A Year of Love: The Biggest Celebrity Weddings of 2026
Many stars went to the chapel and said “I do” in 2026, and the year turned out to be one of the most romantic, star-studded, and unforgettable seasons of celebrity weddings in recent memory. From intimate surprise ceremonies to massive celebrations in world-famous venues, the list of newlyweds included beloved television icons, chart-topping musicians, professional athletes, reality TV favorites, and A-list actors. The year began with a familiar face from a classic game show walking down the aisle, and by the time autumn arrived, a steady stream of happy couples had exchanged vows in venues that ranged from private homes in Portugal to the bright lights of New York City.
The wedding festivities started almost immediately when the calendar turned to 2026. Wheel of Fortune star Vanna White rang in the new year with a wedding to her now-husband, John Donaldson. The beloved television personality, who has been a staple on the long-running game show for decades, surprised fans by revealing that she and Donaldson had married in a celebration timed to coincide with the arrival of the new year. The couple, who had been together for 13 years before walking down the aisle, proved that sometimes the best things come to those who wait. Their wedding was a joyful launch to what would become a year filled with love and commitment across the entertainment industry.
Just a month later, the romance continued to heat up as Maya Hawke, the talented actress known for her role in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, said “I do” to her longtime boyfriend, Christian Lee Hutson. The couple chose February 14, Valentine’s Day, as the date for their wedding, turning the holiday of love into a personal milestone. What made the ceremony even more special was that it was a complete surprise, catching fans and even some close friends off guard. The surprise Valentine’s Day ceremony was a beautiful and intimate affair, and it set the tone for a year in which many celebrities opted for private, meaningful celebrations rather than massive public spectacles.
As winter turned to spring and the weather warmed, the wedding momentum only continued to build. By the time summer arrived, reality television stars were taking center stage in the celebration of love. In June, Jasmine Goode, Blake Horstmann, and Jenni “JWoww” Farley all said “I do” to their respective partners, giving fans of reality TV plenty of reasons to celebrate. Goode, who first appeared on The Bachelor franchise, brought her own sense of style and grace to her wedding day. Horstmann, a familiar face from The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, also celebrated his nuptials with his partner in a joyful June ceremony. Meanwhile, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, the longtime star of Jersey Shore, continued the trend of summer love by exchanging vows with her significant other. The trio of reality TV weddings added a fun and energetic chapter to the 2026 wedding season, as viewers who had followed these stars for years were thrilled to see them find lasting happiness.
The summer weddings did not stop there. July began with what might have been the most talked-about celebrity wedding of the entire year. Global pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce officially tied the knot on July 3, and they did it in spectacular fashion. The couple chose New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden as the venue for their wedding, bringing a sense of grandeur and spectacle to the occasion that perfectly matched their larger-than-life fame. Madison Square Garden, often referred to as the world’s most famous arena, has hosted countless historic concerts and sporting events, but on July 3, 2026, it became the setting for a deeply personal and highly anticipated wedding ceremony. Fans around the world had been waiting for this moment ever since the couple’s relationship became public, and the wedding delivered on every level. The choice of venue added an extra layer of significance, as the arena had been a major part of both Swift’s concert history and Kelce’s sports career. It was a merging of two worlds, two careers, and two families in a celebration that was both intimate and grand at the same time.
A month after Swift and Kelce’s unforgettable nuptials, soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo married his longtime love, Georgina Rodríguez, in a ceremony held at their home in Portugal. Ronaldo, widely considered one of the greatest football players of all time, opted for a more personal and private setting for his wedding day. The couple, who had been together for many years and share a family, exchanged vows surrounded by the comfort and familiarity of their own home in Portugal. The wedding was a beautiful contrast to the massive arena celebration in New York, proving that there is no single right way to get married. While some stars chose to say “I do” in front of thousands of fans or in dazzling venues, Ronaldo and Rodríguez chose a setting that reflected their deep bond and their commitment to family and privacy. It was a warm and emotional moment that reminded everyone that the most important part of any wedding is the love between the couple, not the scale of the celebration.
As the summer heat began to fade and the early days of autumn arrived, the wedding wave continued with two more high-profile ceremonies. As September came to a close, actress and singer Dove Cameron tied the knot with Damiano David in a stunning ceremony in Italy. The couple’s decision to marry in Italy added a touch of European romance to their special day. Italy, with its historic cities, breathtaking landscapes, and reputation as one of the most romantic countries in the world, was the perfect backdrop for their wedding. Cameron, known for her work on Disney Channel and in films and music, and David, the charismatic frontman of the Italian rock band Måneskin, made for a striking and artistic couple. Their wedding was a celebration of creativity, passion, and style, and it was the perfect way to close out September with a burst of romantic energy.
The month of October wasted no time in continuing the celebration. In early October, actor Simu Liu, best known for his starring role in the Marvel blockbuster Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, said “I do” to Allison Hsu. The couple’s wedding marked another beautiful union in a year that had already seen no shortage of celebrity love stories. Liu, who has become one of Hollywood’s most beloved and charismatic stars, shared glimpses of his joy with fans as he married Hsu in a ceremony that reflected their personalities and their love for each other. The early October wedding brought the 2026 celebrity wedding season full circle, from Vanna White’s New Year’s celebration all the way through a year of memorable, meaningful, and highly publicized ceremonies.
Looking across the entire year, 2026 was truly a remarkable time for love in the entertainment world. From Vanna White’s surprise New Year’s wedding to the unforgettable spectacle of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, from the intimate Portuguese home ceremony of Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez to the romantic Italian wedding of Dove Cameron and Damiano David, the stars truly came out to celebrate commitment. Reality TV icons like Jasmine Goode, Blake Horstmann, and Jenni “JWoww” Farley brought their own unique flavors to the season, while Maya Hawke’s surprise Valentine’s Day wedding added an element of spontaneity and charm. Simu Liu and Allison Hsu closed out the run of celebrity weddings with a joyful October ceremony that reminded everyone that love is always worth celebrating.
The wedding season of 2026 was as diverse as it was romantic. Some couples chose to keep things quiet and intimate, while others embraced grand venues and public attention. But no matter the setting, location, or scale, each of these weddings shared one thing in common: a deep, genuine commitment between two people ready to spend the rest of their lives together. Fans of these stars were treated to a year of joy, romance, and celebration, and many happy moments were shared with the world through photos, interviews, and public appearances. As the year came to a close, it was clear that 2026 would be remembered as one of the most romantic years in recent celebrity history. Keep scrolling to relive the moments and see the stars who exchanged vows in 2026.
