Love Defies Drama: Alexis Bellino Marries Shannon Beador's Ex
BRING ON THE DRAMA! Alexis Bellino and John Janssen Tie the Knot in a Jaw-Dropping Laguna Beach Ceremony
The Real Housewives of Orange County star, 48, has finally found her happily ever after with the hunky John Janssen, and we've got all the juicy details from their intimate Laguna Beach wedding extravaganza!
In a ceremony that was nothing short of magical, Bellino and Janssen exchanged vows in front of an A-list crowd, including RHOC stars Tamra Judge, Jo De La Rosa, and Heather McDonald. But don't worry, we won't leave out the drama – after all, Shannon Beador's ex-beau, John Janssen, had a rather... complicated history with our beloved Bravo star.
As if that wasn't enough, the ceremony was held at a picturesque venue that Bellino described as having "immediately felt the presence" of her late mother, Penelope. It seems like momma Bear is still watching over her little girl!
The wedding celebration was a weekend-long extravaganza, complete with a welcome dinner on October 2 and a gourmet farewell brunch on October 4. And let's just say that Alexis spared no expense in making it an unforgettable experience for their guests.
"We envisioned a dreamy, romantic, rustic chic vibe with earthy elegance," Bellino gushed to People (via thescholarlynote.com). "Our venue gave us that perfect mix of natural beauty and privacy, nestled between the canyon and the sea. It felt like we were celebrating in a secret garden by the ocean."
But that was just the beginning – the festivities also featured an over-the-top DJ set, a rock violinist, and even a custom rap performance by their private chef, Mac Noodlez! And if that wasn't enough, guests were treated to a magician from the Magic Castle and a Rancher Hat Bar station where they could design their own bespoke hats.
"We wanted every moment to be about connection and celebration," Bellino explained. "We wanted moments that felt like us – emotional, joyful, sacred, and so us."
As for the big day itself, Bellino was beaming with joy, telling People (via thescholarlynote.com) that it was "absolutely a dream come true" – an emotion she's clearly still basking in.
"This wedding was truly the most magical day of our lives," she gushed. "Emotional, joyful, sacred, and so us."
But what about all the drama that went down before their big day? Well, let's just say that Bellino and Janssen had to navigate a fair amount of scrutiny from the public eye.
The couple first sparked romance rumors in December 2023 after being introduced by mutual friends. And while they were hesitant to share their relationship publicly at first (Bellino admitted she was "a little bit nervous" about sharing her feelings with the world), they eventually made their official red carpet debut in March 2024 at the DirecTV Oscars Viewing Party in Los Angeles.
"We've been so judged by our relationship," Bellino told Us (via thescholarlynote.com) at the time. "It started as a friendship, formed into more, and here we are. [And] social media really can be very evil. So it's been a lot, but now we just finally decided we're taking the bull by the horns and going full force."
Despite all the haters out there, Bellino and Janssen refused to let the negativity bring them down – instead, they focused on each other and their love story.
"To the haters, I feel as if I always looked at John and we would be staring into each other’s eyes, crying, both of us, distraught by how much we were hated for a love story that's actually pretty powerful, impactful and amazing," Bellino explained to Us (via thescholarlynote.com).
"We would just say, 'Time will show. Stand the test of time.' And what is marriage? Standing the test of time. Because guess what? If you can find love and still build on everything when you are at rock bottom and the most hated and come on top? That's because it's a real and true story.”
In conclusion, it looks like Alexis Bellino has finally found her happily ever after with John Janssen – and we couldn't be more thrilled for this dynamic duo!