Former “Real Housewives of Orange County” star Alexis Bellino celebrated her upcoming wedding to fiancé John Janssen with a glamorous, Bravo-worthy party. The 48-year-old bride-to-be gathered with loved ones and fellow Bravolebrities for her stylish “Wow Before the Vow” soirée in Newport Beach, marking the countdown to her big day.
Alexis Bellino Hosts ‘Wow Before the Vow’ Celebration
Alexis Bellino/InstagramBellino’s bridal-inspired event took place on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Truly Blessed Jewels boutique in Newport Beach, California. Hosted by boutique owner and Bellino’s close friend Lisa Valenzuela, the soirée reimagined a traditional bridal shower with what she described as “a stylish, intimate flair.”
Bellino’s guest list included her “Real Housewives of Orange County” co-stars Tamra Judge, 57, and Jo De La Rosa, 43. In a surprising twist, Galyna Saltkovska of “The McBee Dynasty” also joined the celebration. While Saltkovska is far removed from the McBee family’s Missouri farm, Bravo and Cocktails revealed that she and Bellino share the same publicist — explaining the crossover.
Guests sipped champagne and custom mocktails while enjoying grazing boards filled with charcuterie, salmon and cream cheese, and seasonal crudités. Bellino’s best friend created a trivia game to test who knew the bride best, with the top three winners earning custom permanent jewelry from Truly Blessed Jewels. Every attendee left with a silver jewelry dish engraved with their name.
An emotional highlight came when Bellino, her daughter Mackenna, and Janssen’s daughter each received matching permanent bracelets. The keepsake symbolized what Bellino described as their “union as a family.”
Reflecting on the party, Bellino shared with People: “This party was everything I could’ve dreamed of. To be surrounded by the people I love most, in a space that feels so special to me, was truly unforgettable.”
The Former RHOC Star Talks Wedding Plans and Teases Bravo Buzz
Alexis Bellino/InstagramBellino and Janssen got engaged in August 2024 after nine months of dating. Janssen, an insurance executive, proposed during a romantic getaway at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara. People was first to report their romance in December 2023, shortly after Janssen’s split from RHOC castmate Shannon Storms Beador.
The couple’s love story began in November 2023 at Orange County hotspot The Quiet Woman. “We tried to fight the feelings after week two, John and I knew that was it,” Bellino explained during season 18 of RHOC.
Earlier this year, Bellino gave the outlet an inside look at her first wedding dress fitting at Modern Bride in Scottsdale, Arizona. She admitted her gown was not what she originally envisioned, but once she tried it on, she said, “I did have that wow, Say Yes to the Dress moment.” She described the dress as “unconventional, head to toe,” and promised it reflects the wedding’s unique theme.
When asked if Bravo cameras might capture the wedding for RHOC, Bellino stayed coy. “I don’t know, so stay tuned,” she teased in a separate interview.
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