Bear's Wedding: Cancelled Or Postponed?

The Season 12 premiere of Discovery Channel's 'Alaskan Bush People' showed Bear Brown and his fiancée Raiven Adams preparing for their wedding, before calling it off days before the ceremony. The couple, who met at Bear's brother Noah's wedding, had only been engaged for a few months before deciding to tie the knot near the Brown family barn. However, Bear disappeared in the lead-up to the wedding, and despite searches, he could not be found. The season premiere ended with Bear's sister, Snowbird, asking for time and space, and the wedding was ultimately called off.

Bear Brown went missing before his wedding

Bear Brown, one of the stars of 'Alaskan Bush People', went missing before his wedding to Raiven Adams. The couple, who had been preparing for their mountain-top ceremony, called off their wedding days before they were set to get married.

Bear and Raiven had been scouting sites to hold their nuptials, eventually deciding to tie the knot near the family's barn. They had also chosen a burgundy rug for one area and the spot for their dance floor. Bear was working on a wedding-day surprise for his bride-to-be in the form of a guitar solo. However, despite Bear's enthusiasm for the wedding, he went missing in the days leading up to the event, causing it to be called off.

Crew members were left confused and concerned, with one asking, "Have you seen him?" to which another replied, "No, no one has. I don't know what's going on." Bear's sister, Snowbird, added to the mystery, telling the crew, "There's just some stuff happening. [...] It doesn't always go as planned, and [...] we just need a little bit of time and a little bit of space."

The reason for Bear's disappearance remains unclear, but it caused a significant disruption to the wedding plans and led to the eventual cancellation of the ceremony.

Bear and Raiven Adams' relationship

The relationship between Bear Brown and Raiven Adams has been tumultuous, to say the least. The couple first met in August 2018 at Bear's brother Noah's wedding, where Raiven was assisting her photographer mother. They hit it off right away and got engaged just two weeks later. However, their initial romance was short-lived, as they called off the engagement by September of that same year.

Despite this early split, Bear and Raiven's story was far from over. In 2019, they rekindled their romance and got engaged again. The couple began planning their wedding, choosing to hold the ceremony near the Brown family barn, with a reception inside. However, just days before the wedding, Bear disappeared, and the wedding was called off. At the time, Raiven was pregnant with the couple's first child, and in March 2020, she gave birth to their son, River.

The couple reached a custody agreement for River, but their relationship remained rocky, with allegations of abuse and drug use thrown back and forth. Raiven even filed a restraining order against Bear, claiming he threatened her with a gun and abused cocaine. However, she later dropped the restraining order.

In January 2022, Bear and Raiven surprised fans by tying the knot in an intimate ceremony. They both gushed about their happiness and love for each other following the wedding. Unfortunately, the couple's troubles were not over. Just two months after the wedding, in March 2022, Bear was arrested for domestic violence assault, with Raiven named as the victim. Bear took a plea deal and agreed to surrender his firearms and pay fines.

Despite the ongoing drama, the couple seemed to be going strong as they prepared to welcome their second child together. In June 2022, they announced they were expecting another baby boy. However, it is unclear if the couple has truly reconciled or if they plan to co-parent their children. As of 2024, reports suggest that Bear and Raiven are married again and are working on co-parenting their children.

Raiven's pregnancy and birth of their son

Raiven Adams, Bear Brown's ex-fiancé, fell pregnant with his child in 2019. The pregnancy was a difficult one, with Raiven experiencing contractions 10 weeks early and being treated with medication and steroids to stop the premature labour.

The couple's relationship was tumultuous, with Raiven filing for a restraining order against Bear, claiming he had threatened her with a gun and was abusing cocaine. She dropped the restraining order on the day she gave birth.

In March 2020, Raiven gave birth to a baby boy, River Anthony, who weighed 4 lbs and 15 ounces. Despite the birth of their son, the couple continued to have a troubled relationship, with Bear claiming River was not his child and filing court papers to disestablish paternity.

Raiven and Bear were involved in a custody battle over River, with Bear claiming he had never met his son. The couple eventually reached a custody agreement, but Bear was reportedly uncooperative.

In November 2022, Raiven announced she was pregnant with her and Bear's second child and was on bed rest. It is unknown if Bear was able to finish building their new home in time for the birth of their second child.

Custody battle over their son, River

The custody battle between Bear Brown and Raiven Adams over their son, River, has been a long and difficult process. The couple first got together in August 2019 and got engaged soon after. However, they called off the engagement just two weeks later and announced that they were expecting a child together. In February 2020, Raiven filed a restraining order against Bear, accusing him of exhibiting "erratic" and "abusive" behaviour, and claiming that he threatened her with a gun and abused cocaine. She dropped the restraining order three days before she gave birth to their son, River, in March 2020.

Bear, whose real name is Solomon, initially disputed paternity but later provided DNA test results that proved he is the father. He requested joint legal custody and shared physical custody of River, but Raiven fought this request, seeking sole legal and primary physical custody for herself and restricted visitation for Bear. She also asked him to pay child support. Despite reaching a custody agreement in June 2020, the couple has continued to have a tumultuous relationship, with Raiven making allegations of abuse and drug use against Bear.

Raiven has been raising River on her own in Alaska, while Bear lives in Washington. She has expressed her desire for Bear to be a part of River's life and has stated that she wants their son to have a healthy relationship with his father. However, she has also slammed Bear for posting what she considers to be 'inappropriate' pictures of their son on social media.

The ongoing court battle has taken a toll on Raiven, who has shared her feelings about the situation on social media. She has expressed anger and bitterness about the custody battle and has stated that she wants to move on and provide a happy and healthy life for her son. Despite the challenges, Raiven and Bear appear to be on amicable terms amid the custody settlement, with Raiven wishing Bear a Happy Father's Day and thanking him for purchasing a toy for River.

Bear and Raiven's second child

Bear Brown and Raiven Adams' relationship has been a rollercoaster ride, with the couple going through several breakups, makeups, restraining orders, a custody battle, and allegations of abuse and drug use. Despite this, the couple have two children together.

Their first son, River, was born in March 2020, and Bear and Raiven were not together at the time of his birth. Bear and Raiven had split after she filed a restraining order against him, accusing him of "erratic" and "abusive" behaviour. She dropped the order on the day she gave birth, and the two have since been engaged in a custody battle over River, with Bear claiming he has yet to meet his son.

In May 2022, Bear and Raiven announced they were expecting their second child together. Raiven revealed that she had suffered several miscarriages and wanted to share the news of her pregnancy early, despite the risk, so that it wasn't leaked before they were ready. She also expressed her excitement for River to become a big brother and her hope for a "little rainbow baby".

The couple's relationship has continued to be tumultuous, with Bear being arrested for domestic violence against Raiven in March 2022. Despite this, it appears they have reconciled, and Raiven is now pregnant with their second child.

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