Mari Pepin-Solis and Kenny Braasch Tie the Knot After 2 Years in Bachelor in Paradise
'Bachelor in Paradise' stars Mari Pepin-Solis and Kenny Braasch tied the knot after a two-year journey that began on season 7 of the ABC show Get the inside scoop on their beautiful wedding and heartwarming love story
Bachelor in Paradise alumni Mari Pepin-Solis and Kenny Braasch have officially tied the knot in Puerto Rico, marking the culmination of their two-year-long reality TV romance. The 27-year-old Pepin-Solis and 41-year-old Braasch exchanged their vows on Saturday, November 11th. In an Instagram Story, the beaming bride proudly displayed their wedding rings the following morning.
On Sunday, November 12, she took to her social media to share a photo of Braasch confidently displaying his wedding ring during their breakfast, captioning it as "The morning after."
Having initially crossed paths during the seventh season of the ABC series that aired in August 2021, this couple formed a quick connection. However, their journey hit a minor obstacle when the former pageant queen expressed her desire to explore other possibilities.
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Having been on dates with Demi Burnett as well as Tia Booth, Braasch and his current spouse ultimately concluded that their bond was significantly stronger. Their engagement took place during the season finale in October 2021.
"Mari, when you descended the staircase and walked through the gates of Paradise, I was genuinely mesmerized by your stunning beauty. I'm not sure if it was love at first sight, but it was definitely a profound feeling unlike anything I've ever experienced," expressed the manager of the boy band as he proposed amidst the presence of cameras. "Throughout our journey, we encountered numerous challenges that tested our relationship in ways that surpass any other couple in Paradise. I'm overwhelmed with emotions. Mari, I am deeply and passionately in love with you. I cannot imagine a life without you. You have completely transformed my perspective on life. Mari Pepin, will you marry me?"
Following the finale, the engaged couple revealed their plans for the future and their upcoming wedding.
"We have not yet set a wedding date, but I will be relocating to Chicago within the next few months," Pepin-Solis disclosed exclusively to We in October 2021. "This will be our initial step, and we have decided to get married in Puerto Rico, where I am from. That's the plan."
Almost two years later, the couple revealed that they were "making progress" in terms of arranging their wedding day.
"It has been an enjoyable journey so far, organizing our wedding. Currently, we are in the initial stages, actively searching for vendors and finalizing major bookings," Pepin-Solis exclusively shared with Us in February. "Extensive research has been conducted, and we have been thoroughly enjoying the process. Though wedding planning can often become tedious and stressful, we are determined to have a delightful experience while putting in the necessary effort."
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The reality stars had planned two weddings, one in Puerto Rico in November and another in Chicago in March 2024. Pepin-Solis expressed excitement about having multiple looks for the weddings and mentioned going wedding dress shopping with Kenny's mom and sister. Pepin-Solis felt lucky that Kenny's family was so welcoming and loving, as her own mom was unable to join in person. She considered this support from Kenny's family to be very special.
Braasch competed on The Bachelorette season 16, starring Clare Crawley, before his relationship with Pepin-Solis. Pepin-Solis, on the other hand, made her first appearance on The Bachelor season 25, featuring Matt James, in 2021.
