An insider explains Gisele Bündchen’s intentions behind her low-key wedding to Joachim Valenti.
Reports of her wedding surfaced this weekend, with the people Confirming that the wedding took place on December 3 in Surfside, Florida.
The event was organized discreetly as the model had planned, small and intimate.
“Gisele didn’t feel the need to share the wedding with anyone outside of her family unit,” the insider said. “It reflected where she was in her life now.”
The couple, who welcomed a baby boy earlier this year, married at their home in a simple ceremony.
The source added: “After the baby was born, it was natural for her to get married. It wasn’t about pressure or outside expectations. It was something she wanted for personal reasons and for her family. She is very, very happy.”
Insiders noted that Bündchen’s life in Florida with Valente, 38, reflects a slower pace and a renewed focus on her children, son Benjamin Rehn, 15, and daughter Vivienne Leake, 12, whom she shares with ex-husband Tom Brady.
“She is focused on family, home life and creating a peaceful environment for her children,” the source added of the Brazilian model.
Bündchen and Valente began dating in June 2023, although they were first seen together in late 2022 during a trip to Costa Rica.
The source added that the couple is compatible in values and lifestyle. “His quiet, down-to-earth style fits perfectly with where she is now. They’re focused on family, balance, and well-being,” the insider said.