Even a pandemic can’t stop wedding bells from ringing. As the world slowly began to open back up in 2021 following the COVID-19 crisis, stars were eager to exchange vows.
First came Alexander Ludwig and Lauren Dear, who announced they’d eloped in Utah following a one-month engagement on January 4. Next up, Jennifer Wayne and Austin Moody wed on January 9 after a two-week engagement.
“I’m still in complete shock but I’m humbled and honored to introduce you to Mrs. Moody,” the bluegrass musician wrote via Instagram at the time. “Now more than ever, I am able to truly admire and appreciate everything she is. I’ve never met anyone so kind and generous to people she knows as well as complete strangers. Without even knowing it, she teaches me how to be a better person every day that I am with her. I can’t believe I got to marry my best friend … Jennifer, now I stand before the world a brand new man because of the love you’ve shown me. From this moment on you will never walk alone.”
Another 2021 trend? Secret weddings! Aubrey Plaza subtly revealed on May 7 that she and her longtime beau, Jeff Baena, tied the knot by referring to him as her “darling husband” in an Instagram post.
“Whoa!!!! Just took in the word husband and I am sending you both love and congratulations and blessings!!!!!
,” Mary Steenburgen wrote in a comment. “UM HUSBAND HOLD ON THERE,” a fan added.
Just over a week later, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez got married in a secret ceremony.
“It was tiny and intimate — less than 20 people,” Grande’s rep told Us Weekly on May 17. “The room was so happy and full of love. The couple and both families couldn’t be happier.”
Us confirmed the pair’s engagement five months earlier.
“Ariana is beyond excited. She has really enjoyed getting to know and falling in love with Dalton out of the spotlight, something she didn’t get to do in her past relationships,” an insider said in December 2020. “They are so in love and committed to spend the rest of their lives together.”
Other 2021 newlyweds included two Duggar brothers — Justin Duggar and Jed Duggar — who married Claire Spivey and Katey Nakatsu, respectively.
“We are overjoyed about adding another daughter-in-love to our family,” Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar wrote via Instagram to celebrate one of their son’s weddings. “Jed and Katey have enjoyed a quiet, low-key relationship that has allowed them to prepare for a beautiful life together. Congrats to this wonderful couple on their wedding day! We are excited to see how their story continues to unfold in the future.”
Scroll through the gallery to see the other lucky lovebirds who tied the knot in 2021:
The Floribama Shore star shared a photo of “Mr and Mrs Gazda” after her November 21 ceremony in Florida. Courtesy of Nilsa Prowant/Instagram (2)
The couple exchanged vows on November 11 in California less than one year after Reum's February proposal. "My forever begins today... 11/11 #JustMarried," the Simple Life alum wrote via Instagram. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock
The For All Mankind actress and the Motherland: Fort Salem star tied the knot three times in 2021. The couple shared their story with Brides on November 9, revealing their first wedding was at Pasadena City Hall in California on August 9, which is VanSanten’s grandparent’s wedding anniversary. After the passing of her grandfather, who was set to walk her down the aisle, the former One Tree Hill actress chose to tie the knot in their honor. The pair’s second ceremony took place in Napa, California, two months later. The final nuptials were held in VanSanten’s home state of Minnesota in October. “Through all of this, the biggest lesson Victor and I have learned is the resiliency of the human spirit and our hearts,” the Shooter alum told Brides. “As I looked at my side, when the world felt like it was falling apart, there stood my rock, my home, my husband.” Courtesy of Shantel VanSanten/Instagram
The Young and the Restless actress star married Duell on October 23 in an outdoor wedding in Malibu, California. Instagram
The Bringing Up Bates star made a grand entrance at his October 23 wedding by skydiving in with his groomsmen. The bride, meanwhile, arrived by horse-drawn carriage. Courtesy of Isaiah Garrido
The Flip or Flop star and Selling Sunset cast member married on October 23 surrounded by friends and family. Tarek El Moussa/Instagram
After getting together in 2012 and getting engaged in 2019, the "Beautiful Soul" singer finally tied the knot with his longtime love in a rustic California ceremony on October 23. Katie Peterson/Instagram
Paul Walker’s daughter announced on October 22 that she married Thornton-Allan. Us confirmed that her late father’s Fast and the Furious costar Vin Diesel walked her down the aisle at the wedding, while Jordana Brewster was also in attendance. Courtesy of Meadow Walker/Instagram
The Siesta Key stars wed on October 21, one year after their engagement. Courtesy of Madisson Hausburg/Instagram
The Schitt’s Creek alum and the producer got married in October 2021 — but it was her brother, Dan Levy, who broke the news of the nuptials on Instagram with a photo of him dancing with the bride. “My sister got married this weekend,” he captioned the black and white shot on October 18. “This is absolutely not a photo of us screaming the lyrics to 'S Club Party' on the dance floor. Love you, @sarahplevy.” Courtesy Sarah Levy/Instagram
The Sweet Magnolias alum tied the knot with Rowland (né Kenny) on October 16. The two shared a few snapshots from their big day on Instagram. “Husband & wife,” she captioned her wedding photo gallery to which her new husband responded, “I love you.” Courtesy Chrissy O'Neill & Co./www.chrissyoneill.com
The daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates tied the knot with the equestrian in an upstate New York ceremony on October 16. Courtesy of Nayel Nassar/Instagram
The Kitchen’s Alex Guarnaschelli shared photos from the wedding ceremony on Saturday, October 16, more than a year after the the Worst Cooks in America host and ad sales manager got engaged in April 2020. “The bride and groom @chefanneburrell and @stuartclaxton LETS HEAR IT FOR ANNE!!!! Congrats GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” she captioned a photo via Instagram of the Food Network star dancing with her new husband. JD Images/Shutterstock
The rock star got married for the fifth time in October as he exchanged vows with longtime girlfriend Kamilah Chavis. "I'm so happy, finally a keeper," Waters wrote via social media alongside several photos from the ceremony. "A very happy man. A very beautiful bride." David Fisher/Shutterstock
The Girl Meets World alum announced on October 11 that he quietly married singer Taela — while also revealing that they’re expecting their first child. Both shared a carousel of photos via Instagram, including three wedding photos and a sonogram. "Alright I have to get sappy with you for a minute," Meyer captioned the snaps. "I had 100 million reasons to never get married. I always hated the concept of marriage. But all I needed was one reason to conquer all those reasons... And that one was you. I’m so grateful for our little family, it has changed my life forever. You changed me forever. I love you. (To all the dads out there please send ya boy some tips 😂)." Courtesy Kurt Ozan Photography/www.kurtozan.com
The Awkward alum married her longtime beau in a private ceremony in October 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic, but she was able to have the wedding of her dreams one year later. Reed revealed in an October 3 Instagram post that she and Shannon got hitched again — this time with friends and family surrounding them. "Happy national boyfriend day to my husband who’s also my fiancé who also takes me on dates like my boyfriend. Let’s get married… again… shall we?" Rose captioned a photo of her and Shannon kissing [via Instagram in October]*CUT just ahead of their big day. Courtesy Jill Rose Reed/Instagram
The Whiskey Myers drummer married his longtime girlfriend in October. "Congrats @jdhogg_drums and Staci!" the band’s official account tweeted. Courtesy Ashley Howland Photography/https://ift.tt/3FTuuwF
The former Bravo star married Joe Biden’s nephew in Pennsylvania on October 11 after a whirlwind romance. “Our love for and commitment to each other, and our family — each of our families, and the new very large and very tight family that we were bonding together by getting married. That’s it,” she gushed to Brides. Brides/Jeremy Fraser of LA Exposures
The couple, who got engaged in 2019, tied the knot on October 9 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Matt Baron/Shutterstock
Two months after announcing they were expecting a baby together, the Casper actress and the hairstylist tied the knot. They announced the news with a selfie via Instagram on October 9. “Mr. and Mrs.,” Ricci captioned the snap. Courtesy of Christina Ricci/Instagram
The country singer married her boyfriend of three years, she announced on October 9. “I just feel like the luckiest girl in the world. I love you so much @tylergraham02,” she captioned her wedding photos via Instagram. Sarah Jordan Photography
The actress revealed that her October wedding to her Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta costar wasn’t exactly what she intended her big day to be like. “It wasn’t the large destination wedding we were originally planning,” she shared via Instagram. “Instead, it was intimate, whimsical, full of love, laughter and joy… Absolutely perfect!! Maybe one day I will share the events that inspired our change of plans. However, for now I can say God makes no mistakes & the joy is in the journey.” JanetHowardStudio.com
The Libertines frontman and the film editor tied the knot in September, just days after the duo announced they were engaged. The pair started dating in 2012 and have also collaborated in the band the Puta Madres. Courtesy of Katia deVidas/Instagram
Netflix’s Lucifer showed Lavi’s character, Eve, tie the knot when season 6 dropped on September 10, and the actress had a real-life wedding just days later. Lavi married her businessman beau in their native Israel on September 13. The bride wore three custom dresses created by designer Daniella Hajaj throughout the night. “We literally crafted it on my body from scratch. It was amazing,” Lavi told Brides. “We started pulling out strings and tying up ribbons until we found the design we all loved. It was so creative and free, which happens to be the spirit of the wedding.” People Photography/Brides
The Army Wives actress married the celebrity tennis coach in Santa Barbara, California, in a September ceremony. "The most magical day of my entire life!" McLemore said of the big day via Instagram. Courtesy of Elle McLemore/Instagram
Us confirmed on September 26 that the pair exchanged vows less than one year after Dunham made their relationship public. James Veysey/Shutterstock
The Summer House stars tied the knot on September 25 in Batula’s parents’ backyard in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Several of the couple’s Summer House costars attended the celebrations, including Carl Radke, Paige DeSorbo, Lindsay Hubbard, Luke Gulbranson, Danielle Olivera and Ciara Miller. Winter House personalities Austen Kroll, Craig Conover and Andrea Denver were there as well. Melissa Marshall
The Younger actress married her longtime love in September at The Boathouse in Brooklyn, New York, according to her Instagram. The duo announced their engagement in January 2020. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock
The Hacks co-creators made their newlywed status official during the 2021 Emmys. While accepting the award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series on September 19, Aniello said, "To Paul, I'm in love with you, which is why I married you last weekend.” After the couple won Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, Downs joked backstage that the wedding “wasn’t as good as this,” referring to their big Emmy night. “This is really very wild and very special,” he said, according to E! News. “The wedding was beautiful, it was great." Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
The couple announced via Instagram that they tied the knot on September 4. Courtesy of Instagram
The Riverdale star called his September 4 wedding “the best day of [his] life” via Instagram. Photo by Olivia Van Dyke; Courtesy of Jordan Connor and Jinjara Mitchell
The Are You the One? stars tied the knot on September 4 in Chicago, one year after their engagement. Courtesy of Clinton Moxam/Instagram
After delaying their wedding twice due to the pandemic, the Teen Beach Movie star and screenwriter finally tied the knot on September 4. hrhblakeknight/Instagram
The comedic actress married her husband on Friday, September 3, at the Ace Hotel in Brooklyn, New York. The Other Two star shared photos from her big day via her Instagram Story. Their big day was held just around the corner from Grand Army, where they had their first date in February 2019, according to their wedding website. The two got engaged earlier this year on Valentine’s Day. Courtesy of Jake Wilson/Instagram
The actress, who is Meryl Streep’s daughter, married the Oscar-winning music producer sometime in 2021. After months of rumors about an engagement and secret wedding, Ronson finally confirmed the news on his 46th birthday by sharing a snap from their ceremony. “To my truest love...out of nowhere, you made 45 hands down the greatest year of my life,” he captioned the photo via Instagram. “And i'm sure it took me 45 years to become the man worthy of your love. I hope I spend every one of these birthdays by your side til my last day. And beyond. Forever and ever yours ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ (and yes, we got married).” Shutterstock (2)
"Took my best friend out to the desert with both of our families and friends and got married 🤍👰♀️💍🏜🌵🐫 I love you my husband @aquinomarlon 😍😍😍," the actress wrote via Instagram on August 31. "It was the most magical night I have ever had. It took my breath away, it brought me to tears (tears of joy)." Courtesy Marlon Aquino/Instagram
Drew Barrymore’s ex-husband tied the knot for a second time, marrying Michler on August 28. The couple’s Nantucket, Massachusetts, nuptials were officiated by Kopelman’s sister, Jill Kargman, while his and Barrymore’s daughters, Olive and Frankie, served as flower girls. Courtesy of Will Kopelman/Instagram
The Little People, Big World alum wed her longtime beau at Roloff Farms in Hillsboro, Oregon, on August 28. "I can’t believe we’re just a few short hours till Chris and I are married. 💍,” she wrote one day earlier via Instagram. “The rehearsal is done (complete with bridal shower ribbons bouquet! 🎀💝), and now all that’s left is to meet Chris at the altar tomorrow! I’m so thrilled and excited to be his wife.” Courtesy of Amy Roloff/Instagram
The America’s Next Top Model alum wed the musician on August 24. “Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin,” he captioned the pair’s official wedding photos on August 28. The pair tied the knot on her parents’ anniversary, he noted via Instagram at the time. Courtesy of Liane V/Instagram
Us confirmed on August 20 that the Bachelor alum wed the businessman in Montreal. The pair’s ceremony was held in their hometown at the Le Mount Stephen Hotel and was attended by their immediate family. Courtesy of Vanessa Grimaldi/Instagram
The Ginny & Georgia star married lawyer Matt Ziering on July 24 in Palos Verdes, California. Courtesy of Brianne Howey/Instagram
The Bachelorette alum married Stacy Santilena in a romantic ceremony on July 24, in Napa, California. The couple announced their engagement in August 2019. Kandace Photography
The Insecure actress married longtime boyfriend Louis Diame on July 25, at the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, a commune in the South of France. She revealed the news by sharing photos in her stunning Vera Wang gown via Instagram. Shutterstock
The Glee alum tied the knot to her longtime love in July 2021 during an outdoor ceremony in Los Angeles. “We were elated and so grateful that we didn’t have to push our wedding and that we got to have the day of our dreams,” the Broadway performer told Brides Magazine at the time. “It was such a gift that we were able to share it with our friends and family.” Courtesy of Brides Magazine/For The Love of It
The niece of Princess Diana married her partner of two years in a lavish Italian ceremony in July 2021. The nuptials were held at Villa Aldobrandini outside of Rome. Lady Kitty donned at least four custom Dolce & Gabbana gowns throughout the evening, each designed to “celebrate the beauty of the bride, the passion for #AltaModa and the absolute joy of the occasion,” the fashion house shared via Instagram at the time. David Fisher/Shutterstock
The Mom alum spilled the beans about her secret elopement on a July 2021 episode of her “Unqualified” podcast, revealing she and Barrett exchanged vows at a courthouse in San Juan Island in Washington state. “We eloped … I’m sorry. I didn’t know … I’m sorry, honey. I just blurted that out, but it just feels [like] I can’t say fiancé anymore,” she said, adding that “everything about it just felt right.” MB/MEGA
Following an October 2020 engagement, the American Idol mentor and Parker tied the knot on July 17. “Greatest night of my life . . Love you @caitcparker,” Bones wrote via Instagram the following day. Courtesy of Bobby Bones/Instagram
The singers tied the knot on July 3 in Oklahoma, during a wedding officiated by The Voice host Carson Daly. Broadimage/Shutterstock
During a June appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, guest host Wanda Sykes confirmed that Cheadle told her he and his longtime partner tied the knot during the coronavirus pandemic. After the comedian joked she didn't know they weren't already married, the Oscar nominee replied, "Yeah, I mean, that's understandable, given that we've been together 28 years before we got married." Katy Winn/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
The SVU actress, whose character became the first officer on the series that is part of the LGBTQ community, married the Right Stuff actor on June 27 during the Pride parade in New York City. Shutterstock
The Southern Charm alum revealed her and Appel's secret wedding — and pregnancy — in June 2021. Photography by @Logic413
The Duck Dynasty alum announced via Instagram that she and Mayo tied the knot on June 5. "#MARRYMEMAYO," she captioned a photo of the couple on their special day. @AndrewAbajian
After postponing their wedding twice, the Bachelor alum married Burrello on May 30 in Sarasota, Florida. Stephanie Sunderland
Gale teased her wedding celebration to the ACM Award winner via her Instagram Stories in May 2021, including photos of the couple celebrating with their loved ones. Courtesy of Alexis Gale/Instagram
90 Day Fiancé couple Armando Rubio and Kenneth Niedermeier confirmed that they tied the knot in an Instagram post shared in May 2021. "Mr. & Mr. Niedermeier-Rubio," Rubio captioned a photo of the pair kissing at the altar. Courtesy Kenneth Niedermeier/Instagram
Just one day after the Young & the Restless alums walked the red carpet together at the MTV Movie & TV Awards in May 2021 while wearing matching rings, E! News reported that the couple tied the knot in secret after one year of dating. The pair first sparked marriage rumors earlier in the month when they were spotted wearing the aforementioned bands on their left hands for the first time while hanging out in Malibu. Courtesy Sofia Pernas/Instagram
Us Weekly confirmed on May 17 that the “7 Rings” singer married Gomez over the weekend at her home in Montecito, California. “It was tiny and intimate — less than 20 people,” Grande’s rep said at the time. “The room was so happy and full of love. The couple and both families couldn’t be happier.” Courtesy of Ariana Grande/Instagram
The longtime couple revealed they’d secretly tied the knot when Plaza posted an Instagram photo referring to Baena as her “darling husband” on May 7. While the post focused on their upcoming film Spin Me Round, fans were mainly interested in the “husband” word choice in the comment section. “UM HUSBAND HOLD ON THERE,” one fan wrote. “HUSBAND,” multiple others added. Invision/AP/Shutterstock
Bachelor in Paradise alum, who got engaged in June 2019, tied the knot on April 16. Courtesy Raven Gates/Instagram
The Counting On star married Nakatsu on April 4, he announced via Instagram. "For a long time, I have prayed for my future spouse, not knowing who that person would be. God answered my prayers far beyond what I could have ever imagined in Katey," he captioned their wedding photo. "We have enjoyed quietly developing our relationship over the past year and every moment together has been amazing!" Photo by Kelsie Jo Photography; Courtesy of Jed Duggar/Instagram
The Real cohost and the rapper wed on March 27 — the one-year anniversary of their engagement. The couple tied the knot at their Atlanta home with only immediate family and friends in attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic. Gregory Pace/Shutterstock
After getting engaged in 2019 and postponing their wedding due to COVID-19, Us confirmed on March 16 that the Challenge costars tied the knot in Michigan on March 13. Courtesy of Jenna Compono/Instagram
Two months after they tied the knot, Lim shared the first pic from her wedding day via Twitter in March 2021. The California native later told E! that she and Rhodes, who proposed in September 2020, exchanged vows in her parents' backyard. Courtesy Erin Lim/Instagram
Cage and Shibata secretly tied the knot in Las Vegas in February. The following month, the National Treasure star told Us on March 6, "It's true, and we are very happy." According to a rep for the couple, they exchanged vows in a "small and intimate wedding" after about one year of dating. Cage's ex-wife Alice Kim was in attendance along with their son, Kal-El. LRNYC/MEGA; Courtesy of The Wynn Hotel
The Counting On star and his bride confirmed that they tied the knot on February 26, sharing the exciting news in a statement to Us. “Today we have started a journey together that God crafted long before we ever knew it was meant to be," the couple announced. "We are so thankful for the love of Christ that has brought our lives together and teaches us what real love looks like. There is no greater joy than marrying your best friend. We are thankful for the prayers and support so many have shown us through our engagement and look forward to this new chapter of our lives together as husband and wife.” Lori Blythe Photography
The daughter of Real Housewives of New Jersey alum Kathy Wakile married her longtime love on February 13 after postponing their wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Kosmidis,” Victoria captioned a stunning photo from the ceremony via Instagram. Photo by Courtney Simpson Photography
The Real World and Challenge alum tied the knot with the baseball pitcher in Kiln, Mississippi, on February 6. She shared a photo of her diamond wedding band on her Instagram Story alongside a “Just Married” sticker. Courtesy of Jessica McCain/Instagram
The American Idol alums, who auditioned as a duo on season 18 in 2020, wed on January 15 at Cactus Creek Barn in Dickson, Tennessee. "OFFICIALLY MR & MRS GEORGIA," Luna captioned a photo on Instagram on January 16, referring to her husband by his stage name, Alex Georgia. "I cannot believe that I can finally say I married my best friend! Since the first day I met you I knew you were the one. You are my protector, my superhero, my husband, and most importantly the one I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with! I love you baby let’s do this!♥️ #married #husbandandwife #forever #wedding." Courtesy Kat Luna/Instagram
The Runaway June singer wed fellow crooner Austin Moody on January 9. "I got to marry my favorite person in the world last night," Wayne announced via Instagram on January 10. "I'm still in complete shock but I’m humbled and honored to introduce you to Mrs. Moody," the bluegrass musician wrote on his own Instagram post. "Now more than ever, I am able to truly admire and appreciate everything she is. I've never met anyone so kind and generous to people she knows as well as complete strangers. Without even knowing it, she teaches me how to be a better person every day that I am with her. I can’t believe I got to marry my best friend.. Jennifer, now I stand before the world a brand new man because of the love you’ve shown me. From this moment on you will never walk alone." The pair wed less than two weeks after their engagement. Courtesy Jennifer Wayne/Instagram
The Vikings star announced on Instagram on January 4 that he and his fiancée of one month had eloped and married at The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection in Wanship, Utah. "My wife, my best friend, the future mother of my children, my everything. @laurendear," Ludwig captioned a photo of the couple standing on a wooden deck with the snow-dusted countryside behind them. "Thank you @blueskyutah #reverandcraiggordon @gabriellasantosphotography and of course #yam for being our witness. We decided to elope. It has been such a crazy year but it certainly put things into perspective. Life is too short And I didnt want to spend another day without calling this beautiful woman my wife. Of course when things settle down we will have a proper celebration with our friends and family but for now- the love of my life, our dog yam, a yurt on a mountain top in the middle of nowhere sounded like the perfect beginning." Gabriella Santos Photography
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