The start of 2026 is a big turning point for Rachel Uchitel. She became famous in 2009 because of a scandal involving golfer Tiger Woods. Now, at age 50, the podcast host has married businessman Dan Donovan. They had a beautiful wedding on New Year’s Eve at their large home in Palm Beach, Florida. This wedding shows that she is starting a new, happy life.+2
The wedding was more than just a party. It was a way for Rachel to move on from her past. Choosing New Year’s Eve was a special way to welcome the year 2026 with a clean slate.
Palm Beach Wedding Blends Glamour and Personal History
The wedding looked very expensive and had a lot of history. Rachel and Dan decorated their home to look like “El Morocco,” a famous nightclub in New York that her grandparents once owned.
They even had a dance floor with zebra prints, just like the old club. The colors for the night were dark blue, gold, and silver. There were 130 guests, and many people shared photos of the beautiful event on Instagram and TikTok.+1
Emotional Vows and a Symbolic Wedding Band
The wedding was also very emotional. Rachel and Dan wrote their own promises to each other. A motivational speaker named Tim Storey led the ceremony. He also walked Rachel down the aisle because her father died when she was only 15. This was a very sweet moment for her.+1
Dan also did something very special. He wore a wedding ring that belonged to Rachel’s late father. The ring was made from an Alaskan gold nugget and was redesigned just for this day. This showed how much Dan cares about Rachel and her family history.
Reality TV Stars and Celebrity Guests Attend
Many famous people from reality TV were at the wedding. This helped the event become big news. Some of the guests were:
- Jill Zarin and Kelly Dodd: Stars from The Real Housewives.
- Heather McDonald: A famous comedian and podcast host.
- Bam Margera: A star from the show Jackass.
- Michael Lohan: A well-known media personality.
At midnight, they had a five-minute firework show. The couple also did a famous dance from the movie Dirty Dancing, including the big lift, while their friends cheered.
From Dating App Match to Marriage
Rachel and Dan have a modern love story. They first met on the dating app Bumble. Even though they “matched” a few years ago, they did not actually meet in person until 2024. They liked each other immediately. Only eight months after their first date, Dan asked Rachel to marry him.+1
Dan Donovan is 58 years old and runs a large security company. His company protects big events like the Super Bowl and the Olympics. Rachel says she feels very safe and happy with him.
Blended Family and a New Chapter
Rachel’s 13-year-old daughter, Wyatt Lily, was a big part of the wedding. She even helped Dan pick out the giant diamond engagement ring. Dan also has two children of his own named Chance and Sydni. All the children were involved, showing that they are now one big family.
For many years, people called Rachel mean names because of the Tiger Woods scandal. This wedding is her way of showing the world that she has changed and found true love.
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