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Rodney Mathews's eternal love has been found. After marrying Arielle Hermanson in a lavish ceremony at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California, on August 16, the Bachelorette alumnus had every reason to rejoice.
According to People, Rodney and Arielle, who started dating in 2023, exchanged vows in front of 150 of their closest loved ones, including a few Bachelor Nation OGs, such as actor Tre Hale and former Buffalo Bills player Andre Reed.
The bride wore a sophisticated off-the-shoulder ivory gown with an extended veil, while the groom and his groomsmen wore traditional black tuxedos.
Regarding the ceremony, Arielle exchanged handwritten vows with Rodney before walking down the aisle to a violin rendition of So Beautiful by Musiq Soulchild.
Following the ceremony, which was presided over by their friend Shawn Wilson, the couple changed into more laid-back attire and began their reception. After dining on pasta, steak, or chicken of their choosing inside the ballroom, guests hit the dance floor to dance to music spun by DJ Sean G.
Despite not using phones during the ceremony, guests posted videos from the reception, such as the couple dancing close while singing Luther by Kendrick Lamar and SZA and the moment Rodney and Arielle sliced into their opulent three-tiered wedding cake.
Rodney and Arielle had the wedding of their dreams together after getting legally married in July in a small ceremony at a courthouse in Beverly Hills.
In an interview that was published on August 17, the couple stated, We so closely and personally designed our absolute perfect day, and we've left no stone unturned.Marriage has been a lifelong dream for both of us since we were children, so getting to have our dream wedding feels like we’ve made it!
The couple, who became engaged in 2024, summed up what marriage means to them in their most recent roles as husband and wife.
The couple said, Spending forever with our favorite person in the entire world. A lifetime of unwavering love, laughter, adventure, and family.