Bachelor in Paradise couple Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt have revealed new details about their upcoming wedding, which is less than two months away!
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The Bachelor in Paradise lovebirds already got married in a quickie courthouse wedding in New York in October 2022, but they have a second wedding -- so that family and friends can be included -- in early September 2023.
"[We're having] a pretty big wedding," Joe told Us Weekly in a joint interview with Serena. "It's medium-sized."
Joe and Serena, who currently live in New York together, will be tying the knot at The Cedar Room in Charleston, South Carolina, which doesn't really hold any significance to the couple.
"Why Charleston, South Carolina? We just kind of randomly picked the place," Joe said with a laugh.
"But it's beautiful and we really fell in love with our venue as soon as we walked in."
While Joe admitted he hasn't bought his tuxedo yet and still needs to go shopping, Serena's wardrobe is already stacked for her nuptials.
"I have shown Joe -- I have a dress for our rehearsal dinner and a dress for our welcome party," Serena shared.
"I've shown him those two because keeping everything a secret is just so hard. And also we're trying to coordinate what we're wearing and stuff. And I got excited and showed him those dresses."
Serena also has two wedding gowns for the big day, teasing, "That's kind of all I'll tease for that because it's going to be a surprise."
The bride-to-be also revealed on the "Chicks in the Office" podcast how Bachelor in Paradise bartender Wells Adams will be serving as their ceremony's officiant.
RELATED LINK: 'THE BACHELOR' FRANCHISE COUPLES NOW"It was actually a very easy decision," Serena said. "We were more just worried he would say no to doing it because it's kind of a big ask."
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Joe -- who celebrated his bachelor party in Las Vegas in June -- said he had texted Wells with the big ask.
"We're so excited. It's just very symbolic for us," Serena gushed. "He's a good friend and he was such a large part of our experience."
In the meantime, Joe and Serena said they're finally getting used to calling each other "husband" or "wife."
Serena just celebrated her bachelorette party in Las Vegas, and the Canada native's loved ones hosted her a bridal shower in Joe's hometown of Chicago in June.
Joe recently disclosed how he's excited to exchange personal, handwritten vows with Serena.
He also revealed on his former "Click Bait with Bachelor Nation" podcast that Dancing with the Stars pro Alan Bersten, whom Joe had met during his stint on Dancing with the Stars, wants to choreograph a big dance moment for the newlyweds at their wedding.
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Joe and Serena revealed in January how their wedding must-haves include good food, drinks and music.
In November 2022, Joe and Serena said they had no desire to televise their wedding and share it with Bachelor Nation fans.
Joe looked at Serena in a YouTube video and said, "Anything in this world can change, but I highly doubt it."
The pair had initially intended to keep their first wedding a secret and only share the news with close family and friends, but a person apparently spotted them at the courthouse and so Serena and Joe were worried the story may get leaked.
Serena and Joe therefore posted a sweet video of their union on Instagram late last year, announcing their marriage in their own special way.
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The Bachelor in Paradise 7 finale, which featured Joe's marriage proposal to Serena, aired in October 2021.
Serena told Us in September 2022 that she'd love to marry Joe exactly one year later -- even though she believed wedding venues would be limited -- and so she's going to achieve her goal.
Serena admitted at the time she was "very overwhelmed by the planning process" but felt ready to dive in.
"Joe will start off saying, 'Whatever you want,' but he is an opinionated guy. He has a vision for the wedding, for sure," Serena shared in Summer 2022.
"I think it's actually gonna be very 50/50. I want it to feel like our wedding, not my wedding. And if anything, I would say he's probably more opinionated than I am about this stuff... It'll be a team effort."
Serena also said she envisioned herself wearing "neutral, glowy bronzed" makeup for her wedding as well as a "comfortable" wedding gown.
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Serena and Joe believe they established a strong relationship foundation while filming Bachelor in Paradise.
Serena, for instance, never let the fact Joe's ex-girlfriend of nearly two years, Kendall Long, was on the beach get in the way of her connection with Joe.
Serena kept her eye on the prize, avoided jealousy, and trusted Joe as Kendall sought closure.
Prior to appearing on Bachelor in Paradise 7, Joe got eliminated very early from Becca Kufrin's season of The Bachelorette and met Kendall on Season 5 of Paradise.
Despite being happy and in love, Joe and Kendall broke up because they couldn't agree on whether to live in Chicago or Kendall's home city of Los Angeles long-term.
Joe gave Los Angeles a chance during and after his stint on Dancing with the Stars in 2018 and wanted to move back to Chicago to be with his friends and family, but Kendall apparently wouldn't even consider relocating and trying out a life in Chicago. (Kendall is now engaged and living with her fiance in Germany).
And Serena dumped Matt James on his The Bachelor season that aired in early 2021 after her hometown date.
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