'WE DID IT!'

Jillian Harris's days as The Bachelorette are officially behind her as she and longtime love Justin Pasutto tie the knot at their British Columbia farm after an eight-year engagement

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After 13 years together and an eight-year engagement, it's official: Jillian Harris and Justin Pasutto are married! Jillian - who searched for love on The Bachelor in 2009 and again on The Bachelorette - met her match in former pro snowboarder Justin just three years later.

Following a Christmas-morning proposal in 2016, the betrothed couple made four attempts to plan a wedding but ultimately chose to focus on life: raising two children – son Leo, 9, and daughter Annie, 6 – writing, filming, struggling through the pandemic lockdown and rebuilding after a large chunk of their Kelowna, B.C., property was destroyed in the McDougall Creek fire two years ago.

After such an extended period of anticipation, how do the newlyweds feel about finally becoming husband and wife?

"Everything was perfect! But we are definitely feeling rough today," Jillian, 45, confessed to Hello! Canada a day after the festivities. "I don't think we went to bed until four o'clock in the morning!"

"We definitely indulged in all the wonderful wines and bubblies," chimed in Justin, 37. He confirmed that, while they were exhausted, the wedding – a five-day event that included a church ceremony, rehearsal dinner, bachelorette/ bachelor day, massive outdoor celebration At the church, the bride is demure in a delicate gown and custom train (here and below). Jillian says of the religious ceremony. I really, really got into planning the liturgy. on their farm and farewell dock party - was well worth the wait.

While an Italian destination wedding was the original plan, the couple realized they wanted the nuptials to take place at home. That meant Justin had his work cut out for him.