Ashley Adionser and Tyler Francis are proof that the Love Is Blind experiment works — even after a roller-coaster journey.
Ashley and Tyler related sight unseen throughout Love Is Blind season 7, which was filmed in Washington D.C. in October 2023 and premiered on Netflix one 12 months later. Tyler proposed with out seeing Ashley’s face, they usually wed inside two months of the experiment.
“She made me really feel protected. Plenty of males search for security and at that time once I first met her, she made me really feel extraordinarily protected,” Tyler completely instructed Us Weekly in October 2024. “It was like a heat soul coming by the wall, and I simply knew that that was my individual.”
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Clifton Prescod/Netflix The Love Is Blind experiment proved to work as soon as once more as two of the season 7 {couples} tied the knot, and Us Weekly can completely reveal their respective wedding ceremony portraits. Taylor Krause and Garrett Josemans have been one of many two pairs to make it down the aisle in season 7, which hit Netflix […]
A Pod Love Story
Whereas Tyler went into the Love Is Blind pods with out expectations, he couldn’t deny an instantaneous pull towards Ashley.
“I like if you say my identify,” he gushed within the first episode. “Your voice could be very engaging.”
The pair rapidly bonded over horseback driving, a need to verify “skydiving” off their respective bucket lists and the significance of each household and faith.
“I like that you simply’re constant,” Ashley instructed the nuclear safety officer. “You felt honest straight away. You didn’t present up as anybody else, you simply confirmed up, like, ‘Hey, I’m sorry, I’m f—ing nervous. That is who I’m.’”
She Mentioned Sure!
After Ashley shocked Tyler with an epic balloon show for his birthday, he proposed within the pods.
“You’re the most stunning individual on the within that I’ve ever met. You make me completely satisfied like somewhat child,” Tyler instructed Ashley by the wall whereas on one knee. “I’m toting your blanket round [the living quarters]. This has been the happiest time of my life. You might have made me really feel protected like I’ve by no means felt earlier than in my life. You’re such a sleek individual, who deserves love as properly. God-fearing, I can’t wait to hope with you. I can’t wait to carry your hand [and] I can’t wait to take a look at you.”
After declaring his love, Tyler requested if Ashley would grow to be his spouse.
“I might be honored to marry you, Tyler,” the advertising director replied. “That is f—ing loopy … however so good on the similar time.”
Tyler and Ashley met for the primary time within the reveal tunnel, the place she acquired her diamond engagement ring — the pair couldn’t cease cuddling.
Actual Life Awaits
The duo constructed on their emotional connection whereas additionally exploring a bodily one once they traded the pods for a tropical getaway in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
“I’m glad I bought to fulfill you at this level in your life,” Tyler quipped throughout a pasta-making date. “God’s plan. Nice time to fulfill me. Whew, you’d’ve hated me, like, ‘You’re cute, wanna go on a date?’ Simply put together, there’ll be folks like, ‘He’s not that good.’ I wasn’t good to y’all. You didn’t give me a motive to be good.”
After the journey, Tyler and Ashley moved into an condominium collectively again in D.C.
A Bombshell Revelation
Their relationship, nevertheless, was examined after Tyler all of a sudden dropped a significant revelation — he had fathered a number of youngsters. In line with the army veteran, he donated sperm to a pal who couldn’t have organic youngsters.
Ashley felt betrayed that Tyler by no means instructed her the reality up till that time.
“You’ve been operating round right here speaking about how we’re getting married, however you’ve additionally been operating round saying the way you need to have youngsters now. And it’s like, ‘Whoa,’” Ashley mentioned. “How did you, like, even discuss any of that? I simply can’t wrap my thoughts round it with out even contemplating your previous in any respect?”
She added, “That’s, like, what? Three further youngsters? That’s wild. Like, who’re these folks? I simply really feel like I ought to know that. However I’ve nothing. You might have proven me nothing. Like, ‘Listed below are the paperwork that present I’m not concerned.’ I must know, like, every thing.”
Tyler additionally didn’t ask Ashley for “forgiveness,” however moderately an opportunity to maneuver ahead.
They Do!
Regardless of the omission, Ashley wasn’t prepared to stroll away from their relationship and mentioned “I do” on their wedding ceremony day. Her sneakers even teased the choice, that includes “I” and “Do” on every sole. Tyler additionally mentioned sure on the altar.
“I’m so excited. I really feel like all of the nerves that I felt at the moment are simply gone,” Ashley mentioned in a confessional after the ceremony. “I can’t cease smiling; my cheeks damage.”
The season 7 reunion which aired on October 30, 2024, revealed the pair are nonetheless married. “That is until demise to us half,” Tyler mentioned of the duo’s romance.
October 2024
After the reunion aired, Tyler penned a considerate letter to his bride.
“From the second I heard your voice, I knew there was one thing particular about you. We took a leap of religion collectively, and day-after-day since has proven me how fortunate I’m to have you ever in my life,” he wrote by way of Instagram. “You carry a lot pleasure, love, and laughter into my world, and I’m consistently amazed by your energy, kindness, and the heat you share with everybody round you.”
Tyler added, “Wanting again, it’s wild to assume that we began our story with out ever seeing one another’s faces—simply phrases, emotions, and religion. But, that have taught me what really issues, your coronary heart, your knowledge, and the way in which you make me really feel totally seen and liked. I’m so grateful for the journey that introduced us right here. Thanks for selecting me, day-after-day, simply as I select you. Right here’s to many extra adventures, laughs, and quiet moments collectively.”
Ashley reshared Tyler’s observe to her Instagram Story earlier than writing her personal tribute.
“I simply keep in mind my wedding ceremony day being the perfect day! Not in a corny manner,” Ashley wrote. “Like, I imply it was a clean 68 levels, solar shining down on us, decor was beautiful and every thing operating seamlessly. There wasn’t an individual who didn’t come as much as us and say, ‘Man I didn’t know if this was actual or for TV however this is likely one of the greatest weddings I’ve ever been to, I really feel the love!’ I believe even now some folks assume this was for play. No, darling, that is our actual lives, our actual human hearts, our actual marriage!”