Bubba Wallace & Amanda Carter

Bubba Wallace and Amanda Carter entered the new year as husband and wife!

The NASCAR driver and Carter exchanged vows in front of 250 guests at the JW Marriott in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Dec. 31.

“We wanted the ceremony, (which was held on the hotel’s 4th floor) to be formal, and then as soon as you walk down the staircase to the reception, we wanted the whole mood to flip,” Carter told PEOPLE. “The flowers are changing from white to vibrant with pinks, purples, reds, with a lot of sparkle and shine in the room. We wanted the reception to feel like a New Year’s Eve party.”

The bride wore a gown by Madam Burcu Couture paired with shoes by Lola Cruz for her walk down the aisle. Wallace chose a custom dark red velvet tuxedo designed by Stitched by Mitch.

Rather than a seated dinner, the couple opted for four different tapas-style stations and following a New Year’s Eve champagne toast at 1 a.m., guests enjoyed chicken nuggets and French fries from a McDonald’s food truck.