Pop superstar Miley Cyrus is reportedly making plans to elope with her new fiancé, musician Maxx Morando, opting for an intensely private celebration over a traditional wedding ceremony. This news follows the recent reveal of her stunning $150,000 engagement ring earlier this month.
A Desire for Privacy After Past Heartbreak
A source close to the singer has revealed to Us Weekly that the 33-year-old is hesitant to have "another wedding" following her highly publicised and ultimately failed marriage to actor Liam Hemsworth. That union ended with their split in 2019 and divorce finalisation in 2020.
"Miley is really happy right now and in such a good, calm place," the insider stated. "She’s not super into the idea of doing another wedding." The source emphasised that for Cyrus, the primary focus is the "love" she shares with Morando, not the "whole production" of a large-scale event.
Even her first, relatively low-key wedding to Hemsworth is seen as more than she desires now, with the singer showing little interest in embracing the 'bride' role again or adhering to any traditional nuptial formats.
Planning a "Fun and Meaningful" Celebration for Two
Instead, the couple, described as "very low-key" lovebirds, intend to "celebrate their own way." The insider shared, "They have talked about eloping and doing something very private with just the two of them. She is embracing this era being engaged and is not in a rush to plan anything."
The goal is to create an experience that is "something fun and meaningful that feels very special to them." Cyrus is said to be relishing this more private chapter of her life, away from the intense media scrutiny that characterised her past relationships.
"Miley loves that this chapter of her life has been more private," the source added. "Miley is really soaking in this chapter and feeling grateful for how everything’s lining up."
Family Approval and a Joking Engagement Reason
The couple, who began dating after a blind date in late 2021, have been spending the holiday season with Cyrus's mother, Tish Cyrus, in Malibu. Reports indicate Morando has been warmly welcomed into the family circle, with Tish reportedly liking him "a lot."
Cyrus first confirmed the engagement publicly after debuting her eye-catching ring at the Avatar: Fire And Ash premiere in Hollywood on December 1. In a light-hearted moment on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, she jokingly claimed she accepted Morando's proposal so he could open all her paper-based Amazon deliveries outside her door, playing on a professed phobia of paper.
Friends of the singer have expressed happiness about the match, suggesting this relationship feels different. One source noted Morando is "a really good guy and not the usual guy she goes after," highlighting an absence of the 'drama' that marked some past romances.
