally," said White.

"We don't rush anything and we always have honest intentions for one another.  We both fully believe that when you force something, it won't result in the best outcome and because of this we've seen a lot of blessings in our life together thus far," Ruhl added.

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