Love Is Blind's Giannina Gibelli Defends Extended Engagement to Blake Horstmann

The couple is taking their time planning their destination wedding after meeting on All Star Shore.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 5:49am

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Love Is Blind alum Giannina Milady Gibelli, 33, opened up about her extended engagement to Blake Horstmann, 36, whom she met on the Paramount+ show All Star Shore. Giannina said she wanted a longer engagement than the typical five weeks from her previous Love Is Blind experience, and the couple is taking their time planning their destination wedding. While they're staying mum on the details, Giannina said her bachelorette party was in Amsterdam and the wedding will have a 'completely different vibe' from her past relationship.

Why it matters

Giannina's decision to take her time with her engagement and wedding planning after her previous failed relationship on Love Is Blind reflects a growing trend among reality TV couples to avoid rushing into marriage. Her story highlights how some reality stars are learning from past experiences and prioritizing a thoughtful, personalized approach to their nuptials.

The details

Giannina and Blake got engaged in November 2024 after meeting on the first season of the Paramount+ show All Star Shore. While the couple has promised fans their wedding is 'getting closer,' they've been intentional about taking their time with the planning process. Giannina said she wanted an engagement longer than the typical five weeks from her previous Love Is Blind experience, and the couple is focusing on making their destination wedding unique, with Giannina's bachelorette party taking place in Amsterdam.

  • Giannina previously appeared on the first season of Love Is Blind in 2020.
  • Giannina and Blake met while filming the first season of All Star Shore in 2022.
  • Blake and Giannina got engaged in November 2024.

The players

Giannina Milady Gibelli

A 33-year-old reality TV personality who previously appeared on the first season of Love Is Blind and is now engaged to Blake Horstmann.

Blake Horstmann

A 36-year-old reality TV personality who met Giannina Gibelli while filming the first season of All Star Shore and is now engaged to her.

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What they’re saying

“I know, it feels like we've been engaged forever. That was by design.”

— Giannina Milady Gibelli, Reality TV Personality

“I'm not traumatized by it at all. I don't think he's gonna leave me at the altar. Nothing like that. I just wanted it to be very different from that whole experience.”

— Giannina Milady Gibelli, Reality TV Personality

“We're doing well with the planning. We're in a good spot. I'm starting to get stressed out a little, I'll be honest. I'm starting to stress because it is a destination wedding. There's a lot involved logistically, but it's been good. We're in a good place.”

— Blake Horstmann, Reality TV Personality

What’s next

The couple has not yet revealed the specific date of their upcoming destination wedding, but they have said it is 'getting closer' as they continue to plan the details.

The takeaway

Giannina's decision to take her time with her engagement and wedding planning after her previous failed relationship on Love Is Blind reflects a growing trend among reality TV couples to avoid rushing into marriage. Her story highlights how some reality stars are learning from past experiences and prioritizing a thoughtful, personalized approach to their nuptials.