Jarrod Woodgate, the former star of The Bachelorette, has tied the knot with his fiancée Kristy Love in a picturesque ceremony in Victoria's Yarra Valley. The 39-year-old reality television personality and his bride arrived in a vintage Cadillac before exchanging vows at a quaint chapel on the Stones of the Yarra Valley estate.
Wedding Details
The intimate celebration included 75 guests, who later enjoyed a reception at the Barn Restaurant on the estate's grounds. Kristy Love stunned in a semi-sheer lace wedding gown that featured off-the-shoulder sleeves and pearl accents at the bust. She complemented her dress with an extra-long, flowing veil and sheer white lace heels tied at the ankle with ribbons. Her bridal makeup consisted of a warm, natural palette with a soft nude lip gloss, while her dark brunette locks were styled in soft curls.
Jarrod Woodgate looked dapper in a deep blue textured suit paired with a white dress shirt and tie. An orchid on his lapel matched the bride's bouquet, which featured an arrangement of pink and red blooms. During the emotional ceremony, Jarrod broke down in tears while delivering his vows. The newlyweds posed playfully for wedding photos, kissing and cuddling on the estate's scenic grounds.
How They Met
The former reality star proposed to Kristy in April of the previous year. Reflecting on their journey, Jarrod told Woman's Day: 'Kristy and I first met when her mum tried to set us up at a concert, and we liked each other, but we weren't mentally ready for a relationship at the time. When we were finally ready, we somehow reconnected at a party and just knew we'd have a great life together.'
The couple resides in Darwin with their three dogs. Jarrod, who also works as a radio presenter, shared their future plans: 'We don't plan on leaving Darwin anytime soon, and if we were to have kids, we'll potentially have them up here too. We've got a lot going on in our lives, but between work and renovating our house, it all feels so normal and exciting to be doing it together.'
Jarrod's Journey
Jarrod Woodgate first gained fame as the runner-up on Sophie Monk's season of The Bachelorette in 2017, later appearing on Bachelor in Paradise the following year. He has been open about his mental health struggles, revealing that he felt he should not have been allowed on the show due to his mental state at the time. 'Part of me wasn't mentally fit,' he told The Daily Telegraph. 'I shouldn't potentially have been on the show because I wasn't ready for something like that and that's why it probably took its toll on me.'
In 2022, Jarrod announced he was taking a break from work to focus on his mental and physical health. The former army veteran, who served for 12 years before being medically discharged, has been diagnosed with PTSD, depression, adjustment disorder, and anxiety. Before finding love with Kristy, Jarrod was in a relationship with Keira Maguire, whom he met on Bachelor in Paradise. He attributed their initial breakup to Keira's obsession with Instagram. The couple briefly reunited in early 2019 before parting ways permanently later that year.
