How did Kenny Braasch and Mari Pepin meet? ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ stars get married in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO: 'Bachelor in Paradise' stars Kenny Braasch and Mari Pepin have found their happily ever after.
As per People magazine, the reality TV stars recently exchanged their vows in front of a total of 65 guests at Hacienda Don Carmelo in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico on November 11, 2023, Saturday.
While having a conversation with the media outlet, Pepin revealed the significance behind the wedding date of the pair.
She told the publication, “I do believe in signs and numbers, and so 11/11 is obviously seen as a special number and it means good things."
The pair's wedding celebration took place over Veterans Day and it holds a special meaning for Pepin as her dad served in the military for 25 years.
She further added, "I'm his only daughter, so that’s special. He hasn't had the best association or memories with Veterans Day, so hopefully this year we'll change that and for Veterans Days moving forward.”
The couple wanted their wedding to be “smaller, easier to manage” and “more intimate.” Along with their close friends and family members, their fur babies, Dice and Monster also marked their attendance at the wedding in Puerto Rico.
For the big day, the bride wore a Justin Alexander gown, meanwhile, the groom opted for a black tuxedo.
When did 'Bachelor in Paradise' stars Kenny Braasch and Mari Pepin get engaged?
Braasch and Pepin got engaged during 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 7 grand finale.
At one point during their fantasy suite date, Kenny told Mari, "I usually just say I'm happy being alone, but coming to Paradise and meeting you has changed the whole course of my life at this point."
On the other hand, Pepin felt that she found her partner in Kenny. She told him, "Since meeting you and getting to know you and spending so much time [together], I really found what I was looking for and what I came here for."
Mari went on to say, "I have such a good feeling about this and about us."
In the season finale, Braasch went down on one knee and popped the big question to the love of his life.
During the process, he jokingly said, "Oh man, these old bones!" before asking, "Mari Pepin, will you marry me?"
Soon after, Pepin replied 'yes' and she gave Kenny her final rose. He ended up accepting and offering her his last and final rose.
'Bachelor in Paradise' stars Kenny Braasch and Mari Pepin's honeymoon
When we talk about the honeymoon plans of the newly married couple, they plan to go on a honeymoon next year. It can be a European cruise.
Pepin would like to have a mini-moon in Canada.
Braasch joked about his fellow 'Bachelorette' alum and said, "We'll go stay at Blake Moynes' cabin in Canada."
'Bachelor in Paradise' star Mari Pepin feels happy being out of the dating game now
Pepin is glad that she is just out of the dating show 'Bachelor in Paradise' now.
She said, “There's no more trying to figure out if some guy is playing games, this is it. It's locked down. I know that Kenny is the kind of person that I want to be with forever."