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BE Studios/Billy Economou
Krystal Nielsonand Miles Bowles said, “I do!”
Afterannouncing their engagementin October, theBachelor in Paradisealum, 35, and Bowles tied the knot during an intimate ceremony at a private residence in La Jolla, California, on Saturday. Ahead of their big day, Nielson shared all the wedding details with PEOPLE.
“It’s a celebration with our closest family and friends and we are so excited to have them here to support our marriage moving forward,” says Nielson. “We will be continuing to make memories in the backyard where we first met.”

“We wanted to lean into the organic, earthy, and natural elements of La Jolla, a beach city Miles and I both love, while also elevating the backyard, adding in nods of citrus from the orchard we will say our vows in front of,” says Nielson.

When planning their nuptials, the couple wanted to make sure the affair was authentic to them.
“Music is a big part of our relationship,” says Nielson. “Miles actually grew up playing in a band. We knew we wanted to have a diverse assortment of live music throughout our wedding day to really bring the energy. We are having a harp and cellist play for the ceremony and a saxophonist for our first dance.”

During the reception, guests dined on a variety of fresh food stations including gourmet tacos, along with a pizza oven, and gelato cart. “A highlight will definitely be the signature cocktails that we curated withMoniker Cocktail Co.just for our wedding, along with a cold brew coffee bar open all night,” says Nielson. “We’re also doing specialty coffees and cocktails from Moniker Coffee & Cocktail Co.”

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The day after their “I do’s” the pair enjoyed a farewell brunch with all their guests before jetting off to to The Cape, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico for their honeymoon.
source: people.com