Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Photo:Joey Carman Photography/@joeycarman
Joey Carman Photography/@joeycarman
So nicethey did it twice!FormerBachelorhostChris Harrisonand producerLauren Zimasaid “I do” on Oct. 14, 2023, in Napa Valley, California, celebrating again on Nov. 4 with friends in Austin, Texas.“As much as we wanted an intimate weekend for our wedding ceremony in Napa, we also wanted to celebrate getting married with all the great friends we have — hence this bigger party,” Zima told PEOPLE. “They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and that’s what we’re leaning into,” Harrison added.Here, see all the gorgeous photos from the newlyweds' two celebrations.
So nicethey did it twice!
FormerBachelorhostChris Harrisonand producerLauren Zimasaid “I do” on Oct. 14, 2023, in Napa Valley, California, celebrating again on Nov. 4 with friends in Austin, Texas.
“As much as we wanted an intimate weekend for our wedding ceremony in Napa, we also wanted to celebrate getting married with all the great friends we have — hence this bigger party,” Zima told PEOPLE. “They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and that’s what we’re leaning into,” Harrison added.
Here, see all the gorgeous photos from the newlyweds' two celebrations.
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They Do
Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Joey Carman Photography/@joeycarman
“We would visit Napa a lot when we lived in Southern California,” said Harrison, who proposed to Zima in wine country. “And through the years, we have made so many incredible friends, so many lasting memories there. It’s just a place that has really become important to us.”
02of 19From the HeartChris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Joey Carman Photography/@joeycarmanThe bride and groom wrote their own vows for the special day, reciting them in front of the crowd in a personal twist.Harrison’s kids —daughter Taylor and son Joshua— were part of the small bridal party.
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From the Heart
The bride and groom wrote their own vows for the special day, reciting them in front of the crowd in a personal twist.
Harrison’s kids —daughter Taylor and son Joshua— were part of the small bridal party.
03of 19The NewlywedsChris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Joey Carman Photography/@joeycarmanZima’s A-line, satin gown helped her “feel confident and like myself on the day of the wedding,” she shared. “This dress is ‘classic with a twist’: simple, timeless … and it has pockets!”
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The Newlyweds
Zima’s A-line, satin gown helped her “feel confident and like myself on the day of the wedding,” she shared. “This dress is ‘classic with a twist’: simple, timeless … and it has pockets!”
04of 19Picture PerfectChris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Joey Carman Photography/@joeycarmanThe pair’s October wedding date let them take advantage of harvest season in Napa, “one of the most beautiful times of the year,” Harrison said. “It’s the oranges, the deep greens — everything’s kind of turning over right now. That kind of set the aesthetic that Lauren then took and gave us the palette for the wedding.”
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Picture Perfect
The pair’s October wedding date let them take advantage of harvest season in Napa, “one of the most beautiful times of the year,” Harrison said. “It’s the oranges, the deep greens — everything’s kind of turning over right now. That kind of set the aesthetic that Lauren then took and gave us the palette for the wedding.”
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At the Table
In lieu of a wedding cake, the pair served a chocolate delice mousse with black currant and crunchy meringue, to pair with a Cabarnet.
06of 19Drink to ThatChris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Joey Carman Photography/@joeycarman"Great people, great wine, we’re good to go," Zima shared of the reception. “And that’s really all you need for a great wedding.”
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Drink to That
“Great people, great wine, we’re good to go,” Zima shared of the reception. “And that’s really all you need for a great wedding.”
07of 19Party PeopleChris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Joey Carman Photography/@joeycarmanOf the venue, Zima told PEOPLE, “The tasting room is stunning: with views of the vineyards, and indoor and outdoor elements on two levels — yet it feels cozy and intimate.”
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Party People
Of the venue, Zima told PEOPLE, “The tasting room is stunning: with views of the vineyards, and indoor and outdoor elements on two levels — yet it feels cozy and intimate.”
08of 19Cheers!Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Joey Carman Photography/@joeycarmanThe pair kept Napa to “an intimate weekend with our closest friends and family to give dedicated, emotional time to reflect and celebrate with the people we love who have been with us since the start of our relationship,” Zima said. “We knew we’d have an unforgettable time.”
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Cheers!
The pair kept Napa to “an intimate weekend with our closest friends and family to give dedicated, emotional time to reflect and celebrate with the people we love who have been with us since the start of our relationship,” Zima said. “We knew we’d have an unforgettable time.”
09of 19With This RoseChris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Joey Carman Photography/@joeycarmanAt the ceremony Zima walked down the aisle to an instrumental version of “La Vie en Rose,” in part a nod to theBachelorrose ceremonies.“Roses are such a thing in our lives — it brought us together,” Zima said. “We met because I coveredThe Bachelor.”
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With This Rose
At the ceremony Zima walked down the aisle to an instrumental version of “La Vie en Rose,” in part a nod to theBachelorrose ceremonies.
“Roses are such a thing in our lives — it brought us together,” Zima said. “We met because I coveredThe Bachelor.”
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Dance the Night
11of 19On to TexasChris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Joey Carman Photography“Doing the second event in Austin [where we live full-time] gave us the ability to include all of our friends, and also made sure that we didn’t leave our wedding feeling like we didn’t even see any of our loved ones — a story we’ve heard before,” Zima explained to PEOPLE. The guest list had 225 people, and the pair went “full Texas,” as Harrison said, with an outdoor barbecue.
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On to Texas
Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Joey Carman Photography
Joey Carman Photography
“Doing the second event in Austin [where we live full-time] gave us the ability to include all of our friends, and also made sure that we didn’t leave our wedding feeling like we didn’t even see any of our loved ones — a story we’ve heard before,” Zima explained to PEOPLE. The guest list had 225 people, and the pair went “full Texas,” as Harrison said, with an outdoor barbecue.
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Short and Sweet
13of 19Bachelor BudsChris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Joey Carman PhotographyThe Texas guest list included all sorts of Bachelor Nation alumni, including (from left):Jojo Fletcher,Jessica and Ben Higgins.
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Bachelor Buds
The Texas guest list included all sorts of Bachelor Nation alumni, including (from left):Jojo Fletcher,Jessica and Ben Higgins.
14of 19Stage RightChris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Joey Carman PhotographyHigginsandBachelor in ParadisefavoriteWells Adamsgave a toast to the couple halfway through the celebration.
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Stage Right
HigginsandBachelor in ParadisefavoriteWells Adamsgave a toast to the couple halfway through the celebration.
15of 19Sing ThingChris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Joey Carman PhotographyAdams' wifeSarah Hylandgot down on the dance floor.
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Sing Thing
Adams' wifeSarah Hylandgot down on the dance floor.
16of 19Twice as FunChris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Joey Carman PhotographyThe newlyweds celebrated with two other Bachelor Nation newlyweds:Colton Underwoodand Jordan C. Brown,who wed in May.
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Twice as Fun
The newlyweds celebrated with two other Bachelor Nation newlyweds:Colton Underwoodand Jordan C. Brown,who wed in May.
17of 19Old FriendsChris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Joey Carman PhotographySeanandCatherine Lowewere also among theBachelor-adjacent guests.
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Old Friends
SeanandCatherine Lowewere also among theBachelor-adjacent guests.
18of 19To ForeverChris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Joey Carman Photography"I am so happy," Zima said. “I feel so grateful and so blessed for my life with Chris every single day. He’s the best partner. I feel so supported.”
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To Forever
“I am so happy,” Zima said. “I feel so grateful and so blessed for my life with Chris every single day. He’s the best partner. I feel so supported.”
19of 19Life of the PartyChris Harrison and Lauren Zima’s wedding photos.Joey Carman PhotographyThe couple’s goal was achieved with the Nov. 4 celebration: “We wanted this night to be a big party, Texas style,” Zima said, “with our friends new and old.”
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Life of the Party
The couple’s goal was achieved with the Nov. 4 celebration: “We wanted this night to be a big party, Texas style,” Zima said, “with our friends new and old.”
source: people.com
