Venice Wedding Bash: Giannina & Blake Celebrate Pre-I Do!

Reality television personalities Giannina Gibelli and Blake Horstmann recently celebrated their upcoming marriage with a festive welcome party in Venice, Italy. The event, held on June 17, 2026, offered a glimpse into their pre-wedding festivities, with the couple sharing photos of their celebration against the picturesque backdrop of Venice's iconic canals. Attendees enjoyed Italian cuisine and city explorations, capturing the joyful occasion.

The couple's Venetian celebration marks a significant milestone following their announcement of obtaining a marriage license in Colorado earlier in June 2026. Gibelli and Horstmann intentionally left the license unsigned to incorporate the signing ceremony into their wedding, fulfilling Gibelli's long-held vision. This approach differs from Gibelli's past experiences, influencing her desire for a longer engagement.

Several alumni from the Love Is Blind reality show, including Taylor Krause, Colleen Reed, Alexa Lemieux, and Raven Ross, were present in Venice to honor Gibelli and Horstmann. The couple, who became engaged in Madrid, Spain, on October 30, 2024, and welcomed their son Heath Orion Horstmann on March 29, 2024, are self-funding their European wedding. Gibelli expressed her readiness to officially become Mrs. Horstmann, signifying their commitment to the next chapter of their lives.