Nick Viall, a former contestant on Bachelor Nation, got married to Natalie Joy at her family’s farm in Georgia in April 27. The guest list included other Bachelor Nation stars such as Jared Haibon and Ashley Iaconetti, Ben Higgins, and Victoria Fuller serving as the maid of honor. They were first linked in 2019, and Viall revealed that Joy first contacted him through direct messages. Despite being hesitant at first, he realized he didn’t want to lose her and committed to the relationship.
Their relationship progressed, and in June, the couple got a dog together, which Viall described as a top 5 moment in his life. Joy also expressed her gratitude for the love and happiness Viall brought into her life, praising his humor, generosity, and passion. The couple announced their engagement in January 2023 after Viall admitted he wasn’t in a rush to propose earlier in August 2022. They shared the news of their pregnancy in August 2023 and welcomed their daughter, River Rose, in February 2024, naming her after Joy’s great grandmother and niece.
Before his relationship with Joy, Viall appeared on The Bachelorette in 2014 and 2015 as a runner-up on both Andi Dorfman and Kaitlyn Bristowe’s seasons. He then appeared on Bachelor in Paradise in 2016, where he had connections with multiple women and dated Jen Saviano until the finale, where he expressed doubts about their relationship. Viall became the Bachelor in season 21 and proposed to Vanessa Grimaldi during the finale, but they split after a nine-month engagement in August 2017.
The couple’s marriage ceremony was attended by reality TV stars like Katie Maloney, Jojo Siwa, and other Bachelor Nation alums, marking a joyous occasion for both Viall and Joy. The relationship between Viall and Joy flourished over time, leading to their engagement and the birth of their daughter River Rose, symbolizing a new phase of their lives. Despite his past experiences on reality TV shows, Viall found lasting love and happiness with Joy, proving that sometimes, the most meaningful connections come when least expected.
