The Most Extravagant Bachelor Nation Weddings

Finally, after postponing her wedding due to the coronavirus pandemic, "The Bachelor" contestant and travel blogger Lesley Murphy married her long-time beau and drone pilot Alex Kavanagh in a beautiful beachside ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton in Maui, Kapalua, on October 14, 2022. Surrounded by palm trees and crashing waves, the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony of only 71 guests, including Bachelor alumni Sean and Catherine Lowe. Lesley and Alex's daughter, Nora, who was 20 months old at the time, was the flower girl. Both the bride and groom wore purple leis, while Lesley had a white hibiscus pinned in her hair.

The bride wore an off-the-shoulder Monique Lhuillier gown, featuring a corset top and lace detailing that matched her veil. According to Lesley, the vibrant hues of Hawaii served as the inspiration for the wedding decor. "I love color and there are so many beautiful pops of it here. I certainly didn't want an all-white wedding or muted colors," she told People.

The ceremony was followed by a cocktail hour. Afterward, guests enjoyed a dinner of slow-braised beef short rib and macadamia nut mahi mahi. Each table was decorated with tropical flower arrangements and a champagne-pink globe — a nod to the couple's love of travel, having visited 25 countries together. They enjoyed their first dance to "You Are the Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne. "We really are so committed to one another, where we already feel married," Lesley told People. "But to have our day, and to finally be able to call each other husband and wife is just so special."