In an announcement that had hearts melting and wedding bells ringing, it was revealed on Sunday (August 18) that the 39-year-old former Gossip Girl star tied the knot with her long-time partner, Brad Richardson, earlier this month. Yes, the girl who once strutted around the Upper East Side is now strutting down the aisle like it’s a runway in Milan.
Of course, Jessica wasted no time sharing those all-important Instagram photos because, duh, if it’s not on Insta, did it even happen? Among the gorgeous snaps was a squad pic featuring all her bridesmaids, and guess who was front and center? None other than Nina Dobrev, who had the highly important, extremely prestigious title of maid of honor. Us Weekly confirmed this, so you know it’s legit.
But wait, there’s more! Making a grand entrance at the wedding was Jessica’s former Gossip Girl co-star, Chace Crawford, likely sporting a suit that cost more than my rent. I imagine Chuck Bass would have approved.
Now, let’s talk about the lucky groom. Brad Richardson, also 39, is no stranger to winning (and by winning, I mean surviving the NHL). This dude has played for more hockey teams than there are Kardashian spinoffs—Vancouver Canucks, Colorado Avalanche, LA Kings, Arizona Coyotes, Nashville Predators, Calgary Flames. If they’ve got ice and sticks, Brad’s probably been there.
The couple has been scoring goals together for a while now. They welcomed their first bundle of joy, a daughter named Bowie (yes, like the rock star, because cool names are a must), in 2021. In 2022, Brad upped his game by proposing, and now they’ve officially put a ring on it.
Let’s all raise a glass—whether it’s champagne or iced coffee in a reusable cup—to the newlyweds! 🎉
