Bachelor in Paradise’s Kenny and Mari’s wedding date has a special meaning Mon 13 November 2023 13:10 Kiesha Dosanjh
There’s been a Bachelor in Paradise wedding as Kenny Braasch, 42, and Mari Pepin, 27, from season 7 have officially tied the knot.
The reality stars met and got engaged on season 7 of Bachelor in Paradise, and they’ve now made things official in an adorable intimate ceremony in Puerto Rico.
Kenny Braasch and Mari Pepin chose their wedding date during Bachelor in Paradise
11/11 clearly meant a lot for the pair, who chose the special date after getting engaged in season 7.
“I do believe in signs and numbers, and so 11/11 is obviously seen as a special number and it means good things,” Pepin said in an interview with PEOPLE after the nuptials.
The day, Veterans Day, is also special for Mari as her dad served in the military for 25 years. She’s his only daughter, so told the publication she’s hoping to change the way he views the day going forward.
“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.”
Although the guest list was limited for this ceremony, the couple hinted at bigger celebrations, teasing an event with their Bachelor Nation family.
Despite the small guest list, their dogs, Dice and Monster made their way onto the guest list in adorable tuxedos.
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A look back at the couple’s relationship
The newlyweds met on the dramatic ABC show back in 2021, and found themselves in a love triangle, before their happily ever after.
They were drawn to each other on day one and became one of the first couples to share a kiss. However, they then found themselves in a love triangle when the boy band manager started spending more time with Demi Burnett.
However, they got back on track, getting engaged in the penultimate episode, and went from strength to strength from there.
Although they have an age gap of 15 years, Braasch revealed on the Talking It Out podcast in 2022 that it didn’t hold them back.
“It’s weird because she’s young — she’s only 26 — but the way we are together, it feels like she’s my age. It’s hard to explain,” he said.
