Real Housewives of Orange County alums Alexis Bellino and John Janssen are married! They tied the knot on Friday, October 3.
Jesus Jugs gushed about the nuptials to PEOPLE.
The venue:
Alexis told the publication their wedding location was a “whimsical, rustic venue” in Laguna Beach. “We envisioned a dreamy, romantic, rustic chic vibe with earthy elegance.” She was drawn to its “intimate” setting.
“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.”
The guest list:
Alexis was adamant that her family be as involved as possible in the big day. Her three young-adult children joined John’s adult children each played a “meaningful role” in the couple’s big day.
140 friends and family members joined the Bellino and Janssen families including some of Alexis’s former co-stars.
An RHOC OG, Jo De La Rosa, attended the ceremony, as did Tamra Judge.
McBee Dynasty‘s Galyna Saltkovska also made it to Newport Beach for the celebration.
The bridal looks:
Alexis wore three different bridal dresses for her third marriage. “I did not want to wear white.”
“I was drawn to the romantic silhouette and how I felt when I put it on: powerful, feminine, and ready to marry the love of my life. My gown was all jewels, so I felt like a diamond walking to him.”
Later in the night, she changed into two more looks. “My ceremony gown became sleeker for the reception.” Lastly, Alexis adorned a “short, white, sleeker, lighter, and made for dancing. It still retained all the bridal glamour, but it was comfortable for cake cutting and dancing the night away!”
The lagniappe:
At the reception, the newlyweds had their first dance to “I Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher.
Guests then approached “interactive and fun gourmet food stations,” dining from a menu curated around the couple’s favorite foods, including: a gourmet taco bar, carving station, and seafood spread. For a dessert was a four-tiered cake flavored with salted chocolate ganache and vanilla bean with vanilla filling.”
A “fabulous” DJ, rock violinist kept the guests entertained alongside a custom rap written and performed by private chef Mac Noodlez, a Magic Castle magician. There was also a Rancher Hat Bar’s custom hat station.
“We wanted the vibe of an intimate, unique ceremony followed by evolving entertainment throughout the evening and surprises for our guests around every corner! Also, excellent food, exceptional music and entertainment that would keep the guests wondering what comes next! We wanted moments that felt like us.”
“This wedding was absolutely a dream come true. Emotional, joyful, sacred, and so us. Truly the most magical day of our lives.”
