Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima Tie the Knot in Double Wedding Celebration

The former host of ‘The Bachelor’ franchise, Chris Harrison, and his producer fiancée, Lauren Zima, said “I do” not once, but twice! The couple had their first wedding ceremony in Napa Valley, California on October 14, followed by a lavish celebration in Austin, Texas on November 4.

Zima explained, “While we wanted an intimate ceremony in Napa, we also wanted to include all of our great friends in the celebration. Hosting a bigger party in Austin was the perfect way to achieve that.” The couple wanted to make sure they didn’t leave their wedding feeling like they didn’t even get to spend time with their loved ones.

The festivities began with a “Bachelor World” reunion at their home in Texas, where they gathered with former show contestants such as Wells Adams and Sarah Hyland, Ben Higgins and his wife Jessica, Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham, Sean and Catherine Lowe, JoJo Fletcher, Trista Sutter, Colton Underwood, Jordan C. Brown, and more. Harrison joked that he would send 10 of them home heartbroken, unable to attend the wedding.

The next day, Harrison and Zima hosted 225 guests, including their Bachelor friends, for an outdoor ceremony and a lively cowboy-themed cocktail party. They wanted to embrace the saying “Everything’s Bigger in Texas” and encouraged their guests to come ready to party.

The night began with signature cocktails named after Harrison’s long tenure as the host of ‘The Bachelor’ and shots of their favorite tequila. The couple also served a selection of wines from Hall Wines and enjoyed a delicious meal featuring Texas barbecue and homemade desserts.

Musician William Beckman performed, and the couple shared their first dance to a song in honor of Zima’s late father. The night was filled with joy and celebration as they celebrated their new chapter in life together.

For their first wedding ceremony in Napa Valley, the couple chose a location that held special meaning to them. It’s where Harrison proposed to Zima back in October 2021. They wanted to celebrate in a place that had been a significant part of their relationship.

The couple exchanged vows in a small, intimate ceremony surrounded by their closest family and friends. For her walk down the aisle, Zima wore a stunning dress by Sottero & Midgley. Harrison and his groomsmen all wore custom suits from a Dallas store.

Zima said, “We wanted to create emotional, intimate moments with our family and closest friends throughout our celebration. It was important for us to spend quality time with those who have been by our side since the beginning of our relationship.”

Following their personal vows, the couple enjoyed a delicious dinner at Roy Estate, where Zima changed into her second wedding gown. The evening was filled with love, laughter, and the beauty of the Napa Valley vineyards.

Harrison and Zima have built their life together in Austin, Texas, and wanted to celebrate their wedding in the place they now call home. They are excited for this new chapter in their lives and are grateful for the friends and family who have supported them along the way.

Overall, their double wedding celebration was a unique and unforgettable experience, filled with love, laughter, and the joy of starting a new life together.