Tia Boothis a bachelorette no more!
The formerBachelorcontestant, 32, married her fiancéTaylor Mockon Saturday atDiamond Creek Farmsin Nashville. The couple celebrated their special day in front of 225 of their friends and family — including their sonTatum, who turns 1 in December.
“It was either elope or have a huge party with all of our family and friends — no in between,” Booth told PEOPLE of the large guest list ahead of the nuptials. “I’ve waited a long time for this day, so we might as well have everyone there to witness it!”
Tia Booth and Taylor Mock wedding.Lela and Lyla
Lela and Lyla
The couple exchanged handwritten vows, per Mock’s request. “We’re already best friends and made a commitment to each other as Tatum’s parents, so we’re excited to make things officially official in front of all of our family and friends,” Booth said of the moment they’d be declared husband and wife.
The bride wore a laceAnne Bargegown with long sleeves and a high neck. “I can’t imagine walking down the aisle in anything else,” the reality star said of her dress. “I specifically wanted a cool-weather wedding date for long sleeves.”
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To cap off the evening, Grand Exit lit up the sky with a festive fireworks display.
Booth said her long-awaited wedding celebration was perfect from start to finish. “As someone who didn’t really know what I wanted, it’s exactly what I wanted. Dark and moody and cool,” she said.
For the newly minted Mrs. Mock, the best part of it all is now sharing the same last name as “her boys.” “I’m honored to be Taylor’s wife and Tatum’s mom. I love our life so much. As long as I have them, I’m happy,” she gushed.
“I love that we get to raise Tatum together everyday,” Mock added of the family they’ve built together.
In lieu of a honeymoon — they can’t bear to be away from their son too long — they plan to enjoy a little staycation at the Southall in Nashville, which Booth said has “an amazing spa.”
The couple first met at a going-away party for one of Booth’s friends. They struck up a friendship that eventually turned into more when Mock admitted he had a crush on Booth. Befitting Booth’sBachelorroots, Mock proposed in April 2022 during a Bachelor Live show in Atlanta — with a little help from a franchise star.
“[Bachelorette] Becca Kufrin and [husband] Thomas Jacobs actually helped set up the whole thing,” Booth revealed. “I was completely shocked! I thought I was there to be a special guest on the live show!”
As they bask in the glow of their wedding, the couple is excitedly looking ahead to the future — and they have some big plans!
“The next chapter looks like more babies ASAP! Grow businesses, grow as a team. We’re also getting a puppy to keep things interesting,” Booth said. “We’re pumped.”
source: people.com
