When Did Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Get Engaged?

The couple announced their engagement [5] after five years of dating [6] in October 2020. Alongside an Instagram photo of Gwen showing off her stunning engagement ring [7], she wrote, "@blakeshelton yes please!" Blake shared the same photo on his Instagram account, writing, "Hey @gwenstefani thanks for saving my 2020 . . . And the rest of my life . . . I love you. I heard a YES!"

In January, Gwen opened up about Blake's proposal [8] to Jimmy Fallon [9], saying, "It was actually pretty magical." Gwen admitted that she was completely taken by surprise when Blake popped the question at their ranch in Oklahoma, adding, "We ended up making it all happen, and we were all here at the ranch."

Gwen Stefani's Engagement Ring

According to Us Weekly, Blake had the ring "custom designed [10]" for Gwen. It features a six-carat solitaire diamond and it's estimated to cost somewhere above $500,000 (approximately £363,000), depending on the quality of the stone.

Gwen Stefani's Bridal Shower

In June, Gwen celebrated her nuptials with an intimate bridal shower [11] with her family and friends, including Patti Flynn and sister Jill Stefani. Gwen received some sweet gifts and flowers, including a piece of jewellery to use as her "something borrowed and blue" for her wedding.

When Did Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Get Married?

The couple tied the knot on 3 July at Blake's Tishomingo ranch. Blake shared a gorgeous shot of them on their wedding day, which showed them overlooking a scenic sunset [12].

Gwen Stefani's Wedding Dress

The singer wore two custom dresses by Vera Wang [13] for her nuptials. For the wedding ceremony, she wore a long gown with a white chapel-length veil that was embroidered with the names Blake and Gwen, plus the names of Gwen's three children [14] — Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo. For the reception, she slipped into a Vera Wang Haute minidress and Le Silla stiletto cowboy boots.

Who Performed at Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's Wedding?

Blake has previously said that he'd love for Adam Levine to perform [15] at his wedding. Though it's unclear if Adam did end up performing, Blake did sing during the wedding. During the TODAY show, Carson Daly revealed that Blake wrote Gwen a song [16] for his vows, titled "Reach the Star". "Not a dry eye in the house," he said of Blake's performance. "That was a highlight".

Who Officiated Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's Wedding?

Fittingly, The Voice host Carson Daly officiated Blake and Gwen's wedding. Carson shared his well-wishes for the couple [17] on Instagram, alongside a photo of him at the altar with Blake, writing, "Here comes the bride…so honoured to get to marry two of my favourite people on earth. May God bless you guys in this new chapter of your lives. We love you!"

What Was Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's First Dance Song?

During his May 19 appearance on The Tonight Show [18], Blake discussed his wedding before sharing what song he and Gwen had chosen for their first dance. "It's 'If You Leave' from the Pretty In Pink [19] soundtrack," the singer said before Jimmy interrupted him in disbelief. "I swear, I have it right here. We talked about this. We both love the song. We're both fans of the '80s, why not?"