Jennifer Aniston’s Ex Quietly Tied the Knot at an Intimate Hotel Ceremony—A Year and a Half After His Fiancée’s Unexpected ‘Proposal’ on the Night They Met – Photos

| March 19, 2025 | Celebrity | No Comments

On the morning of their wedding, the couple moved their ceremony from the beach to a secluded palm-covered cove due to strong winds. The groom described his wife’s vows as “incredibly touching” but chose not to share further details. Coincidentally, their wedding weekend took place under a full moon, just like their engagement.

The bride was pictured on the set of “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” on September 3, 2019 | Source: Getty Images

The groom, previously part of a highly publicized Hollywood marriage, recently remarried in a private ceremony that remained a secret until photos from the event surfaced. However, his new relationship began in an unexpected way—when a ring ended up in his hands on the very night he met his future wife.

Their wedding, held at a remote hotel in Mexico, marked not only a personal milestone but also drew a swift reaction from his well-known ex-wife. Now, details of the couple’s first meeting, their engagement abroad, and their carefully planned celebration are coming to light.

The couple attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 10, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

A Cold Night, a Lost Ring, and a Joke That Stuck

The couple first met in 2022 at a private gathering at The Nines, a bar in Lower Manhattan. Introduced by mutual friend and actress Louisa Jacobson, they later joined a smaller group for drinks. The bride recalled it being an unusually cold night, with temperatures dropping to around six degrees.

The bride, Nicole, attends the New York City Ballet’s 2023 Fall Gala | Source: Getty Images

During their night out, the groom offered her his gloves, which she briefly wore before returning them inside. The next morning, he sent her a text message with a photo, saying, “This yours?” In the image, he was holding a crisscrossed diamond ring that had slipped off her finger into his glove.

“[Justin] likes to joke that I proposed first, the very first night we met,” she later explained, admitting she had assumed the ring was lost. The groom initially believed she had left it behind on purpose.

The groom attends the Louis Vuitton Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show on October 4, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

“I was convinced that leaving the ring in my glove was intentional,” he said. “But now, knowing Nicole as well as I do, I realize it certainly wasn’t.” He recalled feeling drawn to her immediately, even before learning her name.

Pointing her out to his friend Rassi across the room, he asked who she was. Rassi took one look and confidently said, “She is the one.” Later, the groom had to ask his friend to find out her name, having forgotten to get it during their initial conversation.

Their relationship developed privately over the next year and a half, leading to a turning point during a romantic getaway that ended in an engagement under the moonlight.

A Rainy Arrival, a Blue Moon, and a Waterside Proposal

After more than a year of dating, the couple traveled to Italy, where the proposal took place. Their destination was the luxurious Hotel Il Pellicano on the Monte Argentario coast. They arrived feeling jet-lagged, and the skies were overcast with rain.

They almost skipped dinner that night, but ultimately decided to eat at the hotel’s restaurant, where they had what the bride described as a “really poignant conversation.” As they talked by candlelight, a full blue moon unexpectedly appeared in the sky.

They took their drinks down to the water to enjoy the view, and at one point, the groom excused himself, pretending to grab towels. Instead, he retrieved an engagement ring. As they stood at the water’s edge under the moonlight, he proposed.

“He said some of the most beautiful things,” she recalled. “It was wonderful—we were both crying.”

By August 2024, news of their engagement became public when she was spotted wearing a large diamond ring at the world premiere of Beetlejuice. Soon after, sources confirmed that the groom had proposed during their Italy trip. In the following months, the couple began planning an intimate destination wedding in Mexico—a location that already held special meaning for them.

A Private Wedding in Mexico: Three Days of Celebration

The couple tied the knot in March 2025 at Hotel Esencia in Xpu Há, Mexico, a place they had visited a year prior. They chose it for its secluded setting, natural beauty, and proximity to the ocean—perfect for the intimate celebration they envisioned with family and close friends.

The festivities kicked off on Thursday night with a bonfire on the beach. The bride wore a custom pink slip dress and silver Manolo Blahnik heels, though she spent most of the evening barefoot in the sand. A full moon rose over the beach that night, mirroring the night of their engagement.

On Friday, the couple hosted a rooftop rehearsal dinner, followed by a poolside welcome party. The bride wore a Danielle Frankel set paired with ivory heels. Her jewelry included a special necklace featuring the engagement stone her late father had given her mother, reset into a pavé design by her sister for her wedding.

The night featured cocktails, heartfelt toasts, live music by Cubanismos, and a performance by stilt walkers. Originally, the wedding ceremony was meant to take place on the beach, but due to strong winds, it was moved to a lush, palm-covered cove with ocean views.

The bride walked down the aisle escorted by her stepfather, while her sister performed “Moon River.” Flowers lining the aisle were arranged to look as if they naturally sprouted from the sand.

The groom later reflected on the ceremony but chose to keep the vows private.

“All I’ll say is, it was wonderful,” he shared. “The officiant spoke beautifully, and my wife… she was incredibly touching. I was very moved.”

Although the event was secluded, photos soon surfaced, confirming their wedding and drawing attention from the public—particularly from those connected to the groom’s past.

Wedding Photos Spark Public Interest

Shortly after the ceremony, images of the couple on a beach in Tulum confirmed they had officially tied the knot. The bride was seen in her wedding dress, while the groom wore a tuxedo as they posed together in the sand.

In one image, the bride’s dress was swept by the wind as the groom leaned in to kiss her neck. The intimate photos, taken along the beach, included both solo and couple portraits. TMZ reported that the wedding had taken place, noting that the couple had previously visited Tulum in January 2025—though it was unclear whether it was for vacation or venue scouting.

The couple had been linked publicly since early 2023, confirming their engagement in August 2024 after the bride was seen wearing a diamond ring at the Beetlejuice premiere in Venice.

Following the wedding photos’ release, a source close to the groom’s ex-wife, Jennifer Aniston, revealed that she reached out shortly after the news broke. According to the insider, Aniston was one of the first to congratulate him.

While the wedding reportedly caught her by surprise, she expressed her support and happiness for him, acknowledging the close friendship they had maintained since their divorce.

A Private Wedding Before: His First Marriage to Aniston

Back in August 2015, Justin Theroux married Jennifer Aniston in a secret wedding at their Bel Air home. Guests were initially told they were attending Theroux’s birthday party, which allowed the couple to keep the wedding under wraps.

To maintain privacy, preparations included constructing a temporary structure to hide decorations and wedding furniture, while guests were required to surrender their phones. Nearby parking restrictions also helped ensure secrecy.

On the day of the event, a cake featuring bride and groom figurines was delivered to their house, hinting at the true nature of the gathering. A pastor was also seen entering the home.

The intimate ceremony had around 70 attendees, including Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Jimmy Kimmel, Ellen DeGeneres, and Sandra Bullock. The outdoor setting was decorated with candlelight and lush greenery.

Three years later, in February 2018, Aniston and Theroux announced their separation, clarifying that the decision was mutual and had been made at the end of the previous year. They assured the public that they remained close friends.

‘I Talk to Jen—I Don’t Talk About Jen’

Since his divorce, Theroux has kept a low profile regarding his personal life. Reflecting on the intense media scrutiny surrounding his previous marriage, he revealed that he now approaches relationships differently.

He shared that he prefers to keep personal matters private, avoiding public statements—even positive ones—to prevent unnecessary speculation.

“I want all of my relationships to exist within the four walls of whatever room we’re in,” Theroux stated in an interview. He emphasized that while he still speaks with Aniston, he chooses not to discuss her publicly.

“I’m not trying to be evasive, but I talk to Jen—I don’t talk about Jen,” he added. “It’s a classic no-comment situation for me.”

Theroux’s recent wedding to actress Nicole Brydon Bloom reflects his commitment to privacy, mirroring the quiet, intimate approach he once took with Aniston.

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