MarieClaire
  • News
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Career
  • Bridal
  • Podcasts
  • Beyond Beauty
  • Video
MarieClaire
  • News
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Career
  • Bridal
  • Podcasts
  • Beyond Beauty
  • Video
MAFS' Aleks and Ivan exchange wedding vows
Watch 4:43

MAFS' Aleks and Ivan exchange wedding vows

{headline}

{headline}

Who Is The Richest Cast Member Of 'Bling Empire'? A Very Important Investigation

Who Is The Richest Cast Member Of 'Bling Empire'? A Very Important Investigation

16 Things You Probably Didn't Know About 'Selling Sunset'

16 Things You Probably Didn't Know About 'Selling Sunset'

A Definitive Ranking Of Christine Quinn's Most Iconic Outfits On 'Selling Sunset'

A Definitive Ranking Of Christine Quinn's Most Iconic Outfits On 'Selling Sunset'

9 Shows To Watch After 'Behind Her Eyes' For Those Who Miss Feeling Perpetually Stressed

9 Shows To Watch After 'Behind Her Eyes' For Those Who Miss Feeling Perpetually Stressed

{headline}

{headline}

Everything You Need To Know About 'Fly Away', The Sequel To Kristin Hannah's 'Firefly Lane' Book

Everything You Need To Know About 'Fly Away', The Sequel To Kristin Hannah's 'Firefly Lane' Book

Everything We Know About Netflix's 'Behind Her Eyes' Season Two (So Far)

Everything We Know About Netflix's 'Behind Her Eyes' Season Two (So Far)

9 Shows To Binge If You're Already Missing Netflix's 'Firefly Lane'

9 Shows To Binge If You're Already Missing Netflix's 'Firefly Lane'

{headline}

{headline}

Netflix’s ‘Behind Her Eyes’ Mind-Blowing Twist Ending Has Us Both Speechless And Craving A Rewatch

Netflix’s ‘Behind Her Eyes’ Mind-Blowing Twist Ending Has Us Both Speechless And Craving A Rewatch

'Outlander' Season Six: Everything You Need To Know

'Outlander' Season Six: Everything You Need To Know

Everything We Know About 'Bling Empire' Season Two (So Far)

Everything We Know About 'Bling Empire' Season Two (So Far)

10 Things You Didn't Know About The Iconic Anna Shay From 'Bling Empire'

10 Things You Didn't Know About The Iconic Anna Shay From 'Bling Empire'

The 10 Thoughts Everyone Has While Watching 'Bling Empire'

The 10 Thoughts Everyone Has While Watching 'Bling Empire'

This New Netflix Show Is Basically 'Crazy Rich Asians' Meets 'Selling Sunset'

This New Netflix Show Is Basically 'Crazy Rich Asians' Meets 'Selling Sunset'

Netflix's 'Death To 2020' Is The Mockumentary That Will Bring Some Laughter To This Hellish Year

Netflix's 'Death To 2020' Is The Mockumentary That Will Bring Some Laughter To This Hellish Year

  1. Home
  2. Lifestyle

'Selling Sunset' Star Mary Fitzgerald Defends Her 'Fake' Wedding To Romain Bonnet

She's been Mrs. Romain Bonnet since 2018 - by Pema Bakshi
  • 04 Sep 2020
'Selling Sunset' Star Mary Fitzgerald Defends Her 'Fake' Wedding To Romain Bonnet

Their engagement and wedding were big events on Selling Sunset. But now, Mary Fitzgerald is having to defend her wedding to Romain Bonnet after legal documents revealed that the pair had already been married for months before their televised engagement.

The show may have been an instant success for Netflix, but the out-of-this-world drama has spurred many viewers to question its authenticity, even claiming the cast are paid actors. And after it was revealed that the newly-wed couple were, in fact, already married when the extravagant wedding took place, it only fuelled the fire.

A representative of the realtor confirmed to People magazine that she and husband Romain Bonnet did indeed have a civil union a year prior to their 2019 nuptials, however, reaffirmed that "in their minds, they weren't properly married until the wedding that was filmed on the show." 

And now Mary has finally set the record straight during a radio interview, explaining that, while they were technically married, there was nothing "fake" about the event. 

"Our wedding was absolutely real," she said. "We invited all of our friends and family. We didn't tell anybody [about the civil union]. We just signed the paper for personal reasons, and then we wanted to wait until we could have our real wedding." 

themaryfitzgerald View Profile
View Post on Instagram
We have so many amazing wedding photos, and not all made it in People Magazine. Here are a few more you haven't yet seen yet paying tribute to our fur babies, our amazing families, bridal party, and of course our officiant/bridesmaid @nicolekristinla who made the ceremony personal, hilarious and completely unforgettable. (Extended & unseen ceremony footage to be added soon!) Love you all! ❤️ *** @gipephotography - Photography @floravere - Wedding Dress @styleandpalate - Catering @sebastiancruzcouture - Groom's Suit @thesatorico - Florist @meetmelmarie - Makeup / Hair @leylamilani - Hair extensions @bridesbestie- Wedding Planner @birdygrey- Bridesmaid's Dresses #maryandromain #romainandmary #justmarried #season2 #sellingsunset #netflix #wedding #weddingphoto #weddingphotography #furbabies #bridesmaids #groomsmen #weddingparty #family #familyiseverything

Fans were quick to point out that them already being married explained Romain's seemingly-harsh lack of interest in planning the big day. But Mary claims that it actually meant more to him to hold a lavish ceremony. 

"Romain's never been married before," she said. "A wedding didn't mean that much to me. I was happy to just go on a beach in Bali, and I tried very hard to do that actually. No cameras, no anything, just our closest friends."

"It's not that big of a deal," she explained, before addressing all the accusations that her on-screen nuptials were purely for show.

"You see all of our family! How can you fake that? That was our wedding!" she continued. "People sign a certificate all the time before they do their actual wedding."

The couple met through mutual friends back in 2017 and were engaged in 2018. 

6 issues for $35 -

Subscribe to marie claire

Subscribe Now
6 issues for $35

6 issues for $35 -

Subscribe to marie claire

Subscribe Now
6 issues for $35

Recommended to you

MAFS' Aleks and Ivan exchange wedding vows
Watch 4:43

MAFS' Aleks and Ivan exchange wedding vows

{headline}

{headline}

Who Is The Richest Cast Member Of 'Bling Empire'? A Very Important Investigation

Who Is The Richest Cast Member Of 'Bling Empire'? A Very Important Investigation

16 Things You Probably Didn't Know About 'Selling Sunset'

16 Things You Probably Didn't Know About 'Selling Sunset'

A Definitive Ranking Of Christine Quinn's Most Iconic Outfits On 'Selling Sunset'

A Definitive Ranking Of Christine Quinn's Most Iconic Outfits On 'Selling Sunset'

9 Shows To Watch After 'Behind Her Eyes' For Those Who Miss Feeling Perpetually Stressed

9 Shows To Watch After 'Behind Her Eyes' For Those Who Miss Feeling Perpetually Stressed

{headline}

{headline}

Everything You Need To Know About 'Fly Away', The Sequel To Kristin Hannah's 'Firefly Lane' Book

Everything You Need To Know About 'Fly Away', The Sequel To Kristin Hannah's 'Firefly Lane' Book

Everything We Know About Netflix's 'Behind Her Eyes' Season Two (So Far)

Everything We Know About Netflix's 'Behind Her Eyes' Season Two (So Far)

9 Shows To Binge If You're Already Missing Netflix's 'Firefly Lane'

9 Shows To Binge If You're Already Missing Netflix's 'Firefly Lane'

{headline}

{headline}

Netflix’s ‘Behind Her Eyes’ Mind-Blowing Twist Ending Has Us Both Speechless And Craving A Rewatch

Netflix’s ‘Behind Her Eyes’ Mind-Blowing Twist Ending Has Us Both Speechless And Craving A Rewatch

'Outlander' Season Six: Everything You Need To Know

'Outlander' Season Six: Everything You Need To Know

Everything We Know About 'Bling Empire' Season Two (So Far)

Everything We Know About 'Bling Empire' Season Two (So Far)

10 Things You Didn't Know About The Iconic Anna Shay From 'Bling Empire'

10 Things You Didn't Know About The Iconic Anna Shay From 'Bling Empire'

The 10 Thoughts Everyone Has While Watching 'Bling Empire'

The 10 Thoughts Everyone Has While Watching 'Bling Empire'

This New Netflix Show Is Basically 'Crazy Rich Asians' Meets 'Selling Sunset'

This New Netflix Show Is Basically 'Crazy Rich Asians' Meets 'Selling Sunset'

Netflix's 'Death To 2020' Is The Mockumentary That Will Bring Some Laughter To This Hellish Year

Netflix's 'Death To 2020' Is The Mockumentary That Will Bring Some Laughter To This Hellish Year

MarieClaire
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • Beauty Crew
  • Home Beautiful
  • Who

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • New Idea food
  • New Idea
  • Girlfriend
  • That’s Life
  • Practical Parenting
  • All Recipes
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • Airtasker
  • 7NEWS
  • SocietyOne
  • Health Engine
  • Starts at 60
© 2021 Are Media PTY LTD
Get more from Marie Claire

Magazine Subscription Offer

6 issues for $35 -

Shop This Offer
6 issues for $35