Jake Pavelka has officially tied the knot with the love of his life after two years of dating. The former 'Bachelor' star says he wasn't sure he'd ever get married until he met Aimee.
Former Bachelor star Jake Pavelka is no longer a bachelor. After spending years finding the one and believing that love was not meant for him, the 48-year-old found the love of his life in his now-wife, Aimee.
The 48-year-old pilot-turned-entrepreneur married Aimee on June 7, 2026, in an intentionally intimate ceremony at California's Tuscan Rose Ranch, surrounded by close family and friends. This happy moment came nearly 15 years after his highly publicized split from ex-fiancée, Vienna Girardi.
So who is the woman who made the Bachelor alum give love a second chance? Here's everything we know about Jake Pavelka's wife, the woman who makes him the "happiest I've ever been."
While Jake is no stranger to reality TV fame, he found his forever in someone who wants nothing to do with the limelight. Seeing such a popular face settle down with someone whose last name also remains a mystery, fans have been both surprised and delighted.
Aimee has largely stayed out of the spotlight, keeping her personal life strictly private on social media. Fans get occasional glimpses of her on her now-husband's Instagram posts. Now 41, Aimee has built a career far away from the entertainment industry and reportedly works in aerospace and defense contracts. Even though she is now married to one of The Bachelor's most recognizable former leads, she has maintained a relatively private life.
Aimee's family is known to be based in California, one of the reasons that the couple hosted the wedding on the West Coast. Coming from a family of small business owners, Aimee shares similar values with Jake, who built and later sold his very own waste management company, Rhino Removal.
Jake Pavelka's journey to finding love came long after his time on reality television. The former Bachelor star first joined Bachelor Nation as a contestant on Jillian Harris' season of The Bachelorette in 2009 before becoming the lead of The Bachelor Season 14 in 2010. He got engaged to Vienna Girardi during the finale, but the relationship ended just three months later.
More than a decade after stepping away from the franchise, Jake found love in an unexpected place. In early 2024, while on a work layover in Santa Barbara, he decided to give Bumble a try. During an appearance on the Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous podcast, he revealed that he matched with Aimee within "15 minutes" of joining the app.
The two quickly hit it off through text messages before meeting in person just a few weeks later. Their first date took place in Las Vegas and lasted six hours, with the pair talking long into the night. Jake has since shared that Aimee's grounded personality and genuine nature immediately stood out to him, and he knew early on that she was someone special. Just two years after that first match, the couple exchanged vows in an intimate California wedding.
Jake and Aimee just had their June wedding, and it was all things romantic. The couple exchanged their vows in the presence of their family and close friends at the Tuscan Rose Ranch in California. Aimee walked down the aisle in an elegant Milla Nova gown with a timeless silhouette, while Jake kept things classic in a tailored black suit.
The newlyweds' reception was just as soft and romantic as their wedding. Photos from the event (shared by PEOPLE) showed Jake and Aimee looking fresh with excitement as they let nature be the witness to their union. From the soft aesthetic to candlelights and even white floral arrangements, everything screamed quiet elegance with a personal touch.
For the newlyweds, supporting local businesses was especially important. For the occasion, they reportedly engaged several California vendors, including live musicians, specialty bakers, and event professionals. Guests were even treated to an unanticipated rush when Jake and Aimee took part in a surprise performance during the festivities, adding a personal and memorable touch to the evening.
Jake Pavelka became a part of Bachelor Nation when he first appeared on the 2009 season of The Bachelorette, featuring Jillian Harris. He was then called back to the Bachelor universe as the lead for The Bachelor Season 14, where he ultimately got engaged to Vienna Girardi in the season finale, but the pair announced their split in June 2010. Following a long break, he found Aimee on the dating app Bumble in 2024.
During an October 2024 interview on the Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous podcast, he revealed that he matched with Aimee in the "15 minutes I turned it on." Aimee herself told the media that she, too, knew early on in their relationship that she and Jake were each other's endgame. She told People Magazine:
"I just never experienced anything like this with anyone. Jake is just so genuine. He's so kind and thoughtful, and he makes me feel so loved. He makes me feel safe, supported, secure. He just has the biggest heart. Being with him is just so easy and effortless and I just feel completely at peace with him. He just makes me the happiest I've ever been. And I just feel like I'm the luckiest girl in the world."
After years of searching for love, it looks like Jake Pavelka has finally found exactly what he was looking for. Congratulations to the newlyweds!
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