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Christine Baumgartner has found love again, and this time, it's forever. The 51-year-old designer married financier Josh Connor in a heartfelt sunset ceremony at Santa Ynez Ranch in Santa Barbara, California, on Saturday, October 18.
The wedding, attended by just over 100 family members and close friends, radiated intimacy and sincerity rather than spectacle. "It wasn't a big production," one guest told PEOPLE. "It was authentic, heartfelt, and so very them."
Baumgartner wore a custom Mira Zwillinger gown adorned with hand-embroidered floral details and a classic sweetheart neckline. Later, she changed into a sleek Lihi Hod satin dress with a side slit for the evening celebration. Connor complemented her elegance with a tailored black tuxedo in a timeless cut.
Guests arrived the previous evening for a casual welcome gathering that set the tone for the weekend, family-centered, unpretentious, and warm. The 100-acre ranch, surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills, provided the perfect backdrop for a love story rooted in peace and new beginnings.
"It was magical," said another attendee. "Every moment felt personal — from the laughter during the toasts to the tears during their vows. You could feel the love in every detail."
Baumgartner and Connor, who both share three children from previous marriages, got engaged in January after a quiet beach proposal in Santa Barbara. According to insiders, the two have built their relationship on shared values and genuine affection. "They're both grounded people," a close friend shared. "They've created a foundation built on trust, family, and joy."
The ceremony marks a new chapter for Baumgartner, who finalized her divorce from actor Kevin Costner in early 2024 after 18 years of marriage. Since then, she's embraced a quieter life, balancing family with her growing work in philanthropy through the OmniPeace Foundation, an organization focused on providing music education to underprivileged children.
For Christine and Josh, the wedding wasn't about grandeur but gratitude. As one guest put it, "Everyone left feeling lighter, like they'd just witnessed something pure."
