Brayden Bowers’ proposal at ‘Golden Wedding’ was a surprise to the guests
Christina Mandrell and Brayden Bowers
Disney/James ClarkBrayden Bowers captured Christina Mandrell (and all of us) surprised when he decided to propose during The Golden wedding.
According to A., 25-year-old Brayden had only informed ‘selected producers’ of his plans in advance Variety reporter present. According to the outlet, “several people” on the property were “completely blindsided” by the secret.
Brayden and Christina, 28, who found love after he left the club Bachelor in Paradise beach during season 9, were invited guests Gerry Turner And Theresa Nist‘s wedding on Thursday, January 4. Before the ceremony, Brayden and Christina chatted about their relationship with the host Jesse Palmer.
Christina revealed that she ended up in Brayden’s DMs after his stint paradise, which eventually turned into daily text conversations and FaceTime calls. Brayden even formed a bond with Christina’s daughter from a previous relationship, Blakely, and the pair planned to move in together. Brayden announced Thursday that the pair drove from California to Tennessee this weekend with his belongings, including his jewelry collection.
Disney/James Clark Brayden Bowers and Christina Mandrell’s relationship was one that none of us saw coming after his appearance on Bachelor in Paradise season 9. “She DMed me! She added my DMs and it was funny because we hit it off,” Brayden revealed ahead of The Golden Wedding in January 2024. “We […]
In the middle of his relationship update, Brayden got down on his knee and pulled out a Neil Lane diamond ring.
“I just knew there was something special, and there was something different, and then I got to spend time with you and spend time with Blakely … and introduce you to my family,” he said during the television broadcast. “For the first time in my life, I feel like I’ve found someone with whom I can be unapologetically myself. And I have no doubt that I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
Brayden Bowers and Christina Mandrell
Disney/Eric McCandlessChristina tearfully accepted Brayden’s proposal and ultimately came to the conclusion that his plans were related to the reason they were getting manicures before the big day. (Jesse, 45, also emphasized that Gerry, 72, and Theresa, 70, knew and approved of the engagement plans in advance.)
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Christina appeared Zach Shallcross‘ season 27 of The Bachelorwhile Brayden was the frontrunner Charity Lawsonseason 20 of The bachelorette. After Charity, 28, sent Brayden home, he headed home BiP. After failed connections to Cat Izzo And Rachel Recchia during the beach spin-off he left the show single.
Brayden and Christina confirmed their romance in December 2023 after the season 9 finale Bachelor in Paradise.
“Brayden (aka MY FRIEND!) and I found something very special,” Christina said via Instagram at the time. “In each other, we have a space where being unapologetically ourselves is not only accepted, but celebrated! Something I never knew I was missing until I did it.”
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She added: “San Diego to Nashville will not only be a change of scenery, but the next chapter in our journey as a team. A future where laughter, authenticity and the power of ‘USA’ define our story. … We are on this adventure together, encouraging each other and creating a home full of laughter and love. Grateful for the ease with which we can be exactly who we are together. There is something incredibly special about finding a love that feels like home.”
Now that Brayden is moving in with Christina, she already has special plans for his large closet. She teased to Jesse on Thursday that she’ll surprise Brayden with light-up earrings when they get home.