Alexis Bellino and John Janssen Celebrate Upcoming Wedding With Extravagant "Nearlyweds" Bash in Las Vegas
Former Real Housewives of Orange County star Alexis Bellino and her fiancé John Janssen recently gathered their closest friends and family to commemorate their impending wedding.
Opting for a combined Bachelor and Bachelorette bash, which they affectionately dubbed their "nearlyweds" celebration, the duo hosted an extravagant event at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, attended by a host of celebrity friends. Among the notable guests were Bravo's own Jo De La Rosa with her husband Taran Gray, and Galyna Saltkovska from McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys.
"The entire weekend surpassed all my expectations,” Bellino shared exclusively with Us Weekly regarding their joyous occasion. “John and I envisioned an event that blended opulence with intimate touches, and Las Vegas proved to be the ideal setting. The moment we entered our spa villa, it felt as if we’d stepped into a dream, a place shimmering with glamour yet firmly rooted in affection."
Bellino raved about a particularly cherished memory from the getaway: a serene Saturday morning, September 6, spent in the villa with Saltkovska, where they sported coordinating Printfresh “Viva Las Vegas” robes.
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"We were together in our identical robes, getting ready, just the two of us,” she recounted. “There was a profound sense of peace and beauty in that moment. It truly reminded me of how fortunate I am to have such supportive women who enrich this significant chapter of my life.”
Saltkovska echoed the sentiment, expressing that the intimate morning spent with Bellino is a memory she will "cherish forever.”
“It wasn’t merely about preparing ourselves; it was about truly bonding,” Saltkovska revealed exclusively to Us. “No prying lenses, no commotion, just two friends uplifting one another during one of the most pivotal weekends of Alexis’s life. It was serene, lovely, and incredibly genuine."
Saltkovska described the excursion as “truly memorable,” further stating, “From the exclusive beauty session with Alexis to the lively excitement of darts and mini-golf, the trip perfectly blended indulgence with entertainment. This truly reflects Alexis and John’s ethos: embracing life fully, loving passionately, and ensuring their loved ones are part of every experience."
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Meanwhile, De La Rosa commented that the weekend served as a "wonderful testament” to Bellino's remarkable talent for uniting people.
“Irrespective of our location, the atmosphere was consistently filled with love. It was palpable,” De La Rosa exclusively informed Us. "From our arrival in Las Vegas until our farewell brunch, it truly seemed as though every aspect was meticulously crafted for creating lasting recollections. We shared tears of laughter, raised champagne toasts, and commemorated their love in the most elegant fashion. It takes someone like Alexis to infuse Vegas with both high-fashion allure and genuine emotion."
Bellino and Janssen publicly acknowledged their relationship approximately a year after Janssen concluded his almost four-year romance with fellow RHOC personality Shannon Beador. Following less than a year of courtship, Janssen proposed to Bellino in 2024. (Alexis was previously wed to Jim Bellino, and they are parents to their son James, 19, and twin daughters Miles and MacKenna, 16.)
"From enjoying sophisticated cocktails to enthusiastically encouraging one another on a mini-golf course, every element of this journey reflected a part of us — joy, affection, humor, and a touch of brilliance,” Alexis shared with Us. “I truly couldn't have wished for a more perfect way to mark the beginning of this exciting new phase."
