August 17, 2026 pillow talk
Rodney Mathews Celebrates 1st Wedding Anniversary with Wife Ari — See the Sweet Posts!
Happy anniversary!
Rodney Mathews became a fan favorite from his time on Season 18 of “The Bachelorette” and Season 8 of “Bachelor in Paradise.”
Rodney hard-launched his relationship with then-girlfriend Ari Hermanson, and the two announced their engagement in 2024.
Last year, the couple officially tied the knot in an intimate ceremony and later celebrated their wedding surrounded by family and friends in Riverside, California.
The two also took to social media last month to announce the exciting news that they are expecting their first baby together.
Now, Rodney and Ari have just celebrated their first wedding anniversary! The couple shared sweet posts online, looking back at their special day.
The Bachelor Nation star posted more photos and a video from their wedding and said, “When your wedding was actually the best night of your life.”
Rodney then expanded more about his love for Ari in his caption. He said, “Can’t believe it’s already been one year. Best year of my life and we still have forever to go. Thank you for being my wife. Thank you for being my everything. Happy anniversary beautiful. I love you now and forever.”
Ari also shared some of her favorite photos from their nuptials on her Instagram and reflected on the past year.
She said, “I used to dream of being married to the perfect man, and today we celebrate ONE YEAR of exactly that. when i said ‘i do’ i said it to a lifetime of fun, protection, peace, partnership in its truest form, and the calmest nervous system i’ve ever known.”
Ari went on, expressing, “I’m obsessed with you and being your wife. you are EVERYTHING to me mr. mathews, and i can’t wait for a trillion more anniversaries celebrating this once in a lifetime love we’ve found❣️”
Loved ones and followers filled the comments of Rodney and Ari’s posts with their love for the couple.
We couldn’t be happier for these lovebirds and cheers to their first anniversary! We love their love and we’re continuing to wish them a lifetime of happiness together.
