Joey dated 32 women during The Bachelor season 28, and he ended up giving his final rose to Kelsey. Since getting engaged, the couple have been focused on getting to know each other, while working to grow their careers as public figures. They've almost been too busy to plan a wedding, but they're finally buckling down and starting to work on the biggest party of their lives.
Joey & Kelsey's Long Engagement Explained
"Definitely Within the Next Two Years"
Despite Joey and Kelsey's long engagement, they still haven't announced a wedding date. In August 2024, Kelsey and Joey posted an Instagram sponsorship with the convenience store chain, Wawa. In the ad, Kelsey told fans that they intended to plan their wedding, "definitely within the next two years." That was about eight months ago. The pair have been focused on furthering their careers, but they've recently finally started planning their wedding.
Joey & Kelsey Finally Hired A Wedding Planner
"That's The Start Of The Process"
Up until recently, Joey and Kelsey were in no rush to plan a wedding, but The Bachelor season 28 stars just took a big step in the matrimonial process. "We've met with a wedding planner," Joey told People.
"We're excited about trying to figure out when that date is going to be. That's the start of the process."
He went on to talk about how happy they were to start making decisions about their big day. There has been a lot of negative speculation floating about Joey and Kelsey's union, as they've spent time apart with their career choices. However, they seem to putting each other first and not listening to the naysayers.