American Idol alumni Kat Luna and Alex Garrido tie the knot in Tennessee: ‘We’ve been talking about this day since we met’
On Friday, American Idol alumni Kat Luna and Alex Garrido tied the knot at an intimate wedding in Tennessee.
The couple, who were famous for their time on season 18 of the long-running singing series, officially made things at each other at a ceremony held in a barn, according to People.
The setting of the event was infamous for a Miami couple, but 21-year-old Luna apparently wanted her wedding to stand out from the crowd in terms of both the place. and the overall feeling.
It’s official! Kat Luna and Alex Garrido, who were involved in American Idol, took wedding vows at a party held Friday in Tennessee; the duo will be seen competing during the show’s 18th season in 2020
The singer told the publication: ‘We’ve both always dreamed of a barn wedding. Most couples who come from Miami usually go for a beach wedding, but we always had a different idea of how we wanted our dream wedding to look. ‘
She added: ‘We have been talking about this day shortly after we met. ‘
Garrido’s uncle, 27, was attending the ceremony, where it was reported that the two singers came up with their respective vows on the spot.
Although the event took place in the midst of a global pandemic, the country’s singers took special care to protect their guests from any possible exposure to COVID-19, as social distance protocols in place for the duration of the wedding and reception.
Doing it the way it is: Luna said that although most couples from Miami would have wanted a beach wedding or something similar, she and her husband were now ‘of a different opinion’ about how they wanted their ceremony to take place
The two kept their guest list relatively small to ensure that everyone in attendance could safely enjoy the evening.
‘COVID hasn’t changed our plans so much … we already had a close-knit wedding idea with a smaller guest list and outdoor barn space,’ said Luna.
After the ceremony, the ceremony was made more special by Garrido, who now wrote and sang a special song for his wife.
Not taking chances: The couple made sure that safety protocols were in place at their wedding so that their guests had the best time under the global pandemic conditions.
Guests who felt like dancing at the celebration were allowed in, as the now-married couple had made arrangements so that their friends and family could move in a safe manner.
The country’s crofter is also keeping his post-wedding plans in check, as he wants to make sure his new wife gets the most out of every place they go.
Garrido said: ‘Kat has no idea where we’re going … I surprise her with a honeymoon!’
In mind: The couple first got recognition for their time on the long-running singing competition series, where Garrido was eliminated in the second round and Luna held on until the third; they will be seen together in 2020
The duo first emerged during their lab for American Idol, where their ability as a duo led them to the second round of testing.
During their next show, the judges enjoyed Luna ‘s dramatic calls, but Garrido’ s performance seemed inadequate, and her boyfriend was then taken to the next round on his own.
In her last round, Luna Always Remember Us This Way played with Lady Gaga, who is unlikely to be accepted by the judges because they later dismissed her.
After the two actors left the show, they signed a publishing deal as a music duo.
Continuation: The duo have signed a publishing deal since leaving the show