Simone Biles Announces Marriage to Jonathan Owens
Simone Biles, the renowned US Olympic gymnast, took to social media recently to share the joyous news of her marriage. The 26-year-old athlete posted a series of romantic photos featuring herself and her new husband, Jonathan Owens, who is a player for the Houston Texans.
In the courthouse wedding snapshots, Biles looked radiant in a tiered white gown, while Owens sported a tan suit. The couple exchanged vows, capturing the intimate and special moment.
Owens also took to his own Instagram page to share more pictures, including behind-the-scenes shots. In his caption, he expressed his love for Biles, referring to her as “my person, forever ❤️????.”
A Love Story Unfolds
Reports suggest that Biles and Owens first connected through the private dating app Raya in March 2020. Their relationship blossomed, and a few months later, Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist, confirmed their commitment to each other by sharing adorable photos of the couple on her Instagram page.
My person, forever ❤️????#theowens #itsofficial
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Sharing their togetherness, Biles captioned the post with a simple, “It’s just us.”
Owens reciprocated by posting his own photos, captioned with, “Now you rockin with a real one ????????????.”
A Journey to Forever
After two years of dating, Owens proposed to Biles under a beautiful gazebo in Houston, Texas. The engagement ring, designed by renowned jewelers ZoFrost, featured a stunning diamond.
The couple officially announced their engagement last February through a series of photos shared on Instagram.
A Serendipitous Connection
In an interesting twist, Owens initially didn’t know much about Biles or her celebrity status as a member of the US Olympic team. Surprisingly, this lack of familiarity turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
Speaking to Texas Monthly, Owens shared, “I didn’t know who she was. I just hadn’t heard of her, and when I told her that, that’s one of the things she liked.”
The couple’s paths crossed during a Texans game in 2019, but they officially met through a chance encounter on social media.
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens had a close encounter during a Texans game in 2019, but the two officially met via the…
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Recalling their first interaction, Biles explained to Wall Street Journal Magazine, “He would say I slid into his DMs. I saw him and I was like, ‘Oh, he’s pretty cute,’ so I said hi… and then I saw that he was in the Houston area, so we started chatting a little bit, and then we went to hang out a week or two later.”
Interestingly, Biles’s younger sister, Adria, played a role in bringing the couple closer. Adria noticed their frequent FaceTime conversations and decided to arrange a meeting by inviting Jonathan to a family lake house. The family embraced Jonathan, and soon he became a part of the Biles’ family gatherings.
Reflecting on their relationship, Jonathan shared, “We ended up hanging out right before the pandemic. It was one of the few times in her life where everything was just shut off and she couldn’t do anything. So we used it to get to know each other — really get to know each other. It created our bond and made it stronger.”
Congratulations and Best Wishes
“It was a rare period in her life when everything came to a halt, leaving her with no distractions or obligations. We took advantage of that time to truly connect and understand each other. It deepened our bond and solidified our relationship.”
Congratulations to Simone and Jonathan on their marriage! We extend our heartfelt wishes for a lifetime of happiness and love.
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