The Bachelor alum Lesley Murphy and her fiance Alex Kavanagh are officially husband and wife.
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Lesley took to Instagram on Sunday and posted a video of the couple kissing at two different times on their wedding day.
"From Miss to Mrs. After our ceremony, we were swept away to the cliff side for a few sunset photos during cocktail hour. We only had a few minutes until the sun was completely down, and it was like a magic show went off in the sky for our special day," Lesley captioned the video.
"I've always wanted to be married surrounded by earthly elements, and it was as if Mother Nature said 'your wish is my command.' Thank you thank you thank you."
Lesley, who wore an off-the-shoulder Monique Lhuillier gown, told the magazine in an interview, "We really are so committed to one another, where we already feel married."
"But to have our day, and to finally be able to call each other husband and wife is just so special," she noted.
Lesley and Alex exchanged vows and said, "I do," in front of 71 guests in a ceremony that took place steps away from the beach. Guests included many of Alex's family and friends from Australia, where he's originally from.
"I've always wanted to get married outside," Lesley said. "I love mother nature and to be surrounded by the palm trees and the ocean is just so beautiful."
Lesley and Alex have a 20-month-old daughter named Nora, who was born in February 2021, and she served as the flower girl in the wedding.
The flowers and wedding decor were inspired by nature in Hawaii, with pops of bright colors.
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The wedding guests dined on short rib -- "which was amazing," according to Lesley -- as well as macadamia-nut mahi mahi and a vegetarian option.
"You can't beat the food," gushed the bride, adding how she had cut into a Grand Marnier cake with fresh strawberries.
Lesley and Alex's first dance as man and wife was to "You Are the Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne, and they wrapped up the evening by snacking on chicken biscuits and cookie cake.
"The moments where your best friends and family are together in one place are so few and far between," Lesley said. "Especially since we span two different continents. That may never happen again. It's just amazing."
Several days before the wedding, Lesley uploaded a video of Alex and herself walking into an elevator and kissing as it closed.
"Tomorrow is the day. We've waited 984 days to say I do, but I've waited my whole life to be here with you #tokavandtohold," Lesley captioned the video.
Lesley and Alex had to postpone their wedding plans due to COVID-19.
Lesley announced she was expecting her first child in September 2020.
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"Baby Kavanagh taking flight in 2021! Finally someone to occupy the middle seat :) @drone.pilot and I couldn't be more excited to grow our little family!!! #family #love #travel #adventure #coronababy #thelastdance #kitchendance #encore."
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Lesley and Alex got engaged in February 2020 after one year of dating, and when announcing the news on Instagram, Alex wrote how he and Lesley had traveled to 25 countries together and spent over 18 months together.
"Life is pretty crazy when all the stars align and the right person comes into your life at the right time just when you need it. Never give up on love," he wrote.
Alex suggested it was love at first sight for the couple when they met in 2018 and he's known for "a very long time" that he and Lesley are meant to be.
"I knew I wanted to get to know Lesley more after our first interaction, this stunning ray of light with the kindest heart was single?! Not sure how this was humanly possible, but it was! LUCKY ME!" Alex wrote in his post.
"I've been planning this proposal for months, from asking Lesley parents for permission, to finding the perfect ring and planning a pretty over the top proposal with 5 drones, 3 cinematographers, 3 photographers all capturing the moment."
He added, "Words can't really begin to describe well enough the deep love and friendship Lesley and I have. I truly wish everyone could find true love and connection and respect for each other that we have. Lesley, I love you with all my heart and can't wait to share the rest of our lives together."
Lesley first announced her romance with Alex in January 2019 by sharing a photo of the pair kissing during a hike in Tromsi, Norway.
"Boy meets world. World, meet boy. Thought it was about time to let y'all in on the newest addition to The Road Les Traveled," Lesley captioned an Instagram post at the time, referencing her travel blog.
"We're 3 continents down together... with the next one being Alex's home country soon. Finally making it to hometowns y'all."
Lesley found fame when she competed for Sean Lowe's heart on The Bachelor's seventeenth season.
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