Alexis Bellino Teases A Big And Guest Focused Wedding

Alexis Bellino continues to prioritize having a blast with friends, with her upcoming union to John Janssen set to follow the same theme.

The former “Real Housewives of Orange County” star recently shared new details about her wedding plans, claiming the ceremony wouldn’t be solely focused on her and Janssen.

Alexis Bellino began planning her third trip down the aisle after John Janssen popped the big question last August. She was previously married to Jeff Barry from 2002 to 2004 and Jim Bellino from 2005 until 2018.

Bellino addressed her upcoming wedding ceremony on her “I Do, Part 2” podcast while speaking to her pal Galyna Saltkovska. “This wedding is all about spoiling you guys,” Bellino declared on the Thursday, September 25 episode, adding:

“I think that’s why John and I are the most excited, because it’s just a big party. We’ve got a lot of surprises for you.”

Although Bellino did not reveal the surprises she and Janssen had planned for their guests, she noted their friends-focused celebrations began during their pre-wedding events. They treated their closest pals to festivities she labeled “nearlyweds.”

“Nearlyweds,” according to Bellino’s explanation, was akin to a bachelor and bachelorette party with a small circle of their friends. She and Janssen also treated their pals to a “bridal retreat” in Scottsdale, followed by another celebration in Las Vegas, where they played miniature golf.

Bellino’s pre-wedding festivities came months after Janssen got down on one knee during a surprise trip to the San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, California. The Blast covered the story, reporting that the excited bride-to-be raved about the proposal on Instagram.

The former Bravolebrity explained that Janssen had surprised her with the romantic getaway before blowing her away with his proposal. She flashed the massive cushion-cut diamond ring he gave her, with the eye-catching gem giving off a blinding glow.

“On Cloud 9. Celebrating 9 months of love and laughter, and looking forward to my forever with you,” Bellino captioned the post. She gushed about her love for Janssen, claiming every moment with him was “a gift” and her answer to his proposal would always be a “100000000% yes.”

Janssen seemingly hinted at his plans to propose to Bellino weeks before popping the big question in August 2024. He raved about his feelings for her on the “Reality with The King” podcast, claiming he didn’t know true love until he met Bellino.

The media personality described his fiancée as “perfect,” noting she made him a better man and described her as his “true partner in life.” Janssen and Bellino began dating in 2023 following the end of their respective long-term relationships.

Bellino ended her engagement to Andy Bohn in September 2023, while Janssen separated from her former “RHOC” co-star, Shannon Beador.

A source claimed their past helped them form a deep connection when they met during a run-in with mutual friends in November, and they reportedly started dating a month later.

Months after Bellino announced her engagement to Janssen, she was hit with the end of her time on “RHOC.” The Blast shared that she was dropped from the reality TV series after having a “hard conversation” with Bravo.

Although Bellino noted that anyone would be hurt by rejection, she claimed her exit from the show did not bother her. “It already happened to me. It happened to me in Season 8. I’ve been there, done that!” she explained.

Bellino was a main cast member on the hit series from seasons 5 to 8 before her first exit. She returned for season 18 as a friend of the housewives, but her comeback was marred by her drama with Janssen’s ex, Beador.

Following Bellino’s exit from the Bravo series, Beador was embroiled in conspiracy theories. The Blast reported that fans suspected she played a key role in the network’s decision to drop Bellino from the show, given their heated exchanges on Season 18.

Beador slammed the speculations, stressing that she had no power over Bellino’s exit. She explained that she had no influence on the network’s decisions and alleged that she would never sabotage a person’s income source.

The TV personality implied that she did not wish Bellino harm despite their differences, giving her rare praise. “Alexis Bellino is a TV star, and she’s been a TV star for 15 years, so I’m sure she’ll get a new gig sometime very soon,” Beador declared.

What surprises do Alexis Bellino and John Janssen have planned for her wedding guests?