Wedding Bells for 'Bachelorette' Deanna and Jesse

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On tonight's season finale of "The Bachelorette" Deanna Pappas chose Colorado snowboarder Jesse, accepting his proposal to "spend forever" with him, even announcing that a wedding date was set!


Both Deanna and Jesse described the other as their "soul mate" in the finale, and before Jesse arrived with the ring, Deanna told the camera, "My connection with Jesse is so strong. I feel like I cannot live without him."

Getting down on one knee, free spirit Jesse said, "When I first came into this I would never have thought that this process was real and that I could fall in love here, but I have fallen in love with you. … When I look at you, the word that always pops into my mind is 'forever.' I truly believe that you are my soul mate. … Deanna Marie Pappas, will you spend forever with me?"

Deanna, accepting his ring with a smile, exclaimed, "I love you. I've waited so long to say that. I love you."

In 'The Bachelorette: After the Final Rose,' the happy couple announced that their wedding date is set for May 9, 2009, and the nuptials might take place in the Bahamas, since that's where they fell in love. ABC gave the lovebirds a honeymoon trip to Santorini, Greece, in honor of Deanna's Greek heritage.

Unfortunately, in order to accept Jesse's proposal, Deanna had to turn down Jason, the thoughtful single dad from Seattle.

After he got down on one knee, Deanna interrupted him, saying, "No, I can't!"

She went on to say, "You have no idea how much I care about you. You're this amazing, perfect person."

However, a "but" was coming. "Even though I'm falling in love with you," Deanna told Jason, "I'm in love with someone else."

On the limo ride afterwards, nice guy Jason, reflecting on his divorce, told the camera with emotion, "I've had a huge hole in my heart for years." However, Jason noted he would always have his young son, Tyler: "The only for sure thing I have is my little boy."

Published 7/8/08 by the Insider

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  • she chose someone already? that season went by fast!
    Abracadavid 901 Abracadavid 7/8/08 Reply
     
  • Yes! I love Jesse!
    anonymous anonymous 7/8/08 Reply
     
  • i thought she was going for jason but obliously i was wrong she made a fine choice to go with jesse he is hot
    anonymous 0 bahamasbaby956 7/8/08 Reply
     
  • I think she did not pick Jason is because he had been married and divorced and had a child. Divorce is still a stigma in this country.
    anonymous anonymous 7/8/08 Reply
     
    • I don't know that divorce has a "stigma" but I wouldn't be interested in marrying into a situation where you are still going to need to be involved with an ex. If there's a kid involved and the ex is still alive, you're marrying the whole situation!
      anonymous anonymous 7/9/08
       
    • It had to do with love, not divorce!
      anonymous anonymous 7/14/08
       
  • It was good choice for her, They say opposites attract.
    anonymous anonymous 7/8/08 Reply
     
  • i really think deanna made a bad choice. Now Jason is heartbraken...again. i think her and jason would be awesome together. i am still mad that she picked jesse!
    anonymous anonymous 7/8/08 Reply
     
    • It's her decision, she in love. With Jason she would be taking care of his kid while he was on the road, not such a sweet deal.
      anonymous anonymous 7/14/08
       
  • DeAnna acted too old with the other guys. She is only 26, I think we forget that. She needs to be with someone fun that can embrace her adventerous side. A couple that plays together stays together.
    anonymous anonymous 7/8/08 Reply
     
  • She should have chosen Jason!
    anonymous anonymous 7/8/08 Reply
     
  • SHe should have chosen Jason!! Way cuter and what a sweetheart!
    anonymous anonymous 7/8/08 Reply
     
    • It was not a beauty contest.
      anonymous anonymous 7/14/08
       
  • I think after Deanna got her heart broken she wanted to be the one controlling the relationship; Jesse seemed to be the most naive and passive of all the men; she should have stuck with Graeme.
    anonymous anonymous 7/8/08 Reply
     
    • She does not control the relationship. Jessie is a very strong confident man who owns his own company and makes a bundle, that's why she loves him!
      anonymous anonymous 7/14/08
       
    • There was no Graeme on the show dummy!
      anonymous anonymous 7/14/08
       
  • i think "D" is worst than (brad the previous bachelor). she knew how it felt to be led on. how she can play Jason i don`t understand.
    anonymous anonymous 7/8/08 Reply
     
    • That's the show, thiers only one winner!
      anonymous anonymous 7/14/08
       
    • That's the show, thiers only one winner!
      anonymous anonymous 7/14/08
       
    • That's the show, thiers only one winner!
      anonymous anonymous 7/14/08
       
  • DeAnna and Jesse are perfect together. They are both real, adventuresome, honest and the same age, with many similarities to share growing old together. Congrats, your both beaming.It was so sexy when Jesse had you piggy back snowboarding. Love that your together...see more
    anonymous anonymous 7/8/08 Reply
     
  • Jesse is so sexy, funny and able to read Dee like abook already. He reacted knowing her to that date with the three of him at her families perfectly. He is fun and serious and I hope they have many wonderful years together. ___to all the negative comments as everyone knew it was a risk just as did with Brad. Only one guy was getting her heart and he is the best.
    anonymous anonymous 7/8/08 Reply
     
  • Jesse grew on me throughout the show just like he did DeAnna. I LOVE him and I think she made the right choice. But these are all just our opinions and nothing should matter to them what people hear or say execpt for the two of them. I am excited for both of them to start their firsts for everything together!
    anonymous anonymous 7/8/08 Reply
     
  • We only see what they want us to see... but she chose correctly if she chose with her heart!
    anonymous 5 DaynaW 7/9/08 Reply
     
  • okay so lets get this straight she picked him! OMG thats great! i dont know if its my thing for guys with long hair or what but i just think hes very cute and even though that she didnt get reall haute guys or good-looking attractive whatever u wanna say and how u wanna say it but i think she made a great choice. yes of course throughout the whole course of the show i thought she made a few mistakes along the way but in the end she came out of the whole process feeling great looking great and with some i certainly hope she could spen her life with
    anonymous anonymous 7/9/08 Reply
     
  • DeAnna and Jesse, I wish you both all the happiness in the world and pray you will have a rich, happy and rewarding life together. I have found my soul mate too. It is a wonderful feeling. I will continue to follow you both, as you plan your wedding. I have been to Santorini and just loved it there. What a wonderful place for your honeymoon. God Bless you both~~Gail Brickles
    anonymous anonymous 7/9/08 Reply
     
  • I couldn't be happier that DeAnna chose Jesse. I'd be willing to bet that the reason she couldn't make up her mind until the 11th hour was because she was torn between what her family wanted and what she wanted. When Jesse didn't impress her family as much and her father was telling her to (basically) choose Jason you could tell DeAnna was heartbroken- that was not the answer she wanted to hear. Jason might have given DeAnna more security and stability but when your heart isn't in the relationship, it is doomed. Jason would have had his heart broken eventually anyway.
    Jesse and DeAnna will share a life full of happiness, excitement and most important, passion. I am 100% sure that this relationship will last 'forever'. I sincerely hope that both families have come together to bless this relationship and find satisfaction that both of their children are happy- which should be every parent's wish.
    I cannot wait for their wedding! Congratulations to you both!
    anonymous anonymous 7/9/08 Reply
     
    • I agree with you, 100%! You can see how she lights up when around Jesse and how they are both always reaching for each other, etc. This situation reminds of Tristin & Ryan - and we know how that worked out!

      Congratulations to Deanna and Jesse!
      anonymous anonymous 7/9/08
       
    • She didn’t decide in the 11th hour, she decided on the hometown date. She was complexly turned on by him when he piggy backed her down the mountain. He is an extremely strong man. She realized she could not live without him. She had a contractual agreement with ABC. Three people had to go to the fantasy suites. The invitation was from Chris Harrison not her.
      anonymous anonymous 7/15/08
       
  • I love deanna she is an amazing person and i can tell she really cares abbout jesse.and even though i could also tell she cared about jason(whom i liked the best!!)I could tell she wasnt ready for what he had to bring(im not talkin bout ty!! she seemed to really like him) but in the end she chose jesse which i think over all the are and adorable couple and i hope nothing but happiness to them
    anonymous anonymous 7/9/08 Reply
     
  • paris hilton is a slut
    anonymous anonymous 7/9/08 Reply
     
    • Annd you are a moron!
      anonymous anonymous 7/14/08
       
  • I knew from the first time Jesse walked out of that limo that Deanna would probably end up with him. Jason already had a son and an established life with his son. Jesse is his own person he didn't push himself on Deanna like the other guys. I really wish them the best of luck!! Jesse is also really cute in his own way!
    anonymous anonymous 7/9/08 Reply
     
  • I liked Jason, but I can't imagine what it would be like to be young and newly married and having to share your new love with a child that isn't yours. It really would be hard for the child, too. Jesse will be a great, fun partner and I loved how he was always just himself, authentic and sincere!
    anonymous anonymous 7/9/08 Reply
     
    • It would be horrible, his kid and his ex wife, terrible.
      anonymous anonymous 7/15/08
       
  • DeAunna should have chosen Jason. I know he has a child and all but he really loved her, more than Jesse; you could really tell. I mean Jesse talks and acts like a teen and hes 26. Jason is kind and treats DeAunna well. Jason got along with her family and her. And I know it was DeAunna's decision, but she is a family girl and her family liked Jason and I know she did to; but not more than Jesse. But she chose Jesse and we can't do anything about that. Maybe one day, Jason and DeAunna will get together? You never know. But I think she would have been better with Jason. Don't you agree....
    anonymous anonymous 7/9/08 Reply
     
    • No one agrees with a moron, you should go back to the first grade and learn how to spell! She’s in love!
      anonymous anonymous 7/14/08
       
  • I am so happy for Deanna & Jesse ! I love Jesse ! She made the best choice. I liked him from the start . I love that he wanted to establish their relationship as friends first. More people should learn to do that.
    Jesse is HOT ! What a beautiful couple.
    anonymous anonymous 7/10/08 Reply
     
  • I initially thought Deanna would cut Jesse right away, especially considering the jacket he wore the first day. Luckily, she was able to look beyond the jacket to what was inside, and she found a diamond in the rough. Jesse is, without a doubt, an honorable, loving man. I will try to learn from her example.
    anonymous anonymous 7/10/08 Reply
     
    • The Jacket and the hair was a gimmick, he tried to look like a Kook, and it was a test. As horrible as he looked his personaliyand heart carried him through to the love of his life.
      anonymous anonymous 7/14/08
       
  • Beautiful! DeAnna, you're gorgeously in love. Being engaged looks good on you.
    Many blessings to you both!
    Kristen
    anonymous anonymous 7/11/08 Reply
     
  • First a gift of a honeymoon and now i hear that MisterShop.com will be giving Jesse his suit for the wedding! These guys have all the luck!
    anonymous anonymous 7/12/08 Reply
     
  • First of all this was DeAnna’s choice, not some fat jealous women’s. As far as Jesse being completely inexperienced that’s totally untrue. He has more experience then all the other 24 men combined. He had a two year relationship that he ended. Jason had a two year marriage where he was dumped, Why! He is not desperate like the other men, and get on every day and is extremely confident. He is a celebrity at Breckenridge, owns 2 houses at 26, and has a corporation JSAK which is both a foundation and a business. He is sponsored by companies to promote there gear and makes a ton of money. He has a plan, and so far it’s been very successful. If he stumbles he can continue to teach for $200.00 a lesson, how much do you make. As far as people being let on that’s the show and you know the risks!
    anonymous anonymous 7/14/08 Reply
     
  • Learn how to spell or you will be consider aa dope!
    anonymous anonymous 7/14/08 Reply
     
  • Jason was the better choice! No question about it!
    anonymous anonymous 7/14/08 Reply
     
  • I do not see how you can fall in love with someone in the short time on this show. I wonder how DeAnna could fall in love with Brad and want to marry him so much and then go onto another show and fall for other men.
    anonymous anonymous 7/15/08 Reply
     
  • Jesse's an OK guy. He needs to get an education as his current job doesn't exactly bring in the dough. He seems somewhat childish. I really thought it would of been between Jeromy and Jason.
    anonymous anonymous 7/15/08 Reply
     
  • Not for her, or for any sane young women.
    anonymous anonymous 7/15/08 Reply
     
  • Jesse makes more money then any of then with endorsements, a clothing line and 2 homes worth over half a million. Ron said he was the smartest man he ever met, and you are the stupidest. Try to know what you are talking about and get an education. This man has traveled all over the world.
    anonymous anonymous 7/15/08 Reply
     
    • It doesn't matter what anyone thinks, Deanna picked the right man for her. I am glad that she picked Jesse as I liked him from the beginning, but it wasn't my choice. As for whether Jesse makes money or not, that doesn't matter either. Money does not buy true love. Congratulations to Deanna & Jesse.
      anonymous anonymous 7/26/08
       
  • I am so glad they are happy. Don't worry what people think! Stay happy forever!
    anonymous anonymous 10/13/08 Reply
     
  • what happened to the relationship with deanna
    anonymous anonymous 1/12/09 Reply
     
  • Love takes time and I cam imagine what you went though dealing with that many men. I have learned that women are not always what they seem & it has to be the same with men.
    anonymous anonymous 1/22/09 Reply
     
  • gesundheit6616@yahoo.com
    anonymous anonymous 3/11/09 Reply
     

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