While love didn’t work out for her on The Bachelor, she’s found the one for her a lot closer to home.
The Bachelor season 21 winner Vanessa Grimaldi has become engaged to her boyfriend Josh Wolfe, a Canadian businessman.
Grimaldi, 32, took to her Instagram to share the happy news on Monday, in a spread of photos from the Sunday night engagement that she told People Magazine was ‘an intimate, beautiful moment that was candle-lit.’
Love by candlelight: The Bachelor season 21 winner Vanessa Grimaldi has become engaged to her boyfriend Josh Wolfe, a Canadian businessman; seen on Instagram
‘It was absolutely beautiful!’ Vanessa gushed of the moment Josh, 35, popped the question atop the Saint-Louis Gate in Quebec City, Canada.
‘I knew we were going to get engaged eventually, but I had no idea it was going to happen when it did,” she continued.
‘Josh is the first person I am with where I am at complete ease and where I never second-guessed his love for me. I’ve been ready to say YES! I am the luckiest woman!’
While love didn’t work out for her on The Bachelor, she’s found the one for her a lot closer to home: The pair both live in Montreal
Her enthusiasm extended to her Instagram post, where she captioned a gallery of pictures showing Wolfe on one knee and the couple embracing with, ‘August 9th, 2020 will forever be my favourite DAY OF MY LIFE!
‘@jbrwolfe YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING AND I CANNOT WAIT TO BE FOREVER AND EVER WITH YOU!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️#engaged’ she concluded happily.
In 2017, Vanessa was the recipient of Nick Viall’s final rose on The Bachelor, and the pair got engaged on the finale.
Cheers: Grimaldi took to her Instagram to share the happy news on Monday, in a spread of photos from the Sunday night engagement that she said was ‘an intimate, beautiful moment’
In 2017: Vanessa was the recipient of Nick Viall’s final rose on The Bachelor, and the pair got engaged on the finale
However, they parted ways only five months later.
‘We just realized we were different people fighting to keep a relationship when ultimately we just weren’t the best fit for each other,’ she told People at the time.
Happily, though, it seems Nick has nothing but well wishes for his ex and her new fiance.
‘Well thank god I followed you back a week ago to hear this news,’ Viall, 39, wrote in response to Grimaldi’s Instagram post about her engagement. ‘Congrats to you two! Lucky guy. ❤️’
The exes recently followed each other again on Instagram soon after Nick announced an upcoming episode of his podcast, which sees the pair reuniting for a conversation.
But now, love is in the air for the special education teacher – with someone who was in her hometown of Montreal all along.
‘I feel at home whenever I am with Josh,’ Vanessa enthused about Josh. ‘His love and affection for his family is something I’ve always admired about him and what I’ve always looked for in a partner.
However: They parted ways only five months after the finale aired
But now: Love is in the air for the special education teacher – with someone who was in her hometown of Montreal all along
‘Who knew my person was living in the same city as me all these years!’ she added.
Ever the gentleman, Wolfe actually helped design Grimaldi’s beautiful 1-carat diamond and 18K yellow gold engagement ring, with the help of local Montreal jeweler Teresa and Sons.
‘I knew Vanessa was the one after the first Sunday lunch I had with her family in Saint Leonard,’ he exclaimed. ‘It was then that I realized just how important family was to her, as it is to me. I felt so welcomed, and just grateful at the idea that they may one day become my extended family. I felt like I was at home.
Ever the gentleman: Wolfe actually helped design Grimaldi’s beautiful 1-carat diamond and 18K yellow gold engagement ring
‘Also, the first time she made me her pasta sauce. It’s something else!’ he added giddily.
The couple, who enjoyed their first date in New York City, have been dating for a year and a half.
By way of an engagement party, the fiances will celebrate with a small group at their favorite Lebanese restaurant, Garage Beirut, in Montreal.
A portion of the bill will be donated to Red Cross Lebanon in support of victims and their families from last week’s deadly explosion in Beirut.
‘I knew Vanessa was the one after the first Sunday lunch I had with her family,’ Josh exclaimed
‘I feel at home whenever I am with Josh,’ Vanessa enthused