Bridget Marquardt is marrying Nicholas Carpenter after 18 years of dating

Marquardt's reaction was amusing; she asked

Nicholas Carpenter and Bridget Marquardt have formalized the relationship they've had for a long time, becoming husband and wife after a love story that spanned 18 years from their first date. The wedding took place 11 years after the couple exchanged their engagement rings, a detail that surprises many, especially given how discreet the announcement was. The news was leaked publicly during Carpenter's appearance on Girls Next Level, a podcast hosted by Marquardt and her The Girls Next Doorco-host Holly Madison. During the episode aired on October 19, Carpenter was extremely direct, exclaiming enthusiastically that they are married, even though he used a more percussive term. He added, with a humorous note, an apology for the lack of a press release or a previous official statement, justifying their silence by the simple fact that things went the way they did.

Marquardt's reaction was amusing; she asked her husband to be discreet, emphasizing that they still had to arrange a wedding ceremony. Although Carpenter assured her that such an event would take place, Marquardt responded with playful skepticism, questioning that promise. The two did not provide specific details of the exact date of their marriage, but Marquardt mentioned that October is the month they celebrate their 18th anniversary. Their story began in 2008 at the famous Playboy Mansion, the location where Marquardt lived between 2002 and 2009 as one of Hugh Hefner's partners.

It's important to contextualize the romantic past of the former Playboy model

It's important to contextualize the romantic past of the former Playboy model, who had Chad Marquardt as her first husband. The two married in 1997, but the relationship broke down before she moved to the mansion, and their divorce was not legally finalized until 2008. Her engagement to Nicholas Carpenter was publicly announced on October 1, 2015, when Marquardt posted on Instagram a photo of her unusual spider-shaped ring, alongside a message confirming the news. She was aware that this atypical choice would generate controversy, later explaining to People magazine that she wanted something different from traditional rings, which she thought were too conventional. Marquardt stressed that he was looking for a jewelry that would be unique and special, stating that he loved the design as soon as he saw it.

Although the shape of the spider might suggest a passion for these insects, Marquardt clarified that the meaning is deeper: the ring reflects his personality and symbolizes the different nature of their relationship. The marriage proposal was, in turn, an unprecedented surprise. Marquardt recalls that Carpenter had taken her to a favorite spot for street gangs in Los Angeles. He put on a little farce, hiding a fake spider ring in the mud. She thought at first that it was just a curious object and tried to put it back, thinking it was funny to find it there. The moment turned instantly when she turned around and saw Nicholas on his knees, holding the real ring. She described the scene as extremely sweet and memorable. To discover other famous couples who have climbed the altar this year, you can continue reading the related materials.