Bear Wedding: What Went Wrong?

The wedding between Bear Brown and Raiven Adams, stars of the Discovery Channel's show 'Alaskan Bush People', was called off after Bear disappeared in the lead-up to the ceremony. The couple, who got engaged in 2019, had been preparing for their mountain wedding with Bear's family, but days before the event, Bear went missing and could not be found. The wedding was subsequently called off, with Bear's sister, Snowbird, telling the camera crew that we just need a little bit of time and a little bit of space.

Bear Brown and Raiven Adams' wedding was called off after Bear disappeared

The wedding of Alaskan Bush People stars Bear Brown and Raiven Adams was called off after Bear disappeared in the days leading up to the ceremony. The couple, who met at Bear's brother Noah's wedding, had been preparing for their big day, which was to be held near the Brown family barn, with a reception inside. They had chosen burgundy rugs and scouted the place together, deciding on the spot for their dance floor.

Bear, who was nervous about the wedding, was working on a wedding-day surprise for his bride-to-be in the form of a guitar solo. However, days before the ceremony, he went missing on the mountain, and no one could find him. His sister, Snowbird, told the crew that "there's just some stuff happening" and that they needed "a little bit of time and space."

The wedding was ultimately called off, and the couple split. Soon after, Raiven announced she was pregnant with Bear's son, River, and gave birth in March. The former couple has since been involved in a custody battle over their son and has thrown allegations of abuse and drug use at each other.

Despite their tumultuous relationship, Bear and Raiven have presented a united front for the sake of their young son, River. They have also dealt with legal issues, including Bear's arrest on an alleged domestic violence charge and Raiven's restraining order request against Bear, which she later dropped.

The couple met at Noah Brown's wedding

The couple first met at Noah Brown's wedding to Rhain Alisha in Idaho on 15 August 2018. Brown, 26, married his 27-year-old fiancée during an intimate ceremony with about 25 guests in attendance. The date was chosen as it marked the two-year anniversary of the couple meeting in Hoonah while Rhain was travelling through Alaska.

Noah's brother Gabe said the morning of the ceremony: "I tried on a tux for the first time ever. That was weird". Their father Billy added: "It's been so hectic and crazy because we've had to go get these fancy clothes, we haven't had time to think about it today".

Noah and Rhain's wedding colours were white, black, and deep purple, with food and dessert provided by Famous Willie's BBQ and Stacie's Cakes, respectively. The bride wore a dress from David's Bridal, and the groom wore a suit pulled together from a "smattering of places".

The couple chose to get married on the two-year anniversary of their first meeting as they wanted to "commemorate an already special date". Noah proposed to Rhain after a romantic sunset hike in April 2017 and designed the engagement ring himself.

Raiven Adams accused Bear Brown of abuse

Raiven Adams and Bear Brown first got engaged in August 2019 but broke up two weeks later. They announced their split and Raiven's pregnancy at the same time. They gave their relationship another chance in September 2019, but split again in October 2019.

In February 2020, a month before she gave birth to their son, Raiven filed a domestic violence protective order against Bear. She accused him of being verbally abusive and withholding "food" and "money" from her as punishment. Raiven also claimed that Bear abused drugs and shared a story about him leaving propane on in their trailer while she was asleep.

Bear denied the allegations and claimed that it was Raiven who was abusive towards him. He also alleged that she had lied about him brandishing a gun at her.

Raiven dropped the restraining order days before their son, River, was born prematurely in March 2020. Bear confirmed he is the father of River in May after taking a DNA test.

The former couple reached a custody agreement in June 2020, and Raiven wished Bear a happy Father's Day on social media. However, they had another falling out when she deleted her Father's Day post and called him out for being a "narcissist".

Raiven and Bear's relationship has been tumultuous, with allegations of abuse and drug use thrown back and forth. They continue to battle it out over custody of their son, with Raiven requesting sole custody and restricted visitation for Bear, while he has filed for joint custody.

The pair continue to battle over the custody of their son, River

The drama between Bear Brown and Raiven Adams continues to unfold, with the former couple battling over the custody of their son, River. The pair first met in August 2018 and got engaged in August 2019, but their relationship has been tumultuous, with several breakups and reconciliations. They welcomed their son, River, in March 2020, but Bear was not present for the birth and has yet to meet his son.

Raiven has expressed her desire for primary custody with restricted visitation for Bear, citing concerns about his alleged abusive behaviour and drug abuse. She initially filed a domestic violence protective order against him, which she later withdrew. Raiven has also accused Bear of not making an effort to see their son and has shared text messages between them on social media to support her claims.

On the other hand, Bear has requested joint legal custody and shared physical custody of River. He has stated that he wants equal rights as a parent and has confirmed paternity. Despite their differences, both parents have expressed a commitment to raising a healthy and happy child.

The custody battle has played out publicly, with fans of the reality show "Alaskan Bush People" weighing in on the situation. The future of the show itself may be in jeopardy due to the controversy surrounding the couple's relationship. While some fans continue to support the Brown family, others have called for the show's cancellation due to the allegations of abuse and violence.

As of now, Bear and Raiven continue to negotiate custody arrangements for their son, River, with no clear resolution in sight. The situation remains complex and emotionally charged, impacting not only the lives of the parents but also the well-being of their infant child.

Raiven Adams filed for a restraining order against Bear Brown

Raiven Adams filed for a restraining order against her then-boyfriend and co-star of 'Alaskan Bush People', Bear Brown, in February 2020. At the time, Adams was pregnant with the couple's child and had experienced early contractions. She also claimed that she was on steroids and other medication to stop the early contractions.

Adams filed for a temporary domestic violence restraining order, which was granted by a judge. The order was temporary until February 27, when the courts would decide on a more permanent protection order. Adams alleged that Brown had begun "yelling and slamming things" and preventing her from "leaving rooms". She also claimed that he admitted to using "cocaine" and threatened to "kick her out" and withhold "food and money" when she confronted him about his drug use.

In addition to these allegations, Adams posted about her unborn child on social media, vowing to protect them. She wrote, "I promise I will fight and protect you until my last breath... You are my biggest blessing and I'll never be the same because of you, sweet boy."

The couple had a tumultuous relationship, with multiple breakups and makeups. They initially got together after Bear's brother's wedding and later became engaged. However, they broke up a few weeks later, only to get back together in October of that year. Despite their efforts to make their relationship work, they broke up for a second time.

The news of the restraining order came as a shock to many, as the couple had previously expressed their intentions to co-parent their child and remain cordial friends.

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