Christina Mandrell from Bachelor Nation tied the knot with Brayden Bowers in a low-key ceremony. The couple decided to elope on December 12, 2024, without much planning. They walked into the courthouse and got married on the spot. Despite their initial research, they had to go elsewhere to get their marriage license.
The secret marriage was revealed by the couple on January 21, 2025. They got married in a small gazebo with only passersby as witnesses. Mandrell made her Bachelor Nation debut on The Bachelor in 2023, while Bowers appeared on The Bachelorette in the same year. Bowers later appeared on Bachelor in Paradise season 9, where his relationship with Mandrell was revealed. They got engaged during the Golden Wedding special.
The video of their impromptu wedding ceremony showed the couple exchanging vows and expressing their commitment to each other. Brayden and Christina’s relationship timeline has been a surprise to many, as they started hitting it off after Mandrell messaged Bowers on social media. Despite the lack of traditional wedding elements, their love and commitment are evident in their vows.