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Bachelor Star Officiates Backyard Wedding
6 Apr
Summary
- Arie Luyendyk Jr. officiated a backyard wedding in Phoenix.
- The couple chose Luyendyk because they watched his Bachelor season.
- Luyendyk personalized the ceremony by meeting the couple beforehand.
Arie Luyendyk Jr., known for his role as the star of The Bachelor's 22nd season, recently officiated a wedding for a couple in Phoenix. Nicholas Ansel and Zoe Skorey chose Luyendyk to officiate their backyard ceremony on March 28, as they began their relationship watching his season. The couple took a chance and reached out to Luyendyk, who resides in Scottsdale, and were delighted when he agreed.
To ensure a personal touch, Luyendyk met with Ansel and Skorey beforehand, gathering details about their relationship to incorporate into his speech. He shared insights from his own marriage to Lauren Burnham, with whom he has four children. The couple found Luyendyk to be down-to-earth and generous with his time.
During the ceremony, Luyendyk delivered a personalized speech, referencing their shared experience of watching The Bachelor and their love for cooking. Approximately 100 guests attended the intimate event, which featured flowers arranged by the groom and cookies baked by the bride, a first-place winner at the 2024 Arizona State Fair. The newlyweds celebrated at Thunderbird Lounge, arriving in Skorey's decorated 1993 Mazda Miata.
