The Bachelorette star Jillian Harris marries Justin Pasutto after 13 years in double wedding celebration
The Bachelorette alum Jillian Harris and her longtime partner Justin Pasutto have finally said 'I do' — after 13 years and multiple postponements.
The couple, who share son Leo, nine, and daughter Annie, six, first wed on Thursday in an intimate church ceremony held at the same chapel where Pasutto's parents once exchanged vows.
Harris, 45, and Pasutto, 37, opted for traditional vows but told People they personalized the liturgy to reflect their relationship.
'Justin is Catholic, but I am not, and I was very nervous about that part, so it was important for us to make it meaningful,' the bride explained.
Just two days later, the former reality star and former pro snowboarder, 37, walked down the aisle again, this time in front of 176 guests at their farm in West Kelowna, British Columbia.
'After eight years of planning, we've decided to really go for it,' she gushed. 'It is an actual fairy-tale dream come true. I'm so happy that we waited this long so that we could truly plan the day that we've always dreamed of.'
The Bachelorette alum Jillian Harris and her longtime love Justin Pasutto have finally tied the knot after more than a decade together
To ensure their farm was picture-perfect, Harris praised her groom for working 'tirelessly over the past two years to repair the property, replanting trees, moving dirt, planting grass, irrigating and managing the team. He has devoted the last year of his life to making my wedding venue dreams come true.'
The theme for their extended wedding weekend was 'flower farm,' which Harris brought to life with 'lots of color: whites, pinks, corals, blushes, light blues, purples, yellows.'
Over the years, the nuptials were delayed time and again — first for having children, then filming TV shows, writing cookbooks, traveling the world, and later, the COVID-19 pandemic.
The pair originally intended to wed in July 2020.
The newlyweds famously fell in 'love at first sight' after meeting outside a bar in Kelowna in June 2012.
'The first four times we tried to plan this wedding, it did not go well,' she admitted. 'We were stressed about location, budget, COVID, our babies being young, and still growing as a couple.'
Reflecting on their journey, she added: 'We have been together for 13 years and have been through highs and lows. We have had babies, lost loved ones, lost our dog Nacho, gone through COVID, and watched our property burn nearly to the ground.'
The happy couple wed on Thursday in a small and intimate church ceremony at the same chapel his parents got married
Harris and Pasutto exchanged traditional vows and focused on 'customizing the liturgy so it felt special and personal' to them as a couple
The couple share a nine-year-old son, named Leo, and daughter Annie, six; seen above
At this stage, Harris said, they simply wanted to 'celebrate all that we have created together' and 'all the hardships we have overcome.'
'Usually, people meet, marry, and then build their lives, but we have already proven we can get through anything. We've already proven we can have those big fights and still love each other. We've already proven that we can travel together, go through pain together, raise babies together,' she raved.
Harris and Pasutto, who got engaged on Christmas in 2016, are now 'excited for the next chapter as husband and wife' — which includes breaking ground on their 'forever home.'
'Next spring, we are planting a truffle farm with 500 oak trees, which will be a new business venture,' she told readers. 'We will focus on our children, helping them grow, honoring their passions and growing with them as they get older.'
