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Updated Mar 06, 2025Who is Jesse Palmer's Wife? All the Details on His Marriage to Emely Fardo
Meet the woman who got 'The Bachelor' host's final rose.
When you're the host of The Bachelor, you need to have a soft spot for love—and Jesse Palmer is proof. Before the former NFL quarterback-turned-TV-personality took over the franchise's hosting gig in 2021, he actually served as The Bachelor back in 2004. Though he's no longer with his final pick, he found his soul mate outside of the Bachelor mansion…and their love story is one of our favorites. Jesse Palmer and his wife, Emely Fardo, met in 2017 and were married three years later.
While the franchise host often lets other couples' love stories take center stage, we're breaking down everything to know about Jesse Palmer and Emely Fardo's romance. Look back on how they met, photos from their two wedding ceremonies, and the details of their family today—including the birth of their first daughter in 2024.
- Jesse Palmer's wife is Emely Fardo, a Brazilian model and photographer.
- Jesse Palmer and his wife met at a Rumble boxing class in 2017.
- Emely Fardo and Jesse Palmer's wedding took place in Connecticut in 2020. They hosted a second destination wedding in France in 2022.
- On January 10, 2024, Jesse Palmer and his wife announced that they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Ella Reine.
In this article:
- Who is Jesse Palmer's Wife? Details About Emely Fardo
- How Jesse Palmer and Emely Fardo Met
- Jesse Palmer and Emely Fardo's Relationship Timeline
- Inside Jesse Palmer and Emely Fardo's Wedding
- All About Jesse Palmer and Emely Fardo's Children
Who is Jesse Palmer's Wife? Details About Emely Fardo
Jesse Palmer's wife is Emely Fardo, a Brazilian model and photographer. After growing up in South America, Fardo moved to New York City to pursue her career. In 2016, she posted photos that indicated she had signed with New York Model Management.
One look at her social media presence indicates that Fardo loves being behind the camera, too. She occasionally shares images from her professional photography portfolio, which includes food and wedding imagery.
How Jesse Palmer and Emely Fardo Met
Did Jesse Palmer meet his wife on The Bachelor? The answer is no. Jesse Palmer was cast as The Bachelor in 2004, three years after he was drafted by the New York Giants in the NFL. He left his season in a relationship with Jessica Bowlin, but they ended things a few months after the finale.
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Jesse Palmer met his wife Emely Fardo in 2017 at Rumble, a popular boxing class in New York City. He opened up about their meet-cute to Daily Mail, saying, "I saw her and thought she was beautiful. I didn't meet her until later, she was coming in while I was leaving." He added, "We ended up connecting and our first date was at Rumble two weeks later."
Jesse Palmer and Emely Fardo's Relationship Timeline
From their fateful first meeting to the birth of their first child, we break down Jesse Palmer and his wife Emely Fardo's relationship timeline here.
2017: Jesse Palmer and Emely Fardo Meet at a Boxing Class
Their passion for fitness brought them together! Jesse Palmer and Emely Fardo met at a Rumble boxing class in 2017. The group fitness company is known for high-intensity cardio classes set to hip-hop mashups with a club-like atmosphere.
July 2019: Jesse Palmer Proposes to Emely Fardo
Two years after they met, Jesse Palmer proposed to Emely Fardo in July 2019. Palmer, who was a Daily Mail TV host at the time, opened up to the outlet about the engagement, which took place in Champagne, France. "I decided to propose somewhere meaningful, a place that was familiar to us. I decided this was the place," he said of the international destination.
The former athlete took his time selecting Emely Fardo's engagement ring: a 3.5-carat oval diamond on a pavé platinum band. "I was trying to find the right one she would like. I wanted to get the ring shape, setting and band right," he recalled, before adding, "She said I knocked it out of the park."
After tricking his future wife into thinking they were going on a trip to Montreal, he surprised her at the airport. After spending two days in Paris, the couple ended their trip in Champagne, where a secret photographer captured the proposal.
June 2020: Jesse Palmer and Emely Fardo Elope in Connecticut
Jesse Palmer married his wife in June 5, 2020, at a friend's house in Connecticut. The couple told People that while they originally planned to get married in France, they had to postpone due to the pandemic. "We were only able to invite a small group of close friends that live in the greater N.Y.C. area, and that were in quarantine at the time," the couple told the outlet. "We had a lovely afternoon and look forward to celebrating our love with our parents and immediate families all together soon!"
They concluded: "Big or small, wedding party or not, we feel so grateful and lucky to have found each other!"
July 2022: Jesse Palmer and Wife Emely Fardo Have a Second Wedding in France
Finally, two years later, Jesse Palmer and his wife got to have the wedding of their dreams. The couple hosted a second wedding in Provence, France in July 2022—and we share all the dreamy details from their destination celebration below.
January 2024: Jesse Palmer and Wife Emely Fardo Welcome Their First Child
While he was hosting the live Golden Bachelor Wedding on January 4, 2024, Jesse Palmer revealed that he was on standby…because his wife was due to give birth at any moment! Luckily, he made it through the entire event without needing to leave. Jesse Palmer and his wife welcomed their first child, a daughter, just days later.
Jesse Palmer and Emely Fardo's Wedding Photos and Details
Following their elopement during the pandemic in 2022, Jesse Palmer and his wife Emely Fardo hosted a second wedding in Provence, France. The destination nuptials took place at Château De La Gaude, an 18th-century estate nestled within a winery.
Palmer shared details about his wedding on Instagram, writing, "After cancelling our wedding twice due to Covid and then eloping in Connecticut, Emely and I finally tied the knot (again) in front of our immediate families in Provence, France," he reflected. "Everything was PERFECT. This was the day we had been envisioning for the past 3 years."
The groom wore a classic tuxedo with a white suit jacket and a black bow tie, while the bride opted for an elegant A-line wedding dress with an airy skirt. The Bachelor host called his wedding "such a magical day full of love, tears…and gratitude," adding that he "cried a lot."
He went on to thank their photographers, Greg Finck and Gabriel Menassier, as well as their planner Lavender & Rose, "for your incredible vision, creativity and patience in planning our dream wedding."
Jesse Palmer and Emely Fardo's Children
Jesse Palmer and his wife Emely Fardo welcomed their first child, a daughter named Ella Reine Palmer, in January 2024. "Our worlds have been forever changed," the new parents shared in a joint post on Instagram. "Our hearts are overflowing with love and gratitude."
Upon the exciting announcements, well-wishes poured in from Palmer's Bachelor Nation friends, including the latest Bachelor Joey Graziadei, and the Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner. "So parenthood looks good on you both!!! Isn't "baby math" awesome?!?" Turner commented. "One enters your life and there's 10x more love all around. So happy for you."
