Carrie Underwood Is Married to the Dad of Her 2 Kids Who Proposed with Nearly $150K Ring 13 Years Ago

Country music star Carrie Underwood has been married to Canadian-American and former professional ice hockey player Mike Fisher for 13 years, and together, they have two kids.

Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's love story seems like a fairytale, as marriage was the last thing on the "American Idol" winner's mind when they first met in 2008.

However, despite their challenges from dating to marriage, Underwood and Fisher have discovered what works for them and are constantly working on their relationship.

Carrie Underwood & Her Husband's First Meeting

When Underwood's bassist, Mark Childers, offered to introduce her to his friend, Canadian National Hockey League star, Fisher, she was neither looking for a long-distance relationship nor marriage.

Underwood was worried that dating was difficult on its own and adding distance to the equation could make things worse. She was skeptical about having a blind date with someone who lived in another country.

She felt their meeting would be awkward and suggested meeting backstage at one of her concerts. The exchange was casual, but it proved worthwhile because their physical chemistry was off the charts.

After this, she texted Chiders, and in her text, she wrote "hot, hot, hot," while Fisher thought she was more beautiful in person than she was on television.

For three months, they talked on the phone before meeting again, giving them the perfect opportunity for a first real date, which took place on New Year's Eve in 2008, where they shared their first kiss. Underwood had to initiate the kiss because Fisher wasn't much of a PDA guy, and so she made him lock lips with her in public.

While they dated, they went on for weeks without seeing each other due to the nature of their jobs. With both of them being celebrities, they knew what to expect.

Even though Fisher traveled a lot, it never bothered Underwood because they were both independent people. She revealed that Fisher is the only guy she never had to worry about as she trusts him.

Fisher’s Proposal to Underwood

In December 2009, Underwood and Fisher decided to take a quiet walk through the woods in the middle of a snow-covered forest. Underwood recalled it as a sweet moment because Fisher went down on one knee, called her full name, and popped the question, after which, she recounted,

"I tackled him in the snow. I forgot to even look at the ring, like, I wasn't even paying attention."

The ring was a flawless yellow diamond designed by Johnathon Arndt with an estimated five-plus carat, which puts its value around $150,000. After Fisher proposed, they prayed together. They were both so excited and wanted God to watch over them, their plans, their marriage, and their future.

Out of the woods and into the flashing cameras of Hollywood, Underwood's representative made the engagement known. They conveyed that there was no set date for the happy day as of yet but also said:

“I’m happy to confirm that Carrie Underwood is engaged to Mike Fisher, and the couple couldn’t be happier.”

When Underwood was asked about the secret to their happy marriage, she said communication, trust, and Skype were key.

Fisher also confirmed the news of the two soon-to-be-wed couple. He reportedly expressed that they were both joyful over their engagement.

Their Beautiful Wedding

On July 10, 2010, the couple married at the Ritz Carlton Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia, with 200 friends and family members. But the fairytale had begun long before Underwood entered the aisle.

The singer's makeup artist and bridesmaid for the day, Melissa Schleicher, recalled, "When we put her tiara on, she looked at me and said, ‘I’m getting married!’ She’s found the love of her life. Mike is her Prince Charming."

When she finally did walk down the aisle, say her vows, and kiss her now-husband, the whole congregation gave them a standing ovation, laying the beginnings of the wedding party.

It was a big party with a floral-decorated reception with guests having lots to eat and drink. Those who attended said it wasn't your usual crazy Hollywood wedding but a nice party. Wedding planner Jayne Bubis has said:

"They wanted a laid-back environment where everybody could be together and have a good time."

They didn't have too many guests and didn't focus on celebrities. This is purportedly because they wanted to connect with those who mean something and are close to them on their special night.

Speaking of spending time with ones close to them, Underwood connected with her father on the wedding day. As he was about to go arm in arm with his daughter down the aisle, Underwood laughingly recalled:

“We were in this little room and he was talking about his and my mother’s wedding. He said when they were getting married, he thought he was going to throw up!”

Underwood chose a Chantilly lace and silk organza Monique Lhuillier wedding gown for her big day. At the same time, Fisher wore a black two-buttoned suit with a white boutonnière to match Underwood's bouquet.

She finished her look with a wedding gift from her husband in the form of a sparkling custom diamond tiara featuring 40 carats of diamonds, all set in 18-carat white gold.

The tiara was surrounded by diamond flowers and vines designed by the jeweler who designed her engagement ring and wedding bands.

Over a Decade in Love

The couple, who have been married for 13 years, celebrate their wedding anniversary on their social media pages. For their 11th anniversary, Underwood posted a picture of her and her husband.

In her caption, she was shocked at how time has flown but looked forward to the future with him. She said she still looks at him as her boyfriend after a decade.

In Fisher's 11th anniversary post on Instagram, he posted a picture from their wedding day as he called Underwood the best partner. When Underwood was asked about the secret to their happy marriage, she said communication, trust, and Skype were key.

A Look at Underwood and Fisher’s Children

On February 27, 2015, the couple welcomed their first son, Isaiah Michael Fisher, who made his baseball debut in September 2021. Underwood shared the proud moment on her Instagram as she revealed that she was more nervous watching him than when she watched her husband play hockey.

In November, Underwood shared a picture of their family with their second son, Jacob Bryan Fisher, all dressed in their Halloween costumes.

After the birth of their first son, Underwood suffered from multiple miscarriages months into her numerous pregnancies. However, Fisher was convinced that they would have another son.

It was a painful period for her because she had seen miscarriages as one of those bad things that happened to other people, and it was never something she ever envisioned herself dealing with.

One day, her husband confidently said they would have another son, and she would bear Jacob. Underwood asked him how he could be so sure, and Fisher told her that he had wrestled and had been most honest with God.

In his moment with God, he sensed that God told him they would have a son, and his name would be Jacob. Shortly after that, she got pregnant but lost it again.

Underwood also had an honest conversation with God where she told him how she felt even though she later felt guilty for being mad at her creator.

She told God they needed to have another baby or not have it because she couldn't afford to miscarry anymore. Fortunately, she got pregnant and everything was alright after an ultrasound.

They later learned the significance of the name from the story of Jacob, who wrestled with God for his blessing. Underwood safely delivered her baby on January 21, 2019.