Caelynn Miller-KeyesandDean Unglertare married!
TheBachelor in Paradisestars tied the knot on Sept. 23 atBeyul Retreatin Meredith, Colorado, near where Unglert gew up.
The couple’s “Camp Bell” wedding theme was a sentimental nod to Miller-Keyes' longtime love for summer camp and Unglert’s late mother Debbie Bell, whodied from breast cancerwhen he was a teenager. After the couple’s wedding, the pair plans to change their last name to Bell in her honor.
Caelynn Miller-Keys and Dean Unglert seal the deal with a kiss.Carter Rose
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“We both love the [Colorado] area and it made it even more special,” explains Miller-Keyes, who first met Unglert onBachelor in Paradisein 2019. “We also wanted a way for everyone to be together all weekend versus just for a night or two. When we toured this venue we immediately knew it was the one. Everyone has their own cabin and is staying on property.”
Dean Unglert and Caelynn Miller-Keyes tie the knot in an outdoor ceremony in Colorado.Carter Rose
Ahead of the couple’s big day, Miller-Keyes told PEOPLE that the festivities were going to be “very unique and special. I’m so excited to be able to spend so much time with everyone. It won’t be super traditional.”
Caelynn Miller-Keyes and Dean Unglert celebrate their wedding.Carter Rose
To kick off the weekend celebration, Miller-Keyes and Unglert hosted a “bright and colorful” welcome dinner, where all 75 guests enjoyed a meal together at one long table.
“I loved summer camp more than anything growing up, so we incorporated some camp themes throughout the weekend, like field day, to really allow everyone to get to know each other,” she says. “For the welcome dinner, we also wanted to incorporate a little bit of Italy, one of our favorite places we’ve been to together.”
Caelynn Miller-Keyes wears a Lihi Hod strapless wedding gown.Carter Rose
They kept decor for the nuptials “minimal” in terms of color, and incorporated white and green throughout the ceremony. Carly Wilde and Emily Mournian fromMilk Glass Productionshelped plan the details of the wedding, whileLady Sunshine Floralcreated the floral arrangements. “We wanted this day to feel like an elegant night in the mountains,” she says. “The whole weekend will be a perfect mix of us as a couple.”
Dean Unglert smiles at his wedding to Caelynn Miller-Keyes.Carter Rose
Miller-Keyes adds that one non-negotiable for the pair while planning their wedding was to be able to bring their dog, Alastor. “Luckily we found a venue that allows dogs and has acres and acres of land for him to run around on,” she says.
For her walk down the aisle, the bride wore aLihi Hodgown fromNWLA. “It was the second dress I tried on and I immediately knew it was the one,” she says. “I wanted something simple, classic, and elegant. The designer allowed me to make a few customizations, we lowered the waistline a bit, removed the pockets, and added a removable corset.”
She adds: “I worked withPS Bridal Rentalin the UK to help style each look. They helped me from the very first dress fitting, before I picked anything, to figuring out the perfect jewelry and shoes.”
Caelynn Miller-Keyes and Dean Unglert enjoy a boat ride on their wedding day.Carter Rose
Dean Unglert and Caelynn Miller-Keyes enjoy a boat ride on their wedding day.Carter Rose
“I’m most excited to hear Dean’s vows,” she told PEOPLE ahead of the ceremony. “He’s such a good writer, he’s a good public speaker, he’s great at articulating his feelings, and I think he’s hilarious, so I know they will be perfect.”
During the reception, guests dined on Alaskan salmon and rib eye, plus a three-tiered vanilla cake and ice cream sandwiches fromAfternoon Delight, while Stratosphere from theJordan Kahn Music Companyperformed.
Caelynn Miller-Keyes and Dean Unglert dance at their wedding.Carter Rose
Dean Unglert and Caelynn Miller-Keyes pose for a photo after tying the knot.Carter Rose
“Dean is so compassionate. He has a way of making everyone feel so special and I really admire that about him,” Miller-Keyes says. “He’s taught me a lot in the past four years of us being together. He never says no or he can’t do something, he always tries, and almost always succeeds and it’s been great to flip my perspective on things and start challenging myself more.
“Each year with Dean gets better, so I’m excited to see how we grow as husband and wife,” she says. “Hopefully kids are in our future as well.”
source: people.com
