Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant marry in Texas.Photo:www.benfieldphotography.com

Kristin Chenoweth Says She Was ‘Never Going to Get Married’ Until She Met Husband Josh Bryant

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She’s been changed for good!

“I have been a self-proclaimed bachelorette my whole life,” the bride told PEOPLE. “I was never going to get married. I even got engaged before and couldn’t do it. Until I met Josh. Then I was like, ‘Why would I ever let this guy go?’ I’m so blessed.”

Celebrate the newlyweds with a look through their sweet wedding photos.

01of 22The NewlywedsKristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant marry in Texas.www.benfieldphotography.comThe happy couple posed with pup Thunder followingtheir Sept. 2 nuptials at a private residence.While Chenoweth wasn’t expecting to fall in love, she told PEOPLE the pair’s connection was undeniable. “I guess it was the right time,” she said. “God knew what he was doing with that. Josh is 14 years younger than me, and I thought that was ridiculous. I’m never going to do that in my life, ever. But he’s made me feel very confident and beautiful and loved at any age.”

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The Newlyweds

Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant marry in Texas.www.benfieldphotography.com

Kristin Chenoweth Says She Was ‘Never Going to Get Married’ Until She Met Husband Josh Bryant

The happy couple posed with pup Thunder followingtheir Sept. 2 nuptials at a private residence.

While Chenoweth wasn’t expecting to fall in love, she told PEOPLE the pair’s connection was undeniable. “I guess it was the right time,” she said. “God knew what he was doing with that. Josh is 14 years younger than me, and I thought that was ridiculous. I’m never going to do that in my life, ever. But he’s made me feel very confident and beautiful and loved at any age.”

02of 22Paw PatrolKristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant marry in Texas.www.benfieldphotography.comThunder had a key part in the wedding: she served as ring bearer, and walked down the aisle to AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck.”

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Paw Patrol

Kristin Chenoweth Says She Was ‘Never Going to Get Married’ Until She Met Husband Josh Bryant

Thunder had a key part in the wedding: she served as ring bearer, and walked down the aisle to AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck.”

03of 22Mr. & Mrs.Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant marry in Texas.www.benfieldphotography.comChenoweth chose aPamella Rolandgown with a sheer nude and pink overlay and bow detail at the back.“I didn’t want to wear white,” she explained of the structured dress that featured tiny pearl flowers on the bodice. “Simple and elegant. I never thought I’d get married, so I went very nontraditional with the gown. I love it.”Bryant wore a J Crew suit with Prada belt and shoes.

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Mr. & Mrs.

Kristin Chenoweth Says She Was ‘Never Going to Get Married’ Until She Met Husband Josh Bryant

Chenoweth chose aPamella Rolandgown with a sheer nude and pink overlay and bow detail at the back.“I didn’t want to wear white,” she explained of the structured dress that featured tiny pearl flowers on the bodice. “Simple and elegant. I never thought I’d get married, so I went very nontraditional with the gown. I love it.”

Bryant wore a J Crew suit with Prada belt and shoes.

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Ring Thing

Kristin Chenoweth Says She Was ‘Never Going to Get Married’ Until She Met Husband Josh Bryant

05of 22Think PinkKristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant marry in Texas.www.benfieldphotography.comChenoweth wanted her wedding day outfit to feel authentic, she told PEOPLE. “On that day, I want to look like Kristin, I want to feel like Kristin, and I want Josh to see the girl that he has been with for five years,” she said. To that end, she worked with stylist Deborah Watson on her pink gown as well as her accessories and glam.

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Think Pink

Kristin Chenoweth Says She Was ‘Never Going to Get Married’ Until She Met Husband Josh Bryant

Chenoweth wanted her wedding day outfit to feel authentic, she told PEOPLE. “On that day, I want to look like Kristin, I want to feel like Kristin, and I want Josh to see the girl that he has been with for five years,” she said. To that end, she worked with stylist Deborah Watson on her pink gown as well as her accessories and glam.

06of 22Show Choirwww.benfieldphotography.comWhen the bride and groom have musical roots, you get some great singers for the ceremony! Friends Crystal Hall, Melinda Doolittle, Marissa Rosen and Nikki Kimbrough lent their vocal talents to the day.

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Show Choir

Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant People exclusive wedding photographed on Saturday, Sept. 2 2023 by Dale Benfield

When the bride and groom have musical roots, you get some great singers for the ceremony! Friends Crystal Hall, Melinda Doolittle, Marissa Rosen and Nikki Kimbrough lent their vocal talents to the day.

07of 22On the Keyswww.benfieldphotography.comMeanwhile, musical director Mary-Mitchell Campbell handled the piano.

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On the Keys

Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant People exclusive wedding photographed on Saturday, Sept. 2 2023 by Dale Benfield

Meanwhile, musical director Mary-Mitchell Campbell handled the piano.

08of 22The ChenowethsKristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant marry in Texas.www.benfieldphotography.comThe bride and groom posed with her parents, Junie and Jerry Chenoweth …

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The Chenoweths

Kristin Chenoweth Says She Was ‘Never Going to Get Married’ Until She Met Husband Josh Bryant

The bride and groom posed with her parents, Junie and Jerry Chenoweth …

09of 22The BryantsKristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant marry in Texas.www.benfieldphotography.com… and with Bryant’s parents Ann and Lamar, too.“To make this commitment in front of family and friends and with God present” was “important,” Chenoweth shared.

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The Bryants

Kristin Chenoweth Says She Was ‘Never Going to Get Married’ Until She Met Husband Josh Bryant

… and with Bryant’s parents Ann and Lamar, too.

“To make this commitment in front of family and friends and with God present” was “important,” Chenoweth shared.

10of 22Hip Checkwww.benfieldphotography.comChenoweth’s great-niece Carter served as flower girl, and got her own pretty pink dress for the big day.

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Hip Check

Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant People exclusive wedding photographed on Saturday, Sept. 2 2023 by Dale Benfield

Chenoweth’s great-niece Carter served as flower girl, and got her own pretty pink dress for the big day.

11of 22In Full BloomKristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant marry in Texas.www.benfieldphotography.comFlowers covered the venue, including the stairs. Arrangements contained an assortment of beautiful blooms, with calla lilies, garden roses, majolica, spray roses,hydrangea, ranunculus, veronica and mums.

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In Full Bloom

Kristin Chenoweth Says She Was ‘Never Going to Get Married’ Until She Met Husband Josh Bryant

Flowers covered the venue, including the stairs. Arrangements contained an assortment of beautiful blooms, with calla lilies, garden roses, majolica, spray roses,hydrangea, ranunculus, veronica and mums.

12of 22Take the CakeKristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant marry in Texas.www.benfieldphotography.comThe five-tier wedding cake was also covered in floral designs, and inside, featured Mexican vanilla bean cake with vanilla bean buttercream filling. Antlers sat on top of it, while a pair of faux Christian Louboutin shoes accentuated the bottom.

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Take the Cake

Kristin Chenoweth Says She Was ‘Never Going to Get Married’ Until She Met Husband Josh Bryant

The five-tier wedding cake was also covered in floral designs, and inside, featured Mexican vanilla bean cake with vanilla bean buttercream filling. Antlers sat on top of it, while a pair of faux Christian Louboutin shoes accentuated the bottom.

13of 22Cut It OutKristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant marry in Texas.www.benfieldphotography.comDessert didn’t stop there, though: each table at the reception had a “sweet box” filled with Belgian chocolate bonbons, churros, buckeye cookies and mini pecan turtles, among other treats.

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Cut It Out

Kristin Chenoweth Says She Was ‘Never Going to Get Married’ Until She Met Husband Josh Bryant

Dessert didn’t stop there, though: each table at the reception had a “sweet box” filled with Belgian chocolate bonbons, churros, buckeye cookies and mini pecan turtles, among other treats.

14of 22Drink Up!Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant marry in Texas.www.benfieldphotography.comGuests sipped on specialty cocktails including the “Wicked Margarita,” a nod to Chenoweth’s run as Glinda the Good Witch in the Broadway smash hitWicked, plus a “Bryant Old Fashioned” and “Thundertini."

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Drink Up!

Kristin Chenoweth Says She Was ‘Never Going to Get Married’ Until She Met Husband Josh Bryant

Guests sipped on specialty cocktails including the “Wicked Margarita,” a nod to Chenoweth’s run as Glinda the Good Witch in the Broadway smash hitWicked, plus a “Bryant Old Fashioned” and “Thundertini."

15of 22Wickedly TalentedKristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant marry in Texas.www.benfieldphotography.comSweet nods to Chenoweth’s lengthy career were found through the reception, like on the bar.

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Wickedly Talented

Kristin Chenoweth Says She Was ‘Never Going to Get Married’ Until She Met Husband Josh Bryant

Sweet nods to Chenoweth’s lengthy career were found through the reception, like on the bar.

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Famous Friends

Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant People exclusive wedding photographed on Saturday, Sept. 2 2023 by Dale Benfield

17of 22Spin Cyclewww.benfieldphotography.comAt the reception, a beaming Chenoweth enjoyed a dance with her dad.

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Spin Cycle

Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant People exclusive wedding photographed on Saturday, Sept. 2 2023 by Dale Benfield

At the reception, a beaming Chenoweth enjoyed a dance with her dad.

18of 22First Ladywww.benfieldphotography.comBryant and his mom shared a sweet moment during the mother-son dance.

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First Lady

Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant People exclusive wedding photographed on Saturday, Sept. 2 2023 by Dale Benfield

Bryant and his mom shared a sweet moment during the mother-son dance.

19of 22Light BitesKristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant marry in Texas.www.benfieldphotography.comSome of Chenoweth’s favorites were served late-night, too, including Dunkin' Donuts.

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Light Bites

Kristin Chenoweth Says She Was ‘Never Going to Get Married’ Until She Met Husband Josh Bryant

Some of Chenoweth’s favorites were served late-night, too, including Dunkin' Donuts.

20of 22Sweet LifeKristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant marry in Texas.www.benfieldphotography.comA7-11Slurpee truck made a stop, too!

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Sweet Life

Kristin Chenoweth Says She Was ‘Never Going to Get Married’ Until She Met Husband Josh Bryant

A7-11Slurpee truck made a stop, too!

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Party People

Kristin Chenoweth Says She Was ‘Never Going to Get Married’ Until She Met Husband Josh Bryant

22of 22For GoodKristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant marry in Texas.www.benfieldphotography.com"The way he treats other people is so sexy to me. It’s so beautiful. Nobody is beneath him," Chenowethtold PEOPLEof her new husband. “His heart is the size of Texas.”

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For Good

Kristin Chenoweth Says She Was ‘Never Going to Get Married’ Until She Met Husband Josh Bryant

“The way he treats other people is so sexy to me. It’s so beautiful. Nobody is beneath him,” Chenowethtold PEOPLEof her new husband. “His heart is the size of Texas.”

source: people.com