Baumgartner and Joshua Connor wed in private Santa Barbara ceremony

Christine Baumgartner and Joshua Connor were married on Saturday, Oct. 18 in an outdoor sunset ceremony at Santa Ynez Ranch, a private vineyard in Santa Barbara, Calif., surrounded by about 100 family members and friends, including their children. The couple, who became engaged in January on a Santa Barbara beach, planned a weekend of family-centered events that began with a welcome gathering the night before and emphasized intimacy and privacy over spectacle.

The bride wore a custom gown by Mira Zwillinger with hand-embroidered floral detailing and a sweetheart neckline for the ceremony, later changing into a white satin strapless Lihi Hod dress for the reception. Connor wore a custom-tailored black tuxedo. The couple chose the 100-acre vineyard in part for its privacy and natural backdrop. Guests described the event as heartfelt and low-key, with one calling it, "It was magical, truly." Attendees included immediate family and close friends; both Baumgartner and Connor brought children from prior marriages.

Baumgartner and Connor’s relationship was first publicly noticed in mid-2023 when they were seen together during a trip to Hawaii. Friends confirmed they were dating the...