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In a tale that feels straight out of a romantic comedy, former Bachelorette<\/em> star Gabby Windey and comedian Robby Hoffman secretly tied the knot earlier this year in a spontaneous 20-minute ceremony in Las Vegas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The couple, who have been open about their journey together, revealed the details of their impromptu wedding in an interview with Cosmopolitan<\/em>, published on Wednesday, March 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The decision to elope came during a tumultuous time for the couple. In January, Windey, 34, and Hoffman, 35, were forced to evacuate their Los Angeles home due to the Pacific Palisades wildfires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Seeking refuge, they headed to Las Vegas and checked into a luxurious hotel suite that, as Windey described, \u201clooked like a wedding venue.\u201d It was there, amidst the chaos, that the idea of getting married took root.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe had just evacuated from the fires. Literally cue Rihanna, \u2018We found love in a hopeless place,\u2019\u201d Windey quipped. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhat better time to get married than right now? Because if the world is ending, we want to be with each other.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hoffman, who had already planned to propose within six months, found the timing serendipitous. \u201cGabby turned to me and said, \u2018Should we get married?\u2019 And look: I\u2019ve been proposing since the day I met her,\u201d Hoffman shared. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The couple\u2019s hotel suite, with its grand 12-foot ceilings and opulent decor, felt like a scene from a movie, further fueling their decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Windey, who has often been the more cautious one in their relationship, admitted that the idea felt right this time. \u201cIt was nice, it being my idea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Robby was literally ready to propose three weeks in, and I\u2019m always the one pumping the brakes,\u201d she said. \u201cBut when something feels right, it just feels right. I think it was better for the both of us that it was my idea<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the couple, who have lived much of their relationship in the public eye, the private wedding felt like the perfect way to celebrate their love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt felt right having a private ceremony,\u201d Hoffman explained. \u201cAfter everything we\u2019ve been through, this was our moment to just be us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n True to his creative nature, Hoffman even managed to sneak in a proposal before the wedding\u2014through a crossword puzzle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt was so him<\/em>,\u201d Windey said with a laugh. \u201cIt was quirky, personal, and just perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Windey and Hoffman\u2019s relationship has been a journey of self-discovery and authenticity. The former Bachelorette<\/em> star first revealed she was dating the comedian in August 2023, sharing that they had been together for three months before going public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a heartfelt Instagram Story video, Windey opened up about their connection, saying, \u201cI\u2019m in a relationship like I feel like I\u2019ve never had before. I wanted to tell you guys because I always just want to live my life honestly and have you all along with me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Windey\u2019s path to love hasn\u2019t been without its challenges. After appearing on Clayton Echard\u2019s season of The Bachelor<\/em> in 2022 and co-leading season 19 of The Bachelorette<\/em> with Rachel Recchia, she got engaged to Erich Schwer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the engagement ended less than two months after it aired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During an appearance on The View<\/em> in August 2023, Windey also shared her evolving understanding of her sexuality, revealing that she had felt a \u201cwhisper\u201d about being attracted to women, which grew \u201clouder and louder\u201d over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI could see the future with Robby in a way I hadn\u2019t been able to in previous relationships,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now married, Windey and Hoffman are embracing this new chapter of their lives with joy and gratitude. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For Windey, the journey has been one of growth, self-acceptance, and finding love in unexpected places. \u201cHe\u2019s brought so much joy and peace into my life,\u201d she said of Hoffman. \u201cI feel like I\u2019ve finally found the person who truly understands me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n As they settle into married life, the couple\u2019s spontaneous Vegas wedding serves as a reminder that love often finds its way, even in the most chaotic of times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n