Wedding Bells for 'Bachelorette' Deanna and Jesse

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.

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  • In the 2009 bachelor, Jason needs to review this tape
    before he makes up his mind. DeAnna is the one, look at her tears
    when watching him with Ty. Molly was stiff with his son, but
    Melissa was not. If he was in love before the show, who else...
    madame 2/26/09 Reply
  • I would like to know what Deanna is doing now that her and Jesse broke up
    Anonymous 2/17/09 Reply
  • This show was even better than Ryan and Trista.
    Anonymous 7/28/08 Reply
  • i wanted Jesse for her from the first time i saw him...he didn't go with the flow..he did his own thing and was a true gentleman the whole time. how sexy is that?
    Anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
  • Jesse all the way!!!!!!!!
    Ever since i first saw him, i knew it was gonna be him! :)
    Anonymous 7/21/08 Reply
  • I watched them over and over and she is soooo into Jesse and he into her. There is a calmness that radiates from them both when they are together, not to mention how loving and affectionate they are (she actually closes her eyes when kissing him not...
    Anonymous 7/17/08 Reply
  • Though Jason may have been able to give her a better future from the start, this was not about material provision it was about love. DeAnna and Jesse are both outgoing adventurous types who could laugh together through the course of lifes everyday...
    Anonymous 7/16/08 Reply
  • I think Jesse and Deanna are PERFECT for each other. I'm so glad she picked him.
    SweeneyTodd1818 7/16/08 Reply
  • JESSE IS THE PERFEECT GUY FOR DEANNA I WISH THEM ALL THE HAPPINESS IN THE WORLD. YOU CAN TELL THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE A LOVE THAT LASTS.
    Anonymous 7/15/08 Reply
  • i fricken love jesse....
    they are the cutest couple in the entire world!!!!!!
    Anonymous 7/10/08 Reply
  • Some one said they met on a good named Jseniormatch .c om . There also has some 30+ 40+ sexy babies' profiles and photos , they are waiting for you.
    Anonymous 7/9/08 Reply
  • i'm so glad she's finally happy i liked her when she first appeared in the bacholor with brad womack. jesse and her are a adorable couple. i wish them nothing but the best!
    Anonymous 7/9/08 Reply
  • Jesse is genuine and real. I truly think they are perfect for each other and will make it! I want to go to their wedding! They are SO cute!
    Anonymous 7/9/08 Reply
  • Deanna i love u,u r so bruatiful imwant to meet u
    Anonymous 7/9/08 Reply
  • Congratulations! Im glad she found love, but I would have chose Jason, he stable, loving and ready to be a family man. Jesse is still wild and crazy. I hope her heart doesnt get broken.
    Anonymous 7/9/08 Reply
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