The reality star and the real estate entrepreneur, who began dating after two years of friendship, exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony at Kestrel Park in Santa Ynez, California on Friday, September 2.
- September 4, 2022
AceShowbiz - Amanda Stanton is no longer a bachelorette. Having tied the knot with her boyfriend Michael Fogel, the former contestant of "The Bachelor" gushed she's "excited" about the union.
"It's so special to make this commitment," the 32-year-old, who got engaged to the real estate entrepreneur last December raved in an interview with PEOPLE. "I'm so excited and happy."
Amanda and Michael exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony at Kestrel Park in Santa Ynez, California. Among those who attended their Friday, September 2 wedding were Bachelor Nation alums Lauren Bushnell Lane, Andi Dorfman, Emily Ferguson and Raven Gates and Adam Gottschalk.
Speaking about the nuptials, Amanda said, "I wanted everything to be very timeless." She went on to note, "It's an elevated modern garden wedding, very simple."
Amanda got big help from her two young daughters, Kinsley and Charlie, at the big event. "Kins is my maid of honor," she said. "She likes to help me with everything. And Charlie is the flower girl. They are both very happy with their positions."
Amanda, who was previously married to Nick Buonfiglio from 2012 to 2015, was a contestant on Ben Higgins' season of "The Bachelor" in 2016. In the following year, she joined the cast of "Bachelor in Paradise".
Amanda and Michael started dating after being friends for two years. Now, she's looking forward to having a blended family with him. "Everything was always so easy with him," she recalled. "It was so nice that we already knew each other. Now, my girls are really excited to officially call him their stepdad!"
