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'Bachelorette' Star Clare Crawley Is Married!

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By Taylor Hodgkins on February 3, 2023 at 9:00 PM EST

Clare Crawley has officially found love for 'the right reasons!'

The Bachelor Nation star, who memorably cut her season of "The Bachelorette" short after falling for one of her contestants, married her fiancé Ryan Dawkins in a dreamy California ceremony yesterday!

Crawley's, 41, road to wedded bliss has been a long one. In addition to her whirlwind on-screen relationship and break-up with Dale Moss, Crawley has been quite transparent with her followers on social media about her and Dawkins' journey to the altar, including the special reason behind the couple's wish for two wedding ceremonies.

The duo is now officially Mr. and Mrs, and Crawley has already fully embraced her post-'Bachelorette' lifestyle!

Read on to find out Crawley's thoughts on her big day!

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From 'Bachelorette' To Bride: Looking Back On Crawley's Journey To The Altar!

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Crawley and her now-husband were initially 'hush-hush' about their relationship on social media, but soon put their love on full display!

Over Labor Day weekend last year, Crawley shared a snapshot of her new man on Instagram and cryptically captioned the photo "Him" and included a heart emoji.

The sweet snapshot wasn't the only initial glimpse into the couple's budding relationship; according to People per our report, Crawley also shared footage of the two getting their smooch on via her Instagram story; People would later be the outlet where Crawley shared the couple's wedding details!

From the moment Crawley announced their engagement a month later, she had her bridal-status on the brain!

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She would reveal details about the couple's wedding plans on an episode of the "Ben and Ashley I. Almost Famous Podcast."

Crawley was adamant in making sure that family would be a vital part of their nuptials. She discussed her mother's presence in the couple's big day at length in her interview and also revealed Dawkins' daughters would be involved with the wedding.

"We want two weddings," Crawley revealed in the interview. "I want one because my mom is not able to travel... and to be around a lot of people is overwhelming for her." (via People, per The Blast) Crawley has been extremely open about her mother's dementia and Alzheimer's struggles on social media.

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The preparation for Crawley's big day did not go without a hitch; the former 'Bachelorette' had to deal with tracking down her stolen wedding gown!

She would take to her Instagram to recall details of the theft.

"When [my fiance] and I got back from Hawaii at the beginning of the week, my car had been broken into while we were gone," Crawley explained. "And guess what was in the car? Keep in mind my wedding is very soon," she said.

"My wedding dress was in the car," the bride-to-be continued. "It was in there because I was supposed to take it to get its last alteration and I wanted to remind myself not to forget it, and my wedding dress was taken."

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The unexpected issue didn't deter the blushing bride at all! She went on to stress her belief in situations happening for a reason, and that the most important aspect was that she would be getting married regardless!

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Crawley And Dawkins Tie The Knot In The 'Happiest' Day Of Crawley's Life!

The couple tied the knot on the first day of the month most associated with love, on February 1st!

Unfortunately, Crawley was not able to retrieve her original wedding dress; the outlet reported she donned a "replacement from Flares Bridal" she was quite happy with. She deemed the dress "a dream wedding look."

Crawley definitely had roses in her eyes over her wedding day! She told People, "If I had to do this day over every single day for the rest of my life... I wouldn't change a thing! Happiest day of my life hands down!"

Several Bachelor Nation members were on hand to celebrate Crawley's wedding day on Instagram!

Crawley's 'Bachelorette' replacement Tayshia Adams commented, "You look stunning Clare!! So happy for your ever after!"

The 'OG' 'Bachelor' bride Trista Sutter wrote, "Clare!!!!! Soooo beautiful and so happy for you both!"

Several 'Bachelorette' alumna also extended their warm well wishes to Crawley, including Rachel Recchia, Katie Thurston, and Andi Dorfman!

Crawley's ex and 'Bachelor' suitor Bennett Jordan joked, "White Rolls Royce? Man, I was this close!" Jordan has happily found love in his post-'Bachelorette' days and is engaged.

Christina Hall commented "Congratulations, stunning bride"

Actress Jennifer Love Hewett commented, "This makes me so happy!"

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Crawley was first introduced to Bachelor Nation as a contestant on Juan Pablo's season of "The Bachelor," and would go on to find love on-screen three more times. She and former fiancé Dale Moss would split only six months after their engagement. (via The Blast)

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