Paul Bernon and Bethenny Frankel.Photo: Bethenny Frankel/Instagram
Bethenny Frankeland fiancé Paul Bernon aren’t in a rush to head down the aisle.
In an interview withEntertainment Tonight, the 51-year-oldReal Housewives of New York Cityalum gave an update on the couple’s wedding planning process.
“We are happy with where we are. We’re honestly just so happy that we’re being in the moment,” Frankel. “I mean, you know, I’m not a spring chicken, so it’s not like we’re rushing.”
Though planning the special day might not be top of mind right now, Frankel does know how big she wants the gathering to be. “I would definitely, definitely do small,” she added.
“Romantic time becomes increasingly more precious. It’s important to go back to center, to connect and to nurture what is important,” she shared. “Without supporting that strong foundation, it all crumbles.”
Frankel began dating the film producer in 2018 after meeting on a dating app. PEOPLE confirmed in March 2021 that Frankel and Bernonwere engaged.
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The businesswoman later described the proposal asan “intimate” moment for the couple.
“Just the two of us, on an island off of Florida,” she told PEOPLE. “No makeup, no manicure, no ring photos. It was very simple and beautiful.”
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Previously, Frankel raved abouthow “wonderful” Bernon is.
“He’s a good person who I love,” she told PEOPLE in 2019. “I don’t know if it’s a yin to my yang, but he’s really relaxed, he’s mellow and he’s very, very funny.”
Frankel shares her 11-year-old daughter, Bryn, with her ex-husbandJason Hoppy. The former couple entered a rocky divorce battle after their 2012 split, thoughtheir separation was officially finalizedin January.
source: people.com
