Jillian Harris' Wedding: Date And Details

Former 'Bachelorette' Jillian Harris and her fiancé, former professional snowboarder Justin Pasutto, are planning a fall 2025 European wedding. The couple, who got engaged in December 2016, initially planned to marry in the summer of 2020 but postponed the wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Harris, who lives in Kelowna, British Columbia, and Pasutto share two children: Leo, born in August 2016, and Annie, born in September 2018.

Jillian Harris and Justin Pasutto's wedding plans

In June 2024, Harris revealed in an exclusive interview with People that they were planning a fall 2025 European wedding. She explained that after eight years of engagement, they were excited for their upcoming nuptials. The couple had considered getting married at their home in British Columbia but found the pressure of hosting a wedding at their property overwhelming. They also struggled to find another location that felt right without incurring exorbitant costs.

The idea for a European wedding came about when the couple realised their families would be in Europe at the same time to celebrate Harris's mother's 70th birthday. They envisioned an intimate ceremony with only their parents, but the guest list quickly expanded to include siblings, cousins, and friends. While they initially aimed for October 2024, the planning became stressful, and they decided to postpone until the following year.

Pasutto, a former professional snowboarder, assured that the wedding would happen and that they were just taking their time after eight years of engagement. Harris, a Canadian television personality, shared their excitement, especially since they had settled on a location that held a special meaning for them. She explained that they loved Europe, particularly the laid-back culture, food, and music. With Pasutto's Italian heritage, Europe felt like the perfect choice for their big day.

The Bachelorette's fifth season

Jillian Harris, a 29-year-old interior designer from Peace River, Alberta, Canada, was the star of the fifth season of The Bachelorette. Harris had previously appeared on the 13th season of The Bachelor, where she competed against 24 other women to win the heart of Jason Mesnick, ultimately finishing as the second runner-up.

Harris made history as the franchise's first Canadian star. The season, which aired on ABC, began on May 18, 2009, with a two-hour premiere and concluded on July 27, 2009. During the finale, Harris accepted a proposal from 29-year-old technology consultant Ed Swiderski, who became the first person to win the show after quitting in the same season.

However, the couple broke off their engagement in July 2010. Harris later revealed in an interview that she did not have any regrets about her time on the show, stating that she "wouldn't change a thing." She also mentioned that the experience taught her a lot about herself and what she wanted in a partner.

Following her appearance on The Bachelorette, Harris went on to appear in other reality television shows, including Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Love It or List It Vancouver. In addition to her television career, Harris is also a successful interior designer and has launched her own brand of interior decor goods. She has also collaborated with various brands to create fashion collections.

Jillian Harris' relationship history

Jillian Harris, the Canadian television personality, has had quite an eventful relationship history. She first gained fame as a contestant on the 13th season of the American reality TV show "The Bachelor" in early 2009. She finished as the second runner-up on the show.

In mid-2009, Harris went on to star in the fifth season of "The Bachelorette", becoming the franchise's first Canadian star. She got engaged to Ed Swiderski, the winner of her season, but they broke up in 2010.

Harris then appeared on various other TV shows, including "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition", "Canada's Handyman Challenge", and "Love It or List It Vancouver". In 2016, she made a cameo on "The Bachelorette Canada" and also starred in her own four-episode documentary series, "Jillian and Justin", with her then-boyfriend, former professional snowboarder Justin Pasutto.

Harris and Pasutto met in 2012 and got engaged in December 2016. They share two children: Leo, born in August 2016, and Annie. The couple initially planned a summer 2020 wedding but postponed it due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They are now planning a fall 2025 European wedding, telling People magazine that after an eight-year engagement, "it's going to happen."

Jillian Harris' career

Jillian Harris is a Canadian television personality, designer, and media figure. She began her career in interior design while working at the interior goods store Caban, which inspired her to start offering design consultations. She was then hired by Scott Morison, the co-founder of the Canadian restaurant chain Cactus Club Cafe, to design his restaurants. She obtained a certificate in interior design from The British Columbia Institute of Technology in 2006 and was rehired by Morison to design his new chain of restaurants, Browns Socialhouse.

Harris rose to fame as a reality TV star, appearing on the thirteenth season of the American show The Bachelor in 2009, where she was the second runner-up. In the same year, she was selected to be the star of the fifth season of The Bachelorette, becoming the franchise's first Canadian star. She also appeared on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in 2010, headlining the Calgary Home + Design Show the following year, and hosted season one of the Canadian TV show Canada's Handyman Challenge in 2012.

From 2013 to 2019, Harris appeared on the Canadian TV series Love It or List It Vancouver, which aired on the W Network in Canada and on HGTV in the US as Love It or List It Too. She was the show's designer and competed against a real estate agent by redesigning families' homes. During this time, she also launched her e-vintage webstore, Charlie Ford Vintage, and collaborated with brands to create fashion collections.

In 2016, Harris made a cameo on The Bachelorette Canada and starred in her own four-episode documentary series, Jillian and Justin, with her boyfriend, former professional snowboarder Justin Pasutto. She has since expanded her brand with the subscription box Jilly Box and the online course Jilly Academy. In 2019, she published a plant-based cookbook, Fraiche Food Full Hearts, with her cousin, Tori Wesszer. Harris and Pasutto also launched a line of hand-knit dolls in collaboration with fair-trade brand Cuddle + Kind in 2024.

Jillian Harris' family

Jillian Harris, the Canadian television personality, is set to marry fiancé Justin Pasutto in Fall 2025 in Europe. The couple, who met in 2012, share two children, Leo, 8, and Annie, 6, and got engaged in December 2016. Harris and Pasutto, a former professional snowboarder, starred in their own four-part documentary series, 'Jillian and Justin', in 2017, giving viewers an insight into their lives as a family.

Harris was born in Peace River, Alberta, Canada, and her mother, Peggy, struggled with bipolar disorder throughout her childhood. Harris's own family life has been affected by mental health issues, and she has spoken openly about her experiences. In 2019, she wrote a blog post about her journey with anxiety and panic attacks and how she manages her mental health. She has also been open about her struggles with postpartum depression and the challenges of motherhood.

Harris's career in interior design and television has been a significant part of her life and has often intertwined with her family. In 2013, she launched an e-vintage web store, Charlie Ford Vintage, and has collaborated with brands to create fashion collections. She has also published a plant-based cookbook with her cousin, Tori Wesszer, with whom she appeared alongside Pasutto in a music video for Aaron Pritchett's "Worth a Shot" in 2018.

Harris and Pasutto initially planned to marry in the summer of 2020 but postponed their wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a blog post, Harris wrote about the difficulty of the decision but expressed excitement for the future, saying, "I know the wedding will happen, and Justin and I will eventually be able to celebrate our love surrounded by all of our family and friends." The couple is now looking forward to their upcoming nuptials and the opportunity to celebrate with their loved ones.

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