Olivia Dunne attends the 30th annual ESPY Awards at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Newscom/(Mega Agency TagID: upiphotostwo873633.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]

Olivia Dunne Calls Boyfriend Paul Skenes Her 'Favorite Date' In Sweet New Pics!

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By Alisan Duran on November 20, 2023 at 7:30 AM EST

Olivia Dunne shows off her dashing date on Instagram!

The LSU gymnast took to the social media site and shared a series of adorable snaps featuring her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, as they attended a wedding together.

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Olivia Dunne And Paul Skenes Attend Their First Wedding Together!

Olivia Dunne takes a selfie.
Instagram | Olivia Dunne

Dunne, 21, looked stunning in a striking blue top and matching skirt, while Skenes, also 21, appeared dashing in a white shirt, black tailored pants, and blazer with a light yellow necktie.

The couple posed for pictures while at the reception. One photo saw them flashing big smiles to the camera while wrapping their arms around each other. Meanwhile, the following image showed Dunne and Skenes looking into each other's eyes.

Dunne captioned the share, "My fav d8."

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Fans React To The Pictures!

The update racked up nearly 300,000 likes. Over a thousand fans also dropped messages in the comments section.

"What a good-looking duo," remarked one person.

"Best athlete couple in the land!!!" declared the next commenter.

"You guys were literally made for each other. That, like, never happens with most people no matter what you're always going to be on good terms and you're going to be good friends. The best part is I know you know I'm right like there are even really good people who deserve soulmates, and they never find that person and they become really great support systems in society and they're loved by many people and you guys are gonna do that anyway, but this is the dude Miss Livvy Dunne," noted the third user.

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Dunne's teammate, Elena Arenas, who was also at the same wedding party with her boyfriend Garrett Edwards, jokingly wrote, "He better have you home before midnight."

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When Did Olivia Dunne And Paul Skenes Started Dating?

The specific timeline of Dunne and Skenes' relationship remains undisclosed. However, there are indications that their romance may have begun in June, observed when the gymnast and Arenas supported the former LSU pitcher and his teammates at the College World Series.

In an interview with The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Skenes shared that he met Dunne through mutual friends, specifically Arenas and Edwards.

He also got candid about their relationship and how it could be a "pain in the b---" at times.

"It can be a pain in the b--- sometimes, to be honest, in terms of actually going somewhere," he explained. "If one of us went out in Baton Rouge [La.] by ourselves, there's probably gonna be someone there asking for something — picture, autograph, whatever."

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Paul Skenes And Olivia Dunne Share A Mutual Understanding In Their Relationship

Olivia Dunne, Paul Skenes, Elena Arenas, and Garrett Edwards pose for a picture while attending a wedding.
Instagram | Olivia Dunne

Upon joining the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise and playing for the Bradenton Marauders, Skenes revealed that their mutual understanding of each other's lifestyles strengthened their bond.

"It's nice to be able to have that conversation. She does get it," Skenes said and conveyed a desire for Dunne to be able to attend a baseball game and simply enjoy it without the added pressures.

Despite acknowledging the current challenges, Skenes expressed optimism that things might improve as he progresses to higher levels in his career.

Getting A Dog Together

On October 24, Dunne took to her Instagram page to showcase a series of snapshots capturing significant moments from the month. With the caption "Here's what you missed this month!" she gave followers a glimpse into their life events.

One of the photos featured Dunne and Skenes with arms entwined. The SI Swimsuit model looked stunning in a white mini dress, while Skenes went for a casual look in a gray LSU t-shirt, black shorts, and a baseball cap.

The shared moments also included the couple's joint decision to adopt a puppy named Roux, and they even went a step further by creating a dedicated Instagram account for their furry companion.

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