Kevin Costner’s former spouse, Christine Baumgartner, has tied the knot with Josh Connor, a friend and former neighbor of Costner, nearly two years post their divorce. The 51-year-old handbag designer exchanged vows with Connor, 51, in Santa Barbara, California, on October 18.
The wedding ceremony took place outdoors at a sprawling 100-acre vineyard close to Christine’s childhood home. Preceding the main event, a welcoming gathering was hosted for close friends and family. Approximately 100 guests attended the wedding, including Christine’s three children with actor Kevin Costner – Cayden, 17, Hayes, 15, and Grace, 14.
A wedding attendee described the event as magical and intimate, emphasizing the beauty of the setting and the heartfelt nature of the occasion. The guest shared with PEOPLE magazine that the wedding was not extravagant but authentic and personal, leaving a lasting impression on all attendees.
Christine donned a wedding gown by Mira Zwillinger for the ceremony and later changed into a strapless Lihi Hod dress for the reception, ensuring she could enjoy dancing throughout the night. Another guest mentioned that the day was filled with joy and laughter, highlighting Christine and Josh’s radiant happiness and the emotional atmosphere of the ceremony.
Josh proposed to Christine in January on a Santa Barbara beach, surprising her with a romantic gesture. Their relationship blossomed from a strong foundation of friendship, mutual values, and deep love, marking a positive transition for Christine following her divorce from Kevin in February 2024.
Legal disputes between Kevin and Christine arose during their divorce proceedings, with disagreements stemming from their prenuptial agreement. The court eventually ordered Kevin to pay monthly child support to Christine, concluding a chapter that began when the couple started dating in 2000 and got married in 2004.
While Christine embarks on a new chapter with Josh, Kevin is reportedly casually dating filmmaker and actress Kelly Noonan Gores. The couple’s journey from friendship to marriage exemplifies a genuine and supportive relationship, symbolizing a fresh start for Christine after her previous marriage.