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The Golden Bachelorette couple recently revealed that, despite getting engaged more than a year ago, they have no plans to marry in 2026.
"We get that [question] all the time," Chock said in a video Q&A posted on their Instagram pages on February 16. "In 2025, Joan hosted a lavish wedding for her oldest son, Nick. And she has another one getting married this year, so we decided not to compete with them."
"Let them have their year," the 62-year-old, who has daughter Taylor and son Tyler with ex-wife Heather, continued. "So you might look for something in 2027."
"Yeah, '27. Hopefully, no one else will get married, but I believe you have a son who might, so we'll see!" the 63-year-old said. "We have grown children, and they are also entering that stage of life... We'll marry when our children don't get married."
The couple also talked about their current living arrangements—and the big question of why they don't live together.
"One day, we will," Joan explained. "We haven't figured out the city yet."
Chock stated that they have been busy with work and travel, adding, "At some point, we do [want to live together]." We travel frequently, so it's inevitable that we'll say, "Oh, we like this.’”
Joan and Chock, despite not having set a specific date for their wedding, envision their housing situation to remain similar to its current state when they eventually settle down together. Joan alludes to the possibility of maintaining their respective homes while also having a separate "love shack." In a discussion on The Tangle podcast with Kyle Ridley, Joan addressed inquiries from fans of The Golden Bachelorette about whether they would marry on television, clarifying that they have not received an offer for a televised wedding. She expressed a preference for celebrating their union privately among family
and friends, while also acknowledging her appreciation for the support from viewers. Joan feels a sense of responsibility toward the fans who have followed their journey and would like to share glimpses of their relationship progression. She emphasized the importance of allowing fans to participate in their happiness, stating, “They deserve to see how this progresses and if it does well, celebrate with us… I feel like they have invested in us.”
