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Updated Oct 14, 2024Exclusive: Love Is Blind's Amy & Johnny Reveal Wedding Secrets You Didn't See on the Show
Their first dance was set to a Harry Styles song!
Ever wonder what really goes down at a Love Is Blind wedding? Fans of Netflix's smash hit dating series know that the show only features a portion of what happens IRL once couples make it to the altar—so we caught up with season six duo Amy Cortes and Johnny McIntyre to get the scoop on what transpired once the cameras stopped rolling.
We sat down with Amy and Johnny to chat about married life years after the cameras stopped rolling and their favorite wedding moments that viewers didn't get to see. Look back on memories from their wedding day, including the non-traditional song they used for their first dance and the spontaneous reception moment that had everyone "sobbing."
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Amy and Johnny's Love Is Blind Wedding Secrets
Even though the sixth season of Love Is Blind didn't premiere until the spring of 2024, Amy Cortes and Johnny McIntyre's wedding took place on May 10, 2023. Here's a peek at some of their favorite wedding memories that didn't make it onto the show.
Their Favorite Moment Was Saying Their Vows
Anyone who watches Love is Blind knows that the ceremony can be a couple's best memory...or their worst. The officiant asks both partners whether they want to say "I do" or "I don't." While some people have been blindsided at the alter, Cortes and McIntyre both said "yes." The tables turned in October 2025 when Cortes and McIntyre officiated a vow renewel ceremony Citizen and Zales hosted for 20 married couples whose weddings were impacted by the pandemic. The event gave Cortes and McIntyre the opportunity to reflect on what they'd say if they were to renew their own vows, more than two years into married life.
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"If we were to renew our vows today, I think I'd tell Johnny that I fall more in love with him every day, not in some big dramatic way, but in all the small moments. The way he makes me laugh when I'm stressed, or how he still opens the car door for me even when it's raining. I'd promise to keep choosing him, even on the hard days, and to never stop growing together," says Cortes.
"I'd tell Amy that she's still my favorite person to come home to. Every version of her I've met since the pods – the funny one, the strong one, the sleepy one in the morning – I love them all. I'd promise to keep making her feel safe, seen and loved, and to keep doing life together the way we always have: as a team," says McIntyre.
Their First Dance Was Set to a Harry Styles Song
Once the reception began, Amy and Johnny took the floor as newlyweds for their first dance—and they opted for a Harry's House deep cut! "It was to 'Love of My Life' by Harry Styles," Amy tells us. "The song in itself is more of a sad song, but we didn't really establish 'our song' until after we got married…We were just listening to different music that could fit with us."
It helped that the emotional pop ballad features one of their names in the lyrics, making it the perfect selection. "In the song, he says the name 'Johnny' at some point," Cortes continues. "We love Harry Styles, so we were like, 'Why not?'"
Amy Shared an Emotional Dance With Her Brother
The first dance wasn't the only emotional dance floor moment. Amy also shared a spin with her brother, David, who was prominently featured on the show (and even helped walk her down the aisle). "One of my favorite [wedding memories] was dancing with my brother," Cortes recalls. "It was so sweet because we hadn't planned on doing a dance. It was very spontaneous and I was sobbing, it was so special for me."
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While it was a cherished memory for the siblings, Cortes adds that it further exemplified her union with McIntyre's family: "It made me feel like I made the best decision ever because of how accepted [David] was by Johnny and his family. It was just reiterating the fact that we were fully welcomed. It's something I'll never forget."
They Had a Live Painter
Johnny and Amy's wedding was planned by Slomique, founder of Carpe Diem Events (who designs all the Love Is Blind weddings). While Cortes didn't have many non-negotiables, she was adamant that the event had a "fairytale" vibe with "a lot of flowers and pastels." The couple was also set on having one particular wedding vendor on hand to capture the day: "I wanted a live painter! That was a must for us," Cortes recalls.
As seen on the show, the artist began sketching the dreamy pink landscape as the ceremony began and finished the canvas by the end of the night. The newlyweds confirm it was one of their favorite wedding mementos—and it's still on display in their house. "That was one of the best touches," McIntyre says.
It Was a Family-Oriented Event
Throughout the season, it was clear that Johnny and Amy bonded over their shared family values. It was no surprise, then, that the couple's loved ones played an integral role on their wedding day. In fact, the duo agrees that if they could re-do their nuptials, they would set aside more time to simply take in the moment. "I just wish we would have taken a breather to eat," Cortes says with a laugh. "We were moving so fast. There were so many friends and family there that we don't get to see every day because a lot of them don't live [in Charlotte]. We were just trying to soak in that moment."
It's for this reason that the couple is considering a second wedding or vow renewal away from cameras (much like their fellow castmates Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton). "I would want to do it in Puerto Rico," Cortes says of their vision. "I have family there who weren't able to attend the wedding in Charlotte. We'd want it to be a tight-knit wedding with a destination vibe."
But, McIntyre says, they're in no rush for a sequel wedding—especially now that they can finally enjoy their newlywed status in public. "We don't want to rush it," he explains. "We want to do it our way so that it's really meaningful, not something to just check off."
The Secret to Amy and Johnny's Marriage
Throughout Love Is Blind's tenure, plenty of couples have made it to the altar, but only nine are still married today. So, what advice would Johnny and Amy give to engaged and married couples? The answer might not come as a huge surprise. "Everyone always says communication, but it's true! And not just when times are hard. People think good communication is just when you have disagreements, but it's also the little moments, day to day, that make a difference. Say I love you whenever you can, and tell your partner how much you appreciate them. From day one in the pods, we were always honest with each other about our feelings for one another, which only deepened our connection," says Cortez.
McIntyre's advice is to mix things up. "Be spontaneous! Take a cooking class, go on a bike ride, try new things! For us, doing new things together really strengthens our bond and brings us even closer together. It's easy to fall into a routine, and in some ways, routines are a good thing, but it's also important to switch it up every now and then to keep things new and exciting and create fun memories together you can smile about down the line," he says.
Additional reporting by Elana Lyn Gross.
