Paul DiGiovanni and Katie Stevens on their wedding day in October 2019.Photo: Victoria Bonvicini
After nearly six years together,Katie Stevensand Paul DiGiovannitied the knoton Oct. 12, 2019, just outside of Nashville at Saddle Woods Farm.In 2018,The Bold Typeactress — who starred as writer Jane Sloan on the Freeform series —toldEllethat she first met the Boys Like Girls founding guitarist when he moved in with her best guy friend. Stevens invited herself over to be introduced, and her friend suggested to DiGiovanni that he had to hear her sing. (Stevens is a singer who appeared on season 9 ofAmerican Idolwhen she was a teenager.) The couplegot engagedafter four years of dating, with Stevens announcing the newson Instagramon Valentine’s Day 2018.Their wedding became a collaborative effort, particularly with the setlist.“Music is important to both of us. It’s what I do for a living, and Katie does a lot of it too, so that was a big thing for the wedding,” DiGiovanni said. “We took a lot of time picking out all the songs.“Ahead, every detail of Stevens and DiGiovanni’s nuptials, from what the bride wore at the ceremony and reception to the custom wedding menu and star-studded guest list.
After nearly six years together,Katie Stevensand Paul DiGiovannitied the knoton Oct. 12, 2019, just outside of Nashville at Saddle Woods Farm.
In 2018,The Bold Typeactress — who starred as writer Jane Sloan on the Freeform series —toldEllethat she first met the Boys Like Girls founding guitarist when he moved in with her best guy friend. Stevens invited herself over to be introduced, and her friend suggested to DiGiovanni that he had to hear her sing. (Stevens is a singer who appeared on season 9 ofAmerican Idolwhen she was a teenager.) The couplegot engagedafter four years of dating, with Stevens announcing the newson Instagramon Valentine’s Day 2018.
Their wedding became a collaborative effort, particularly with the setlist.
“Music is important to both of us. It’s what I do for a living, and Katie does a lot of it too, so that was a big thing for the wedding,” DiGiovanni said. “We took a lot of time picking out all the songs.”
Ahead, every detail of Stevens and DiGiovanni’s nuptials, from what the bride wore at the ceremony and reception to the custom wedding menu and star-studded guest list.
01of 11Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni’s Marriage Was DestinyPaul DiGiovanni and Katie Stevens.VICTORIA BONVICINIStevens knew her musician beau, DiGiovanni, was the one.“Our first date was five-and-a-half years ago. After dating for a couple months, I knew [he was going to be] my husband,” the actress — who wore a form-fitting, long-sleevedFlora gownandL’Dezen jewelsfor her walk down the aisle — told PEOPLE ahead of the big day. “From the second that I met him up until now, he’s made me feel special and more than enough every single day.“Part of DiGiovanni making Stevens feel special was his proposal. In June 2018, Stevens revealed how the songwriter-producer popped the question duringPopSugar’s “Power Your Happy” panelat their annual Play/Ground event. Stevens said DiGiovanni would often tell her he was “going to marry” her someday, to which she would jokingly ask, “You’re going to marry me on Sunday?“While on vacation in Switzerland for the holidays, the two went on a hike on New Year’s Eve, and that’s when she realized he was going to propose.”… It was really beautiful, and we took a hike at the top of the Alps and hiked this lake,” she shared. “He just asked me what day it was, and I knew he knew it was New Year’s Eve, so I was like, ‘It’s Sunday.’ “Coupled with the Sunday hint, when the pair were dating long distance, Stevens said DiGiovanni gifted her several letters to open at specific times when they were apart.“He wrote like, ‘Open when you’re on the plane to see me,’ ‘Open when [you] wake up early,’ ‘Open when you miss me,’ and one letter said, ‘Do not open until I say so. Important,’ " Stevens explained before adding that she kept the “important” letter in her nightstand for three years.“He stole it out of my nightstand, brought it to Switzerland, and I opened it, and it said, ‘Katie, marry me?’ "
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Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni’s Marriage Was Destiny
Paul DiGiovanni and Katie Stevens.VICTORIA BONVICINI
Stevens knew her musician beau, DiGiovanni, was the one.
“Our first date was five-and-a-half years ago. After dating for a couple months, I knew [he was going to be] my husband,” the actress — who wore a form-fitting, long-sleevedFlora gownandL’Dezen jewelsfor her walk down the aisle — told PEOPLE ahead of the big day. “From the second that I met him up until now, he’s made me feel special and more than enough every single day.”
Part of DiGiovanni making Stevens feel special was his proposal. In June 2018, Stevens revealed how the songwriter-producer popped the question duringPopSugar’s “Power Your Happy” panelat their annual Play/Ground event. Stevens said DiGiovanni would often tell her he was “going to marry” her someday, to which she would jokingly ask, “You’re going to marry me on Sunday?”
While on vacation in Switzerland for the holidays, the two went on a hike on New Year’s Eve, and that’s when she realized he was going to propose.
“… It was really beautiful, and we took a hike at the top of the Alps and hiked this lake,” she shared. “He just asked me what day it was, and I knew he knew it was New Year’s Eve, so I was like, ‘It’s Sunday.’ "
Coupled with the Sunday hint, when the pair were dating long distance, Stevens said DiGiovanni gifted her several letters to open at specific times when they were apart.
“He wrote like, ‘Open when you’re on the plane to see me,’ ‘Open when [you] wake up early,’ ‘Open when you miss me,’ and one letter said, ‘Do not open until I say so. Important,’ " Stevens explained before adding that she kept the “important” letter in her nightstand for three years.
“He stole it out of my nightstand, brought it to Switzerland, and I opened it, and it said, ‘Katie, marry me?’ "
02of 11Katie Stevens' Wedding DressKatie Stevens.VICTORIA BONVICINIStevens picked the wedding dress she wore for sentimental reasons.“I really did keep Paul in mind when I was choosing my dress,” Stevens said. “He’s seen me in so many red carpet looks and gowns and everything in between, but I wanted to look like the girl he’s in love with [on our wedding day].“Said her groom: “She looked like an angel.”
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Katie Stevens' Wedding Dress
Katie Stevens.VICTORIA BONVICINI
Stevens picked the wedding dress she wore for sentimental reasons.
“I really did keep Paul in mind when I was choosing my dress,” Stevens said. “He’s seen me in so many red carpet looks and gowns and everything in between, but I wanted to look like the girl he’s in love with [on our wedding day].”
Said her groom: “She looked like an angel.”
03of 11Paul DiGiovanni’s Wedding TuxedoVICTORIA BONVICINIDiGiovanni wore a custom-made navyBJ Gray of Grayscalesuit that incorporated something old (and borrowed), a surprising touch from the bride-to-be herself. Stevens worked with the designer to add a hidden message and a portion of his late mother’s wedding dress into his tux.“Paul’s mom passed away when he was 15, so I just wanted him to feel like she was with us on that day,” Stevens said. “His aunt has her wedding dress, so she gave me a piece of it.“Covered with a patch, the heartwarming memento — which Grayscale later shared aphoto of the jacket and lining detailson Instagram — remained a secret until the big day.“We hand stitched it into the jacket chest, in a heart shape over the heart,” read the caption.DiGiovanni said of the sweet gesture: “It was incredible. During our first look, Katie took out a pair of scissors and pulled a piece of thread on a patch to reveal it to me.”
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Paul DiGiovanni’s Wedding Tuxedo
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DiGiovanni wore a custom-made navyBJ Gray of Grayscalesuit that incorporated something old (and borrowed), a surprising touch from the bride-to-be herself. Stevens worked with the designer to add a hidden message and a portion of his late mother’s wedding dress into his tux.
“Paul’s mom passed away when he was 15, so I just wanted him to feel like she was with us on that day,” Stevens said. “His aunt has her wedding dress, so she gave me a piece of it.”
Covered with a patch, the heartwarming memento — which Grayscale later shared aphoto of the jacket and lining detailson Instagram — remained a secret until the big day.
“We hand stitched it into the jacket chest, in a heart shape over the heart,” read the caption.
DiGiovanni said of the sweet gesture: “It was incredible. During our first look, Katie took out a pair of scissors and pulled a piece of thread on a patch to reveal it to me.”
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Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni’s Wedding Ceremony
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Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni’s Special Flower Girl
The couple’s dog also got to participate in the wedding.
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Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni’s Wedding Guests
“Everybody’s been so incredible,” Stevens (with Fahy andAisha Dee) said of her former costars' support.
07of 11Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni’s Wedding ReceptionVICTORIA BONVICINIAfter saying “I do” outside, the newlyweds and their guests moved inside for the reception to celebrate their new union.“It filled up quick,” DiGiovanni said of the reception venue. “It’s really cool to just see the unity that everyone brought.”
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Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni’s Wedding Reception
After saying “I do” outside, the newlyweds and their guests moved inside for the reception to celebrate their new union.
“It filled up quick,” DiGiovanni said of the reception venue. “It’s really cool to just see the unity that everyone brought.”
08of 11Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni’s Wedding FlowersVICTORIA BONVICINIThe reception centerpieces were created from the flowers used during the wedding ceremony.“I really love the feel of wildflowers and beautiful drapery,” Stevens told PEOPLE before their Tennessean nuptials. “All of the flowers that are a part of our ceremony are going to come inside and be a part of our reception as well!”
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Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni’s Wedding Flowers
The reception centerpieces were created from the flowers used during the wedding ceremony.
“I really love the feel of wildflowers and beautiful drapery,” Stevens told PEOPLE before their Tennessean nuptials. “All of the flowers that are a part of our ceremony are going to come inside and be a part of our reception as well!”
09of 11Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni’s Wedding MenuVICTORIA BONVICINIThe couple’s custom menu at the reception consisted of an appetizer, two main courses and dessert.“We picked our favorites, like hot chicken tacos, a traditional carving station and my favorite cake to end it all, a carrot cake,” said DiGiovanni.The couple also served signature cocktails, featuring a spiced pear margarita (named the “Hero Pear-oine”) and an old fashioned (dubbed the “Bold Fashioned”).
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Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni’s Wedding Menu
The couple’s custom menu at the reception consisted of an appetizer, two main courses and dessert.
“We picked our favorites, like hot chicken tacos, a traditional carving station and my favorite cake to end it all, a carrot cake,” said DiGiovanni.
The couple also served signature cocktails, featuring a spiced pear margarita (named the “Hero Pear-oine”) and an old fashioned (dubbed the “Bold Fashioned”).
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Katie Stevens' Wedding Reception Dress
Stevens changed into aGalia Lahavdress later in the reception.
“I want everyone on the dance floor,” she said. “My side of the family, we’re big dancers. We really get down.”
11of 11Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni’s HoneymoonPaul DiGiovanni and Katie Stevens.VICTORIA BONVICINIThe couple was supposed to go on their honeymoon in Italy in the summer of 2020 after wrapping up work commitments, but the romantic getaway was delayed.“I’m just really trying to drag out this bride thing, you know?” joked Stevens in 2019. “I don’t want it to just end at the wedding!“DiGiovanni added, “We both have to go back to work the day after the wedding, so we better get a good honeymoon!“The honeymoon was postponed to the summer of 2022, with Stevens captioning a series ofphotos of the two boatingon Lake Como, “I love every adventure with you! Our postponed honeymoon has been worth the 2 year wait! 🇮🇹.Stevens and DiGiovanniwelcomed their first child, daughter Rome, in February 2023.
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Katie Stevens and Paul DiGiovanni’s Honeymoon
The couple was supposed to go on their honeymoon in Italy in the summer of 2020 after wrapping up work commitments, but the romantic getaway was delayed.
“I’m just really trying to drag out this bride thing, you know?” joked Stevens in 2019. “I don’t want it to just end at the wedding!”
DiGiovanni added, “We both have to go back to work the day after the wedding, so we better get a good honeymoon!”
The honeymoon was postponed to the summer of 2022, with Stevens captioning a series ofphotos of the two boatingon Lake Como, “I love every adventure with you! Our postponed honeymoon has been worth the 2 year wait! 🇮🇹.
Stevens and DiGiovanniwelcomed their first child, daughter Rome, in February 2023.
source: people.com
