The Bachelorette alum Jillian Harris is officially a married woman!
The 45-year-old former reality star tied the knot with longtime partner Justin Pasutto in a four-day celebration that blended tradition with personal touches.
The couple first exchanged vows on August 21 in a church ceremony, before hosting a second wedding on August 23 at their own lakeside farm in West Kelowna, British Columbia.
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“It is an actual fairy-tale dream come true,” Jillian told People, adding that after years of delays caused by the pandemic, wildfires, and family circumstances, the timing finally felt right.
The bride walked down the aisle to Pachelbel’s Canon in a custom lace gown from Candé Bridal Boutique, a dress she first fell in love with years ago but updated for the occasion.
At the farm, the pair welcomed 176 guests for a “flower farm”-themed reception filled with vibrant blooms, family recipes, and music from Canadian country star Aaron Pritchett. Their two children, Leo, 9, and Annie, 6, also played special roles, with Annie wearing a miniature version of her mom’s gown.
The celebration concluded with a lakeside party honoring Jillian’s Ukrainian heritage.
Fans first met Jillian when she competed on Season 13 of The Bachelor with Jason Mesnick, before going on to star as the lead of Season 5 of The Bachelorette in 2009. Her season ended with an engagement to Ed Swiderski, though the pair later split.
Jillian and Justin, who first got engaged in 2016, plan to continue building their “forever home” and even start a truffle farm on the property.
They first crossed paths outside a bar in Kelowna back in June 2012, and she has said it was “love at first sight.” Thirteen years later, the couple has built a family together and finally tied the knot in the romantic celebration they had always envisioned.
For more details and photos from the wedding, head to People.
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Source: justjared.com