Arie and Lauren Luyendyk's Relationship Timeline From 'Bachelor'

From drama to happily ever after! Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham had a rough start after the Bachelor star’s engagement to Becca Kufrin during the season 22 finale, but they worked through it and are now married with three children. The happy couple welcomed daughter Alessi in 2019 and announced the birth of their twins in June 2021.

Lauren was the runner-up but was eliminated by Arie during the final rose ceremony. “I wanted it so bad for us, but there was something that was holding me back and I can’t go through with it … I gave it everything I had to see if it could work. I did fall in love with you,” the racecar driver told the Virginia Beach native at the time.

Becca then said yes to the proposal, but their bliss didn’t last long. Less than two months later, Arie ended things during one of their “happy couple weekends,” where the winning duo met up at a private residence with producers prior to the season finale airing. ABC aired the unedited breakup and it was … awkward.

Although viewers were skeptical about Arie’s feelings after his quick switch, the Shades of Rose designer was all in. They were married the following year and had their daughter, Alessi, a few months later.

That’s not to say their rocky beginning didn’t impact their romance. Lauren and Arie opened up about the situation while responding to fan assumptions on YouTube.

“I don’t necessarily think there are insecurities about our relationship, but it’s something that’s definitely affected me long term,” the Bachelor Nation babe explained during the August 1 vlog in response to a question about the two having uncertainty over how their relationship began.

Arie added that the uncomfortable situation “was something that we really had to talk about and really get through together.” He said, “I think that it’s something that made us stronger when we got back together. I don’t have insecurities now and I never did.”

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Surprisingly, Lauren noted she “contributed” to the way their season ended because of her reluctance to open up about her feelings.

“I wasn’t telling him what he needed to hear to make him feel secure in our relationship. So, I waited until the very last day to spill the beans,” she recalled. “Everything was already happening when I decided to tell him, and at that point, the ship had already sailed with the show. They all knew the plan, so it was hard to go back on it at that point. So, then when he got home and he was alone, he was like I need to make this right.”

We’re sure glad he did! Keep scrolling for a full look at their full relationship timeline from The Bachelor to now.

March 2018

Arie got down on one knee and proposed to the former contestant during After the Final Rose.
“I made some bad decisions but the best decision was running back to you,” he said before popping the question. “I truly believe you are my soulmate. I’m ready to face this life with you and all that comes with it. I love you so much. I wanted to do this in front of everyone because I want to show you that I should have done this a long time ago.”

May 2018

They wasted no time getting their plans together for their wedding. “We are very excited to tell you guys that we have booked a venue, and we are getting married in Hawaii on January 12, next year,” Lauren revealed during an appearance on The View.
Arie was sure to note that their nuptials would not be televised on ABC.

November 2018

Arie and Lauren announced they were expecting baby No. 1. “Arie came out with the test in his hand and tears in his eyes. He was like, ‘You’re pregnant!’” the blonde beauty told to Us Weekly at the time.
“We weren’t trying, but we are so excited,” Arie added. “It’s going to be a whole new chapter in our lives.”

January 2019

Down the aisle! They said “I do” during a Hawaiian wedding on January 12.
“Ever since we’ve gotten together, we wanted to fast-forward to this day,” the thrilled groom told Us Weekly at the time. “It’s been a year. That’s kind of crazy ‘cause I remember a year ago we were doing ‘happy couples [weekend on The Bachelor]’ and talking about getting married and wanting to do that, even last year, so it’s awesome that the day is finally here.”

January 2020

One year! Lauren planned a romantic date where she wore her wedding dress and Arie rocked a tux while they cruised around in a rented Lamborghini.
“Happy first anniversary to my best friend, my love and my partner in everything,” the newly minted mama wrote via Instagram. “I love you. This has been the best year of my life and we are just getting started. To us!”

May 2020

The husband and wife opened up about a heartbreaking miscarriage they suffered during Lauren’s second pregnancy.
“We were planning to share our journey through pregnancy with you, but unfortunately we didn’t get the happy story we had hoped for,” they said in a Youtube video. “We decided to share this part of our journey with you, because well, we share everything with you! But also because we hope that by talking about this we can make other couples going through these times a little less lonely.”

December 2020

Lauren and Arie revealed they are expecting twins, due in July. 2021. “It’s hard to know what to say right now,” Lauren wrote beside a video of the couple with their daughter, Alessi, wearing a “big sister” tee. “I’ve been crying on and off for the past 3 months … right now is no different. So so grateful.”

June 2021

On June 12, the proud parents announced that their twins, a boy and a girl, had arrived. “@luyendyktwins are here! Momma and babies are doing great and everything went smoothly,” Arie wrote via his Instagram Stories. “Spending time cherishing these moments, thank you all for all the support.”