Who is Sandy Yawn's wife? 'Below Deck' star slammed for sharing edited wedding photos with wife Leah Shafer
FORT LAUDERALE, FLORIDA: Sandy Yawn is officially a married woman now! The 'Below Deck Mediterranean' captain recently shared the exciting news on her Instagram account that she and her partner Leah Shafer, a gospel singer and aesthetician from Denver, have tied the knot. She delighted her followers by posting a beautiful collection of photos from their special day.
The Bravo star started by writing, "On May 11th, 2024 I married the love of my life. I had no idea how amazing marriage could be! It feels incredible and I feel like the luckiest woman in the world."
"I love you, Leah Rae Yawn!! Thank you for taking my name! Thank you to our entire family and friends for coming out to show your love and support to our relationship," she added.
Sandy continued, "If you’re wondering , Yes it was filmed. Thank you to our Bravo family. We love you. Stay tuned June 3rd on below deck med. @nadinerajabi thank you for marrying us , we love you."
Soon after, netizens criticized Yawn for the edited wedding pictures featuring her and Leah on their special day. They felt that the filtered images did not accurately portray the natural beauty and authenticity of the couple's wedding ceremony.
A Reddit user shared, "Whew baby those filters are doing the Lord's work...."
Another user went on to say, "Came here to say this. Would love to have seen some unfiltered pics. They are both very attractive and I’m sure they would have been glowing."
A third user chimed in, "The filters and the fillers, praise Jesus!"
Followed by a user who penned, "This is another fake brovocelb marriage. What great timing."
Which Bravo stars attended ‘Below Deck’ captain Sandy Yawn’s wedding?
Sandy Yawn and Leah Shafer celebrated their love and commitment to each other on May 11 in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by their loved ones. Among the guests were friends from the Bravo network, such as Aesha Scott, Chef Dave White, and Kate Chastain. The wedding was officiated by Nadine Rajabi, the showrunner of 'Below Deck Mediterranean'.
How did ‘Below Deck’ star Sandy Yawn meet Leah Shafer?
Sandy Yawn and Leah Shafer first connected through Facebook in 2018 when Shafer initiated contact with Yawn. This initial interaction marked the beginning of their friendship which later on turned romantic.
While having a chat with Cheat Sheet, Yawn spilled the beans on the duo's first meeting and said, “She sent me a nice message that said, ‘I came across your show, congratulations, many blessings.'”
Following their initial connection through social media, Yawn and Shafer decided to meet face-to-face in Los Angeles, where their relationship blossomed into a full-fledged romance.
After five years of dating, Yawn finally proposed to Shafer in September 2023, solidifying their commitment to each other in a heartfelt and unforgettable moment.
"It official ! I asked Leah to marry me, and she said YESSSSS We are engaged! stay tuned for wedding," she wrote alongside a series of pictures from their engagement.
Leah Shafer was previously married to Ross Shafer
Before beginning a romantic relationship with Sandy, Leah Shafer was previously married to Ross Shafer, but their marriage eventually came to an end after almost twenty years. Together, they have a daughter named Lauren, who is now a teenager.
