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Blake Horstmann and Giannina Gibelli Tie the Knot in Croatia Wedding After 4-Year Relationship
Blake Horstmann, the 37‑year‑old former runner‑up on ABC’s The Bachelorette, and Giannina Gibelli, the 33‑year‑old Love Is Blind contestant, were married on Saturday, June 20 2026. The ceremony was held in Croatia and was described as an intimate gathering surrounded by friends, family and several co‑stars from the reality‑TV shows that brought the couple together.
Horstmann and Gibelli first met on Paramount+’s All Star Shore, a reality‑competition series that premiered in 2022 and features personalities from various dating shows. They began dating in December 2021 and publicly confirmed their romance in January 2022. According to an interview with Us Weekly, Horstmann said that keeping the relationship private for the first six months allowed them to avoid the public eye and “be ourselves.” He added that the support from both the Bachelor Nation and the Love Is Blind community was “incredible.”
The couple’s first child, a son named Heath, was born in March 2024. In October 2024, Horstmann proposed to Gibelli during a vacation in Madrid. The engagement and subsequent wedding were covered by several entertainment outlets, including Us Magazine and Yahoo! Entertainment, which reported that the ceremony took place in Croatia.
The wedding was attended by several notable co‑stars from the shows that introduced the pair. Among the guests were Jason Tartick, Astrid Loch, Alexa Lemieux, Colleen Reed and Raven Ross. The event was described as a private celebration, with the couple surrounded by close friends and family rather than a large public reception.
Following the ceremony, the couple and their guests celebrated in Venice, Italy. Multiple sources, including Headlines Society and Holr Magazine, reported that the wedding week in Venice featured a series of events in the city’s canals and historic venues. The celebrations were described as a “Venice wedding week” and were part of the couple’s broader wedding festivities.
Horstmann’s background includes a season as the runner‑up on The Bachelorette Season 14, where he competed for the affections of Becca Kufrin. He later appeared on Bachelor in Paradise Season 6. Gibelli’s reality‑TV career began with her appearance on Love Is Blind Season 1, which premiered on Netflix in February 2020.
The marriage of Horstmann and Gibelli is part of a growing trend of reality‑TV couples who transition from on‑screen romance to real‑life partnership. Their wedding, held in a foreign country and followed by a celebratory weekend in Venice, underscores the international appeal of reality‑TV franchises and the personal stories that resonate with audiences.
As of now, the couple is married and parents to a two‑year‑old son. No further public announcements have been made regarding upcoming projects or appearances. The wedding, held in Croatia on June 20 2026, and the subsequent Venice celebrations marked the culmination of a four‑year relationship that began on a reality‑TV set and has since become a notable story within the Bachelor Nation and Love Is Blind communities.
The wedding’s intimate nature, the presence of co‑stars from both shows, and the international celebration in Venice highlight the personal and professional milestones achieved by Horstmann and Gibelli. Their story continues to be followed by fans of both franchises, and the couple’s union adds to the narrative of reality‑TV personalities finding lasting relationships beyond the screen.
Horstmann and Gibelli first met on Paramount+’s All Star Shore, a reality‑competition series that premiered in 2022 and features personalities from various dating shows. They began dating in December 2021 and publicly confirmed their romance in January 2022. According to an interview with Us Weekly, Horstmann said that keeping the relationship private for the first six months allowed them to avoid the public eye and “be ourselves.” He added that the support from both the Bachelor Nation and the Love Is Blind community was “incredible.”
The couple’s first child, a son named Heath, was born in March 2024. In October 2024, Horstmann proposed to Gibelli during a vacation in Madrid. The engagement and subsequent wedding were covered by several entertainment outlets, including Us Magazine and Yahoo! Entertainment, which reported that the ceremony took place in Croatia.
The wedding was attended by several notable co‑stars from the shows that introduced the pair. Among the guests were Jason Tartick, Astrid Loch, Alexa Lemieux, Colleen Reed and Raven Ross. The event was described as a private celebration, with the couple surrounded by close friends and family rather than a large public reception.
Following the ceremony, the couple and their guests celebrated in Venice, Italy. Multiple sources, including Headlines Society and Holr Magazine, reported that the wedding week in Venice featured a series of events in the city’s canals and historic venues. The celebrations were described as a “Venice wedding week” and were part of the couple’s broader wedding festivities.
Horstmann’s background includes a season as the runner‑up on The Bachelorette Season 14, where he competed for the affections of Becca Kufrin. He later appeared on Bachelor in Paradise Season 6. Gibelli’s reality‑TV career began with her appearance on Love Is Blind Season 1, which premiered on Netflix in February 2020.
The marriage of Horstmann and Gibelli is part of a growing trend of reality‑TV couples who transition from on‑screen romance to real‑life partnership. Their wedding, held in a foreign country and followed by a celebratory weekend in Venice, underscores the international appeal of reality‑TV franchises and the personal stories that resonate with audiences.
As of now, the couple is married and parents to a two‑year‑old son. No further public announcements have been made regarding upcoming projects or appearances. The wedding, held in Croatia on June 20 2026, and the subsequent Venice celebrations marked the culmination of a four‑year relationship that began on a reality‑TV set and has since become a notable story within the Bachelor Nation and Love Is Blind communities.
The wedding’s intimate nature, the presence of co‑stars from both shows, and the international celebration in Venice highlight the personal and professional milestones achieved by Horstmann and Gibelli. Their story continues to be followed by fans of both franchises, and the couple’s union adds to the narrative of reality‑TV personalities finding lasting relationships beyond the screen.
