Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber have been married for several months.
Many fans didn’t want to believe it at first, but the model and the singer went through with a civil ceremony in New York City last year, shattering the dreams of Jelena supporters everywhere.
Sorry, guys, but Hailey really is the one for Justin.
On Monday, September 30, the superstar couple went ahead and threw it down in South Carolina, exchanging vows in a religious ceremony and celebrating their union with friends, family members and loved ones.
What actually transpired? How much do we know about this wedding?
Scroll down to find out!
How Did They Meet?
Hailey’s actor of a dad, Stephen, actually introduced the pair back when his daughter was just 14.
So It Wasn’t a Romantic Thing at First?
Nope. Look at what Hailey Tweeted in September 2011.
When Did Dating Rumors Start?
In November 2014 after Baldwin, Kendall Jenner and Justin Bieber were photographed attending the Hillsong church together.
Commence the Denials!
In December 2014, the rumor mill was churning and Hailey was trying to stay ahead of it all. She posted several messages such as this.
But on New Year’s Eve 2015?
Hailey and Justin were seen getting cozy together and the main assumption across the Internet was that, at the very least, sex was happening.
Still, Nothing Official Throughout 2015
Just rumors, speculation, innuendo. There was clearly something going on between these two.
BAM!
On January 3, 2016 this photo went VERY viral and the world was suddenly talking a whole lot about this Hailey Baldwin person.
We’re Together… Sort Of
In separate interviews, Bieber and Baldwin both confirmed that they were in a non-exclusive relationship. “We are not an exclusive couple,” Baldwin told E!. “He’s about to go on tour. Relationships at this age are already complicated, but I don’t really like to talk about it because it’s between me and him.” From there, Bieber reported to GQ that Hailey Baldwin is “someone I really love,” but that he doesn’t “want to be held down by anything.
And Then… Nothing
From about August 2016 through April 2018, Baldwin and Bieber either avoided each other or got REALLY good at keeping all content on the Down Low.
But Then?!?
By July 2018, Hailey had broken up with Shawn Mendes and Bieber was finally, truly over Selena Gomez… when photos of these two kissing and holding hands started to pop up everywhere.
ENGAGED!
On July 9, 2018, Justin confirmed the couple’s engagement, writing: “Was gonna wait a while to say anything but word travels fast, listen plain and simple Hailey I am soooo in love with everything about you! So committed to spending my life getting to know every single part of you loving you patiently and kindLY.”
JUST MARRIED!
On September 13, 2018, the stars really did tie the knot in a NYC courthouse. On November 15, Bieber finally confirmed news of his marriage by sharing a photo of himself and Baldwin. He captions it: “My wife is awesome.”
Just Married… Again!
After teasing a second, legitimate, giant wedding ceremony to follow up their civil one, Baldwin and Bieber said their “I Do’s” at Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina on September 30, 2019.
Who Was in Attendance?
154 guests overall, including Kendall Jenner, Camila Morrone, Alec Baldwin and Joan Smalls, as well as Bieber’s manager Scooter Braun.
Who Were Hailey’s Bridesmaids?
Her sister, Alaia Baldwin, and her cousin, Ireland Baldwin.
What About the Night Before?
For the rehearsal dinner, guests arrived at the Moreland Landing venue via speed boats. “The dinner was on the edge of the water. There were many string lights hanging and lit candles. The dècor was very chic and white,” a source told E! News.
What Else Do We Know About This Dinner?
The model wore custom made dress from Vivienne Westwood’s couture collection. She paired this amazing look with Jimmy Choo heels and statement jewelry pieces. “Hailey and Justin wanted the party to be a casual get together to celebrate everyone together under one roof and celebrate their love,” a different source told E! News. “The attire was casual chic.”
Who Planned This Whole Thing?
Mostly the bride. “Hailey is mostly involved in the planning,” a Bieber source previously told People Magazine. “Justin lets her take the lead. He jokes that life is better when Hailey is in charge.”
So Very in Love!
“1 year of being your Mrs.,” Baldwion captioned this photo of her and Bieber to celebrate the one-year anniversary of their courthouse ceremony.
So Very Thankful!
“Me and the wife! and the in-laws!! Thanks for letting your daughter marry a savage like me,” wrote Justin as a caption to this throwback picture a day before the second wedding.
Why Did They Have This Second Ceremony Then?
The celebrities yearned to throw ” a big blowout, in front of God and everyone they love,” a religious source told People.
How Has the Marriage Been Going?
In a recent interview with Vogue Australia, Hailey noted: “Look, marriage is always going to be hard and I think good relationships are the relationships that you put the work into… I had never lived with someone before. I never had to cohabit with somebody in that way, so I was learning how to share space with someone for the first time. We were trying to bend in each other’s direction and learn what was comfortable.”
How Are Beliebers Reacting to This News?
Not horribly, actually.
JUSTIN FOREVER AND EVER!
Even the diehards seem to have accepted this union.
Okay, Fine. Not Everyone is Handling This Well.
Congrats to the Quasi Newlyweds We Say!
Let’s all wish them a lifetime of happiness… with just a bit of drama mixed in for content producing purposes.