Jennifer Aniston's Ex Secretly Married at a Low-Key Hotel a Year and a Half After His Fiancée Accidentally 'Proposed' the Night They Met – Photos

On the morning of their wedding, the couple relocated their ceremony from the beach to a palm-covered cove due to heavy winds. The groom described his wife's vows as "incredibly touching" but declined to share more. Their wedding weekend coincided with a full moon — just as it had during their engagement.

The groom, once part of a highly publicized Hollywood marriage, recently remarried in a private ceremony kept under wraps until photos from the event began to circulate. His new union, however, first took shape under unusual circumstances — after a ring unexpectedly changed hands on the very night he met his future wife.

Their recent wedding, held at a remote hotel in Mexico, not only marked a personal milestone but also prompted a swift and personal reaction from his well-known former spouse. The details behind the couple's first meeting, their engagement abroad, and the carefully planned celebration are now coming to light.

A Cold Night, Misplaced Ring, and a Joke That Stuck

The couple first met in 2022 at a private party hosted at The Nines, a bar in Lower Manhattan. They were introduced by actor Louisa Jacobson, a mutual friend. After the event, a small group went out for drinks nearby on what the bride later recalled as an unusually cold night — temperatures had dropped to about six degrees.

During that outing, he offered her his gloves, which she wore and returned once they were back inside. The following morning, he sent her a text message reading "This yours?" along with a photo. In the image, he was holding a criss-crossed diamond ring that had slipped off her finger into his glove.

"[Justin] likes to joke that I proposed first, the very first night we met," she explained, noting she had assumed the ring was lost. He added that at the time, he believed leaving the ring behind was intentional.

"I for sure thought leaving the ring in my glove was a move," he said. "Which now, knowing Nicole as well as I do, it certainly was not." The groom also recalled being drawn to her immediately, even before knowing her name.

He pointed her out across the room to his friend Rassi, who took one look and said, "She is the one." He later asked Rassi to retrieve her name for him, having forgotten to get it during their initial conversation.

Their relationship continued to develop in private, leading to a turning point a year and a half later during a trip abroad that ended with an engagement under the moonlight.

A Rainy Arrival, a Blue Moon, and a Waterfront Proposal

About a year and a half after they began dating, the couple traveled to Italy, where the proposal took place. Their destination was Hotel Il Pellicano, located along the coast of Monte Argentario. Upon arrival, they were jet-lagged, and the weather was overcast with rain clouds.

Despite considering skipping dinner that evening, they chose to eat at the hotel's restaurant and, during that meal, had what she described as a "really poignant conversation" by candlelight. As they talked, a full blue moon appeared in the sky, catching them both by surprise.

They decided to take their drinks down to the water to enjoy the moment, and he briefly returned to their room under the pretense of retrieving towels. In reality, he went to collect the engagement ring. Once they were at the water's edge, under the moonlight, he proposed.

"He said some of the most beautiful things," she recalled. "It was wonderful — we were both crying." By August 2024, news of their engagement became public. The bride was seen wearing a large diamond ring during the world premiere of "Beetlejuice," sparking speculation.

Shortly after, it was confirmed that the groom had proposed during their trip to Italy. In the months that followed, the couple made plans for a private destination wedding and returned to a location in Mexico that already held special meaning for them.

Destination Wedding in Mexico: Three Days of Private Celebrations

The couple were married in March 2025 at Hotel Esencia in Xpu Há, Mexico — a venue they had previously visited in February 2024. They chose the location for its seclusion, natural beauty, and proximity to the ocean, describing it as peaceful and uniquely suited to their desire for a private celebration with family and friends.

Festivities began on Thursday night with a bonfire on the beach. For the occasion, the bride wore a custom pink slip dress and silver Manolo Blahnik heels, though she spent most of the evening barefoot in the sand. She later noted that the hotel's barefoot-friendly setting contributed to the relaxed atmosphere they wanted for the weekend.

A full moon rose over the beach that night, mirroring the conditions of their engagement. On Friday, the couple hosted a rooftop rehearsal dinner followed by a poolside welcome party. The bride wore a set by Danielle Frankel and paired it with ivory heels.

For jewelry, she selected a necklace featuring the engagement stone her late father had given her mother, which had been reset into a pavé design by her sister for her own wedding. The evening included cocktails, toasts from friends and family, and live music by the Cubanismos, a local band.

Stilt walkers also performed during the welcome party. The wedding ceremony was originally planned for the beach but was relocated to a palm-covered cove due to high winds and blowing sand. The ocean remained visible from the new location.

The bride was escorted down the aisle by her stepfather as her sister performed "Moon River." Flowers lining the aisle were arranged to resemble natural growth from the sand. The groom later described the ceremony as moving and chose not to elaborate on the vows.

"All I'll say is, it was wonderful," he recalled. "The officiant said some wonderful things, and my wife was just…well, incredibly touching. I was very moved.”

Although the wedding was held in seclusion, images from the ceremony soon emerged, confirming the couple's marriage and drawing attention from both the public and those connected to the groom's past.

Photos Confirm the Wedding, Prompting Public Interest

Shortly after the ceremony, images of the couple on a beach in Tulum, Mexico, confirmed that they had married. In the photos, the bride wore a wedding dress while the groom was seen in a tuxedo as they posed together in the sand.

The bride's dress was swept by the wind during the shoot, and at one point, the groom was seen leaning in for a kiss on her neck. The session included both solo and couple portraits. TMZ reported that the couple had in fact wed and noted that they had previously been seen in Tulum in January 2025.

At the time, it was unclear whether they were vacationing or scouting venues. The couple had been publicly linked since early 2023 and confirmed their engagement in August 2024, after the bride was photographed wearing a diamond ring during the "Beetlejuice" premiere in Venice.

Following the surfacing of the wedding photos, a source close to the groom's former spouse, Jennifer Aniston, confirmed that she had reached out shortly after the event. According to the source, Aniston was among the first to congratulate him on the marriage.

While the news reportedly came as a surprise, the source stated that Aniston was supportive and happy for him, acknowledging the close friendship they had maintained since their divorce.

The groom's recent marriage draws comparisons to his previous union with Aniston, which had also taken place in a private setting and had similarly caught guests and the public off guard.

A Private Wedding Before: His First Marriage to Aniston

In August 2015, Justin Theroux married Aniston during a secret ceremony held at their home in Bel Air, California. Guests had been told they were attending a birthday party for him, allowing the couple to keep the true nature of the event under wraps.

Preparations for the wedding included building a temporary structure to conceal party supplies and wedding furniture, and staff members were required to surrender their phones. Parking was restricted near the property to maintain privacy.

On the day of the event, a wedding cake featuring two figurines — a male and a female — was delivered to the house, raising questions about the true purpose of the gathering. A pastor carrying a Bible was also seen entering the home.

As evening fell, guests including Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Jimmy Kimmel, Ellen DeGeneres, Sandra Bullock, and others arrived. The wedding was attended by approximately 70 people, with tables arranged outdoors amid greenery and candlelight.

Following nearly three years of marriage, Aniston and Theroux announced their separation in February 2018, stating that the decision had been mutual and made at the end of the previous year. They emphasized that they remained close friends.

Both parties described the separation as amicable, and they have stayed in contact since the divorce. After the public attention surrounding his first marriage, Theroux later spoke about how his approach to personal relationships — and public scrutiny — had shifted.

'I Talk to Jen—I Don't Talk About Jen'

In the years following his divorce from Aniston, Theroux has maintained a low profile regarding his personal life. Reflecting on the intense media attention during and after his marriage, Theroux spoke about how it shaped his approach to relationships.

He explained that he prefers to keep all personal matters confined to private settings and avoids making public statements, even when positive, to prevent unnecessary speculation.

"There's something to, once you're out of that, where I want all of my relationships to exist within the four walls of whatever room we're in," Theroux stated in an interview. He emphasized that he still speaks with Aniston but chooses not to speak about her publicly.

He noted that any comment, even a kind one, would likely become a media focus. "And I’m not trying to be evasive, but I talk to Jen—I don’t talk about Jen," he added. "It's a classic no-comment situation for me."

More About the Bride: Theroux's New Love

After his split from Aniston, Theroux found love again with Nicole Brydon Bloom, an actress 23 years his junior. Bloom, born in March 1994 in Chicago, Illinois, has steadily built a name for herself in the entertainment industry.

She is known for her roles in popular television series such as "The Gilded Age" in 2022, "The Affair" in 2014, and a guest appearance on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" in 1999.

Bloom's life, however, has not been without tragedy. In 2003, her father, journalist David Bloom, tragically passed away while covering the Iraq war. His death was not due to the dangers typically associated with war zones, such as bombs or bullets.

Instead, a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) formed in his legs, traveled to his lungs and blocked blood flow. The sudden loss stunned Bloom's family, who were unprepared for such an outcome.

Bloom's mother recalled the shock of learning about DVT, saying, "We had braced ourselves for all the war-related dangers that that assignment entailed. But when I got that call, I had never heard of DVT myself, and I don’t think David ever had."

Despite this heart-wrenching loss, Bloom grew up and pursued a successful acting career, carving out her own path in Hollywood. She first sparked romance rumors with Theroux in February 2023 when the two attended a Netflix event.

The pair were spotted with notable personalities like Tan France and Louisa Jacobson, who co-stars with Bloom on the HBO series "The Gilded Age."

In the months that followed, Theroux and Bloom were frequently seen together, fueling speculation about their relationship. In August 2023, the couple was photographed sharing a kiss during a date night in New York City.

By October of that year, Theroux and Bloom were spotted leaving a restaurant in New York City's West Village after grabbing dinner with Bloom's mother and stepfather. The couple's relationship continued to blossom, with more public outings solidifying their status as one of Hollywood's newest it-couples.

In a December 2023 mirror selfie Bloom included in a carousel of photos posted on Instagram, she and Theroux posed with others on a staircase. All four wedding guests were smiling from ear to ear.

Bloom looked good in a strapless black mini-dress with rhinestone details, while Theroux opted for a classic suit, adding a relaxed touch with his unbuttoned jacket.

Bloom and Theroux made their first red carpet appearance in March at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars party, stepping out in coordinated all-black ensembles that turned heads.

Their whirlwind romance didn't stop there. In June 2024, the couple attended the wedding of Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup in Mexico City. By late August 2024, Theroux and Bloom took a significant step forward in their relationship, confirming their engagement.

The proposal occurred during a romantic trip to Italy, coinciding with their attendance at the Venice Film Festival for his movie, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." Bloom proudly displayed her stunning engagement ring on the red carpet, a custom creation by Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry.

The ring, featuring a 4-carat, emerald-cut, flawless diamond set in platinum with 18-carat yellow gold inlay, also incorporated both Bloom and Theroux's birthstones in the band — a unique touch that symbolized their bond.

Social Media Reactions – Comparing Aniston and Bloom

As Theroux's relationship with Bloom became more public, online users began comparing the actor's fiancée with his ex-wife. "Nicole is prettier!" one person commented.

Another shared, "Nicole much prettier. Aniston is getting a little haggard. Obviously can't keep a man. Nicole has inner beauty [sic]." However, not everyone agreed with this sentiment.

Others praised both women, with one person typing, "Seriously. They are both beautiful." Another social media shared, "Both ladies are amazing and intelligent." A third commented in part, "Both pretty, different types, different ages."

While social media continues to draw comparisons between the two women, each has made her mark in her own distinct way.