After the Bachelor, They’re Married: Rodney Mathews and Arielle Hermanson Tie the Knot in Lavish Riverside Wedding
Avery Sinclair here — your favorite cynic with a side of sarcasm and zero tolerance for wedding fluff. Oh, look. Another reality star says “I do” after a season of emotional rollercoasters and questionable decisions. How utterly… predictable. But hey, at least this one didn’t end in a dramatic breakup or a public meltdown. Instead, Rodney Mathews — yes, *that* Rodney from The Bachelorette — has officially become Mr. Arielle Hermanson, and let’s just say, the ceremony was less “emotional breakdown” and more “luxury resort Instagram ad.”
On August 16, the couple said their vows at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California — a venue so opulent it makes you wonder if they paid for the entire hotel to be rented out just for one night. And honestly? They probably did. The event reportedly drew 150 guests, including a few familiar faces from Bachelor Nation lore — actor Tre Hale and former NFL player Andre Reed, because apparently, being part of a reality TV love story still counts as a networking opportunity. The groom wore a traditional black tuxedo, while Arielle glided down the aisle in an off-the-shoulder ivory gown with a veil that could’ve doubled as a runway backdrop. Classic. So very classic.
The ceremony itself? A violin rendition of Musiq Soulchild’s “So Beautiful” played as she walked in — because nothing says “I’m serious about forever” like a soulful R&B ballad performed by a string quartet. Then came the vows — handwritten, no less — which is either deeply romantic or just another way to prove they’ve been over-preparing since the engagement announcement in 2024. The whole thing was officiated by mutual friend Shawn Wilson, who clearly knows how to keep things low-key despite the absurd level of production involved.
Post-ceremony, the couple ditched the formalwear for something more “relaxed,” whatever that means when you’re already wearing $10,000 worth of designer clothes. Guests feasted on chicken, steak, or pasta — because even in paradise, someone has to eat. Then came the dance floor, where DJ Sean G. spun tracks including Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther,” a choice that somehow feels both nostalgic and aggressively trendy. And yes, they cut into a three-tiered cake — because what’s a wedding without a sugar-coated lie about happiness?
But here’s the twist: they actually tied the legal knot in July, in a quiet Beverly Hills courthouse. That’s right — the grand Riverside spectacle was just the cherry on top of a pre-planned marriage. According to People magazine, the couple called it “the absolute perfect day” and claimed marriage was a lifelong dream. Sure it was. Because nothing screams “true love” like meticulously planning every detail from the playlist to the seating chart. Still, they’re not lying about the feelings — they described marriage as “a lifetime of laughing, adventure, family, and unconditional love.” Which, given the context, sounds suspiciously like a line from a Hallmark commercial written by a therapist.
And just to remind us all that this isn’t some isolated event, other celebs have also gotten hitched in 2025 — Saoirse-Monica Jackson with Denis Sulta in Ireland, Logan Paul and Nina Agdal in Italy, Lo Bosworth and Dom Natale during a pregnancy reveal, and even Chrishell Stause re-married in a medieval-themed bash complete with knights. Honestly, it’s like the world’s most chaotic wedding season, and we’re all just along for the ride.
So there you have it — another reality romance that made it past the cameras and into real life. Whether it lasts or ends in a divorce filing, only time will tell. But for now, enjoy the glitter, the cake, and the fact that someone finally got their dream wedding. Or at least the version of it they can afford to stage.
And that’s today’s dose of reality. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, E! Online
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